Good Sex

Hosted by Emmy-winning talk show host Ricki Lake, The High Life brings us into Ricki’s blissed-out world of joy and pleasure, featuring conversations with compelling guests who have cracked the code to living a full and vibrant life. Join Ricki as she continues her lifelong journey of self-reinvention by talking to friends and experts in the realm of healing, health and wellness such as Olympian Alexi Pappas, journalist and psychedelics expert Ernesto Londoño, and death doula Alua Arthur. She’ll tackle topics like biohacking, tantric sex, somatic therapy, crystals, astrology, and clairvoyance. The High Life with Ricki Lake is a lighthearted dive into living your best life at any age. You’re about to hear a clip of the first episode of The High Life, where Ricki joins Olympian Alexi Pappas as they talk about losing loved ones to suicide, opting into life, and how Alexi regained her footing after her Olympic win and ensuing battle with her mental health. To hear more of The High Life with Ricki Lake head to: https://lemonada.lnk.to/TheHighLifewithRickiLakefd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Kim, Dr. Jenni and Savannah talk about orgasms! And why not! We learn about more than just the run of the mill orgasm, as Dr. Jenni fills us in on other parts of the body that also orgasm. Who knew?! Join us for a fun and enlightening convo as we close this season with a bang! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim and Dr. Jenni talk about navigating as a single in todays dating world of instant gratification and sexual relationships, and hear from one of our podcast listeners, Candy who shares her experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim and Dr. Skyler's conversation focuses on "Lazy Sex" and why it works, how to get there, and how mutual masturbation can be really gratifying in a number of ways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim and Dr. Jenni discuss sex and relationships within the LGBTQ community and have an important discussion with two Transgender women, Kayla and Khilynn about thier sexual experiences and the myths that surround the Transgender community when it comes to sexual relations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim and Dr. Jenni discuss how couples can co-create a new "normal" after a chronic illness diagnosis, and we talk with Shelley Stinson, Director of Project Empowerment at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, which is an HIV Prevention program for black cisgender and transgender women designed to improve their emotional wellness and other issues related to living with HIV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savannah joins Kim and Dr. Skyler in a very open discussion about the different types of sexual relationships, from serial monogamy to zoophilia and everything in-between! We definitely jump out of the box on this one!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim and Dr. Jenni dive into the definition of "Kinky" and discuss the pros and cons of BDSM (Bondage, Dominatrix, Sadomasochism) and learn the difference between light kink and heavy play in this very informative and real discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaning in to our sexuality can feel awkward, especially if you've developed feelings of sexual shame, or have suffered any type of sexual abuse, among many different reasons for not allowing yourself pleasure. In this episode we learn what it feels like to surrender to pleasure, and understand the different forms that pleasure can come in. Spoiler Alert- It doesn't always have to be in the form of sex! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's true that men have more testosterone than women, which is a simple answer to the mismatched libido question, however...there is more to this quandary than you think! In our conversation with Dr. Skyler, we learn more about elusive libidos and why it's important to take responsibility for our own arousal to feel empowering and sexy and how to recalibrate mismatched libidos between couples. Kim's husband George joins the conversation to give his point of view! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Madonna-Whore complex is a psychological term that describes the inability to maintain sexual arousal within a committed, loving relationship, and it’s more common than you think. In this episode we learn more about this complex and why it happens, and talk about why it can be tricky to navigate your way out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Obligatory sex, is exactly that. Sex out of obligation, and it happens. Dr. Jenni and Kim discuss why it shouldn’t happen, and that you don’t have to feel obligated to please your partner sexually. We also discuss the difference between obligation and "gift" sex, and why playfulness is a key component to avoiding sexual obligation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is “Good Sex”? How many times a week should you have sex? Society, Hollywood, and our own past experiences can influence bad narratives when it comes to sex. In this episode, Kim introduces us to sex therapist, Dr. Skyler and discovers how to turn the negative narrative into a positive sexual outcome! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mala and Diosa, hosts of the Locatora Radio podcast, have spent years talking about sex and relationships on their show. The proud Latinas went from repressed Catholic school girls to informed sexual beings thanks, in part, to 90s MTV. Now no topic is off limits — and, as it turns out, it's never too hard to get in the mood. They talk about taking tips from their show into the bedroom, developing intimacy with each other, and discovering their dream destinations for vacation sex. As expected, Good Sex contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hoja Lopez and Kiki Monique are co-hosts on the pop-culture podcast “I’m Sorry”, but they’ve never shared a conversation this intimate. The two mine their sexual pasts to figure out who owes them apologies, and why they both prefer lovers who are a little rough around the edges. Plus, as Kiki compares the dating scenes of NY and LA, Hoja helps her confront the shame that can accompany a dry spell. As expected, Good Sex contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former lovers Vab and Larry could never get the timing right on being a couple — despite a strong emotional connection and charged sex life. In this deeply honest conversation, they reflect on the whirlwind romance that profoundly shaped both of their lives. Distance and time have given them both perspective on why it felt so right physically, and where it got complicated emotionally. As expected, Good Sex contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mistress Mary and Professor Grey are both femdoms with a penchant for spanking and a deep connection to their kinky community. These two besties talk about how they first got into BDSM, the distinction between professional and lifestyle dominatrixes, and why touch isn’t always about sex for them. As expected, Good Sex contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Garlan and Oscar just recently closed their relationship, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t more areas to explore with each other. The couple talks about advocating for yourself in the bedroom and why production value matters when you’re camming. Plus, they curate a celebrity threesome! As expected, Good Sex contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're sharing an episode from a podcast we love called Pop Culture Happy Hour. In this episode, Aisha Harris talks to Brittany Luse and Odie Henderson about the three-decade run of the Maury Povich show and the end of an era as he retires. Listen to Pop Culture Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even with a seemingly sensual job, hairdresser Erin is absolutely not thinking about sex at the moment. Since having kids, she’s just trying her best to get dressed each day. And based on conversations with her clients, she’s definitely not alone. “So before having children, I would say I had a much more active and a much more experimental sex life.” - Erin As expected, Good Sex contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.