How’s Your Sex Life?
Are your friends sick of hearing about your latest hookups and troublesome relationships? We’re not. KCRW is here to ask, How’s Your Sex Life? With non-judgmental, real advice from sexologist and certified dating coach, Myisha Battle. Submit your questions at sexlife@kcrw.org .
Most Recent Episode
Will I ever love again? with Luke Franchina
I want to leave my partner, but I feel guilty! When will I know I’m over my breakup? How do I find monogamous relationships as a gay man?
Luke Franchina is the internet’s favorite bestie. This week, he joins Myisha to talk about knowing when to leave a relationship and healing from a breakup. Plus, Luke shares what he learned about himself through his divorce.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller
The Relationship Cure by John M. Gottman and Joan DeClaire
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📩 Want sex or relationship advice? Drop Myisha an email or voice memo at sexlife@kcrw.org. We might answer your question in a future episode.
For a transcript of this episode, visit kcrw.com/sexlife
More Episodes
Non-monogamy training wheels with Brandon Kyle Goodman
How do I leave my cheating partner? Will I ever find love? Is there intimacy in non-monogamy?
Brandon Kyle Goodman returns to the show to help us get through this messy election week and to talk about their new podcast, Tell Me Something Messy. Myisha and Brandon get into why research is your friend in non-monogamy and how sexual liberation isn’t linear. Plus, Brandon shares what non-monogamy has taught them about love.
Tell Me Something Messy is part of iHeartMedia’s Outspoken Podcast Network. New episodes air weekly on Thursdays.
📩 Want sex or relationship advice? Drop Myisha an email or voice memo at sexlife@kcrw.org. We might answer your question in a future episode.
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For a transcript of this episode visit kcrw.com/sexlife
Talk dirty to me with Dr. Carol Queen
How do I talk dirty? Are people actually having safe oral sex? How can I explore dating and sexuality in my 60s?
Dr. Carol Queen is an author, sex-positive activist, and the staff sexologist at Good Vibes. This week she joins Myisha to take on your questions about dirty talk, anilingus, and exploring dating and sexuality in your 60s. Plus, hear which of your dating horror stories left us truly mortified. 👻
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Naked at Our Age by Joan Price
Exhibitionism for the Shy by Carol Queen
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Find Dr. Carol Queen at Good Vibes
📩 Want sex or relationship advice? Drop Myisha an email or voice memo at sexlife@kcrw.org. We might answer your question in a future episode.
For a transcript of this episode, visit kcrw.com/sexlife
Screw the dating scene with Dylan Tupper Rupert
Does listening to music during sex actually change the experience? I’m meeting my bestie’s boyfriend for the first time! Should I give up on dating?
Dylan Tupper Rupert explores the world of the Sunset Strip's most legendary rock n’ roll groupies in the newest season of KCRW’s Lost Notes. She joins Myisha to talk sex playlists and why she says f*** the dating scene. Plus, Dylan shares the dating mishap that still haunts her.
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📩 Need advice about sex or dating? Drop us an email at sexlife@kcrw.org. We might answer your question in a future episode and we'll keep you anonymous.
For a transcript of this episode, visit kcrw.com/sexlife
Yearning for love with adrienne maree brown
Am I just another scary straight guy? How do I find pleasure in a world that feels devastating? I’m yearning for intimacy!
adrienne maree brown is an author and activist. Their latest book Loving Corrections is about the importance of holding people and systems accountable to create honest relationships. adrienne joins Myisha to talk about why men shouldn’t solely rely on other men for dating advice and yearning for connection.
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P.S. This spooky season we want to hear all about your worst dates! Drop us an email or voice memo at sexlife@kcrw.org. We might feature your story on the show, you get to vent, and we'll keep you anonymous. It's a win win!
For a transcript of this episode visit kcrw.com/sexlife
Sex just isn’t my thing with Tuck Woodstock
My partner isn’t interested in sex. My husband’s political views turn me off! How do I explain to my family that I’m nonbinary?
Tuck Woodstock explores the vast diversity of trans experiences on his podcast Gender Reveal. He joins Myisha to talk about navigating a conversation around sex when your partner is asexual. Plus, Tuck shares all the times his crushes have fizzled out.
P.S. What's the worst date you've ever been on? This spooky season we want to hear all about your bad dates. Share your story with us by dropping an email or voice memo at sexlife@kcrw.org and we might feature it on the show. You'll get to vent and we'll keep you anonymous. It's a win win!
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Check out Gender Reveal on your favorite podcast app!
For a full transcript of this episode visit kcrw.com/sexlife
Send us your dating horror stories!
Have you ever been catfished on a date, ghosted, or worse? This month we want to hear your dating horror stories. Drop us an email or voice memo at sexlife@kcrw.org and we might feature it on the show. We’ll keep you anonymous.
More than friends with Jordan Gonsalves
Should I tell my friend I have feelings for them? Do I tell the guy I’m seeing that I had an OnlyFans? Is it time to leave my relationship?
Jordan Gonsalves hosts But We Loved, a podcast that dives into queer history through conversations with LGBTQ+ elders. Jordan joins Myisha to talk about crushes on friends and toxic relationships. Plus, Jordan shares his dating horror story.
Need sex or relationship advice? Drop Myisha an email or voice memo at sexlife@kcrw.org. We might answer your question in a future episode.
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Check out But We Loved on your favorite podcast app.
For a transcript of this episode visit kcrw.com/sexlife
Retiring from kinky sex with Brontez Purnell
I love kinky sex, but I need a break! Is faking an orgasm evil or generous? How do I get my libido back?
Author Brontez Purnell writes about sex and queerness. His book ‘100 Boyfriends’ was awarded the 2022 Lambda Literary Award in Gay Fiction. Brontez joins Myisha to talk kinky sex in midlife and if it’s ever okay to fake an orgasm. Plus, Brontez shares what he doesn’t tolerate in relationships.
Need sex or relationship advice? Drop Myisha an email or voice memo at sexlife@kcrw.org. We might answer your question in a future episode.
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For a transcript of this episode visit kcrw.com/sexlife
Situationships aren’t all bad (right?) with Dylan McKeever
Why can’t people accept that you can be romantic and casual? I adore my partner, but our bedroom is dead… help! Should I tell my crush I like them or play it cool?
Dylan McKeever uses humor to talk about trans identity and queerness in her work. She joins Myisha to talk situationships and why non-monogamy isn’t for everyone. Plus, Dylan shares the best lesson she’s learned in relationships.
Need sex or relationship advice? Drop Myisha an email or voice memo at sexlife@kcrw.org. We might answer your question in a future episode.
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For a transcript of this episode visit kcrw.com/sexlife
I love him, but I feel trapped! with Matteo Lane & Nick Smith
My ex-friend is hooking up with my brother-in-law! Will I regret having sex with only one person my whole life? Is it okay to get back in touch with an old flame?
Matteo Lane and Nick Smith are comedians, frenemies, and hosts of the I Never Liked You Podcast. They join Myisha to talk about redefining monogamy and revisiting an old hookup. Plus, Matteo and Nick share their funniest sex mishaps.
Need sex or relationship advice? Drop Myisha an email or voice memo at sexlife@kcrw.org. We might answer your question in a future episode.
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Check out I Never Liked You on your favorite podcast app!
For a transcript of this episode visit kcrw.com/sexlife
Is my partner addicted to porn? with Tomás Mier
I’m sick of dating apps but it’s hard to meet people in person! How do I talk to my partner about his porn habits without sounding like a prude? And when do I pose the infamous: ‘what are we?’
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone journalist and pop culture content creator, talks Only Fans and queer dating with Myisha. Plus, he shares his own dating standards including when to bring a partner to family dinner.
Need sex or relationship advice? Drop Myisha an email or voice memo at sexlife@kcrw.org. We might answer your question in a future episode.
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For a transcript of this episode visit kcrw.com/sexlife
Good luck, bb gayz! with AmbersCloset
I’m new to dating other women! Is it ok to look for traits my ex had in future partners? How do I deal with an ex who keeps sending me mixed signals?
Amber Whittington, aka AmbersCloset, is a content creator and LGBTQ+ activist. This week, she joins Myisha to talk about being true to yourself as a baby gay. Plus, Amber shares how an ex helped her through her grief.
Read the full transcript kcrw.com/sexlife
Need sex or relationship advice? Drop Myisha an email or voice memo at sexlife@kcrw.org. We might answer your question in a future episode.
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Is my vibrant sex life…vanilla? with Tracy Clark-Flory
Is my sex vanilla just because I don’t want a threesome? My ‘no strings attached’ sex life is not as fulfilling as I thought. I don’t want to be a sex doll! How do I navigate external validation and what I really want?
Tracy Clark-Flory explores desire in her book Want Me and weekly newsletter. This week, she joins Myisha in tackling personal versus external desires. Plus, Tracy gives advice to her younger self.
Need sex or relationship advice? Drop Myisha an email or voice memo at sexlife@kcrw.org. We might answer your question in a future episode.
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Read the full transcript on our website: kcrw.com/sexlife
How’s your friend life? with Ann Friedman
I don’t see my friends unless I organize the hangout and I’m over it! How can I rebuild my connection to my long-distance bestie? My friend thinks I betrayed them, help!
This week we’re answering your friendship dilemmas with Ann Friedman, co-author of Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close. Plus, Ann shares ways to support your friends who are in lousy relationships.
Need sex or relationship advice? Drop Myisha an email or voice memo at sexlife@kcrw.org. We might answer your question in a future episode.
For a transcript of this episode visit our website: kcrw.com/sexlife
Perimenopause is making me horny! with Virgie Tovar (Part 2)
Author and activist Virgie Tovar is back with her own questions about sex dreams, perimenopause, and masturbating in the sun. Plus, Virgie shares how she got over her sexual hang ups.
Visit the podcast feed for part one of our conversation with Virgie about dating cis men, fatphobia, and unrequited crushes.
Need sex or relationship advice? Drop Myisha an email or voice memo at sexlife@kcrw.org. We might answer your question in a future episode.
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For a transcript of this episode visit our website: kcrw.com/sexlife
Dating and fatphobia with Virgie Tovar
How do I get over someone I never dated? I date cis men and fatphobia is our unwelcome third wheel.
Virgie Tovar (author, activist, and weight-based discrimination expert) gives advice in the first of this two part episode! We talk about the pain of unrequited crushes and setting boundaries as a plus-size dater.
Need sex or relationship advice? Drop Myisha an email or voice memo at sexlife@kcrw.org. We might answer your question in a future episode.
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For a transcript of this episode visit our website: kcrw.com/sexlife
Friends with benefits with Ro ‘Wyldeflower’ Contreras
I want to be more than friends with benefits! How do I keep things romantic with my spouse? Is pegging in my future?
KCRW DJ Rocio ‘Wyldeflower’ Contreras dishes advice. We talk about when to walk away from being friends with benefits, the importance of setting aside one-on-one time with your spouse, and one listener’s pegging guilt. Plus, Ro shares why she appreciated her single era.
P.S. We’re taping a special friendship episode of the podcast. What advice do you need about the friendships in your life? Drop us an email at sexlife@kcrw.org with friendship in the subject line. We'll keep you anonymous.
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For a transcript of this episode visit our website: kcrw.com/sexlife
I’m in a sexless marriage! with Cindy Gallop
Is there such a thing as too much masturbation? How can I talk to my partner about reigniting our intimacy? My husband’s sex drive is gone and he doesn’t want to talk about it!
Cindy Gallop, founder of Make Love Not Porn, gives advice. We talk about the panic people feel when it comes to masturbation, how intimacy is about more than having sex, and how sex changes as you get older. Plus, Cindy shares her go-to sexual fantasy.
Need sex or relationship advice? Drop Myisha an email or voice memo at sexlife@kcrw.org. We might answer your question in a future episode.
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For a transcript of this episode visit our website: kcrw.com/sexlife
I’m Queer and Here — Just Not to My Parents. Help! (from “Dear Prudence”)
Today we’re sharing an episode from our friends at Dear Prudence, Slate’s advice podcast.
In this episode, host Jenée Desmond-Harris is joined by Dan Savage, host of the Savage Lovecast. The two get into how to tell your sibling you think they’re in an emotionally abusive marriage, how to share with your parents you’re omnisexual, and how to approach a serious relationship with someone who lets her pre-teens sleep in her bed.
I ❤️ my vibrator with Anna Lee
What dating app should I use? How do I talk to my partner about using sex toys together? How can I explore my sexuality as someone who had no sex ed?
Anna Lee, co-founder and CEO of Lioness, takes a break from engineering smart vibrators to dish advice. We talk about why you should see sex toys as collaborators, not competitors and how to move past sexual mishaps. Plus, Anna shares how her career has helped her learn to enjoy her body.
Read the full transcript on our website.
Need sex or relationship advice? Drop Myisha an email or voice memo at sexlife@kcrw.org. We might answer your question in a future episode.
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Anna Lee: @annaisaverage
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Ghosting sucks! with Heather Chelan
How do I get more comfortable with dirty talk? What type of person ghosts someone? What type of person gaslights? And I can only orgasm with a vibrator — am I alone?
Comedian Heather Chelan gives advice and talks about choosing honesty over ghosting, learning not everyone comes from penetrative sex, and how she’s finally having shame free sex.
Read the full transcript here.
Need advice for your love life? Send Myisha an email or voice memo at sexlife@kcrw.org. You’ll be kept anonymous.