Sex Talk

Why Are So Many Couples in Unsatisfying Relationships? On this week's episode of "Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers," Dr. Larry Siegel and Dr. Richard Siegel discussed the common issue of couples becoming roommates rather than intimate partners. They explored how familiarity can breed contempt and lead to disconnection in long-term relationships, explaining that many couples function well as co-parents and household managers but lose the emotional and sexual intimacy that made them fall in love. The brothers outlined five ingredients for reconnection: attention, curiosity, vulnerability, responsiveness, and erotic/affective engagement, emphasizing that couples must be intentional about staying connected and willing to take emotional risks through open communication. They discussed how electronic devices and daily routines can distract couples from each other and stressed the importance of asking open-ended questions rather than yes/no questions to maintain curiosity and connection in relationships. About Sex Talk with The Siegel Brothers This is real talk about sex and sexuality, including questions you didn’t even know you had! The Siegel brothers have almost 60 years of combined experience as sex therapists and sexuality educators and are uniquely qualified to answer your questions and make sense of the issues. The show will also feature sexuality and sexual health experts from around the world. So join us each week for another episode of Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. Your Hosts Larry Siegel is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sexuality Educator and Certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor. In addition to being the founder and Director of Sage Institute for Family Development, Larry serves on faculty of several colleges, universities and nursing schools, as well as faculty at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes and is co-host of the YouTube show Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. As an educator, trainer, and consultant for over 30 years, Larry has traveled extensively around the world and is recognized as a leading educator in the areas of sexual health, development, pharmacology and substance abuse. Lawrence has also published numerous book chapters and articles in such areas as challenging the “sex addiction” model, sexual changes in aging adults, sex and drugs, relationships, and enhancing sexual experiences. Website: https://www.facebook.com/SexTalkWithTheSiegelBrothers Email: [email protected]

Grab Bag of Listener Questions A lively discussion answering listeners' questions on everything from solo versus partnered activity, drugs or surgeries to "improve" sex, questions about "normal" sexual frequency and positions, the importance of ongoing consent, and more. Shout outs to sex researcher #DebbyHerbenick and renowned sex therapist and advocate #JoeKort. About Sex Talk with The Siegel Brothers This is real talk about sex and sexuality, including questions you didn’t even know you had! The Siegel brothers have almost 60 years of combined experience as sex therapists and sexuality educators and are uniquely qualified to answer your questions and make sense of the issues. The show will also feature sexuality and sexual health experts from around the world. So join us each week for another episode of Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. Your Hosts Larry Siegel is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sexuality Educator and Certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor. In addition to being the founder and Director of Sage Institute for Family Development, Larry serves on faculty of several colleges, universities and nursing schools, as well as faculty at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes and is co-host of the YouTube show Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. As an educator, trainer, and consultant for over 30 years, Larry has traveled extensively around the world and is recognized as a leading educator in the areas of sexual health, development, pharmacology and substance abuse. Lawrence has also published numerous book chapters and articles in such areas as challenging the “sex addiction” model, sexual changes in aging adults, sex and drugs, relationships, and enhancing sexual experiences. Website: https://www.facebook.com/SexTalkWithTheSiegelBrothers Email: [email protected]

Sex & the Aging Male Changes Are Normal, Problems Are Not! About Sex Talk with The Siegel Brothers This is real talk about sex and sexuality, including questions you didn’t even know you had! The Siegel brothers have almost 60 years of combined experience as sex therapists and sexuality educators and are uniquely qualified to answer your questions and make sense of the issues. The show will also feature sexuality and sexual health experts from around the world. So join us each week for another episode of Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. Your Hosts Larry Siegel is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sexuality Educator and Certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor. In addition to being the founder and Director of Sage Institute for Family Development, Larry serves on faculty of several colleges, universities and nursing schools, as well as faculty at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes and is co-host of the YouTube show Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. As an educator, trainer, and consultant for over 30 years, Larry has traveled extensively around the world and is recognized as a leading educator in the areas of sexual health, development, pharmacology and substance abuse. Lawrence has also published numerous book chapters and articles in such areas as challenging the “sex addiction” model, sexual changes in aging adults, sex and drugs, relationships, and enhancing sexual experiences. Website: https://www.facebook.com/SexTalkWithTheSiegelBrothers Email: [email protected]

New Lows in Sex Ed Policy In this episode, we discuss the Trump administration's new teen pregnancy prevention plan, which shifts funding away from evidence-based programs toward abstinence-only education and fertility awareness methods. We reviewed Project 2025's core goals for sex education and adolescent health, including the elimination of comprehensive sex education, replacement with abstinence-only programs, and restrictions on relationships, gender, and LGBTQ terminology. We will examine how these changes affect specific federal programs like PREP (Personal Responsibility Education Program) and TPPP (Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program), noting that new guidelines discourage contraception use and focus on fertility awareness instead, as well as how some state legislation conflicts with federal requirements by allowing schools to teach unscientific, medically-inaccurate information and restrict discussions about healthy relationships and consent.  About Sex Talk with The Siegel Brothers This is real talk about sex and sexuality, including questions you didn’t even know you had! The Siegel brothers have almost 60 years of combined experience as sex therapists and sexuality educators and are uniquely qualified to answer your questions and make sense of the issues. The show will also feature sexuality and sexual health experts from around the world. So join us each week for another episode of Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. Your Hosts Larry Siegel is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sexuality Educator and Certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor. In addition to being the founder and Director of Sage Institute for Family Development, Larry serves on faculty of several colleges, universities and nursing schools, as well as faculty at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes and is co-host of the YouTube show Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. As an educator, trainer, and consultant for over 30 years, Larry has traveled extensively around the world and is recognized as a leading educator in the areas of sexual health, development, pharmacology and substance abuse. Lawrence has also published numerous book chapters and articles in such areas as challenging the “sex addiction” model, sexual changes in aging adults, sex and drugs, relationships, and enhancing sexual experiences. Website: https://www.facebook.com/SexTalkWithTheSiegelBrothers Email: [email protected]

Why We're Still Uncomfortable Talking About Sex---Continued Continuing our talk from last week on the Four Social Pillars -- Family, Education, Healthcare and Religion -- which force us to continue to think about sex through binaries, which limit our ability to appreciate the beauty and nuance in a sexual, and yes, spiritual, connection. And we introduce a fifth pillar: The Algorithm! This pillar clearly impacts all the other four, in profound ways, in today's digital world. About Sex Talk with The Siegel Brothers This is real talk about sex and sexuality, including questions you didn’t even know you had! The Siegel brothers have almost 60 years of combined experience as sex therapists and sexuality educators and are uniquely qualified to answer your questions and make sense of the issues. The show will also feature sexuality and sexual health experts from around the world. So join us each week for another episode of Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. Your Hosts Larry Siegel is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sexuality Educator and Certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor. In addition to being the founder and Director of Sage Institute for Family Development, Larry serves on faculty of several colleges, universities and nursing schools, as well as faculty at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes and is co-host of the YouTube show Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. As an educator, trainer, and consultant for over 30 years, Larry has traveled extensively around the world and is recognized as a leading educator in the areas of sexual health, development, pharmacology and substance abuse. Lawrence has also published numerous book chapters and articles in such areas as challenging the “sex addiction” model, sexual changes in aging adults, sex and drugs, relationships, and enhancing sexual experiences. Website: https://www.facebook.com/SexTalkWithTheSiegelBrothers Email: [email protected]

Why Are We Still So Uncomfortable Talking About Sex? About Sex Talk with The Siegel Brothers This is real talk about sex and sexuality, including questions you didn’t even know you had! The Siegel brothers have almost 60 years of combined experience as sex therapists and sexuality educators and are uniquely qualified to answer your questions and make sense of the issues. The show will also feature sexuality and sexual health experts from around the world. So join us each week for another episode of Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. Your Hosts Larry Siegel is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sexuality Educator and Certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor. In addition to being the founder and Director of Sage Institute for Family Development, Larry serves on faculty of several colleges, universities and nursing schools, as well as faculty at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes and is co-host of the YouTube show Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. As an educator, trainer, and consultant for over 30 years, Larry has traveled extensively around the world and is recognized as a leading educator in the areas of sexual health, development, pharmacology and substance abuse. Lawrence has also published numerous book chapters and articles in such areas as challenging the “sex addiction” model, sexual changes in aging adults, sex and drugs, relationships, and enhancing sexual experiences. Website: https://www.facebook.com/SexTalkWithTheSiegelBrothers Email: [email protected]

America at 250 - The GOOD News About Sex! About Sex Talk with The Siegel Brothers This is real talk about sex and sexuality, including questions you didn’t even know you had! The Siegel brothers have almost 60 years of combined experience as sex therapists and sexuality educators and are uniquely qualified to answer your questions and make sense of the issues. The show will also feature sexuality and sexual health experts from around the world. So join us each week for another episode of Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. Your Hosts Larry Siegel is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sexuality Educator and Certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor. In addition to being the founder and Director of Sage Institute for Family Development, Larry serves on faculty of several colleges, universities and nursing schools, as well as faculty at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes and is co-host of the YouTube show Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. As an educator, trainer, and consultant for over 30 years, Larry has traveled extensively around the world and is recognized as a leading educator in the areas of sexual health, development, pharmacology and substance abuse. Lawrence has also published numerous book chapters and articles in such areas as challenging the “sex addiction” model, sexual changes in aging adults, sex and drugs, relationships, and enhancing sexual experiences. Website: https://www.facebook.com/SexTalkWithTheSiegelBrothers Email: [email protected]

About Sex Talk with The Siegel Brothers This is real talk about sex and sexuality, including questions you didn’t even know you had! The Siegel brothers have almost 60 years of combined experience as sex therapists and sexuality educators and are uniquely qualified to answer your questions and make sense of the issues. The show will also feature sexuality and sexual health experts from around the world. So join us each week for another episode of Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. Your Hosts Larry Siegel is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sexuality Educator and Certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor. In addition to being the founder and Director of Sage Institute for Family Development, Larry serves on faculty of several colleges, universities and nursing schools, as well as faculty at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes and is co-host of the YouTube show Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. As an educator, trainer, and consultant for over 30 years, Larry has traveled extensively around the world and is recognized as a leading educator in the areas of sexual health, development, pharmacology and substance abuse. Lawrence has also published numerous book chapters and articles in such areas as challenging the “sex addiction” model, sexual changes in aging adults, sex and drugs, relationships, and enhancing sexual experiences. Website: https://www.facebook.com/SexTalkWithTheSiegelBrothers Email: [email protected]

About Sex Talk with The Siegel Brothers This is real talk about sex and sexuality, including questions you didn’t even know you had! The Siegel brothers have almost 60 years of combined experience as sex therapists and sexuality educators and are uniquely qualified to answer your questions and make sense of the issues. The show will also feature sexuality and sexual health experts from around the world. So join us each week for another episode of Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. Your Hosts Larry Siegel is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sexuality Educator and Certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor. In addition to being the founder and Director of Sage Institute for Family Development, Larry serves on faculty of several colleges, universities and nursing schools, as well as faculty at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes and is co-host of the YouTube show Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. As an educator, trainer, and consultant for over 30 years, Larry has traveled extensively around the world and is recognized as a leading educator in the areas of sexual health, development, pharmacology and substance abuse. Lawrence has also published numerous book chapters and articles in such areas as challenging the “sex addiction” model, sexual changes in aging adults, sex and drugs, relationships, and enhancing sexual experiences. Website: https://www.facebook.com/SexTalkWithTheSiegelBrothers Email: [email protected]

The Wheel of Outrage About Sex Talk with The Siegel Brothers This is real talk about sex and sexuality, including questions you didn’t even know you had! The Siegel brothers have almost 60 years of combined experience as sex therapists and sexuality educators and are uniquely qualified to answer your questions and make sense of the issues. The show will also feature sexuality and sexual health experts from around the world. So join us each week for another episode of Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. Your Hosts Larry Siegel is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sexuality Educator and Certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor. In addition to being the founder and Director of Sage Institute for Family Development, Larry serves on faculty of several colleges, universities and nursing schools, as well as faculty at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes and is co-host of the YouTube show Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. As an educator, trainer, and consultant for over 30 years, Larry has traveled extensively around the world and is recognized as a leading educator in the areas of sexual health, development, pharmacology and substance abuse. Lawrence has also published numerous book chapters and articles in such areas as challenging the “sex addiction” model, sexual changes in aging adults, sex and drugs, relationships, and enhancing sexual experiences. Website: https://www.facebook.com/SexTalkWithTheSiegelBrothers Email: [email protected]

About Sex Talk with The Siegel Brothers This is real talk about sex and sexuality, including questions you didn’t even know you had! The Siegel brothers have almost 60 years of combined experience as sex therapists and sexuality educators and are uniquely qualified to answer your questions and make sense of the issues. The show will also feature sexuality and sexual health experts from around the world. So join us each week for another episode of Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. Your Hosts Larry Siegel is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sexuality Educator and Certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor. In addition to being the founder and Director of Sage Institute for Family Development, Larry serves on faculty of several colleges, universities and nursing schools, as well as faculty at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes and is co-host of the YouTube show Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. As an educator, trainer, and consultant for over 30 years, Larry has traveled extensively around the world and is recognized as a leading educator in the areas of sexual health, development, pharmacology and substance abuse. Lawrence has also published numerous book chapters and articles in such areas as challenging the “sex addiction” model, sexual changes in aging adults, sex and drugs, relationships, and enhancing sexual experiences. Website: https://www.facebook.com/SexTalkWithTheSiegelBrothers Email: [email protected]

"The Ongoing State of Sex Ed in the U.S. -- STILL?" with Special Guest Bill Taverner, Founder & Director of the SexEd Lecture Series BILL TAVERNER Educator in Morristown, New Jersey Bill Taverner, from Morristown, NJ, has dedicated over three decades to advancing sex education. He serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Sex Education (CSE) and founded the Sex Ed Lecture Series during the COVID-19 pandemic to support ongoing professional development among educators. Taverner is also the editor-in-chief of the "American Journal of Sexuality Education," further highlighting his commitment to academic discourse and practical applications in the field. Bill grew up in Staten Island, New York, where he was actively involved in community theatre, fostering his skills in communication and engagement. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany and a Master of Arts in Human Sexuality from New York University. His education also included a transformative international studies program in Copenhagen, Denmark. Professionally, Taverner has authored and edited over 85 publications, including teaching manuals, curricula, and scholarly articles. His dedication to the field has earned him numerous accolades, such as the AASECT Book Award for "Teaching Safer Sex, 3rd Edition," and the Schiller Prize for best workshop using interactive strategies. He's also been recognized as the AASECT Sexuality Educator of the Year and received the Social Justice Award from the Academy for Adolescent Health. Bill's career is marked by a deep commitment to enhancing and advocating for comprehensive sex education. He uses his platform to influence policies, educate upcoming generations, and promote informed discussions on sexual health and relationships. As he continues to lead and innovate, Taverner remains a passionate New York Mets fan, maintaining interests outside his professional life, which include enjoying time with his two adult children and participating in community theatre. His journey from a passionate young actor to a leading sex educator exemplifies his dedication to lifelong learning and social justice in sexual health. Websites: https://about.me/billtaverner https://sexedlectures.org https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/wajs20/current About Sex Talk with The Siegel Brothers This is real talk about sex and sexuality, including questions you didn’t even know you had! The Siegel brothers have almost 60 years of combined experience as sex therapists and sexuality educators and are uniquely qualified to answer your questions and make sense of the issues. The show will also feature sexuality and sexual health experts from around the world. So join us each week for another episode of Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. Your Hosts Larry Siegel is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sexuality Educator and Certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor. In addition to being the founder and Director of Sage Institute for Family Development, Larry serves on faculty of several colleges, universities and nursing schools, as well as faculty at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes and is co-host of the YouTube show Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. As an educator, trainer, and consultant for over 30 years, Larry has traveled extensively around the world and is recognized as a leading educator in the areas of sexual health, development, pharmacology and substance abuse. Lawrence has also published numerous book chapters and articles in such areas as challenging the “sex addiction” model, sexual changes in aging adults, sex and drugs, relationships, and enhancing sexual experiences. Website: https://www.facebook.com/SexTalkWithTheSiegelBrothers Email: [email protected]

Men Prevent Sexual Violence About Sex Talk with The Siegel Brothers This is real talk about sex and sexuality, including questions you didn’t even know you had! The Siegel brothers have almost 60 years of combined experience as sex therapists and sexuality educators and are uniquely qualified to answer your questions and make sense of the issues. The show will also feature sexuality and sexual health experts from around the world. So join us each week for another episode of Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. Your Hosts Larry Siegel is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sexuality Educator and Certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor. In addition to being the founder and Director of Sage Institute for Family Development, Larry serves on faculty of several colleges, universities and nursing schools, as well as faculty at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes and is co-host of the YouTube show Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. As an educator, trainer, and consultant for over 30 years, Larry has traveled extensively around the world and is recognized as a leading educator in the areas of sexual health, development, pharmacology and substance abuse. Lawrence has also published numerous book chapters and articles in such areas as challenging the “sex addiction” model, sexual changes in aging adults, sex and drugs, relationships, and enhancing sexual experiences. Dr. Richard Siegel is the Co-Founding Director of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes, independently researched, vetted and voted to be the Best Overall Sex Therapy Training Institute in the country for both 2022 and 2023. Dr. Siegel is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor and Board-certified sex therapist, certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) as a sex therapist and supervisor. He has a rich experiential background, including over 30 years working in sexuality education, in- and out-patient counseling and training, and private practice sex therapy. He enjoys a reputation as a seasoned and in-demand workshop and conference presenter, in addition to his primary passion of training, supervising, and participating in the clinical and academic development of the next generation of sex therapists, counselors, and sexologists of all stripe. Dr. Siegel is also Co-Editor and chapter author of The Art of Sex Therapy Supervision, the first-ever text on the subject. By far his most favorite “passion project” has been Co-Hosting “Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers,” now in its 7th year, with his first” best mentor, renowned sexuality educator and sexology researcher and writer, Larry Siegel. Website: https://www.facebook.com/SexTalkWithTheSiegelBrothers Email: [email protected]

Mother or Lover?? About Sex Talk with The Siegel Brothers This is real talk about sex and sexuality, including questions you didn’t even know you had! The Siegel brothers have almost 60 years of combined experience as sex therapists and sexuality educators and are uniquely qualified to answer your questions and make sense of the issues. The show will also feature sexuality and sexual health experts from around the world. So join us each week for another episode of Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. Your Hosts Larry Siegel is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sexuality Educator and Certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor. In addition to being the founder and Director of Sage Institute for Family Development, Larry serves on faculty of several colleges, universities and nursing schools, as well as faculty at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes and is co-host of the YouTube show Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers. As an educator, trainer, and consultant for over 30 years, Larry has traveled extensively around the world and is recognized as a leading educator in the areas of sexual health, development, pharmacology and substance abuse. Lawrence has also published numerous book chapters and articles in such areas as challenging the “sex addiction” model, sexual changes in aging adults, sex and drugs, relationships, and enhancing sexual experiences. Dr. Richard Siegel is the Co-Founding Director of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes, independently researched, vetted and voted to be the Best Overall Sex Therapy Training Institute in the country for both 2022 and 2023. Dr. Siegel is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor and Board-certified sex therapist, certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) as a sex therapist and supervisor. He has a rich experiential background, including over 30 years working in sexuality education, in- and out-patient counseling and training, and private practice sex therapy. He enjoys a reputation as a seasoned and in-demand workshop and conference presenter, in addition to his primary passion of training, supervising, and participating in the clinical and academic development of the next generation of sex therapists, counselors, and sexologists of all stripe. Dr. Siegel is also Co-Editor and chapter author of The Art of Sex Therapy Supervision, the first-ever text on the subject. By far his most favorite “passion project” has been Co-Hosting “Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers,” now in its 7th year, with his first” best mentor, renowned sexuality educator and sexology researcher and writer, Larry Siegel. Website: https://www.facebook.com/SexTalkWithTheSiegelBrothers Email: [email protected]

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