#20. Costumes, Confidence, and Connection-How Cosplay/Role Play Transform Intimacy

The Purple Passion Project is where real conversations meet just the right amount of spice. Hosted by Clinical Sexologist and Intimacy Coach Dr. Stacy Friedman, each episode dives deep into sex, intimacy, and connection—because small talk is boring, and you’re ready for the good stuff.In this episode, Dr. Stacy welcomes Dr. Stephanie Hunter Jones, a nationally recognized Sex and Relationship Expert featured in Playboy, People Magazine, Time, and Vice.com. With a PhD in Human Sexuality, a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, and certifications as a Sex Coach and Anger Management Specialist, Dr. Stephanie blends clinical insight with fearless honesty.Together, they explore how cosplay, role play, and power dynamics can become tools for emotional healing, self-expression, and deeper intimacy. From her experiences working in dungeons to her book Beyond the Costume: Finding Love and Emotional Healing Through Cosplay, Dr. Stephanie helps people let go of shame, embrace fantasy, and step into pleasure without apology.💜 Tune in to hear:How fantasy and play can heal emotional woundsWhy power dynamics can build deeper trustWays to explore role play safely and confidentlyHow to use imagination to rediscover desireGuest Bio — Dr. StephanieDr. Stephanie is a Clinical Sexologist, Intimacy Advisor, and Relationship Coach whose work has been featured in PLAYBOY, People Magazine, Time Magazine, Psychology Tomorrow, Self.com, Vice.com, Voyage LA, DatingNews.com, Eligible Magazine, Consumer Health Digest, Entity Magazine, and The Irish Examiner.She’s a recurring “sexpert” on The Teddi Mellencamp Show, The Christy Canyon Show, The Anthony Padilla Show, Me Time With Frangela, and Don’t Suck at Sex.With a PhD in Human Sexuality and a passion for helping people heal from guilt and shame, Dr. Stephanie uses a mind-body-energy approach to help clients build confidence, resilience, and authentic connection.📘 Learn more at stephaniehunterjones.comHost Bio — Dr. Stacy FriedmanDr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With 26+ years in the medical field and 20+ years in sexuality, she helps people break taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.Her motto: “My passion is to help you create yours.”✨ Stay connected beyond the show! ✨Grab your FREE download 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud), explore her sexy toy shop (use code PURPLE for 20% off), and book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy consult at drstacyfriedman.comFollow @drstacyfriedmanIf you’re looking for the nitric oxide supplement mentioned in the podcast, get your FREE bottle of FLOW here:https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free