TalkSex with Gabriela Rosa

Erectile dysfunction can be frustrating, scary, and humiliating; however, it can also represent a unique opportunity for greater self-understanding, compassion, and an even better relationship with your partner. Today, my guest, Dr. John Demartini, is a human behavior expert, best-selling author, and internationally renowned speaker. John is the creator of the Demartini Method. He leads workshops and courses designed to help people transform every aspect of their lives. Dr. Demartini is an outstanding educator who has written books on various topics, including love and partnership and has worked with thousands of people worldwide.

In this episode, John and I discuss erectile dysfunction and some associated psychological barriers to 'getting it up' that may require attention. We also talk about overcoming resentment, valuable ways to communicate about sex, how comparison influences erectile dysfunction, and more. John shares so many words of wisdom, and you might even want to listen to this episode on repeat. Enjoy!

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Today's guest is the fabulous Michaela Josephson, a psychologist and sex therapist who focuses on helping couples navigate relationships. In this episode, we discuss ways for partners to deal with differences in libido in a relationship and still feel close and connected through potential discrepancies in desire.

Michaela asserts that no couple is beyond hope because there are many reasons why sex drive differences may occur in relationships and also many ways to address differences in libido. She also cautions that, while sex is only 15-20% of a relationship, without a healthy sex life the negative ripple effect of a challenge in this area can consume up to 70% of the joy in a relationship. So in this episode, we discuss the many ways you can negotiate your sex life with your partner and how to avoid self-judgment when figuring out how to name your desires.

Listen in to this episode as we talk about how to candidly express your feelings in a way that is well received by your partner and why a little porn research might be just what the doctor ordered.

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Music has the power to elicit such strong emotions in us. It gives us a vocabulary and helps us figure out who we are, what we want, and how we express what we want from ourselves and from our partners.

Today, I have two amazing guests, singers and songwriters ASTON and Pace Randolph, who know a thing or two about how music and lyrics can change our mindset. In this episode, ASTON, Pace, and I discuss what exactly it is about music that appeals to the senses and sensuality. We also talk about how music acts as an education and a conversational starter -- and how recently, through music, I have been able to connect with many parts of myself that turn me on. When it comes to music that gets us in the mood, it all boils down to context rather than content and sometimes it's okay to love music simply for how it makes you feel. ASTON is a pop singer-songwriter. Her debut EP is out now on all leading music outlets. And you can watch its first single Middle Fingers’ official music video here.

Pace Randolph is a singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. His single Push You Further won the 'Best Song' and 'Best Music Video' categories in the Pivot Film Festival, which features 200 people singing to the chorus through compiled duets from TikTok where he has amassed a large following and millions of views. His single Walking in Pieces has been played on Ash London Live in Australia and WEEFF Radio in the Netherlands. Besides making music, he also hosts his podcast Embracing Imperfect.

Listen in to find out which parts of WAP we like and dislike, what's on Gabriela's The Pussy Playlist, and how is music pushing the conversation about sexuality. ASTON and Pace even share some of the songs that turn them on and so many other great tidbits, so I hope this conversation expands your thinking about the role of music in your sexual relationship -- with yourself or with a partner. Content Warning! This episode of TalkSex contains song lyrics with explicit language.

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We are really going to get into it today and I wouldn't want to be joined by anyone but the unflappable Moira Bradfield. Moira is a specialist in the treatment of recurring vaginal infections and optimal vaginal and genital urinary health, so you know she won't steer us wrong as we dive headfirst into the world of the tasty pussy and destigmatizing the stigmatized.

The taste, look, and smell of our sex organs is such a taboo topic that many of us have never dared to explore what's normal for us. Instead, all too often, we rely on learning what is "normal" for others. Do you know what you taste, look, and smell like on a normal day? Does your partner? In the beautiful and messy world of sex, we are always interacting with other peoples' microbes and that can play a role in our genital hygiene. But it's so important for us to get comfortable with what is normal for us because when our vaginal health suffers, so does our experience of pleasure and the enjoyment of sex.

In this episode, Moira and I talk about the idea of "normal" versus "common," the ill effects of going overboard on genital hygiene, and the complications that can arise when medical treatment is not being offered to partners who are cross-contaminating each other.

Listen in to learn all about how to safely monitor your genital health, how to choose a good lubricant, and how to have an open and honest conversation with your partner about sexual health.

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Grief is a challenging emotion and an even more challenging topic to discuss. Today's guest Emily Thiroux Threatt has grappled with grief after the loss of not one, but two husbands who both died of congestive heart failure. After facing her grief head-on, Emily managed to come out on the other side happier than she has ever been. She even wrote a book on her experiences to help others overcome the challenges of grieving the loss of a loved one.

In this episode, Emily and I talk about the intrinsic value in getting curious about challenges we face. We also talk about her addiction to writing down things she is grateful for and why she is so insistent that we should be open to invitations.

Emily Thiroux Threatt is an author, founder, and CEO of the Grief and Happiness Alliance where she helps people navigate through grief by practicing Happiness Techniques.

Listen in to learn about the many forms of grief, how to comfort a loved one who is grieving, and how life changes after the death of a spouse.

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