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Woman BeingEpisode 73 | Let's Talk About: Bisexuality and Polyamory w/ Sex Doctor Leah TideyThe Woman Beings are joined by certified sex educator Dr. Leah Tidey, host of The Love Doctor podcast and sex education influencer. Leah shares her own experience as a bisexual woman in a straight-passing, polyamorous relationship, and answers listener questions about what it's like to be in an open marriage. Listen in for great discussions about polyamory and relational orientation, bisexuality and marriage, and some sex education secrets!
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The Love DoctorMen and Sex - Why We Need to Rethink Manhood Feat. Destyn LandToday on the show, I’m talking to the host of the Rethinking Manhood podcast, Destyn Land. Destyn and I discuss men and sex. Sounds simple but when you start to layer in shame, silence, and how by grade 3 you’re already comparing penis size–it gets a lot more complicated. I first saw Destyn’s work when a friend shared one of his posts on Instagram. It was a beautiful piece about men and how society has created this pressure to prove how “straight” you are. This could be by catcalling women or making homophobic comments. Destyn’s posts are alway...2022-06-2449 minThe Love DoctorWhy I Stopped Using Birth Control feat. Levi HildebrandToday on the show, I have brought back a crowd favourite—my husband, Levi Hildebrand. Levi and I talk about our experience of using Fertility Awareness Method over the past 8 months and the impact not being on birth control has had on our sex life. We also do a bit of a deep dive on masculinity and how just now Levi feels like he is choosing what that means for himself. Resources from the show! Levi Hildebrand Instagram: @levihildebrand Levi and Leah YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LeviHildebrand Boys and Sex b...2022-06-1759 minThe Love DoctorWhy I'm Seeing A Sex Therapist feat. Sarah WatsonToday on the show, I am answering your questions about opening up relationships and BDSM. But I’m not answering them alone. I am honoured to share my interview with Registered Clinical Counsellor, Sarah Watson, who helps me navigate your questions surrounding trauma and sexuality. References from the Show!Sarah Watson: https://sarahwatsontherapy.com/Attached by Amir Levine & Rachel S.F. Heller: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9547888-attachedPolysecure by Jessica Fern: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52569124-polysecureCome As You Are by Emily Nagoski: https://www.si...2022-05-271h 08The Love DoctorWhat Does it Mean to Be a “Good Woman?” feat. Farzana DoctorToday on the show, I am sharing my interview with Farzana Doctor where we talk about non-monogamy, what sexuality looks like in your 40s, and what it means to be a quote unquote “good woman.” We also discuss her new book that is a collection of poetry, You Still Look the Same. I particularly resonated with her poem Boundaries and I know it’s a topic a lot of folks have asked me about. Resources from the Show!Farzana Doctor: https://farzanadoctor.com/You Still Look The Same Discount Code: use DOCTOR20 at check...2022-05-1457 minThe Love DoctorWhy High School Sex Ed Sucks Feat. Hannah Mariko Bell, Sophie Underwood, & Kiley VerbowskiToday on the show, we are talking about what you missed in your high school sex education and how puppets may be the best way to talk about sex. In our first ever group interview on the podcast, I talk to Hannah Mariko Bell, Sophie Underwood, and Kiley Verbowski, about our experience co-creating the play Going All The Way. We talk about our own experiences with sex education and how creating art has helped us navigate our own sexual journeys. Resources from the Show! Going All The Way Tickets: skam.ca/going-all-the-wayTheatre...2022-04-2955 minThe Love DoctorWhy So Many Men Experience Erectile Dysfunction feat. Paul NelsonToday on the show, we are talking all about dicks. Like why is erectile dysfunction so common? Can you become dependent on Viagra? And can you still have sex after you ejaculate? To help me answer your questions about dicks, I share my interview with sex therapist and clinical sexual health educator, Paul Nelson. Paul emphasizes that sexual health education should address the entire self and how for many cisgender men, they think it’s only about their dicks. We also talk about how common erectile dysfunction is and the work Paul does as part of Maze Men...2022-04-0859 minThe Love DoctorAre Midwives Better Than Doctors? (And What Exactly is a Doula?) Feat. Simone BlaisToday on the show, I am talking about the Don’t Say Gay bill in Florida and why not talking about sexual orientation and gender identity is a bad idea for ALL kids, regardless of how they identify. I also share my interview with queer artist, sexual health educator, and doula, Simone Blais. Simone and I discuss the importance of peer to peer education, how we are constantly learning as educators ourselves, and she has basically convinced me that anyone who is wanting to have a child should have a doula. And there are ways to make that happen wit...2022-03-251h 01The Love DoctorIs Polyamory Right For You? feat. Claire TraversToday on the show, we are talking all things polyamory. But hey, monogamous folks don’t feel like this isn’t also for you! Regardless of relationship orientation, we all have a lot to learn about communication, boundaries, and living authentically from the polyamory community and I have the perfect guest to guide us in this conversation. I share my interview with polyamory expert, relationship anarchist, and one of the main faces of PolyPages, Claire Travers. Claire and I talk about whether or not polyamory is right for you–or rather, why are you questioning monogamy? We also di...2022-03-1154 minThe Love DoctorHow To Get a Tinder Date (And Feel Good About It) feat. Chris Angel MurphyToday on the show, I’m giving you my perspective on the Freedom Convoy (I’m so sorry, it’s a whole thing and I have received a ton of questions about it!) and answering your questions on how to not compare yourself to past lovers. It can be a real buzzkill in the bedroom if you’re like “oh, how did they do it? Am I doing it as well as them?!” I also share my interview with social worker, host of Allyship is a Verb podcast, and LGBTQ+ educator, Chris Angel Murphy. Chris Angel and I get vulnerable i...2022-02-251h 07The Love DoctorIs This The Future of Birth Control? Fertility Awareness Method feat. Nathalie DaudetToday on the show, I’m talking about what it’s like to come out as queer on YouTube (yup, I got some texts from the family!) and what it means for me to be queer and bisexual. I also share my interview with Fertility Awareness Educator and host of the Fertility Awareness Project podcast, Nathalie Daudet. Nat is an inclusive FAM expert who shares how FAM works and guides people to decide if it’s the right choice for them. Resources from the show! Fertility Awareness Project: https://fertilityawarenessproject.caNat’s FA...2022-02-1145 minThe Love DoctorThe World's Most Effective Birth Control (And It's Not Abstinence!) feat. Dallas BarnesWelcome to Season 3! Today on the show, I’m answering your questions about IUDs, libido, and cramping–are they all related? Are they happening because of the IUD? I also share my interview with Dallas Barnes where we do a deep dive on contraception methods. In particular, we answer your questions about what it’s like after having an IUD removed, our initial journeys with fertility awareness methods and addressing the pros and cons of hormonal versus non-hormonal birth control. BEDucated Link: http://beducate.me/thelovedoctorCoupon Code: LOVEDOCTORResources from the Show! Dal...2022-01-2857 min
Allyship is a VerbYou Can Never Trust Them: Confronting Bi Stereotypes feat. Dr. Leah TideyIn this week’s episode, Dr. Leah Tidey (she/her) shares about how her definition of bisexuality has evolved since she first claimed it at the age of 12. Learn how intersections of bisexuality and consensual non-monogamy have created stigma she’s been pushing against. We also discuss Robyn Och’s definition of bisexuality and how Leah’s work as a sexual health educator can be tricky in terms of how much of herself she feel comfortable sharing with her students or overall in certain spaces due to bisexual erasure and biphobia. Have you ever wondered why people may use the term...2022-01-0459 minThe Love DoctorWhy I Took Out My IUD (And Getting My First Period in 11 Years!)Today on the show, I’m answering your questions that I received on Instagram about why I got my IUD taken out, what it’s like having a period again after 11 years, and how my body is adjusting to not being on birth control. This is also the last episode of Season 2!! As we prepare for Season 3 coming out in the new year, what topics do you want me to cover? Are there some amazing guests I need to have on? Let me know! Resources from the ShowInstagram Post: @dr.leahtidey Website: www.le...2021-12-1533 minThe Love DoctorWhat's Dating Like With 600K Subscribers? feat. Rachel LearyToday on the show, I’m answering your questions about accessing inclusive sexual health care and what to do if your doctor has very different values than you. Like will they still offer you an IUD if you’re single and queer? I also interview social media personality and YouTuber, Rachel Leary. We talk about what it’s like sharing your life online as a woman, the struggles of trying to date as an influencer, and what she has learned about sexual health from starting her own podcast, Rated R with Rach Leary. Resources from the Show!R...2021-12-081h 07The Love DoctorWhat It's Like Being Married to a Sex Educator feat. Levi HildebrandToday on the show, we are switching things up by bringing on my husband and business partner, Levi Hildebrand, to answer your questions about jealousy and TikTok, coming out to your partner after 11 years of marriage, and setting boundaries before your first sexual experience with someone. Like, is asking someone whether or not they’d get an abortion crossing a line or is it just strong communication? We also talk about the evolution of our relationship, some of our learning from the world of ethical non-monogamy and what it’s really like being married to a sexual health educator. ...2021-11-231h 10
Rach Leary: RATED RTHE SEXUAL HEALTH EPISODE with DR LEAH TIDEY!Rachel & Dr Leah Tidey discuss the importance of sexual health, especially for sexually active young adults!It's SUCH a crucial topic that can never be discussed enough & a lot of people may not have anyone in their life they feel comfortable asking questions too / are too nervous! They’re here to normalise this conversation!Check out Dr Leah's podcast The Love Doctor PodcastFollow her on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-151h 09The Love DoctorYes, Your Grandma Has Sex feat. Joan PriceToday on the show, I’m answering your questions about queer representation in the media and how to maintain independence in a relationship. As someone who literally works 10 feet away from their partner all day, it’s something I have thought about a lot! I also share my interview with the one and only, Joan Price. This 78 year old Senior Sexpert - by the way, happy birthday Joan! - spends her time talking out loud about senior sex. We talk about the myths that people have about sexuality and aging, share advice on how to navigate conversations with...2021-11-1047 minThe Love DoctorConsensual Non-Monogamy: Is It Just About Sex? feat. Dr. Amy C. MoorsToday on the show, I’m answering your questions about jealousy and what to do if you’re feeling insecure about your partner watching porn. I also share my interview with Dr. Amy C. Moors where we debunk some major myths about consensual non-monogamy. Like how many people are doing it? And is everyone jealous all the time?! Amy shares the most up to date research and practical advice on how to navigate romantic relationships, monogamous or non-monogamous. References from the show! Dr. Amy C Moors: moors@chapman.eduwebsite: www.amycmoors.comP...2021-10-2056 minThe Love DoctorSex Education with the Halal Sexpert feat. Dr. Shaakira AbdullahToday on the show, I’m answering your questions about whether gay men can donate blood here in Canada and how to feel like you’re part of the LGBTQ2S+ community as a bisexual. I also share my interview with the Halal Sexpert, Dr. Shaakira Abdullah. We talk about the workshops she teaches, such as Get Cliterate and What That Mouth Do? Oral sex, Fellatio, and foreplay, and if there is space in the sexual health world for educators from very different perspectives. Resources from the Show! Dr. Shaakira Abdullah: https://linktr.ee/thehalalsexpert https...2021-10-0545 minThe Love DoctorIs My Vagina Normal? feat. Farzana DoctorToday on the show, I’m answering your questions about whether folks with vulvas mature more quickly than folks with penises and how what we’re watching on Netflix is impacting how we behave in the bedroom. I also share my interview with author, activist, and therapist, Farzana Doctor. Farzana and I talk about her new book Seven and how fiction is a powerful tool to address taboo topics in a pleasurable yet impactful way. In particular, we discuss khatna, a form of female genital mutilation (FGM) and what we can do to raise the profile to end its prac...2021-09-2159 minThe Love DoctorWhy Male Birth Control Doesn't Exist! feat. Dallas BarnesToday on the show, we’re talking all things birth control - like why is there no male birth control (other than condoms), how do you choose one that’s right for you, what are the side effects, and who should be thinking about using contraception? I also share my interview with Dallas Barnes, the founder and CEO of Reya Health. Dallas and I talk about our journeys of trial and error with different types of birth control and answer your questions about hormonal versus non-hormonal methods and how to talk to your doctor about contraception.Resources from...2021-09-071h 03The Love DoctorCan Women and Men Be "Just Friends?" (And What If They're Bi?!) feat. Marcus TerritoryToday on the show, I’m answering your questions about how to clean your penis and genitals in general and is it possible for women and men to be friends? Or really, be friends with anyone of the gender we are attracted to? And what does that mean for bisexuals - can we be trusted to have any friends at all?I also share my interview with bisexual content creator, Marcus Territory. Marcus and I get into all things bisexual, such as is it harder to come out as bi as a man? And what sort of assumptions have pe...2021-08-2350 minThe Love DoctorSex After Trauma feat. Cassandra CorradoToday on the show we’re doing things a little different. I share my interview with sex educator, Cassandra Corrado and we talk about the assumptions that people make about you when you’re a sex educator--like “you’re always down for sex” or have experienced every type of sex we teach about. We also answer the many questions I’ve received from listeners about sex after trauma and sexual assault. It’s a difficult topic and one that is important for us to discuss. Resources from the Show Cassandra Corrado: www.cassandracorrado.comInstagram: @f...2021-08-101h 03The Love DoctorWhat Does Real Sex Look Like? (& Disability Pride Month!) feat. Larissa GunkelToday on the show, we're talking about what real sex looks like and how we can now see it on Netflix. I’m answering your questions about whether or not our own bodies can turn us on, and does that mean we’re autosexual? And how to keep that sexual spark alive in long distance relationships. I also share my interview with self-advocate, actor, and sexual health peer facilitator, Larissa Gunkel. Larissa and I talk about orgasms, relationships, and disability. We also discuss Sixpo, A Sexuality Conference happening next month in Vancouver, BC (online so anyone can attend!) that cent...2021-07-271h 03The Love DoctorHow Questioning Your Sexual Orientation Is Normal! feat. Chris Angel MurphyToday on the show I'm getting into TikTok "hot girl" filters, answering your questions about what to do if your kid walks in on you masturbating and what to do about erectile dysfunction. I also share my interview with Chris Angel Murphy (they/them) of Gender Sexuality Info and honestly, it felt like I was having an intimate conversation with a dear friend. I am so honoured that Chris Angel shared their story of identity and how normalizing questioning as a lifelong orientation might open up some pretty amazing and pleasurable experiences. Resources from the Show!2021-07-121h 02The Love DoctorHow To Stop Having Boring Sex feat. Dr. Lori BrottoToday on the show I’m answering your questions about bi-erasure and what to do if you and your partner have different levels of sexual desire. I also share my interview with Dr. Lori Brotto all about low desire particularly in women, what the media tells us about sex, and how mindfulness just might be the answer to a lot of our sexual issues. Resources from the Show!Dr. Lori Brotto Debunking Desire: https://www.debunkingdesire.com/Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire https://www.goodreads.com/book/show...2021-06-291h 00The Love DoctorDo Bi Guys Exist? feat. Joe LeeToday on the show I’m answering your questions about oral sex and how to navigate differing religious views on sexuality, and how bi wife energy might make you even sexier. I also share my interview with YouTuber, Joe Lee. Joe and I talk about bisexuality, sharing your life online, and what it’s like to be bi guys in the gay community. Resources from the Show Joe Lee YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/justjoelee/videosInstagram: @justjoeleeReflecting on Masculinity: Gym Culture, Gender Roles, Men's Makeup (with part of...2021-06-1348 minThe Love DoctorHow Is TikTok Changing Sex Ed? feat. Tess VanderhaegheToday on the show I’m answering your questions about compulsive heterosexuality and why we’re seeing it come up more and more on TikTok. I also share my interview with sexual health educator and viral TikTok sensation, Yes Tess. Tess and I talk about the trials and tribulations of trying to create sexual health content online and what questions we get asked all. The. time. As sexual health educators. For example, can you get pregnant from anal? Resources from the Show!Yes Tess! www.yestess.ca Instagram @yestess_sheTikTok @yes.tes...2021-06-011h 07The Love DoctorWhy Do I Feel Shame About Sex? feat. Mia DavisToday on the show I’m answering your questions about figuring out if you’re bisexual and discuss why being married to a man doesn’t make me “formerly bisexual.” I also talk about birth control options and share a listener’s story about their experience with an IUD. I am also so excited to share my interview with Tabu CEO and founder, Mia Davis. Mia and I talk about creating the sexual health content we wish was available when we were younger and unpacking sexual shame. Resources from the Show!Mia Davis CEO and Founder of Ta...2021-05-1755 minThe Love DoctorCan You Trust a Bisexual Partner? (And what is bi wife energy?) feat. Levi HildebrandToday on the show I’m answering your questions about bisexuality, and what to do if you find your kid masturbating. But I’m doing it a little differently cause I get some help answering your questions with the one and only Levi Hildebrand. I also interview Levi about his thoughts on the whole “bi wife energy” trend, what assumptions people have made about being in a relationship with a bisexual person and how he would really feel if we were to introduce another man into our relationship. Resources from the Show! HUMP Film Festival https...2021-05-031h 05The Love DoctorWhat Does Sex Positivity Actually Mean? feat. Dr. Charlotte LoppieToday on the show I’m answering your questions about sex and consent in long term relationships, the difference between sexual and emotional intimacy, and why gender diverse is not an umbrella term for LGBTQ2S+ folks. I also share my interview with Dr. Charlotte Loppie, my mentor and the creator of the Healthy Sexuality course I taught at the University of Victoria. Both of us were interviewed with the University of Victoria’s Consent Advocates and Relationship Educators (CARE) program about consent and sex positivity.Resources from the Show!Dr. Charlotte Loppie at UVic: https...2021-04-1951 minThe Love DoctorDoes Watching Porn Make Me a Bad Person? feat. Allie OopsToday on the show I’m answering your questions about celebrities, sex work and how to be an ally to sex workers. I also share my interview with Allie Oops, head of production and intimacy director at AfterGlow, a new porn company focused on women’s pleasure. We talk about porn addiction, what makes ethical porn “ethical,” and why we should all be paying for our porn! If you want to check them out and all of the other amazing resources I share on the show, then check out www.leahtidey.com and click on Podcast. Resources from the...2021-04-011h 18The Love DoctorDo You Need Sex Therapy? feat. Rahim ThawerToday on the show I’m answering your questions about IUDs and how to navigate accessing sexual health services, as well as questions about bacterial vaginosis, or BV and why we need to stop shaming ourselves and our bodies. I also share my interview with clinical social worker and psychotherapist, Rahim Thawer. We talk all about sex therapy, and what it means to actually be sex positive in a pretty sex negative world. Also, I finally have a website!! If you want to know more about the work that I do or dig into all of the ama...2021-03-181h 11The Love DoctorAre You in Love or Lust? feat. Dr. Sari van Anders & Will BeischelToday on the show I’m answering your questions about love - what is it? How do we know when we’re in it? What is the media telling us about love? And, what is the difference between love and lust? My interview with Dr. Sari van Anders and Will Beischel offers an important dialogue on what that difference is and provides an actually useful theory for us to better understand ourselves in the world. Resources from the Show!Dr. Sari van Anders Twitter @sarivananders Will Beischel Twitter @willbeischelVan Anders Lab: ...2021-02-111h 01The Love DoctorWhat is Polyamory? feat. Kassandra HeapToday on the show, I’m answering your questions about polyamory, including what resources are out there for finding the polyam community for you, if folks are born polyamorous or monogamous, and how to start normalizing polyamory. I also share my interview with the brilliant and insightful Kassandra Heap. Kassandra is a registered psychologist whose job is to help you make meaningful connections with yourself and others. We are giving you Polyamory 101 and I couldn’t have asked for a better guest to guide us through it. Resources from the Show!Kassandra Heap: https...2021-01-281h 08The Love DoctorDoes Penis Size Actually Matter? feat. Dr. Rinaldo WalcottWelcome to Season 2 of The Love Doctor! We're kicking things off by talking about dick pics, penises, and how to respond to sex even if it's been a couple years since your last session. I also share my interview with Dr. Rinaldo Walcott, where we talk about how HIV and Covid-19 actually have a lot in common and he asks a very important question: How do black men fuck? As a black man, he specifically uses this question to call attention to how society and sex researchers have created a pretty narrow script of black men’s se...2021-01-1444 min
Beyond the JargonS7 E10: Leah Tidey & Taiwo AfolabiIn this very special episode; Taiwo chats with Leah Tidey, a PhD Candidate in the Department of Theatre, University of Victoria. Leah does research in Qualitative Social Research and Performing Arts. Taiwo - who's research is also in Applied Theatre as a vehicle for social change - and Leah discuss the convergence and intersections their two research themes possess through theatrical arts.Beyond the Jargon is a podcast produced with support from the Uvic Graduate Student Society. Each season sees a Grad Student here at Uvic explore and discuss the research conducted by their peers. Join Taiwo...2021-01-0541 minThe Love DoctorCan You Talk To Your Mom About Sex? feat. Dr. Paige FisherLast episode of Season 1! Today on the show, I answer your questions about how to find sexually and emotionally compatible partners and how advisable it is to get in touch with an ex, especially during Cuffing Season.I also share my interview with the brilliant Dr. Paige Fisher aka my mom. We talk about her journey on being Dr. Fisher and not Dr. Tidey, when I told her about the first time I kissed a girl and basically how I’ve been a sex nerd since I was three years old. To me, it feels like the pe...2020-11-261h 03The Love DoctorWhy You Should Buy A Sex Toy! feat. Jasmine AzizToday on the show, I answer your questions about orgasming with a vibrator versus a partner, what lubes you should use with condoms and how to introduce sex toys into your relationship. I also share my interview with the hilarious sex toy aficionado and author of Sex and Samosas, Jasmine Aziz, where we get into our past shitty relationships and her top sex toy recommendations!Resources from the Show!Jasmine Aziz: @JasmineAzizSex and Samosas: https://www.biblio.com/9780987735706Here She Comes Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/40RDaEAhqXq44oJF4yXXuG?s...2020-11-121h 01The Love DoctorDoes Masturbation Help with Period Pain? feat. Crystal KenningsToday on the show, I answer your questions about masturbation and why it can help relieve period cramps, what kind of hygiene your vulva needs and how weight change affects menstruation. I also share part two of my interview with Crystal Kennings where we talk about zero waste period products and how eating plant-based might just lead to a better sex life. Seriously, avocado toast might be the answer!Resources from the Show!Crystal’s Instagram: @crystalkenningsCrystal Comparing Period Products: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acZjAEP7bYs&t=29s&ab_channel=Cry...2020-11-0550 minThe Love DoctorWhat You Need to Know About Your Period feat. Crystal KenningsToday on the show, I answer your questions about sustainable lube products, hormones, managing our mental health leading up to sex and what red flags - and green flags - are in sexual relationships. I also share part 1 of my interview with my friend and menstrual wellness educator, Crystal Kennings. We talk about cycle awareness and how it includes so much more than just tracking your period!Resources from the ShowCrystal’s Information Instagram: @crystalkenningsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/crystaalkLevi's Video Exposing Fake Instagram Brands: ht...2020-10-2955 minThe Love DoctorHow Does A Sex Podcaster Make Money?!Today on the show, I answer your questions about romantic versus sexual relationships and how we can balance both, as well as what good communication actually looks like. Also on the show, I’m doing something a little different. Instead of an interview, I’m going to share a bit more about what I do and how the heck I make money as a sexual health and arts-based researcher. I’m attending a conference this week and I thought it was a great opportunity to share a bit more about what I do and how I got into my line o...2020-10-1527 minThe Love DoctorBisexual & Married to a YouTuber feat. Levi HildebrandToday on the show, I answer your questions about figuring out if you’re bisexual or heterosexual or demisexual and what the heck all of that means. I also share my interview with the devastatingly handsome and hilarious, Levi Hildebrand.You do know we’re married...right? We talk about our relationship, its ups and downs over the years as well as Levi’s recent YouTube video about wearing the same outfit for 30 days and why nobody said anything. So what is the deal with gender expectations and clothing and how does it affect our sex lives? Reso...2020-10-081h 03The Love DoctorWhat is Lesbian Sex? Feat. Steph & Kaitlin from Lez See The WorldToday on the show, I answer your questions about exploring our bodies and pleasure - even in conservative countries - and how to keep the spark alive while you’re doing a PhD. I also share my interview with Steph and Kaitlin, the creative entrepreneurs behind Lez See the World. I’ve been following this incredible lesbian couple for quite awhile now and not gonna lie, I was a little starstruck when they agreed to do an interview with me. It is a hilarious and heartfelt interview and I can’t wait for you to hear it. Resourc...2020-10-011h 06The Love DoctorAm I Addicted to Porn?! feat. Clary ChambersToday on the show, I answer your questions about porn and how to know if you’re addicted to it and about gay sex between folks with penises -exclaimer, it’s not just anal! I also share part 2 of my interview with invisible illness advocate and CEO of Spark Clarity, Clary Chambers. In episode 9, we got to hear from Clary’s partner, Percy, about who said I love you first and who initiates sex more. Now it’s Clary’s turn and we get into the nuts and bolts of healthy relationships, particularly for folks with disabilities. I mean, di...2020-09-2441 minThe Love DoctorWhat Is Squirting? Why Does It Happen? feat. Clary ChambersToday on the show, I answer your questions about squirting (is it a gush? A drop? What’s the deal?), and focusing on vulva-related questions. Whether or not you have a vulva, chances are you’re going to learn something new! I also share part 1 of my interview with Clary Chambers about her work as an invisible illness advocate, accessibility advisor and CEO of Spark Clarity. Clary is so engaging and wonderful to chat with that I even offered that she should host this podcast! Lucky for me, she is far too busy with her own endeavours and I am so...2020-09-1754 minThe Love DoctorHow Do You Come Out To Your Parents? feat. Emily Percival-PatersonToday on the show, I answer your questions about how to talk to kids about sex and about identifying as asexual. I’ll also be sharing part 2 of my interview with Emily Percival Paterson, where we talk about coming out to our parents, how to create inclusive spaces, and get into all the juicy details about their relationship with Clary Chambers. Clary will also be my next guest on the podcast and I am so excited to share this power couple’s story both in and out of the bedroom.Resources from the Show!Percy’s Webs...2020-09-1059 minThe Love DoctorAre You Gonna Have Kids? feat. Emily Percival-PatersonToday on the show, I answer your questions about how to talk about sex with new partners, friends, and family - even when it comes to kinks and polyamory. I’ll also be sharing my interview with Emily Percival-Paterson where we talk about trans birth care in Canada and why people feel it’s okay to ask about your sex life in the context of “So, are you gonna have kids?” Resources from the Show! Percy’s Website! Trans Birth Care in Canada: https://transbirthcareinca.wixsite.com/tbcicFet Life: https://fetlife.com/Findi...2020-09-0356 minThe Love DoctorDo Canadians Have Better Sex? feat. Jackie HoshingToday on the show, I'll be sharing my take on Tik-Tok, answering your questions about masturbation and why herpes is still getting a bad rep even though they’re not that big a deal. Trust me, I’m a doctor...of philosophy, but still, trust me on this! I’ll also be sharing my interview with my neighbour from the south and sexual health educator, Jackie Hoshing, and we’ll be talking about sex ed in Canada versus the US and how they measure up. Resources from the Show!Trump Vows To Ban Tik-Tok App from U.S...2020-08-2148 minThe Love DoctorWhat Birth Control Should You Use? feat. Dr. Penny WilsonToday on the show, I answer your questions about birth control and barrier methods, sexual preferences, and how stoked I am that shows like Sex Explained exist. I also share my interview with Dr. Penny Wilson, a maternity family physician, where we talk about the latest birth control options available in Canada and how your vulva is probably way more normal than you think. Resources from the Show!Try Glory Holes for Safer Sex During Coronavirus: https://globalnews.ca/news/7204384/coronavirus-glory-holes-sex/Nexplanon - Birth Control Implant: https://www.theguardian.pe.ca/opinion/national-perspectives/n...2020-08-0555 minThe Love DoctorTwerking for Social ChangeToday on the show, I'm doing something just a little different. This week I am part of an online conference for the Canadian Association of Theatre Research and I am presenting a short video and podcast. Really it’s just an opportunity for me to discuss what it is I do and how I got a group of seniors and teens to practice twerking! Since I’ve had a lot of folks send me messages wanting to know more about my work, I thought I’d share my conference presentation and then get back to a regular episode next week...2020-07-3016 minThe Love DoctorVirginity and Marijuana: The Myths and The Meaning feat. Riley WebsterToday on the show, I answer your questions about virginity (like, does masturbation count?!), what that means and how religion can make it that much more complex. I also share my interview with the lovely and brilliant, Riley Webster, all about intimacy, and intentional cannabis use. Riley has worked in the cannabis industry, is a yoga teacher and a writer, has studied Reiki, massage, Ayurveda and is the host of The Kismet Collection podcast! Resources from the Show!The Kismet Collection: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qC44FJ0FAOaY07Cvn25wt?si=9bPUVlHARMm7zFj-LIqpSA2020-07-2256 minThe Love DoctorDebunking Menstruation Myths feat. Krystal & JennyToday on the show, I answer questions about how to talk to a potential partner when you're sexually inexperienced, how menopause affects your sex drive, and how Covid-19 might just help us talk more openly about STIs. I also chat with the lovely hosts of The Rag Podcast, Jenny and Krystal, about menstruation, menstrual equity, and making things that seem spooky just a little less spooky (yeah, we're talking about sex).My interview on The Rag Podcast! https://open.spotify.com/episode/2L1Xu29SURZsJPROgsxyPQ?si=lXcpCS1OS0yZJnv9txcuzwResources from the Show! 2020-07-1449 minThe Love DoctorHow Do You Know If You're Bisexual? feat. Jennifer GibsonToday on the show, I answer questions about what books and t.v. shows have influenced my sexual identity, addressing my white privilege, how to work through a negative first sexual experience and I share a little embarrassing story. Also, our favourite Sexual Health Educator, Jennifer Gibson, is back for Part 2 of our interview where we discuss our role in creating more equitable spaces as educators, in particular for BIPOC communities.Resources from the show!My PhD Research: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aUUHUrQm0wIsland Sexual Health Society: https://www.islandsexualhealth...2020-07-0756 minThe Love DoctorHow Do You Share Your Kinks? feat. Jennifer GibsonToday on the show I answer questions about oral sex, mental health, and how to tell your partner about your kinks. Also, our favourite Sexual Health Educator, Jennifer Gibson, is in the house to discuss sex education during a pandemic and our sexy theatre work with teens and older adults.Resources from the Show!My PhD Research: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aUUHUrQm0wIsland Sexual Health Society: https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/Love in the Time of Covid: https://psyarxiv.com/e3fh4/Oral Sex Gap: https://www...2020-06-3044 min
The Love DoctorPandemic Sex feat. Levi HildebrandWelcome to the Pilot Episode of the Love Doctor Podcast! On today's show, we talk about ordering condoms on Skip the Dishes and I answer your questions about having a high sex drive, how to climax faster, what parents can do to talk about sexual health, and how to keep things interesting during social isolation. I also interview my husband, Levi Hildebrand, on what it's like to live in a tiny apartment with your partner during Covid-19 and how it has impacted our sex life.Resources from the Show!My PhD Research: https://www.youtube...2020-06-1739 min
The Rag: Period PodcastEpisode 11- Sexual Health For Older Adults w/Leah Tidey [EXPLICIT]Let's talk about sexual health for older adults! Leah Tidey is a Ph.D. Candidate in Applied Theatre at the University of Victoria. Her research focuses on the social stigma of sexuality across the life course and explores intergenerational, community-based theatre as a means to address it. Her work as Playwright/Facilitator with the Victoria Target Theatre Society and Victoria High School, federally funded in part by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program, culminated in a well-received intergenerational performance of You’re Doing What?! At Your Age?! Leah currently works with the Island Sexual Health Society on a...2020-01-2800 min