Breaking Taboos, Embracing Kink, and Pleasure with Dr. Nazanin Moali, aka Dr. Naz

Ep 560: Breaking Taboos, Embracing Kink, and Pleasure with Dr. Nazanin Moali, aka Dr. Naz of the Sexology Podcast. Navigating Intimacy and Embracing Desire with Dr. Nazanin Moali. Join Ruan Willow as she engages in a captivating discussion with Dr. Naz, a clinical psychologist and certified sex therapist, who is dedicated to helping individuals and couples achieve fulfilling sex lives. Dr. Naz shares her unique journey from post-revolution Iran to becoming a trusted expert in intimacy and relationships in Los Angeles. In this episode, they explore the complexities of kinks and fantasies, the challenges of sexless marriages, and the importance of communication in relationships. Dr. Naz emphasizes the significance of breaking down societal taboos surrounding sexuality, and how understanding our own desires can lead to deeper connections. Tune in for insights on fostering a more authentic love life and the transformative power of sexual self-discovery. Timeline: 00:21 - Dr. Naz is a clinical psychologist, Certified sex therapist 03:47 - Misconceptions in society about what kink means 06:06 - Going to sex therapy can be a good tool for some people 12:59 - Even when you're dating, experiment with saying no to non sexual things 20:02 - Many women blame society for not being able to experience an orgasm 26:26 - There's nothing wrong with enjoying porn that you don't actually want to do 27:53 - The orgasm gap gets misrepresented as a knowledge gap 35:24 - Do you feel that midlife couples have less frequent sex than younger generations 40:05 - Being transparent about sexual experiences with your therapist is very important 47:44 - Part of your work is doing sex education for people struggling with sexual health 50:16 - So do you find yourself ever suggesting sex toys for clients too 51:46 - Your podcast about science of sex and pleasure 53:40 - Many people find boredom is a big issue in their relationship 58:16 - What advice do you have for people looking to improve their sexuality 01:00:30 - I want people to keep in mind that whatever you like, you're not defective Quotes from Dr. Naz "There's nothing wrong with that. But you definitely need to cherish your desires." "Whatever you like, you're not defective. There's a galaxy of people out there that are interested in that." Find out more: Nazanin Moali, Ph.D., CST (she/her/hers) Psychologist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist www.oasis2care.com Creator and Host of Sexology Podcast http://www.sexologypodcast.com/ Facebook @oasis2carke IG @sexologypodcast Show notes created with the assistance of headliner app Ruan's latest audiobook releases: Never Say, Never Swing, Friends to Lovers https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neversayneverswingaudiobook Protectors: A Warrior's Requiem, Chronicles of Protectors, Superheroes, music themes, time travel, sexy intimate relations https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/protectorsaudiobook Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Affiliate Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow