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Your Route to WellbeingThe Route to Health Sustaining, and Pleasure Filled Sex with Catriona BoffardCatriona Boffard is a genius sexologist and psychosexual therapist. Her expertise and insight are quite unique and are a must listen to for all of us who want to enjoy the pleasure of healthy, wonderful sex and who want to connect through physical intimacy. Sexual health is a huge aspect of the model of wellbeing that is central to Sue Fuller-Good’s Endless Energy Program. It’s crucial that we bring into the light any challenges we confront in the sexual arena and Catriona helps to do exactly that as she normalizes talking about sex and all things sexual and offe...2023-08-2558 min
The Power of YouThe Power of You meets Catriona Boffard.This week on The Power of You Podcast, i am joined by : Catriona Boffard, in Cape Town, South Africa. Catriona is a clinical sexologist, psychotherapist & podcast host of : Asking for a Friend!We talk about everything you need to know about sexology, physical intimacy: desire versus duty in your relationship and normalise current sexual issues many people face! After all our brain is our biggest sex organ !This is an informative podcast. Enjoy XoThis podcast is proudly Sponsored by @balancereformer Studio, based in Clane, Co Kildare.Please ch...2023-04-2136 min
Asking For A FriendSeason four finale Q&A - S4E11Here we are again – the end of another wonderful season of Asking for a Friend. Yet again, I’m in awe of the experts and guests I’ve had the privilege of speaking to and thrilled with the topics I’ve been able to share with you.
This season I’ve wanted to cover a range of topics that we need to be speaking more about, understanding better and particularly, a lot of topics I wish we would normalise and share more openly on.
In this season’s final episode, I answer the following questions:
1) I g...2022-08-1143 minCatriona BoffardSeason four finale Q&A - S4E11Here we are again – the end of another wonderful season of Asking for a Friend. Yet again, I’m in awe of the experts and guests I’ve had the privilege of speaking to and thrilled with the topics I’ve been able to share with you.
This season I’ve wanted to cover a range of topics that we need to be speaking more about, understanding better and particularly, a lot of topics I wish we would normalise and share more openly on.
In this season’s final episode, I answer the following questions:
1) I g...2022-08-1143 minAsking For A FriendThe science of sexual desire, with Dr Kristen Mark - S4E10Forget everything you think you know about sexual desire and listen up! What you've heard or been taught about sexual desire is most likely all wrong... and my guest and our conversation this week are here to change your experience of sex for the better!
If there’s someone to learn from about the science of sexual desire, it’s Dr Kristen Mark. She’s a prolific researcher and academic, who’s published and taught extensively on the topic, among other areas in the field of sexual health. She is a behavioural health scientist with an academic background in psych...2022-08-0445 minCatriona BoffardThe science of sexual desire, with Dr Kristen Mark - S4E10Forget everything you think you know about sexual desire and listen up! What you've heard or been taught about sexual desire is most likely all wrong... and my guest and our conversation this week are here to change your experience of sex for the better!
If there’s someone to learn from about the science of sexual desire, it’s Dr Kristen Mark. She’s a prolific researcher and academic, who’s published and taught extensively on the topic, among other areas in the field of sexual health. She is a behavioural health scientist with an academic background in psych...2022-08-0445 minAsking For A FriendDisability & pleasure, with Makgosi Letimile - S4E9I really wish this topic got more airtime, both in general conversations and in the media. And yet, there’s still so much resistance to opening up discussions around sexual pleasure and disability, particularly in healthcare settings and from healthcare providers to their patients.
When someone is learning to navigate a disability, the topic of sex and more specifically, pleasure, are repeatedly left out of the conversation, often leaving people feeling like this part of themselves is something that should cease to exist.
My guest today, Makgosi Letimile, completely challenges this narrative and practice. As a disabled wo...2022-07-2857 minCatriona BoffardDisability & pleasure, with Makgosi Letimile - S4E9I really wish this topic got more airtime, both in general conversations and in the media. And yet, there’s still so much resistance to opening up discussions around sexual pleasure and disability, particularly in healthcare settings and from healthcare providers to their patients.
When someone is learning to navigate a disability, the topic of sex and more specifically, pleasure, are repeatedly left out of the conversation, often leaving people feeling like this part of themselves is something that should cease to exist.
My guest today, Makgosi Letimile, completely challenges this narrative and practice. As a disabled wo...2022-07-2857 minCatriona BoffardNavigating gender identity, with Ron Addinall & Elliot Kotze - S4E8While South Africa has some of the more progressive sexual, gender and reproductive health rights globally, and particularly in Africa, we still need the systems that should support those who are gender diverse to catch up.
This week I’m speaking to two experts in this field, Elliot Kotze and Ronald Addinall. Both work in the field of mental health and have specialised in gender-affirming healthcare, and both share with me their own journeys around their gender identity. This is a particularly beautiful, honest and authentic conversation that I think is a must-listen no matter what your knowledge on...2022-07-2156 minAsking For A FriendNavigating gender identity, with Ron Addinall & Elliot Kotze - S4E8While South Africa has some of the more progressive sexual, gender and reproductive health rights globally, and particularly in Africa, we still need the systems that should support those who are gender diverse to catch up.
This week I’m speaking to two experts in this field, Elliot Kotze and Ronald Addinall. Both work in the field of mental health and have specialised in gender-affirming healthcare, and both share with me their own journeys around their gender identity. This is a particularly beautiful, honest and authentic conversation that I think is a must-listen no matter what your knowledge on...2022-07-2156 minCatriona BoffardKink 101, with Avri Spilka - S4E7If you think that kink is ’50 shades of grey’, think again. In this episode, my guest and I delve deep into what kink actually is, how to practice it and how it can even be a therapeutic practice. In my opinion, what we see in mainstream media doesn’t do kink justice as it’s far more nuanced. It involves expert communication, trust, vulnerability, and ultimately revolves around play.
My guest for this episode is Avri Spilka, a clinical psychologist specialising in sexuality in Johannesburg, who is also the president of the Southern African Sexual Health Association (SASHA). She’s hi...2022-07-1455 minAsking For A FriendKink 101, with Avri Spilka - S4E7If you think that kink is ’50 shades of grey’, think again. In this episode, my guest and I delve deep into what kink actually is, how to practice it and how it can even be a therapeutic practice. In my opinion, what we see in mainstream media doesn’t do kink justice as it’s far more nuanced. It involves expert communication, trust, vulnerability, and ultimately revolves around play.
My guest for this episode is Avri Spilka, a clinical psychologist specialising in sexuality in Johannesburg, who is also the president of the Southern African Sexual Health Association (SASHA). She’s hi...2022-07-1455 minCatriona BoffardConsensual non-monogamy, with Jonathan Bosworth - S4E6Why is it that the idea of non-monogamy makes so many people uncomfortable, and yet monogamy is actually not what human beings started out practicing millennia ago?
My guest today is Jonathan Bosworth (he/him/his), a counselling psychologist in Johannesburg, working in private practice, and at the Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) Trans Health Centre. He cofounded and facilitates: groups for mental healthcare professionals working with sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sexual characteristics (SOGIESC), and non-monogamies; a support group for parents and caregiver of gender diverse youth; and support space for educators...2022-07-0748 minAsking For A FriendConsensual non-monogamy, with Jonathan Bosworth - S4E6Why is it that the idea of non-monogamy makes so many people uncomfortable, and yet monogamy is actually not what human beings started out practicing millennia ago?
My guest today is Jonathan Bosworth (he/him/his), a counselling psychologist in Johannesburg, working in private practice, and at the Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) Trans Health Centre. He cofounded and facilitates: groups for mental healthcare professionals working with sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sexual characteristics (SOGIESC), and non-monogamies; a support group for parents and caregiver of gender diverse youth; and support space for educators...2022-07-0748 minCatriona BoffardBirth trauma, with Genevieve Putter - S4E5This week's topic is one we just do not speak enough about! And I’m thrilled that I get to speak to Genevieve Putter about it. Postpartum doula, coach and content creator, Genevieve Putter, is on a mission… Since becoming a mother in 2016, her life’s purpose has become to spread education around mother-centred care. She’s also the face behind the brand New Normal, with a loyal Instagram following and in-person and digital support groups, and co-created an ante-natal workshop called Oh Baby. She is a certified Postpartum Doula with Wombs South Africa, as well as a Postpartum Care Provider...2022-06-3056 minAsking For A FriendBirth trauma, with Genevieve Putter - S4E5This week's topic is one we just do not speak enough about! And I’m thrilled that I get to speak to Genevieve Putter about it. Postpartum doula, coach and content creator, Genevieve Putter, is on a mission… Since becoming a mother in 2016, her life’s purpose has become to spread education around mother-centred care. She’s also the face behind the brand New Normal, with a loyal Instagram following and in-person and digital support groups, and co-created an ante-natal workshop called Oh Baby. She is a certified Postpartum Doula with Wombs South Africa, as well as a Postpartum Care Provider...2022-06-3056 minCatriona BoffardTantra, with Valentina Leo - S4E4Tantra isn't what you think it is or what the media has packaged it as, and listening to today's guest will inspire you to learn more about it and perhaps, even to venture further into this way of living.
Valentina Leo is a renowned and trusted Tantra teacher, who’s philosophy to tantra centres around deep desire and devotion to become truly intimate with reality. Italian born but living in Cape Town for many years now, she’s a well-known teacher in the tantra space and trusted and loved by those who are her students.
In this...2022-06-231h 03Asking For A FriendTantra, with Valentina Leo - S4E4Tantra isn't what you think it is or what the media has packaged it as, and listening to today's guest will inspire you to learn more about it and perhaps, even to venture further into this way of living.
Valentina Leo is a renowned and trusted Tantra teacher, who’s philosophy to tantra centres around deep desire and devotion to become truly intimate with reality. Italian born but living in Cape Town for many years now, she’s a well-known teacher in the tantra space and trusted and loved by those who are her students.
In this...2022-06-231h 03Catriona BoffardMen's sexual wellbeing, with Prof Shingai Mutambirwa - S4E3Unfortunately, what most people with a penis expect their sex lives to look like can often be misaligned from what they are experiencing. It’s completely normal, at times, for someone to experience difficulties in their sexual response, including not really wanting sex or perhaps not getting an erection when they want one.
My guest today is a professor of urology and the Head of Department of Urology at Dr George Mukhari Academic hospital and Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University in Pretoria South Africa, Shingai Mutambirwa.
Shingai and I had a very honest and real discussion ab...2022-06-1648 minAsking For A FriendMen's sexual wellbeing, with Prof Shingai Mutambirwa - S4E3Unfortunately, what most people with a penis expect their sex lives to look like can often be misaligned from what they are experiencing. It’s completely normal, at times, for someone to experience difficulties in their sexual response, including not really wanting sex or perhaps not getting an erection when they want one.
My guest today is a professor of urology and the Head of Department of Urology at Dr George Mukhari Academic hospital and Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University in Pretoria South Africa, Shingai Mutambirwa.
Shingai and I had a very honest and real discussion ab...2022-06-1648 min
Nurture PodPermission and Sexuality, Catriona BoffardPermission and Sexuality, Catriona BoffardIn listening to Catriona’s Podcast, (Asking for a friend) the topic of “permission” flowed so beautifully and powerfully through each episode! I was therefore delighted to have her on the Nurture Pod to lean in on the topic! Catriona shares and helps us identify the potential of this ‘simple’ tool; not only in our comprehensive education but also in our; capacity for pleasure, expression, identity, intimate narratives, expectations, communication… Todays Guest:Catriona Boffard is a Clinical Sexologist, Psychotherapist, Sexuality Researcher, Podc...2022-06-1433 minAsking For A FriendSex Coaching, with Dr Patti Britton - S4E2There’s often a lot that can be confusing about seeking help for sexual concerns. Who do you see, what type of professional is right for your needs, how do you avoid seeing a charlatan? I spoke to the eminent Dr Patti Britton, who is prolific in the field of sexuality both for her work with clients and her training of sexual health professionals. Patti and I unpack the differences for you between sex coaching and sex therapy, and help you understand what to look for and expect when seeing someone to overcome sexual concerns.
Dr. Patti is a...2022-06-091h 00Catriona BoffardSex Coaching, with Dr Patti Britton - S4E2There’s often a lot that can be confusing about seeking help for sexual concerns. Who do you see, what type of professional is right for your needs, how do you avoid seeing a charlatan? I spoke to the eminent Dr Patti Britton, who is prolific in the field of sexuality both for her work with clients and her training of sexual health professionals. Patti and I unpack the differences for you between sex coaching and sex therapy, and help you understand what to look for and expect when seeing someone to overcome sexual concerns.
Dr. Patti is a...2022-06-091h 00Asking For A FriendSexual pursuers and withdrawers, with Dr Laurie Watson - S4E1Laurie is a highly experienced ASSECT certified sex therapist and the co-host of the chart-topping podcast, Foreplay Radio Sex Therapy. I’ve admired Laurie’s work for many years and long before I had a podcast of my own, I was sharing her podcast with my clients or colleagues because it is a gold mine of knowledge! She’s also an author, speaker, has featured in media from the New York Times to Huffington Post, and offers weekend retreats for couples in North Carolina.
With her focus in emotion focused therapy (EFT), Laurie beautifully details how common patterns betwee...2022-06-0245 minCatriona BoffardSexual pursuers and withdrawers, with Dr Laurie Watson - S4E1Laurie is a highly experienced ASSECT certified sex therapist and the co-host of the chart-topping podcast, Foreplay Radio Sex Therapy. I’ve admired Laurie’s work for many years and long before I had a podcast of my own, I was sharing her podcast with my clients or colleagues because it is a gold mine of knowledge! She’s also an author, speaker, has featured in media from the New York Times to Huffington Post, and offers weekend retreats for couples in North Carolina.
With her focus in emotion focused therapy (EFT), Laurie beautifully details how common patterns betwee...2022-06-0245 min
Wise and Well with Taz FalconerHow to improve intimacy and communication in your relationships with Sexologist Catriona BoffardCatriona Boffard is a Clinical sexologist, Psychotherapist, Sexuality researcher and Author. She is globally recognized as an expert in Sex, intimacy and relationships. She holds two masters degrees and is currently completing her doctorate in Psychotherapy. She also hosts weekly podcast called “Asking for a friend” where she covers topics about sex, intimacy and well-being which we may feel too embarrassed to ask about.
In this episode we cover:
Sexuality vs Intimacy
Working through guilt and shame around sexuality and intimacy
How to open up the conversation with your partner
The best question you can ask your p...2022-05-3154 minAsking For A FriendSeason three finale Q&A - S3E12How on earth did that happen? Season 3 of Asking for a Friend is done and dusted!
I’ve had the privilege of speaking to yet another 11 amazing people, who’ve spoken to me about everything from sex and stress, to mindfulness, period poverty and how to have extraordinary sex. I’ve learnt a fortune from my guests this season and I hope you have too.
As always, I end the season with a Q&A of some question you’ve sent to me over the past few months. Today’s episode addresses the following:
1) What impact do contrac...2021-10-1425 minCatriona BoffardSeason three finale Q&A - S3E12How on earth did that happen? Season 3 of Asking for a Friend is done and dusted!
I’ve had the privilege of speaking to yet another 11 amazing people, who’ve spoken to me about everything from sex and stress, to mindfulness, period poverty and how to have extraordinary sex. I’ve learnt a fortune from my guests this season and I hope you have too.
As always, I end the season with a Q&A of some question you’ve sent to me over the past few months. Today’s episode addresses the following:
1) What impact do contrac...2021-10-1425 minCatriona BoffardExtraordinary sex, with Prof Peggy Kleinplatz, S3E11Sadly, I think most people think that great sex equate to sex X times a week or when sex is novel and varied (perhaps by using multiple toys or positions)… but this could not be further from the truth. And don’t we all want to have extraordinary sex? Obviously yes!
Who better to speak to about this than the global leader on this topic, none other than the prolific Prof Peggy Kleinplatz. Peggy is a professor of Medicine and a Clinical Professor of Psychology at the University of Ottawa. She teaches Human Sexuality at the University of Otta...2021-10-0747 minAsking For A FriendExtraordinary sex, with Prof Peggy Kleinplatz, S3E11Sadly, I think most people think that great sex equate to sex X times a week or when sex is novel and varied (perhaps by using multiple toys or positions)… but this could not be further from the truth. And don’t we all want to have extraordinary sex? Obviously yes!
Who better to speak to about this than the global leader on this topic, none other than the prolific Prof Peggy Kleinplatz. Peggy is a professor of Medicine and a Clinical Professor of Psychology at the University of Ottawa. She teaches Human Sexuality at the University of Otta...2021-10-0747 minCatriona BoffardTreating sexual pain, with Dr Elna Rudolph - S3E10If you struggle with sexual pain, a major concern when seeking treatment is if you will have another experience with another healthcare professional where you feel broken, traumatised or shamed (this is so common and upsetting that I am conducting research on it in order to help health care professionals do better). And so in this week’s episode I’m covering what SHOULD happen in a medical assessment, so that you can empower yourself when you start your journey to recovery.
In my opinion, if there’s one person globally who you would want to talk to to lea...2021-09-3048 minAsking For A FriendTreating sexual pain, with Dr Elna Rudolph - S3E10If you struggle with sexual pain, a major concern when seeking treatment is if you will have another experience with another healthcare professional where you feel broken, traumatised or shamed (this is so common and upsetting that I am conducting research on it in order to help health care professionals do better). And so in this week’s episode I’m covering what SHOULD happen in a medical assessment, so that you can empower yourself when you start your journey to recovery.
In my opinion, if there’s one person globally who you would want to talk to to lea...2021-09-3048 minCatriona BoffardCan mindfulness really improve your sex life, with Dr Lori Brotto - S3E9It’s been scientifically proven that consistent mindfulness practice can actually improve your sex life (and most other areas of your life as well) – isn’t that just amazing! But the issue is that most people don’t really have a clear understanding of what mindfulness is, often get frustrated with the practice and tell themselves that they “aren’t good at it” or they “don’t have time.”
To explain to you just how powerful this practice can be, I chatted to Dr Lori Brotto, a clinical psychologist, author and researcher in Canada, who is considered the world’s leading expe...2021-09-2344 minAsking For A FriendCan mindfulness really improve your sex life, with Dr Lori Brotto - S3E9It’s been scientifically proven that consistent mindfulness practice can actually improve your sex life (and most other areas of your life as well) – isn’t that just amazing! But the issue is that most people don’t really have a clear understanding of what mindfulness is, often get frustrated with the practice and tell themselves that they “aren’t good at it” or they “don’t have time.”
To explain to you just how powerful this practice can be, I chatted to Dr Lori Brotto, a clinical psychologist, author and researcher in Canada, who is considered the world’s leading expe...2021-09-2344 minAsking For A FriendAttachment styles, with Dr Stan Tatkin - S3E8I call myself an attachment theory nerd all the time. I love this psychological theory and how it clearly helps us make sense of adult romantic relationships.
Attachment theory relates to the type of attachments we have to our primary care givers growing up (usually our parents), which can predict what sort of relationship dynamics we might be experience as adults. The more insecure we are as children, the more we struggle as adults and vice versus.
Dr Stan Tatkin is a world-leading voice in couples therapy and human behaviour. He is a therapist, teacher, author...2021-09-1656 minCatriona BoffardAttachment styles, with Dr Stan Tatkin - S3E8I call myself an attachment theory nerd all the time. I love this psychological theory and how it clearly helps us make sense of adult romantic relationships.
Attachment theory relates to the type of attachments we have to our primary care givers growing up (usually our parents), which can predict what sort of relationship dynamics we might be experience as adults. The more insecure we are as children, the more we struggle as adults and vice versus.
Dr Stan Tatkin is a world-leading voice in couples therapy and human behaviour. He is a therapist, teacher, author...2021-09-1656 minAsking For A FriendMaking sense of menopause, with Prof Trudy Smith - S3E7It almost feels cruel that women experience a ‘Benjamin Button’ effect as we age – from adolescence when our bodies develop and hormones kick into action, to the menopause mid-life when hormonal levels decrease and impact our body. But it’s not supposed to be the ‘end of your womanhood’ or your sex life, as I discuss with my guest this week.
Prof Trudy Smith is one of the most highly regarded physicians in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology; both locally and internationally. And she has does extensive work and research around the menopause – the time after a woman’s last m...2021-09-0937 minCatriona BoffardMaking sense of menopause, with Prof Trudy Smith - S3E7It almost feels cruel that women experience a ‘Benjamin Button’ effect as we age – from adolescence when our bodies develop and hormones kick into action, to the menopause mid-life when hormonal levels decrease and impact our body. But it’s not supposed to be the ‘end of your womanhood’ or your sex life, as I discuss with my guest this week.
Prof Trudy Smith is one of the most highly regarded physicians in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology; both locally and internationally. And she has does extensive work and research around the menopause – the time after a woman’s last m...2021-09-0937 minAsking For A FriendWhat to expect when you're expecting, with Clare Bourne - S3E6This is one of the topics that I get asked about the most, and in this week’s episode I spoke to Clare Bourne about how to prepare for and manage sex pre and post-partum. Clare is a London-based pelvic health physiotherapist and mum of 2. Having pregnancy and postnatal experience personally, Clare knows what a precious but also vulnerable, and sometimes lonely, experience it can be.
Our journey is not all the same, and it’s important as someone who’s giving/given birth to recognise this. There’s so much information out there and too much thinking about wh...2021-09-0248 minCatriona BoffardWhat to expect when you're expecting, with Clare Bourne - S3E6This is one of the topics that I get asked about the most, and in this week’s episode I spoke to Clare Bourne about how to prepare for and manage sex pre and post-partum. Clare is a London-based pelvic health physiotherapist and mum of 2. Having pregnancy and postnatal experience personally, Clare knows what a precious but also vulnerable, and sometimes lonely, experience it can be.
Our journey is not all the same, and it’s important as someone who’s giving/given birth to recognise this. There’s so much information out there and too much thinking about wh...2021-09-0248 minAsking For A FriendRecognising relationship patterns, with Dr Amani Zarroug - S3E5"Self-reflection is the area [in the relationship] where the most change can happen."
Ever realised that in a new relationship, you notice the same things happen from previous relationships? In this week’s episode, I’m chatting to Dr Amani Zarroug, a Clinical Psychologist and Relationship and Psychosexual Therapist. She specialises in a variety of mental health problems, and has been working in this field for the past 20 years. Amani enjoys working with individuals and couples to improve the quality of their relationships, and their sexual satisfaction.
We talk about relationship patterns and common problems that coup...2021-08-2650 minCatriona BoffardRecognising relationship patterns, with Dr Amani Zarroug - S3E5"Self-reflection is the area [in the relationship] where the most change can happen."
Ever realised that in a new relationship, you notice the same things happen from previous relationships? In this week’s episode, I’m chatting to Dr Amani Zarroug, a Clinical Psychologist and Relationship and Psychosexual Therapist. She specialises in a variety of mental health problems, and has been working in this field for the past 20 years. Amani enjoys working with individuals and couples to improve the quality of their relationships, and their sexual satisfaction.
We talk about relationship patterns and common problems that coup...2021-08-2650 minAsking For A FriendFighting Period Poverty, with Siv Ngesi - S3E4140 MILLION. That’s how many school days per year are missed by South African girls because they don’t have access to menstrual products. And what’s even more shocking is that it would only cost R130/ £6.50 PER YEAR to change that for a girl.
Siv is not the person you’d expect to be behind a major national menstrual product drive (or be a nationals winning pole-dancer and drag queen). He’s ferociously fighting the injustice that girls and women experience daily across South Africa. And he doesn’t feel he’s the one who needs the credit.
2021-08-1950 minCatriona BoffardFighting Period Poverty, with Siv Ngesi - S3E4140 MILLION. That’s how many school days per year are missed by South African girls because they don’t have access to menstrual products. And what’s even more shocking is that it would only cost R130/ £6.50 PER YEAR to change that for a girl.
Siv is not the person you’d expect to be behind a major national menstrual product drive (or be a nationals winning pole-dancer and drag queen). He’s ferociously fighting the injustice that girls and women experience daily across South Africa. And he doesn’t feel he’s the one who needs the credit.
2021-08-1950 minCatriona BoffardSexual Compulsivity, with Silva Neves - S3E3We need to name it by the correct term - sexual compulsivity... not sex addiction.
We use the term addiction too freely – addicted to chocolate, to Netflix and so on. But if we struggle with compulsively wanting sex, we aren’t addicted to it, but rather that we compulsively need to engage in a sexual behaviour in order to soothe, decrease distressing emotions or perhaps to feel something at all.
In this episode, I chat to the wonderful Silva Neves, the brilliant psychosexual therapist and author of the recent textbook Compulsive Sexual Behaviours. Whether you are some...2021-08-1256 minAsking For A FriendSexual Compulsivity, with Silva Neves - S3E3We need to name it by the correct term - sexual compulsivity... not sex addiction.
We use the term addiction too freely – addicted to chocolate, to Netflix and so on. But if we struggle with compulsively wanting sex, we aren’t addicted to it, but rather that we compulsively need to engage in a sexual behaviour in order to soothe, decrease distressing emotions or perhaps to feel something at all.
In this episode, I chat to the wonderful Silva Neves, the brilliant psychosexual therapist and author of the recent textbook Compulsive Sexual Behaviours. Whether you are some...2021-08-1256 minCatriona BoffardBeing a sex-positive parent, with Carly Rowena - S3E2Talking to your kids about sex and ensuring it’s an ongoing, positive conversation is the one thing that almost all parents would prefer to avoid. But is it really as bad as we make it out to be? (Spoiler alert: it’s your discomfort that makes it a shameful topic for your child).
I spoke to the lovely Carly Rowena, a personal trainer, Youtuber and mother to the cutest little girl, Jax. Following Carly on Instagram, I have repeatedly sent her messages of praise for the way that she is raising her daughter – in a sex-positive, permission-filled way! She he...2021-08-0543 minAsking For A FriendBeing a sex-positive parent, with Carly Rowena - S3E2Talking to your kids about sex and ensuring it’s an ongoing, positive conversation is the one thing that almost all parents would prefer to avoid. But is it really as bad as we make it out to be? (Spoiler alert: it’s your discomfort that makes it a shameful topic for your child).
I spoke to the lovely Carly Rowena, a personal trainer, Youtuber and mother to the cutest little girl, Jax. Following Carly on Instagram, I have repeatedly sent her messages of praise for the way that she is raising her daughter – in a sex-positive, permission-filled way! She he...2021-08-0543 minCatriona BoffardFrom sexual response to stress response, with Dr Emily Nagoski - S3E1Asking for a friend is finally back, and while I know you’ve been waiting so patiently, it has been worth it I promise! I’ve been speaking to the most incredible, knowledgeable, and interesting people to bring you the best season yet.
And what a way to start - bringing you a conversation I had with one of the most impactful people in the field of sexuality. If you’ve spent any time with me, you’ll have heard me say that she’s the person to follow in the field of sexuality, that her books are an absolut...2021-07-291h 07Asking For A FriendFrom sexual response to stress response, with Dr Emily Nagoski - S3E1Asking for a friend is finally back, and while I know you’ve been waiting so patiently, it has been worth it I promise! I’ve been speaking to the most incredible, knowledgeable, and interesting people to bring you the best season yet.
And what a way to start - bringing you a conversation I had with one of the most impactful people in the field of sexuality. If you’ve spent any time with me, you’ll have heard me say that she’s the person to follow in the field of sexuality, that her books are an absolut...2021-07-291h 07Catriona BoffardSeason two finale Q&A - S2E12It's the final episode of the season, and so I'm ending things off with your questions.
In this episode, I am answering the following questions sent to me by listeners and followers (and one friend):
1. My orgasms are just not as intense as they used to be… what’s happening?
2. My new boyfriend says he can’t orgasm with a condom on, and I’m not using a contraceptive. Is withdrawing ok?
3. My partner doesn’t like going down on me! Is that normal or is it something wrong with me?
4. Why do people want to ha...2021-04-1521 minAsking For A FriendSeason two finale Q&A - S2E12It's the final episode of the season, and so I'm ending things off with your questions.
In this episode, I am answering the following questions sent to me by listeners and followers (and one friend):
1. My orgasms are just not as intense as they used to be… what’s happening?
2. My new boyfriend says he can’t orgasm with a condom on, and I’m not using a contraceptive. Is withdrawing ok?
3. My partner doesn’t like going down on me! Is that normal or is it something wrong with me?
4. Why do people want to ha...2021-04-1521 minCatriona BoffardClosing the orgasm gap, with Dr Laurie Mintz - S2E11It’s the final guest episode in season two, and I want to end with a bang (so to speak). I was so excited to chat to the extraordinary Dr Laurie Mintz and this conversation did not disappoint.
Dr Mintz is a therapist with nearly 3 decades of experience, a professor at the University of Florida teaching the Psychology of Human Sexuality, and a highly regarded speaker and author, who has dedicated her career to female pleasure and promoting sex positive conversations and education among the students she’s taught. She is the author of the hugely popular books “Becomi...2021-04-0850 minAsking For A FriendClosing the orgasm gap, with Dr Laurie Mintz - S2E11It’s the final guest episode in season two, and I want to end with a bang (so to speak). I was so excited to chat to the extraordinary Dr Laurie Mintz and this conversation did not disappoint.
Dr Mintz is a therapist with nearly 3 decades of experience, a professor at the University of Florida teaching the Psychology of Human Sexuality, and a highly regarded speaker and author, who has dedicated her career to female pleasure and promoting sex positive conversations and education among the students she’s taught. She is the author of the hugely popular books “Becomi...2021-04-0850 minCatriona BoffardChallenging masculine norms, with Haydn Elliot - S2E10In this week’s episode, I chatted to my friend Haydn Elliott, who also happens to be a brilliant businessman and podcaster based in London. Haydn co-owns and runs hugely popular F45 gyms in London and hosts the podcast The Inspiration Space. He has an unwavering passion for how to optimise health, fitness and mindset.
In this discussion, we delve into the toll that depression and burnout can have on mental and sexual health. Haydn shares intimately about how his experiences impacted his self-worth, his sexual response and his relationships. As someone who sees himself as a 'boys-boy', th...2021-04-0145 minAsking For A FriendChallenging masculine norms, with Haydn Elliot - S2E10In this week’s episode, I chatted to my friend Haydn Elliott, who also happens to be a brilliant businessman and podcaster based in London. Haydn co-owns and runs hugely popular F45 gyms in London and hosts the podcast The Inspiration Space. He has an unwavering passion for how to optimise health, fitness and mindset.
In this discussion, we delve into the toll that depression and burnout can have on mental and sexual health. Haydn shares intimately about how his experiences impacted his self-worth, his sexual response and his relationships. As someone who sees himself as a 'boys-boy', th...2021-04-0145 minCatriona BoffardMaking sense of herpes, with Rae Kennedy - S2E9Kids can get it. Adults can get it. And did you know even elephants can get it… But there are two of the herpes simplex viruses (HSV) that hold immense shame and stigma – HSV 1 & 2, and these affect 80% of the global population. I’ve lost count of how many clients I’ve supported following a herpes diagnosis. And the omnipresent thought is always “my [sex] life is over!"
This week I’m chatting to Rae Kennedy, a registered nurse and a certified holistic sex educator, who runs the brilliant platform “Positive Results”. Rae seeks to smash stigma and normalise sex-positive edu...2021-03-2552 minAsking For A FriendMaking sense of herpes, with Rae Kennedy - S2E9Kids can get it. Adults can get it. And did you know even elephants can get it… But there are two of the herpes simplex viruses (HSV) that hold immense shame and stigma – HSV 1 & 2, and these affect 80% of the global population. I’ve lost count of how many clients I’ve supported following a herpes diagnosis. And the omnipresent thought is always “my [sex] life is over!"
This week I’m chatting to Rae Kennedy, a registered nurse and a certified holistic sex educator, who runs the brilliant platform “Positive Results”. Rae seeks to smash stigma and normalise sex-positive edu...2021-03-2552 minCatriona BoffardWhy your pelvic floor is so important, with Candice Langford - S2E8I know you’ve been told that your butt are the most neglected group of muscles in the body, but I really believe that it’s the pelvic floor that’s paid the least attention! This muscle group plays such a crucial role in our day to day function- from peeing to pain during intercourse. In this week’s episode, I chatted to the wonderful Candice Thurston (@nurtureyourvagina) about our pelvic floor and how pelvic health affects our overall wellbeing.
Candice is a physiotherapist specialising in pelvic and sexual health. Through her work in private practice and via her very...2021-03-181h 08Asking For A FriendWhy your pelvic floor is so important, with Candice Langford - S2E8I know you’ve been told that your butt are the most neglected group of muscles in the body, but I really believe that it’s the pelvic floor that’s paid the least attention! This muscle group plays such a crucial role in our day to day function- from peeing to pain during intercourse. In this week’s episode, I chatted to the wonderful Candice Thurston (@nurtureyourvagina) about our pelvic floor and how pelvic health affects our overall wellbeing.
Candice is a physiotherapist specialising in pelvic and sexual health. Through her work in private practice and via her very...2021-03-181h 08Catriona BoffardWhat really happens in couples therapy, with Stephen Laverack - S2E7I’m never surprised when consulting with a new couple that one partner is usually keen to be in couples therapy, and the other partner feels like they are being dragged there against their will. I’m also not surprised that people think couple’s therapists are there to ‘fix their partner’… which could not be further from the truth.
Stephen Laverack is Counselling Psychologist seeing individual and couples in private practice in Johannesburg. His background in HIV and sexual health education drives his interest in psychosexual therapy, whereby he aims to create a comfortable and open space for clients...2021-03-1152 minAsking For A FriendWhat really happens in couples therapy, with Stephen Laverack - S2E7I’m never surprised when consulting with a new couple that one partner is usually keen to be in couples therapy, and the other partner feels like they are being dragged there against their will. I’m also not surprised that people think couple’s therapists are there to ‘fix their partner’… which could not be further from the truth.
Stephen Laverack is Counselling Psychologist seeing individual and couples in private practice in Johannesburg. His background in HIV and sexual health education drives his interest in psychosexual therapy, whereby he aims to create a comfortable and open space for clients...2021-03-1152 minCatriona BoffardWhat you should really know about sexual desire, with Dr Christopher Fox - S2E6When it comes to wanting sex, we all want to want it… that’s what we’ve been told we should do. But that view of sexual desire is far from most people’s reality, and actually leads to people feeling that there is something wrong with them if they don’t want sex as much as their partner does.
On this week’s episode, I chat to Dr Christopher Fox, a psychosexual and relationship therapist practicing in Melbourne, Australia. He’s also the clinical director of the Masters program in Sexual Health at the University of Sydney, where I actual...2021-03-0459 minAsking For A FriendWhat you should really know about sexual desire, with Dr Christopher Fox - S2E6When it comes to wanting sex, we all want to want it… that’s what we’ve been told we should do. But that view of sexual desire is far from most people’s reality, and actually leads to people feeling that there is something wrong with them if they don’t want sex as much as their partner does.
On this week’s episode, I chat to Dr Christopher Fox, a psychosexual and relationship therapist practicing in Melbourne, Australia. He’s also the clinical director of the Masters program in Sexual Health at the University of Sydney, where I actual...2021-03-0459 minCatriona BoffardWhat parents should know about sex ed, with Casey Blake - S2E5We generally find it difficult to talk about sex with our partners. And when it comes to properly educating our kids about sex… It’s even more difficult! Most parents really aren’t prepared to have THE talk, and this can leave it up to others, such as schools, where we take a more "better left unsaid" approach to exploring the topic with them afterwards. This is actually detrimental to your child's sexual development!
This week I chatted to registered counsellor Casey Blake, who has a special interest in sexuality, gender, parenting, relationships, and trauma. Much of her career...2021-02-2553 minAsking For A FriendWhat parents should know about sex ed, with Casey Blake - S2E5We generally find it difficult to talk about sex with our partners. And when it comes to properly educating our kids about sex… It’s even more difficult! Most parents really aren’t prepared to have THE talk, and this can leave it up to others, such as schools, where we take a more "better left unsaid" approach to exploring the topic with them afterwards. This is actually detrimental to your child's sexual development!
This week I chatted to registered counsellor Casey Blake, who has a special interest in sexuality, gender, parenting, relationships, and trauma. Much of her career...2021-02-2553 minCatriona BoffardNavigating sex after a spinal cord injury with Dr Stanley Ducharme - S2E4Two topics you rarely think of in the same sentence are spinal cord injury and sex… and that’s exactly why I wanted to have the conversation today with my guest, Stanley Ducharme.
Stanley Ducharme, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and consultant specializing in the areas of sexual dysfunction, gender, physical disability, addictions, relationship issues and concerns of daily living. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Ducharme has worked with a wide variety of problems and has gained national and international recognition for the scope and quality of his work.
Often a forgotten part of h...2021-02-1851 minAsking For A FriendNavigating sex after a spinal cord injury with Dr Stanley Ducharme - S2E4Two topics you rarely think of in the same sentence are spinal cord injury and sex… and that’s exactly why I wanted to have the conversation today with my guest, Stanley Ducharme.
Stanley Ducharme, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and consultant specializing in the areas of sexual dysfunction, gender, physical disability, addictions, relationship issues and concerns of daily living. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Ducharme has worked with a wide variety of problems and has gained national and international recognition for the scope and quality of his work.
Often a forgotten part of h...2021-02-1851 minCatriona BoffardMen's sexual health in the medical space with Dr Anthony Smith - S2E3Why is it that we don’t speak to our doctors more about sexual health? And why is opening up about this part of us even more challenging for men than it is for women?
Dr Anthony Smith has been practicing family medicine for over 20 years, but has specialised in human sexuality and is a fellow of the European Society of Sexual Medicine. He is the current president of the Southern African Sexual Health Association (SASHA) (who run amazing free monthly webinars by the way), and he lectures at the University of Cape Town in human sexuality. Like me...2021-02-1158 minAsking For A FriendMen's sexual health in the medical space with Dr Anthony Smith - S2E3Why is it that we don’t speak to our doctors more about sexual health? And why is opening up about this part of us even more challenging for men than it is for women?
Dr Anthony Smith has been practicing family medicine for over 20 years, but has specialised in human sexuality and is a fellow of the European Society of Sexual Medicine. He is the current president of the Southern African Sexual Health Association (SASHA) (who run amazing free monthly webinars by the way), and he lectures at the University of Cape Town in human sexuality. Like me...2021-02-1158 minCatriona BoffardModern concepts of love, sex & pleasure with Dr Sara Nasserzadeh - S2E2What kind of love do you have for one another as partners? And what are you expectations of love and of your partner?
Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh is a social psychologist and global thought leader in the fields of couples counselling, cross-cultural fluency, diversity and inclusion. She has numerous awards and accolades, is a respected author of both academic and general books and papers, and is a trusted expert for global media, including for the BBC, CNN and . She’s also someone I look up to and respect hugely in our field. She has extensive experience researching and working wi...2021-02-041h 03Asking For A FriendModern concepts of love, sex & pleasure with Dr Sara Nasserzadeh - S2E2What kind of love do you have for one another as partners? And what are you expectations of love and of your partner?
Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh is a social psychologist and global thought leader in the fields of couples counselling, cross-cultural fluency, diversity and inclusion. She has numerous awards and accolades, is a respected author of both academic and general books and papers, and is a trusted expert for global media, including for the BBC, CNN and . She’s also someone I look up to and respect hugely in our field. She has extensive experience researching and working wi...2021-02-041h 03Catriona BoffardPsychedelics with Tobias Penno - S2E1Welcome back to Asking for a friend, and to season 2 of the podcast.
This week’s guest is Tobias Penno, an Emotional Health Practitioner & Social Worker from Australia. After years of professionally managing extreme child, family and relationship stress, Tobias has found his passion in healing Emotional Pain & Trauma through the body. He is a researcher at the University of Western Australia, with an award-winning dissertation titled How Ayahuasca Offers Psychosocial Wellbeing and is currently working on a PhD researching the links between attachment trauma, the body, and best-practice in psychedelic integration therapy.
In this episode, we...2021-01-281h 03Asking For A FriendPsychedelics with Tobias Penno - S2E1Welcome back to Asking for a friend, and to season 2 of the podcast.
This week’s guest is Tobias Penno, an Emotional Health Practitioner & Social Worker from Australia. After years of professionally managing extreme child, family and relationship stress, Tobias has found his passion in healing Emotional Pain & Trauma through the body. He is a researcher at the University of Western Australia, with an award-winning dissertation titled How Ayahuasca Offers Psychosocial Wellbeing and is currently working on a PhD researching the links between attachment trauma, the body, and best-practice in psychedelic integration therapy.
In this episode, we...2021-01-281h 03Asking For A FriendQ & A - S1E12I can’t believe we’re at the end of season 1 and the final episode. I want to end each season with a Q&A episode. So there’s no guest today; just me answering some questions you sent in to me or asked me in person after bumping into each other (masked and socially distanced of course).
This season has seen me talk to leading experts about everything from sexual pleasure to perinatal mental health issues. From erections to sexual pain. I’ve spoken to incredible experts and I’m eternally grateful for their time and knowledge that they...2020-12-1724 minCatriona BoffardQ & A - S1E12I can’t believe we’re at the end of season 1 and the final episode. I want to end each season with a Q&A episode. So there’s no guest today; just me answering some questions you sent in to me or asked me in person after bumping into each other (masked and socially distanced of course).
This season has seen me talk to leading experts about everything from sexual pleasure to perinatal mental health issues. From erections to sexual pain. I’ve spoken to incredible experts and I’m eternally grateful for their time and knowledge that they...2020-12-1724 minAsking For A FriendHPV: what we all need to know with Dr Mpume Zenda - S1E11Every year, I get a reminder to have my pap smear. But do you know why you need to do this? And did you know that having your pap smear is only testing for a few strains of the sexually transmitted infection, human papillomavirus (HPV)? This week’s episode delves into this topic with the wonderful and brilliant gynaecologist Dr Mpume Zenda. Dr Mpume is a passionate OB-Gynae-Sexologist, practicing in Johannesburg. She has a social media presence and is passionate about providing solutions to Sexual and Reproductive Health & Wellness through connecting Media and Medicine.
We bust myths, tell yo...2020-12-1052 minCatriona BoffardHPV: what we all need to know with Dr Mpume Zenda - S1E11Every year, I get a reminder to have my pap smear. But do you know why you need to do this? And did you know that having your pap smear is only testing for a few strains of the sexually transmitted infection, human papillomavirus (HPV)? This week’s episode delves into this topic with the wonderful and brilliant gynaecologist Dr Mpume Zenda. Dr Mpume is a passionate OB-Gynae-Sexologist, practicing in Johannesburg. She has a social media presence and is passionate about providing solutions to Sexual and Reproductive Health & Wellness through connecting Media and Medicine.
We bust myths, tell yo...2020-12-1052 minCatriona BoffardPerinatal mental health with Tamlyn Anderson - S1E10Catriona and her guest, clinical psychologist Tamlyn Anderson, talk about perinatal mental health and the uncomfortable truths about motherhood that often aren’t spoken about. This episode focuses on the impact on a woman’s mind and body during labour and the 4th trimester, how one’s partner is affected, and what we can do as women to really take care of ourselves during this major life transition. You can follow Tamlyn on Instagram @tamlyn_anderson2020-12-0240 minAsking For A FriendPerinatal mental health with Tamlyn Anderson - S1E10Catriona and her guest, clinical psychologist Tamlyn Anderson, talk about perinatal mental health and the uncomfortable truths about motherhood that often aren’t spoken about. This episode focuses on the impact on a woman’s mind and body during labour and the 4th trimester, how one’s partner is affected, and what we can do as women to really take care of ourselves during this major life transition. You can follow Tamlyn on Instagram @tamlyn_anderson2020-12-0240 minCatriona BoffardUnwanted sexual thoughts with Aoife Drury - S1E9Ever wondered if you’re the only one who gets those unwanted, strange thoughts that come into your head unexpectedly… You know the one’s I’m talking about. Crashing your car? Imagining everyone naked? What about something as upsetting as having sexual thoughts about to children? In this weeks episode, psychosexual and relationship therapist Aoife Drury and I delve into a topic that is definitely not spoken about enough. We explore how these thoughts are always unwanted and cause someone immense distress, and what the difference is between the random intrusive thoughts we all get everyday, and the immense distress...2020-11-2643 minAsking For A FriendUnwanted sexual thoughts with Aoife Drury - S1E9Ever wondered if you’re the only one who gets those unwanted, strange thoughts that come into your head unexpectedly… You know the one’s I’m talking about. Crashing your car? Imagining everyone naked? What about something as upsetting as having sexual thoughts about to children? In this weeks episode, psychosexual and relationship therapist Aoife Drury and I delve into a topic that is definitely not spoken about enough. We explore how these thoughts are always unwanted and cause someone immense distress, and what the difference is between the random intrusive thoughts we all get everyday, and the immense distress...2020-11-2643 minAsking For A FriendExpanding male sexuality with Cam Fraser - S1E8“Get it up, get it in, and get if off”… sound like the usual narrative that exists around male sexuality? This week I chat to sex coach and sexologist Cam Fraser, about how men can learn to deepen their understanding of their own sexuality that goes far beyond the beliefs that pop culture, porn and society have us believe. He speaks about his own journey into becoming a sexologist, being a man in a female-dominated field, and how he helps men to work on shifting to an alternative view of their sexuality.
Cam is on Instagram @thecamfraser, and he has hi...2020-11-1956 minCatriona BoffardExpanding male sexuality with Cam Fraser - S1E8“Get it up, get it in, and get if off”… sound like the usual narrative that exists around male sexuality? This week I chat to sex coach and sexologist Cam Fraser, about how men can learn to deepen their understanding of their own sexuality that goes far beyond the beliefs that pop culture, porn and society have us believe. He speaks about his own journey into becoming a sexologist, being a man in a female-dominated field, and how he helps men to work on shifting to an alternative view of their sexuality.
Cam is on Instagram @thecamfraser, and he has hi...2020-11-1956 minCatriona BoffardSex Workers with Dr Jenny Coetzee - S1E7*A warning on this episode – some of the things that Jenny speaks about could be triggering. A warning for sensitive listeners.
This is a topic that most of us (including myself) know little about, and yet when I interviewed Dr Jenny Coetzee – a highly experienced public health researcher – I knew I wanted to share what I’d learnt. Despite sex work apparently being the world’s oldest profession, most people hold particular opinions about sex workers, and don’t have a enough understanding of what it’s really like and what sex workers in low income areas might experience and...2020-11-1241 minAsking For A FriendSex Workers with Dr Jenny Coetzee - S1E7*A warning on this episode – some of the things that Jenny speaks about could be triggering. A warning for sensitive listeners.
This is a topic that most of us (including myself) know little about, and yet when I interviewed Dr Jenny Coetzee – a highly experienced public health researcher – I knew I wanted to share what I’d learnt. Despite sex work apparently being the world’s oldest profession, most people hold particular opinions about sex workers, and don’t have a enough understanding of what it’s really like and what sex workers in low income areas might experience and...2020-11-1241 minAsking For A FriendThe Future of Sex Tech with Bryony Cole - S1E6Sex and tech… what on earth is that all about you might be wondering? On today’s episode, I dive into this fascinating topic with sex futurist and entrepreneur Bryony Cole, to find out how technology can be used to improve our sexual experience, report sexual assault, help us overcome sexual difficulties and even teach us how to sextet. We delve into the fear of technology taking over, how it cannot replace human connection, and how we can use tech to enhance our sexual experience.
You can find Byrony on Instagram @futureofsex, and her podcast is Future of Sex.2020-11-0542 minAsking For A FriendBreast cancer & sexuality with Prof Elna McIntosh - S1E5October is breast cancer, so Catriona discusses a topic we rarely speak about in relation to this – sexuality. Prof Elna McIntosh, a clinical sexologist and a woman who has beaten breast cancer twice, speaks about everything from nipple tattoos and body image to self-pleasure and the need for early detection. Catriona and Elna also discuss using and accessing other resources to bring the experience of pleasure back into one’s life.
You can reach out to Prof McIntosh via her Instagram page @disa_clinic
Desir, South Africa’s leading sexual health and wellness brand, is on Instag...2020-10-2945 minCatriona BoffardBreast cancer & sexuality with Prof Elna McIntosh - S1E5October is breast cancer, so Catriona discusses a topic we rarely speak about in relation to this – sexuality. Prof Elna McIntosh, a clinical sexologist and a woman who has beaten breast cancer twice, speaks about everything from nipple tattoos and body image to self-pleasure and the need for early detection. Catriona and Elna also discuss using and accessing other resources to bring the experience of pleasure back into one’s life.
You can reach out to Prof McIntosh via her Instagram page @disa_clinic
Desir, South Africa’s leading sexual health and wellness brand, is on Instag...2020-10-2945 minAsking For A FriendVaginismus with Lisa Mackenzie from the Vaginismus Network - S1E4Vaginismus is not something we get taught about during sex ed. Yet this female sexual pain condition is actually rather common, with statistics showing us that somewhere in the range of 1-17% of women globally are struggling with it. It’s something I work extensively with in my practice. I’m joined this week by Lisa from The Vaginismus Network, to talk about her own personal experience of vaginismus, as well as why her and Kat started the platform.
You can reach out to Lisa and the team at The Vaginismus Network via Instagram @thevagnetwork or on their webs...2020-10-2259 minCatriona BoffardSex and anxiety with Kate Moyle - S1E3If there was ever an unhappy couple, it would be sex and anxiety. In this week’s episode, Catriona talks to UK psycho-sexologist Kate Moyle about how much anxiety impacts our sex life, and what we can do to try and manage it better. Catriona and Kate talk about comparison culture, expectation vs. reality, and what we can do to manage our anxiety around sex better.
You can reach out to Kate via her Instagram page @katemoyletherapy. Her podcast, Sexual Wellness Sessions, is available on all major podcast platforms.2020-10-1544 minAsking For A FriendSex and anxiety with Kate Moyle - S1E3If there was ever an unhappy couple, it would be sex and anxiety. In this week’s episode, Catriona talks to UK psycho-sexologist Kate Moyle about how much anxiety impacts our sex life, and what we can do to try and manage it better. Catriona and Kate talk about comparison culture, expectation vs. reality, and what we can do to manage our anxiety around sex better.
You can reach out to Kate via her Instagram page @katemoyletherapy. Her podcast, Sexual Wellness Sessions, is available on all major podcast platforms.2020-10-1544 minCatriona BoffardErectile dysfunction with Mojo Men - S1E2Catriona talks about erectile dysfunction with the founders of a platform called Mojo Men, Angus and Xander. Mojo Men aims to help young men who are struggling with their erectile functioning, help them realise that they are not alone, and provide a platform that both Xander and Angus wish they had themselves. Mojo Men offers real-world guidance and advice from experienced health care professionals to help men overcome erectile difficulties. In this podcast, they open up about how erectile dysfunction affected them personally and why, and talk about how this quite common experience could affect young men. Find out more about Mojo Men...2020-10-0839 minAsking For A FriendErectile dysfunction with Mojo Men - S1E2Catriona talks about erectile dysfunction with the founders of a platform called Mojo Men, Angus and Xander. Mojo Men aims to help young men who are struggling with their erectile functioning, help them realise that they are not alone, and provide a platform that both Xander and Angus wish they had themselves. Mojo Men offers real-world guidance and advice from experienced health care professionals to help men overcome erectile difficulties. In this podcast, they open up about how erectile dysfunction affected them personally and why, and talk about how this quite common experience could affect young men. Find out more about Mojo Men...2020-10-0839 minAsking For A FriendThe right to sexual pleasure with Dr T S1E1Catriona speaks to Dr Tlatleng Mofokeng (Dr T), about the right to sexual pleasure. Dr T is a medical doctor and best-selling author, and a trailblazer in the South African sexual health community. She’s also forged a path in international sexual health and reproductive rights; most recently by being appointed as a special rapporteur to the United Nations. We speak about sexual pleasure and what we should be taught about it growing up. You can follow Dr T on Instagram @Drtlaleng and read her amazing book Dr T: A Guide to Sexual Health and Pleasure.2020-10-0147 minCatriona BoffardThe right to sexual pleasure with Dr T S1E1Catriona speaks to Dr Tlatleng Mofokeng (Dr T), about the right to sexual pleasure. Dr T is a medical doctor and best-selling author, and a trailblazer in the South African sexual health community. She’s also forged a path in international sexual health and reproductive rights; most recently by being appointed as a special rapporteur to the United Nations. We speak about sexual pleasure and what we should be taught about it growing up. You can follow Dr T on Instagram @Drtlaleng and read her amazing book Dr T: A Guide to Sexual Health and Pleasure.2020-10-0147 minCatriona BoffardPilot - Welcome to Asking For A FriendEver had a question you felt too embarrassed to ask, and instead asked that question “for a friend”?
Hosted by Clinical Sexologist and Psychotherapist Catriona Boffard, Asking for a Friend brings you fascinating and interesting conversations about sex, intimacy, relationships, and mental and physical health. In each episode, Catriona will bring you evidence-based information and real-world advice on topics that are not often discussed but that we really need to normalise and talk more about. She’s joined by special guests who are all experts in their fields or have lived experiences of these topics. Follow Catriona on Instagram at @se...2020-09-2802 minAsking For A FriendPilot - Welcome to Asking For A FriendEver had a question you felt too embarrassed to ask, and instead asked that question “for a friend”?
Hosted by Clinical Sexologist and Psychotherapist Catriona Boffard, Asking for a Friend brings you fascinating and interesting conversations about sex, intimacy, relationships, and mental and physical health. In each episode, Catriona will bring you evidence-based information and real-world advice on topics that are not often discussed but that we really need to normalise and talk more about. She’s joined by special guests who are all experts in their fields or have lived experiences of these topics. Follow Catriona on Instagram at @se...2020-09-2802 min
The Inspiration Space Podcast#80 - Sex and Love! Bridging the Gender Gap Between Them with Catriona Boffard, Clinical Sex PsychologistThis is the second time I've been lucky enough to have Catriona on the show. Episode #54 - Lets Talk About Sex Baby is one of my most highly downloaded podcasts. If you haven't heard it... go and listen to that too!!! Check out her bio below to see what you are in for. SHE IS AWESOME!
Catriona Boffard is an accredited Clinical Sexologist, Psychotherapist, Sex Researcher & Educator and Author. She is a globally recognised authority on sex, and has delivered her expert advice on TV, radio, corporate and public platforms. She is an...2019-08-0443 minThe Inspiration Space Podcast#54 - Let's Talk About Sex Baby - Catriona Boffard, Clinical Sex PsychologistWhat a topic to get stuck into - SEX! This was one of the most fascinated and engaged I have ever been, We had some onlookers to this episode and they will tell you that I was so focused on what Catriona had to say.
Catriona Boffard is an accredited Clinical Sexologist, Psychotherapist, Sex Researcher & Educator and Author. She is a globally recognised authority on sex, and has delivered her expert advice on TV, radio, corporate and public platforms. She is an expert in the field of sexual behaviour and well-being, with a particular interest in helping couples reinvent their sexua...2019-01-271h 09