• What do both Hollywood and porn get wrong when to comes to depicting sex on screen?
• How is Erika's approach to making adult films different from what people might be used to seeing in porn?
• What kind of reaction has ethical and feminist porn received from the broader male-dominated porn industry?
• What has changed in the world of porn in the last two decades?

• How can work-related stress interfere with sexual desire, arousal, and function?
• If you have a particularly high-stress job, what can you do to get your sex life back on track?
• What does work-life balance really look like, and is it realistic to attain?
• How can engaging in sex more often help us to deal with stress?
• What are some ways we can prioritize sex in our lives?

• What does the term "sexual trauma" mean in a clinical context?
• What are some of the most common impacts of sexual trauma?
• How can individuals who have experienced trauma learn to reconnect with their bodies?
• What kinds of treatments do sex therapists use in cases of sexual trauma?
• How do you bring up the topic of trauma with a romantic partner?
• How can you be a supportive partner to someone with a history of trauma?

• Whether you're currently single or in a relationship, what do you need to know before you start exploring non-monogamy?
• How do you set boundaries in multi-partner relationships?
• What can you do if jealousy pops up?
• If you're practicing polyamory, how do you know when you've reached your saturation point?
• What is "new relationship energy," and how do you prevent it from becoming an issue?
• What are some common red flags in poly and open relationships?

• In what ways is this show different from anything else that has come before?
• What is the role of a sex and relationship expert on a show like this?
• What were some of the biggest issues that came up as couples explored what it might look like to be a throuple?
• Does this show offer an accurate depiction of polyamory?
• How can a show like Couple to Throuple contribute to broader conversations about relationship diversity and polyamory?

• What does PGAD look like in everyday life?
• What kind of effects does this have on people?
• How long have we known about PGAD, and how common is it?
• What causes uncontrollable genital arousal?
• Are there any treatments that work?

• How many people experience sexual side effects from antidepressants?
• What are the most common symptoms of PSSD?
• Is PSSD a formal medical diagnosis?
• Why is PSSD controversial?
• Are there any gender differences in PSSD?
• Why might SSRIs can cause long-term sexual dysfunction?

• How much has the marriage rate changed over time?
• Why are adults staying single for longer periods of time?
• If most singles want relationships, why does everyone seem to think that they don’t want them?
• Why are young folks increasingly concerned with telling a partner that they want to be exclusive?
• How many people in relationships are practicing monogamy vs consensual non-monogamy?

• What percentage of adults engage in masturbation? How many have never done it?
• How many people had sex in the last year? How often do people usually have sex?
• Who has more sex: people who are single or married?
• Why are there more adult virgins today than there used to be?

• How (and why) have social media influences brought the idea of semen retention to the masses?
• Are there actually any health benefits to abstaining from ejaculation?
• Is an orgasm obtained from self-pleasure really any different from an orgasm obtained through partnered sex?
• Can women really become "addicted" to their vibrators?
• Is there an objective standard for what constitutes "too much" masturbation?

• Where did the idea of masturbation as a sinful activity originate?
• What are some of the ways religious leaders have tried to discourage self-pleasure over the years?
• When did masturbation start to become a public health concern, and why?
• Why does self-pleasure continue to be a controversial topic to this day?
• How has the rise of social media coincided with a rise in negative views on masturbation?

• What does it really mean to have "casual" sex anyway?
• What are the potential positive and negatives of casual sex?
• How do you know if casual sex is right for you?
• How do you establish boundaries with a partner you don't know very well?
• What might a good model for communicating and maintaining sexual health look like if you're in a casual relationship?
• How do you prevent drama in casual relationships?

• Why is lube a great starting place for exploring toys?
• What should people be looking for when it comes to buying a lube that's going to work for them?
• What are the different materials that are used to make sex toys, and what should you be looking for?
• If you're new to buying vibrators, masturbation sleeves, or anal toys, what do you need to know for picking a good one?
• Are luxury sex toys worth it?

• What would be a sign that someone needs to see a urologist for a sexual difficulty as opposed to another doctor or specialist?
• How can men delay orgasm and increase sexual stamina?
• What are some ways to improve erectile function to reduce the risk of erectile difficulties developing?
• What are some of the most common reasons for painful sex, and what are some potential ways of addressing them?
• What can you do if you seem to have a hard time reaching orgasm?

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• Do any of the pills that promise to make your penis bigger actually work?
• Is there any benefit to penile stretching?
• How can penis rings and pumps help men who are worried about their size?
• Can dermal filler help to increase penis size? How does it work?
• If you're concerned about your penis size, what do you really need to know?

• What is pleasure? What are the benefits of seeking pleasure beyond just feeling good?
• How can we start to shift our mindset around pleasure and start to prioritize it without feeling guilty?
• What are ways to be more present during moments of pleasure so that we can really enjoy them?
• How can we have more pleasurable sex?

• How unbalanced is the study of sexuality when it comes to minority populations?
• Why is talking about race as a "risk factor" a problematic way of approaching sex research?
• How do Black women (and men) conceptualize pleasure?
• How common is sexual pain in Black women, and how do social and racialized expectations and scripts affect how pain is experienced for them?
• How does sexual fantasy and desire vary across racial and ethnic groups?
• How can we promote better, more equitable sex education and research?

• How do you know whether you're really in love with someone? What's the difference between lust and love?
• Is there value in the love languages concept?
• How can individuals make sure their partners know they love them?
• When is the right time to announce a new relationship?
• How do we dial down the pressure and make Valentine's Day feel like fun instead of work?

• Is more sex necessarily better sex?
• How do people really feel about spontaneous sex and planned sex? Is sex that happens spontaneously actually better?
• What's the link between closeness/intimacy and sexual desire?
• There's this idea that women are the barometers of relationship satisfaction in heterosexual relationships ("happy wife, happy life"). Is there any truth to this?
• What are the costs and benefits of making sexual compromises in a relationship?

• What's the difference between being solo and being single?
• What are some of the different ways of being solo?
• Are there certain types of individuals who may be more well-suited to pursuing the solo life?
• How do solos engage in the process of relationship design? What does that look like?
• What are some of the keys to being solo and flourishing?

• How have rates of marriage and single living changed in the US (and across the world) in the last 50 years?
• Which countries today have the most singles?
• What factors are propelling more people into singlehood?
• Why have traditional relationship models fallen out of favor?
• How much stigma is still attached to being single?

• What is the difference between a sexual fantasy and a sexual desire?
• Do fantasies need to be elaborate or "fantastical" in order to count as fantasies?
• How can we get rid of the shame we may have surrounding our fantasies?
• What are some ways we can make sure our sexual needs and desires are prioritized?
• How can a newbie who is interested in threesomes or kink start exploring these fantasies?

• What is the "27 things" exercise, and how can it help you to get clarity on what you want from your intimate life?
• How can we better manage body image issues that are hindering desire for and enjoyment of sex?
• How can we avoid hopping on the "relationship escalator" with a partner who might not be meeting our needs?
• What are some ways to make planned sex good sex?
• How can we bring the fun back into sex?

• Why is telling your partner to "calm down" a bad idea in a negative cycle?
• Although being vulnerable during a fight might sound scary, how can this be helpful in resolving it?
• What is co-regulation, and how can understanding this concept help to combat negative cycles?
• How can you avoid the traps that lead us into negative cycles in the first place?
• How do you repair a relationship after a negative cycle?

• What is it that triggers negative cycles in relationships?
• What do negative cycles look like or feel like as they're happening?
• Which attachment style pairings are most likely to lead to negative cycles?
• How can you tell the difference between negative cycles and abuse?

• If you're ready for a change but your partner isn't, how do you navigate that?
• How can partners work together to create and maintain a sexual connection that lasts?
• What are some new ways of exploring erotic pleasures with a partner?
• What is the "magic trick" for accessing ecstasy, and how can we apply it to our sex lives?

• What do people actually want from sex, and why is that important to think about?
• Why is sexual novelty alone not quite enough to cultivate a strong connection?
• How is pleasure different from desire?
• How can creating an "emotional floorplan" make it easier for people to get into a lustful headspace?

• What are some practical things you can do to develop a greater sense of sexual empowerment?
• How can resolutions to boost physical and mental health enhance sexual performance and satisfaction?
• How can you introduce more novelty into your sex life?
• What resolutions can help someone be more present during sex?
• What is a sex plan, and how can making one benefit you and your relationship(s)?

• What are the five love languages?
• What's the problem with claiming that there are only five languages to communicate love?
• Is there any evidence supporting the idea that people who speak their partner's love language are happier in relationships?
• Are there more scientifically sound ways of understanding love than the love languages?
• Is it okay to still like the love languages idea even if the data don't support it?

• Why is the idea of male sexuality as "simple" a myth?
• How do beauty standards affect men, and what are the implications of this for sex, dating, and relationships?
• What do men who are anxious about their penis size need to know?
• Are men always supposed to be turned on and ready for sex?
• To what degree is sex emotional vs. physical for men?

• Is an erection always a sign of sexual arousal and interest?
• Are orgasm and ejaculation one and the same, or are they different things?
• Can men experience multiple orgasms?
• What do men need to know about sex toys and prostate stimulation?
• What does it really mean to have premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction?

• How can you get more comfortable being vocal in bed?
• How can you suggest trying something new with your partner?
• Why is it important to expand your definition of sex?
• How can you incorporate more touch into daily life?
• What should you think about resolving to do (or not do) in your sex life in the new year?

• What kind of things do sex workers need to consider when deciding where and how to sell their services online?
• How does digital sex work allow for more creativity and flexibility in the kinds of services offered?
• How do online sex workers craft authentic personas and interactions with clients?
• How has the internet helped sex workers form a sense of community and social support?
• How is the stigma around sex work changing in the Information Age?

• What all is included under the term "sex work?"
• Two major paradigms dominate research on sex work: the oppression paradigm and the empowerment paradigm. What's the difference between these views?
• What are some of the common motivations for entering sex work?
• How do digital sex workers mitigate some of the unique risks that come along with working in online spaces?
• How is the experience of sex work different for people of different racial backgrounds?

• When is the "right" time to start discussing sex with your kids?
• What are some of the key topics parents should be covering?
• What can parents teach their kids about having healthy relationships?
• When and how should parents talk to their kids about porn?
• How is having "the talk" different if your kid is on the spectrum?

• How is the sexual landscape different for today's teens?
• What are some practical things a parent can do so that their kids feel comfortable coming to them with sex questions?
• How can parents approach questions about sex without shame and judgement?
• What should you do if your kid asks something that feels too personal?
• What are some practical ways that parents can explain consent to their kids?

• What are some practical ways individuals can keep their online data more secure?
• How safe (or unsafe) is it to use apps that track our health data, sexually and otherwise?
• For individuals traveling out of state to access legally available care that might not be available in their home state, are there any steps they can take to mitigate data surveillance?
• What steps can providers take to protect patients and clients when it comes to data that might be subject to government surveillance?
• What responsibility do tech companies have to offer more protection over consumer data?

• How has the landscape for abortion care in the United States shifted since Roe v Wade was overturned?
• In what ways is abortion care subject to surveillance?
• Are new surveillance practices having an effect on pregnant women's decision making and feelings of agency?
• What are the implications of surveillance for accessing gender-affirming care?
• Can you be tracked when you travel to another state to access healthcare?

• What compelled the making of a documentary about Shere's work?
• Why did this extraordinary woman and her work seemingly disappear?
• How did the media try to craft "gotcha" moments to discredit Shere?
• What are some lessons from the film, and Shere's story, that are important in modern times?

• Who was Shere Hite and what was she most well-known for?
• What is The Hite Report about and how did Shere go about collecting her data?
• What are the major findings of The Hite Report?
• How (and why) did people try to discredit The Hite Report?
• After two decades in the media spotlight, why did Shere disappear?

• How do app-connected sex toys open up new opportunities for pleasure?
• How might AI revolutionize sex toys?
• How does virtual reality have the potential to completely change the way we interact with and experience sex toys?
• How can technology make sex toys more accessible?
• How can sex toys help us to monitor our sexual health?

• Understanding yourself as a sexual person and uncovering new pleasure sources
• Increasing/improving sexual communication
• Providing stress relief
• Building up sexual self-confidence
• Closing the orgasm gap

• How can you figure out what it is that you really want from sex?
• How can you use your sexual fantasies as a source of inspiration?
• How can changing your sexual mindset open the door to greater pleasure?
• How can you make sex great again when the old ways stop working?
• What are some healthy ways to introduce new things in the bedroom?
• How can couples "keep the fire burning" in the bedroom for the long run?

• What does it mean to have "shameless sex"?
• Who is this book for, and what can readers hope to get out of it?
• If you've ever asked yourself "am I normal?" or "am I broken?" what do you need to know?
• What can you do when you and your partner feel like you've fallen out of synch in the bedroom?
• How can you communicate about sex with your partner in a healthy way?

• What makes masturbation in humans unique compared to other species that do it?
• What kinds of masturbation “cures” were used in the past to discourage this behavior?
• What do we think about when we engage in self-pleasure?
• Does abstinence actually boost testosterone levels?
• How can we have a healthier relationship with porn and masturbation?

• How is kink defined?
• How far can we trace back the kinky history of the queer community?
• How has the mainstreaming of kink (i.e., the Fifty Shades phenomenon) changed the research on kinky sex?
• Why at a time when heterosexuals are more openly embracing kink do we see a lot of LGBTQ+ people trying to hide it? Why has kink suddenly become controversial at LGBTQ+ pride events?
• Is technology making us kinkier?

• What does it mean to be neurodivergent? How prevalent is neurodivergence in the general population?
• What does pup play look like and why are some people into it?
• Why might there be a link between autism and kink in general?
• What specifically about pup play might be appealing to neurodivergent individuals?
• Why is there so little research on neurodiversity and sexuality?

• How many women have engaged in some form of anal stimulation?
• Why is it important to explore different forms of anal touch beyond penile-anal penetration?
• What are anal surfacing, anal shallowing, and anal pairing?
• Which forms of anal touch do women find to be most pleasurable?
• What are some of the dos and don'ts of anal sex when it comes to pleasure and safety?

• How is "vaginal squirting" defined?
• Where does the fluid involved in vaginal squirting come from?
• How prevalent is squirting? How many women have experienced it before?
• What are some of the various ways that a woman might experience squirting?
• Is squirting something that every woman is potentially capable of?

• Who was Robert Heinlein, and what impact did his sci-fi book Stranger in a Strange Land have on American polyamory?
• Ayn Rand is an author known for shaping right-wing thought, but her work was influential to polyamorists during the sexual revolution. What's the story there?
• How did a return to sexual conservatism in the 1980s lead to an organized polyamory movement?
• Why is there a heated debate in the poly community about whether polyamory is about sex versus connection and spirituality?
• Are individuals on the political left more likely to embrace polyamory as an identity than those with other political views?

• When did the term polyamory first enter the mainstream, and what were people calling it before that?
• Who were the first people practicing something that looks like what we might call polyamory today?
• How did countercultural religious movements in the 1960s and 70s shape the practice of ethical non-monogamy?
• How did the advent of the internet impact the polyamory movement?
• How have portrayals of polyamory evolved in the media, and how does this shape people's views and attitudes towards it?

• What is the Dual Control Model of Sexual Response and why is it crucial to understanding our own sexuality?
• Why do many people (but especially women) sometimes experience a disconnect between genital arousal and psychological arousal?
• What’s the difference between spontaneous desire and responsive desire?
• How can a better understanding of how our brains work unlock sexual pleasure?

• For people who are worried that they're "too vanilla," what do they need to know?
• How can people better navigate the strong feelings they might have when discovering a partner's kink?
• When partners have different fantasies and desires, how do you find common ground?
• How can opening up a relationship help partners bridge a sexual desire discrepancy?
• Is it always possible to make things work when partners want very different things from sex?

• Why is cybersecurity such an important topic to discuss in relation to online sexuality?
• What are some ways that technology can give our sexual and intimate lives a boost?
• What can we be doing better to ensure our privacy and security in digital spaces?
• How can we minimize some of the risks around AI and sexuality?
• What kinds of challenges has the move to a digital economy created for sex workers, educators, and therapists?

• How is consent usually depicted in the popular media, and how does this line up with reality?
• How can you go about obtaining consent without taking the excitement and spontaneity out of sex?
• How has the language around sexual consent evolved in recent years?
• Is it realistic to think that everyone will practice enthusiastic consent?
• What is the three-step consent process?
• What else should we be talking about when it comes to understanding and improving sexual communication?

• What was the inspiration for writing The Better Man?
• What are some common things people get wrong about testosterone and what it means for male sexuality?
• As a society, how can we help men "do better" without pushing them into radical communities?
• How have the struggles that men are dealing with changed over the past 15 years?
• How can men go about unburdening themselves from sexual shame and reclaim their sexuality?

• Why is prostate stimulation such a big part of anal pleasure for men?
• What are some of the reasons why women might enjoy anal sex?
• What is the appeal of pegging to heterosexual men?
• How might someone introduce the idea of anal play to a relationship partner?
• If you're worried about anal sex potentially being messy, what can you do about that?

• How many people practice anal sex?
• Why do people engage in anal sex? What do they get out of it?
• Is there any truth to the idea that anal sex causes long-term damage to the body?
• What should someone do if they experience pain during this activity?
• If someone is interested in trying anal sex for the first time, what do they need to know?