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Smart Sex, Smart Love with Dr Joe KortDr. Ronald Hellman on Homosexism and SidesIn this insightful episode of Smart Sex, Smart Love, host Dr. Joe Kort welcomes Dr. Ronald Hellman, a distinguished psychiatrist and pioneer in LGBTQ+ mental health advocacy. Together, they delve into the concepts of "homosexism" and "sides," challenging longstanding cultural assumptions about gay male sexuality.Dr. Kort and Dr. Hellman discuss the evolution of the term "side"—coined by Dr. Kort to describe gay men who prefer sexual activities other than anal intercourse—and how it has gained acceptance across dating apps and the broader LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Hellman shares his academic perspective on homosexism, a form of p...2025-04-2932 min
Flirtations! with Benjamin, the Flirt Coach88. Red Flags, Green Flags, and Why We Date the People We Do with Dr. Joe KortComing up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re diving deep into the psychology of attraction, the patterns that shape our relationships, and how we can make more conscious choices in dating - and in love.
We welcome Dr. Joe Kort, a psychotherapist, author, and relationship expert, who will help us understand why we date the people we do.
We'll open talking about masculinity a bit, touching on the topics of performative masculinity, validation, and male on male flirting!
Then we'll get into what red and green flags in dating really mean—and some...2025-04-0452 min
Smart Sex, Smart Love with Dr Joe KortDr. Lauren Fogel Mersy and Dr. Jennifer Vencill: Navigating LibidoIn this episode of Smart Sex, Smart Love, Dr. Joe Kort interviews Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy, and Dr. Jennifer Vencill dive into the complexities of sexual desire discrepancies between partners. They discuss the differences between libido, sexual desire, and sex drive, emphasizing that sexual desire discrepancies are common and should be normalized rather than pathologized. The episode highlights two types of libido: spontaneous and responsive, and how cultural narratives often misrepresent sexual experiences. The experts provide insights on how partners can navigate these discrepancies, focusing on communication, understanding individual motivations, and exploring pleasure beyond traditional scripts. Listeners are encouraged...2025-03-2130 min
Smart Sex, Smart Love with Dr Joe KortJay Kaplan on the fight for LGBTQ+ rights under the Trump AdministrationIn this episode of Smart Sex, Smart Love's fifth season, Dr. Joe Kort talks with Jay Kaplan, an attorney for the ACLU of Michigan’s LGBTQ+ Project. Jay shares insights on the Trump 2.0 administration’s executive orders affecting LGBTQ+ rights, particularly policies targeting transgender individuals.They discuss the removal of LGBTQ+ references from federal websites, restrictions on gender-affirming care, and the reinstatement of the transgender military ban. Jay explains the legal challenges being filed to stop these policies and how they impact civil rights.The conversation also covers how the LGBTQ+ community can respond, the impo...2025-02-2133 min
Smart Sex, Smart Love with Dr Joe KortSamantha Wynn Greenstone and Jacob Hoff: Mixed orientation marriages can work“For a while, we thought we were a fluke in the system,” announces Samantha Wynn Greenstone, a social media influencer and actor who “came out” less than two years ago about her unconventional marriage to a gay man. Through social media communications with Smart Sex, Smart Love host, Joe Kort, Greenstone and her husband, Jacob Hoff, finally were able to “label” their relationship as “mixed orientation.” The couple fell in love, were married last November, and have been talking about their monogamous relationship – a “soulful connection” – as Hoff describes it, in People Magazine, The New York Times and social media. ...2025-01-2841 min
The Venus Cuckoldress PodcastAvoid the Post-Nut Catastrophe in Cuckolding - With Dr. Joe KortExplore the emotional intricacies of cuckolding relationships with Dr. Joe Kort in this important episode! Discover invaluable strategies to navigate post-nut regret and the unique vulnerability that can arise in such scenarios. Dr. Kort, a leading expert in sexuality and relationship dynamics, offers profound insights and practical advice on managing emotional pitfalls and improving communication between partners. Psychotherapist Joe Kort, PhD, LMSW, is the clinical director and founder of The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is a board-certified clinical sexologist, author of four books, lecturer and facilitator of therapeutic workshops. Throughout his 39 y...2024-06-0831 min
Getting Open with Andrea MillerYou May Accidentally Be Cheating On Your Partner ft. Joe KortOn Today’s episode of The Open Relationships Podcast we are joined by the viral tiktok sensation, sexologist and psychotherapist Joe Kort! We talk about Non Monogamy, Mixed Orientation Couples, and even Narcissism, but most importantly, we try to get Joe to give us some help on our love lives! Join us for an extremely enlightening episode of Open Relationships: Transforming Together, the podcast that aims to improve your relationships & your life! Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to the Open Relationships Podcast! 01:15 - Introducing TikTok Star Joe Kort 02:00 - Is Narcissism on...2024-04-0249 min
Queer Divorce ClubDr. Joe Kort; Gay in a Straight MarriageIn this episode of the Queer Divorce Club, join us in a candid conversation with Dr. Joe Kort, a distinguished psychotherapist and the founder of The Center for Relationship and Sexual Health in Southeast Michigan. Dr. Kort specializes in working with individuals, particularly men, who grapple with the realization of their gay identity while navigating straight marriages. We delve into the challenges of coming out within a marriage, the complexities of remaining in a marriage as a queer individual, and the arduous journey of making it through divorce. Dr. Kort aptly describes the process as brutal, and together, we...2023-12-0543 min
Smart Sex, Smart Love with Dr Joe KortSearah Deysach: People are pushing sexual boundaries moreSince the pandemic, sexual empowerment has increased 30 percent and sexual self-esteem now is 50 percent higher. Why the change, and is this good? Searah Deysach, a sex educator and owner of Early to Bed and Trans Essentials, answered those questions and many more in my recent Smart Sex, Smart Love podcast. “COVID changed our lives quickly and abruptly,” she begins. “Suddenly we were forced to spend time alone, or alone with our partner. “We were talking about our relationship more and what we wanted; we had to verbalize our thoughts, feelings and desires more often.”Deysach own...2023-10-2528 min
Smart Sex, Smart Love with Dr Joe KortZachary Zane: Bisexuals have it easy ….?????In my first Smart Sex, Smart Love podcast for Season 4, I opened it quite explosively with featured guest, Boyslut Zachary Zane, as he likes to be called.At the young age of 32, Zachary is quite accomplished. He is a Brooklyn-based columnist, sex expert, author and activist whose work focuses on sexuality, culture and the LGBTQIA community. Recently, he wrote a book, Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto, and we talked about it – very openly, candidly and explicitly.Bisexuality has had very little visibility over the years, Zachary notes. “I felt so alone and so isol...2023-07-1934 min
Can't Host: Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Men’s Sex and RelationshipsEp.17: Why Straight Men Have Sex With Men with Dr. Joe KortDownload my FREE 'Dick Magnet Subliminal Affirmations' at https://georgelizos.com/dickmagnetAre straight men who have sex with men closeted gay or bi? In this episode, clinical sexologist Dr. Joe Kort shares the difference between sexual orientation and erotic orientation, shedding light on this phenomenon. We also discuss heteroflexibility and homoflexibility, why straight men enjoy anal play, and four questions to determine someone’s sexual orientation. Dr. Joe Kort also shares how toxic masculinity limits straight men’s sexuality, and why Generation Z are more sexually fluid.About Me2023-03-1022 min
Can't Host: Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Men’s Sex and RelationshipsEp.16: Are You Addicted to Sex? With Dr. Joe KortDownload my FREE 'Dick Magnet Subliminal Affirmations' at https://georgelizos.com/dickmagnetIs sex addiction a thing? In this episode with clinical sexologist Dr. Joe Kort, we talk about what out-of-control sexual behaviour is (also known as compulsive sexual behaviour and hypersexuality), and how to heal it. Dr. Joe also shares the distinction between sexual and erotic orientation, the differences between top, bottom, versatile, and side, as well as the distinctions between asexuality, allosexuality, and graysexuality. Finally, Dr. Joe shares practices to healing shame and trauma that often result in out-of-control sexual behaviour.Ab...2023-03-0330 min
Sean L. ShowOn The Side (w. Dr. Joe Kort & Lucas)Certified Sex & Relationship Therapist, Author, and Podcast Host, Dr. Joe Kort is my guest this week! My friend Lucas joins me as co-host for this special episode with the man who coined the term "Side" which is now featured on both Grindr & Scruff as a sexual position. We learn what is means to be a side and what is that lived experience like in the Gay community? We also dive into the topic of straight men who have sex with men? Are they still straight? We learn what happened next when Dr. Joe went viral on TikTok for his...2022-12-0259 min
Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan WillowSex is Messy, Dirty, & Pleasurable, Understanding Our Sexuality with Dr. Joe KortSend us a textEp 198: Sex is Messy, Dirty, & Pleasurable, Understanding Our Sexuality with Dr. Joe Kort. "Sexuality and erotic interests are not clean. They are messy, nuanced, smelly, dirty, prideful, pleasurable, shameful, and we have to make room for all of that and not try to clean it up and try to make it a textbook thing," said Dr. Joe Kort. This is the last sentence he said in the interview and I think it's so very right, poignant, and definitely an accurate statement. Sex is all of those things, and even more! And it's certainly...2022-10-1154 min