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Sex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreEpisode 31: The Great Porn Debate with Silva NevesSilva Neves is a world-renowned psychosexual therapist from London. This episode we dive into the misconceptions of porn addiction. As Silva explains, frequency of viewing porn provides zero indication if porn is the problem. So why are so many people self diagnosing themselves as porn addicts? Hear what Silva describes a tsunami sex negative messages and the stories that provoke fear and shame. Another common issue we discuss is when one person in a relationship is anti porn and the other person enjoys it, what's next? Solo sex is part of an individuals sex life, how to...2025-05-2631 min
Female Entrepreneurs MagazineWhat They Don’t Teach You About Intimacy & Entrepreneurship feat. Lauren MuratoreIn this episode of The Real Female Entrepreneurs, Angel France sits down with Lauren Muratore, a clinical psychosexual therapist, TEDx speaker, and national chairperson of the Society of Australian Sexologists. Lauren is on a mission to normalize conversations around sex, intimacy, and confidence.She shares how her entrepreneurial journey began with a pretend briefcase at five years old and evolved into a career filled with clinical insight, humor, and bold honesty. She opens up about what it takes to balance motherhood, a thriving private practice, and leadership roles – all while pushing against the censorship that often comes wi...2025-05-2323 minFemale Entrepreneurs MagazineLauren MuratoreLauren Muratore2025-05-1223 minSex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreEpisode 30: Sexual Communication with Laura LeeWhy is it so hard to talk about sex, especially when it's with someone we are deeply connected to? What if talking about sex became as easy as it was to talk about the weather? Take a deep dive with psychologist and sexologist Laura Lee as we discuss the nuances of how to talk about sex, what to talk about, and how to find comfort in the uncomfortable.Host: Lauren Muratore Content www.laurenmuratore.comClinic www.integratedsextherapy.com.auGuest: Laura Lee | www.lauralee.com.au...2025-04-2838 minSex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreEpisode 29: Hypnotherapy for Trauma with Jessie ReynoldsJessie Reynolds shares her personal lived experience, and the effects of CPSTD that lead her to becoming a hypnotherapist who specialises in trauma. She shares how healing her hypnotherapy session was after a single session.Jessie discusses how chronic trauma can make someone feel stuck. That the trauma is programmed into the subconscious and bypasses the conscious mind (critical faculty). Hypnotherapy can get to the subconscious, and help the mind see things from a new perspective. It can help the nervous system & how we relate to our experiences.Who should seek hypno? L...2025-04-0832 minSex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreEpisode 28: Communication, BDSM and Sexual Satisfaction with Anabel ReddawayIt’s no secret communication helps achieve better sex. In this episode Anabel Reddaway chats with me about the research she conducted that confirms BDSM participants report higher sexual satisfaction than the general public. Annabel deep dives into the concept that women are actively consenting and seeking what they want in the BDSM world. It’s a space safe to talk. She also explains the 4Cs, RACK, and how participants report a sense of being free. We also look at how if you exercise your agency, female subs have the most control because they can tell the dom to stop at any...2025-02-1745 minSex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreEpisode 27: Sexuality and Autism ASD with Deb VanderwerpThis episode is for anyone who would like more information on having sex with someone that is autistic, or if you are autistic and would like more information on sexuality. Sex is not always typical, brains are not always typical; that is the beauty of being human. Deb shares the Date-Ability Program she runs for NDIS participates, as well intimate insights that are relevant to neurodivergent folk.
Host: Lauren Muratore
Content www.laurenmuratore.com
Clinic www.integratedsextherapy.com.au
Guest: Deb Vanderwerp | https://fs-solutions.com.au
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Host: Lauren Muratore
Content www.laurenmuratore.com
Clinic www.integratedsextherapy.com.au
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Host: Lauren Muratore
Content www.laurenmuratore.com
Clinic www.integratedsextherapy.com.au
2024-12-1638 minSex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreEpisode 23: Couples Tips with Content Creators Evie and AxelToday we are challenging assumption on adult content with a down to earth couple that host it. They both are in alliance of reclaiming their sexuality and see adult content creation just a mere aspect of that. Evie and Axel are on the same team in every sense.. Both acknowledge that being relational takes work, and how being curious of the other is not only a huge turn on, but a key to sustainability. Triggers for them are conversation, not conflict. Learn some valuable relationship tips and bedroom ones as well, because having a camera on could be a chall...2024-12-0233 minSex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreEpisode 22: Luscious Workshops and Play Parties with ViatrixViatrix runs Luscious workshops and play parties here in Melbourne for the sexually curious (as well as a values based social platform for attendees). The parties are an inclusive space to feel safe and have sexual experiments/experiences solo, or with partner(s). Viatrix acknowledges the need for pleasure in the world. This is the perfect opportunity to lean into your pleasure, irrespective of what that looks like. Hear some fantastic examples of what happens at the parties!
Host: Lauren Muratore
Content www.laurenmuratore.com
Clinic www.integratedsextherapy.com.au
2024-11-2533 minSex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreEpisode 21: Getting Cliterate with Anita Brown-MajorIt was only in 1988 the clitoris was mapped. Science still has yet to figure out female anatomy. Luckily, I was able to speak with Anita Brown-Major, who is member of the international Cliterati Committee and director of Thrive Rehab, and discuss female anatomy in depth! Would you believe there is still little research about women bodies? April 2024 Anita did a pubmed search to find 50k+ articles related to male genitalia, compared to only 2000 articles that mentioned the clitoris. She poignantly says nature likes diversity and people don’t- and how this relates to the vulva- and how we are all so...2024-11-1849 minSex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreEpisode 20: Sexual Fantasies (A Deep Dive) with Artemisia de VineThis episode kicks off Season 3 with sexual fantasy guru Artemisia de Vine. First she explains what sexual fantasies are. Artemisia then discusses that it is typical for an ego to resist states of consciousness. That the ego wants to protect us from being vulnerable. Yet the best sex is when we loose ourself and our ego in the moment. Artemisia’s method explains a radical way to look at taking the shame out of fantasies, and that paradoxically a fantasy is providing us a poison and an antidote to help this. “You can trust your desire, it will lead you to y...2024-11-1141 minSex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreEpisode 19: Escort Agency for Women with Anna GrosmanThis is the final episode for Season 2. Season 3 will begin November 12th.
Anna Grosman is the founder and director of Her Confidant. An escort agency for women's needs. Anna describes the vetting process, what women want, and the ethics of providing a safe, consensual service. We even discuss the future of sex work and why women are getting more comfortable around this.
Host: Lauren Muratore
Content www.laurenmuratore.com
Clinic www.integratedsextherapy.com.au
Guest: Anna Grosman | https://herconfidant.com.au...2024-10-2134 minSex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreEpisode 18: Performance AnxietySex is not a performance. So why do we get stage fright? And why do we put a heck of a lot of pressure on the main event? In this solo episode with Lauren, she talks about the danger of being in the head and not in the body. She provides some ways how to jump back into the body and highlights how two people can eliminate worries and just be.
Host: Lauren Muratore | www.integratedsextherapy.com.au
Email: Admin@integratedsextherapy.com.au
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2024-10-1412 minSex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreEpisode 17: Sexual RejectionIt's ok to not want sex. It's ok for your partner to not want sex. This does not discredit you as a sexual being, and also does not mean you aren't loved. Learn strategies to regain a sense of self, how to become more secure when your partner doesn't want sex, and how to find peace when your partner says they aren't up for it.
Host: Lauren Muratore | www.integratedsextherapy.com.au
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Host: Lauren Muratore | www.integratedsextherapy.com.au
Guest: Dr. Treena Orchard | https://treenaorchard.com/
Sticky Sexy Sad: https://www.amazon.com.au/Sticky-Sexy-Sad-Culture-Darker-ebook/dp/B0CW1FFS...2024-09-3041 min
Sex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreEpisode 15: Sexological Bodywork and Trauma with Lorraine PentelloEver wonder what sexological bodywork actually entails and who would benefit? A modality that is often less known, Lorraine Pentello explains the incredible multifaceted work they do working with trauma. Lorraine is highly qualified and knowledgable, it was fascinating to discuss the 3 phases of trauma work, arousal, the work of Dan Siegel, EMDR, and the fawning response. Lorraine even takes us through a brief guided meditation exercise (fast forward to 19min 10sec to 21min 07sec).
Host: Lauren Muratore | www.integratedsextherapy.com.au
Guest: Lorraine Pentello | https://lorrainepentello.com/
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Join my sex positive...2024-09-2330 minSex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreEpisode 14: Ways to Explore Turn-OnsDo you not know how you liked to be touched that illicit pleasure? Do you struggle with being creative and trying to figure out how to be touched and how to do the touching? Or just curious about parts of the body that are potential turn on zones? You are definitely not alone. This is one thing I hear daily in clinical practice. Whilst this episode might be a bit saucy, its intention is to assist those whom are curious about anatomical gateways to potential pleasure. This episode is short and sweet, as there are so many different ways to be...2024-09-1622 minSex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreEpisode 13: Sexuality and Ageing with Dr. Linda KirkmanWould you believe people are having the best sex of their life post 50? We don’t often think about sexuality long term and what it looks like. Dr. Linda Kirkman speaks about her PhD thesis on regional 50-60 year olds with a friends with benefits dynamics and also dispels conservative assumptions with evidence. A key takeaway Linda speaks about is the concept of intimacy with independence and how later in life people can find out who they are and gain more authenticity, which increases the claiming of sexuality. Linda also shared some valuable information from the the work of Magni...2024-09-0935 minSex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreEpisode 12: Kitchen Table Polyamory with Rochelle Siemienowicz and Markus StoneRochelle Siemienowicz and Markus Stone discuss their journey to kitchen table polyamory. It hasn’t been an easy road, but one that has been rewarding and deeply transformational. This episode we discuss jealousy in a relationship, how to work with it, and how it can enhance eroticism. The couple talk about the ebbs and flows of polyamory, key topics they encountered, and how getting to know someone on a deeper level can increase intimacy and bring the erotic to a relationship. Learn how critical communication skills and consent can enhance an experience, ultimately helping a couple evolve.
...2024-09-0242 minSex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreEpisode 11: 4 Principles to Examine a Relationship with Dr. Stuart NaughtenDr. Stuart Naughten is a clinical psychologist and relationship therapist practicing in East Melbourne and Preston VIC. He is currently writing a book on a new working model to diagnose a relationship on four principles. With these principles, you will be able to better understand why your relationship is struggling, not happy, what type of relationship to be in, or even to better understand what went wrong with your last relationship. In this episode we deep dive into the four integrated points Stuart has explored:
Individual Wellbeing Management
Fluctuated Connectedness
Fa...2024-08-2630 minSex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreEpisode 10: Insight into Male Sex Work with Mason HunterBelieve it or not, women pay for sex- and it’s on the rise. Let’s flip the perception of sex work and abolish stigma. Join me talking with Melbourne based straight male sex worker Mason Hunter to get a sneak peak into what his job actually entails. Mason shares what a client is usually looking for, how he works with couples, and even shares some secrets on how couples can maintain a healthy sex life. He also gives men valuable tips and divulges what women really are looking for (which corroborates with my clinical experience). “Women want hugs, to be hear...2024-08-1941 min
Comfortable In My SkinLibido Lows & Sex Parties with Sexologist Lauren MuratoreHow do I increase my libido? Should I schedule sex? Ellie asks Sexologist Lauren Muratore all the questions she gets asked on Instagram. The two discuss mismatched libidos in relationships, scheduling sex, spanking and what happens at sex parties.
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Sex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreModern DatingAre you single and dating? How do you date the right people? What are the red flags to look out for? What are the green flags to seek? Tips from two couples therapists and sex therapists on how to date well. This episode is all about the highs, lows and in-betweens of dating. 2024-08-1229 min
Sex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreCapacity for IntimacyAre you struggling to feel sexual because you're exhausted? Have you lost your libido, but you still want to connect with your partner sexually? What do we do when one person has capacity for sex, and the other doesn't? It's absolutely possible to be sexual when you're low on energy/spoons/capacity. We explore how you can discuss your capacity for sex with your partner/s and how to find sexual and sensual activities that meet you where you are at.
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Sex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratorePainful SexAs many as 75% of vulva owners and 1-5% of penis owners experience sexual pain. While pain during sex is a common experience, it isn’t something you should accept and just live with. In this episode we demystify the main causes for sexual pain, including readiness for penetration, vaginismus and vulvodynia. We discuss modern approaches for treatment and how to reconnect with pleasure following sexual pain.
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Sex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreAttachmentAre you constantly dating people that aren't right for you? Do you sabotage your relationship in repeated ways? Attachment refers to the bonds we formed with our primary caregivers, that translate into templates for our future romantic partners. We explore how our attachment styles impact romantic and sexual relationships. Learn how to become securely attached and form long-lasting relationships. 2024-07-2228 min
Sex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreInfidelityAround 70% of all marriages experience an affair of some kind, be it physical, emotional, or breaking the shared relationship rules. Infidelity related issues are approximately a third of clinical cases we see. We explore why people cheat, how to recover from infidelity, and how to re-establish trust and intimacy. Infidelity doesn’t have to be the end of your relationship, we discuss how your relationship can be even stronger.
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Sex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreAccelerators & BrakesIs sex the last thing on your mind but also something you really want to want? Do you know how to manage your turn offs? Or maybe you’re wondering how to turn your partner on? In this episode we explore the Dual Control Model by Eric Janseen & John Bancroft; aka brakes and accelerators – how to manage your turn ons and turn offs to maximise opportunities for sexual connection with yourself/partner/s.2024-07-0829 min
Sex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreSexual InitiationHow do you initiate sex? Do you constantly feel rejected by your partner? Have you lost the impulse to instigate sexual intimacy? Many sexual challenges start before the sex even begins, with failed attempts to initiate sex. This episode covers sexual initiation styles, verbal and non verbal cues, and how to speak with your partner/s about sexual initiation. Learn how to best initiate sex with your partner with the support of two sex therapists, Lauren Muratore and Lauren Bradley. 2024-07-0133 min
Sex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreConflictAre you constantly fighting with your partner? Want to know the biggest reasons why couples fight? Learn how to fight fair and to identify biggest predictors of divorce and separation; Gottman & Gottman’s 4 horsemen and their antidotes. Conflict resolution tips from couples therapist experts. 2024-06-2433 min
Sex, Love & Science with Lauren MuratoreOne Person Wants More Sex Than the OtherA desire discrepancy between partners is very common. Too often one person will want more sex than the other leaving the other partner to wanting to want sex. This can easily create relationship issues and get a couple to question "is our sex life normal?" Learn about desire, helpful strategies, and throw 'normal' out the window.2024-06-1727 min
Salem Lutheran Church South BaltimoreSermon 01/15/2017Pastor Lauren Muratore2017-01-1910 min
Trinity Lutheran Church; Arendtsville, PASermon - August 7th 2016With guest preacher Rev. Lauren Muratore, Trinity is invited to consider the power behind what we consider our treasure, and the power behind sharing those treasures with all creation just as God has shared, is sharing, and will always share overabundant love with us.2016-09-1213 min