Sex, Love & Science with Lauren Muratore

Sheena Vaughan is director of Qi Medicine, acupuncture specialist working predominantly with fertility, and pregnancy assistance support. In this episode, we learn what acupuncture is helpful for (everything) and common issues patients trying to conceive and experiencing infertility seek help on. Sheena assists patients find hope, answers, and describes how the body follows the mind. Acupuncture is great to help the body work on it's own, and Sheena describes how she helps devise a plan forward for patients. We also discuss the science of the decline in sperm health. For anyone trying to conceive and struggling, this a a great episode to learn about a complimentary therapy that helps the body whilst couples counselling or sex therapy can help the mind- both assisting in the spirit!Host: Lauren Muratore Content ⁠www.laurenmuratore.com⁠Clinic  ⁠www.integratedsextherapy.com.au⁠Guest: Sheena Vaughanhttps://qimedicine.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/qi_medicine_acupuncture/—————————Join my sex positive socials:Youtube: @Lauren.MuratoreInstagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/⁠Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/⁠TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm————————Get in touch:Questions- ⁠askasexologist@laurenmuratore.com⁠Potential Client- ⁠admin@integratedsextherapy.com.au⁠Press & Media- ⁠contact@laurenmuratore.com Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe

Silva Neves is a world-renowned psychosexual therapist from London. This episode we dive into the misconceptions of porn addiction. As Silva explains, frequency of viewing porn provides zero indication if porn is the problem. So why are so many people self diagnosing themselves as porn addicts? Hear what Silva describes a tsunami sex negative messages and the stories that provoke fear and shame. Another common issue we discuss is when one person in a relationship is anti porn and the other person enjoys it, what's next? Solo sex is part of an individuals sex life, how to integrate that into a couple dynamic is the trick, especially because people don't usually discuss their porn values early on in dating.I asked Silva what the science says- and it will surprise you! Science did not find causation but it did find correlation. Listen in to hear how that ties into misogyny. What about porn for education? Silva sheds light on how helpful it could be for the queer community, as sexually is often depicted in the media as heteronormative.The porn debate could still be up in the air for you, this episode will get you thinking about it in a different light.Host: Lauren Muratore Content www.laurenmuratore.comClinic  www.integratedsextherapy.com.auGuest: Silva Neves https://silvaneves.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/silvanevespsychotherapy/—————————Join my sex positive socials:Youtube: @Lauren.MuratoreInstagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm————————Get in touch:Questions- askasexologist@laurenmuratore.comPotential Client- admin@integratedsextherapy.com.auPress & Media- contact@laurenmuratore.com Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe

Why is it so hard to talk about sex, especially when it's with someone we are deeply connected to? What if talking about sex became as easy as it was to talk about the weather? Take a deep dive with psychologist and sexologist Laura Lee as we discuss the nuances of how to talk about sex, what to talk about, and how to find comfort in the uncomfortable.Host: Lauren Muratore Content www.laurenmuratore.comClinic  www.integratedsextherapy.com.auGuest: Laura Lee | www.lauralee.com.au—————————Join my sex positive socials:Youtube: @Lauren.MuratoreInstagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm————————Get in touch:Questions- askasexologist@laurenmuratore.comPotential Client- admin@integratedsextherapy.com.auPress & Media- contact@laurenmuratore.com Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe

Jessie Reynolds shares her personal lived experience, and the effects of CPSTD that lead her to becoming a hypnotherapist who specialises in trauma. She shares how healing her hypnotherapy session was after a single session.Jessie discusses how chronic trauma can make someone feel stuck. That the trauma is programmed into the subconscious and bypasses the conscious mind (critical faculty). Hypnotherapy can get to the subconscious, and help the mind see things from a new perspective.  It can help the nervous system & how we relate to our experiences.Who should seek hypno? Listen to find out!Jessie so beautifully says people aren’t broken, and that the desire to change has to out weigh the fear of change.Host: Lauren Muratore Content www.laurenmuratore.comClinic  www.integratedsextherapy.com.auGuest: Jessie Reynolds | https://www.instagram.com/jessiereynolds_traumatherapy/https://www.traumatransformed.com.au/https://www.facebook.com/jessiecreynoldsThe Science:https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/04/science-of-hypnosis—————————Join my sex positive socials:Youtube: @Lauren.MuratoreInstagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm————————Get in touch:Questions- askasexologist@laurenmuratore.comPotential Client- admin@integratedsextherapy.com.auPress & Media- contact@laurenmuratore.com Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe

It’s no secret communication helps achieve better sex.  In this episode Anabel Reddaway chats with me about the research she conducted that confirms BDSM participants report higher sexual satisfaction than the general public.  Annabel deep dives into the concept that women are actively consenting and seeking what they want in the BDSM world.  It’s a space safe to talk.  She also explains the 4Cs, RACK, and how participants report a sense of being free.  We also look at how if you exercise your agency, female subs have the most control because they can tell the dom to stop at any stage with a safe word.  Not all humans feels safe to say stop in the non BDSM world.  Get some tips from the research Annabel found.Host: Lauren Muratore Content www.laurenmuratore.comClinic  www.integratedsextherapy.com.auGuest: Anabel Reddaway | http://coequalcoaching.co.uk/Anabel's Paper: https://journalofpositivesexuality.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/10.51681.1.1012_Directness-of-Communication-Mediates-Sexual-Satisfaction_Carty-Davidson.pdf—————————Join my sex positive socials:Youtube: @Lauren.MuratoreInstagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm————————Get in touch:Questions- askasexologist@laurenmuratore.comPotential Client- admin@integratedsextherapy.com.auPress & Media- contact@laurenmuratore.com Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe

This episode is for anyone who would like more information on having sex with someone that is autistic, or if you are autistic and would like more information on sexuality. Sex is not always typical, brains are not always typical; that is the beauty of being human. Deb shares the Date-Ability Program she runs for NDIS participates, as well intimate insights that are relevant to neurodivergent folk.Host: Lauren Muratore Content www.laurenmuratore.comClinic  www.integratedsextherapy.com.auGuest: Deb Vanderwerp | https://fs-solutions.com.au—————————Join my sex positive socials:Youtube: @Lauren.MuratoreInstagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm————————Get in touch:Questions- askasexologist@laurenmuratore.comPotential Client- admin@integratedsextherapy.com.auPress & Media- contact@laurenmuratore.com Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe

This episode we dive into the history of pleasure. Toya Ricci is working on her pHD on this topic and took me on a journey to the 1920's blues era, ancient Hawaiian culture, and even the Amazon. Pleasure has been around a long time, and we could argue changed during the colonisation process. But what have we learned from history to implement change in the present? Toya takes a pleasure led approach to her findings.Host: Lauren Muratore Content www.laurenmuratore.comClinic  www.integratedsextherapy.com.auGuest: Toya Ricci | http://toyaricci.com—————————Join my sex positive socials:Youtube: @Lauren.MuratoreInstagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm————————Get in touch:Questions- askasexologist@laurenmuratore.comPotential Client- admin@integratedsextherapy.com.auPress & Media- contact@laurenmuratore.com Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe

Why is the question what is good sex hard to answer for many people?  Whilst context, and the people involved during the encounter are all important, you'll find the answer varies greatly.  Join me while I am on holiday, talking with friends (as you do) about what makes sex good.  Can scheduling be sexy?  Can reading a script be sexy? Is spending less time together easier for the erotic?  We don't hold back and talk about our experiences.  Hopefully you can take away some questions to ask yourself about your beliefs on good sex.Host: Lauren Muratore Content www.laurenmuratore.comClinic  www.integratedsextherapy.com.auGuest: Markus, Rochelle, Mathew—————————Join my sex positive socials:Youtube: @Lauren.MuratoreInstagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm————————Get in touch:Questions- askasexologist@laurenmuratore.comPotential Client- admin@integratedsextherapy.com.auPress & Media- contact@laurenmuratore.com Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe

This episode explores penis health and discusses the ups and downs of erections (ED).  Adam Cuthbertson-Chin, urologist nurse practitioner, joins me to shed some light on the medical side of men’s health.  We discuss what helps great penis functioning, signs to look out for that you might need a check-up, and appropriate ways to use PDE5 inhibitors.  We compare notes and discuss the importance of arousal, and agree that ruminating thoughts will definitely impinge a sexual experience.  Host: Lauren Muratore Content www.laurenmuratore.comClinic  www.integratedsextherapy.com.auGuest: Adam Cuthbertson-Chin |  urologynp.com.au(03) 9996 8686, adam@urologynp.com.auHolmesglen UrologySuite D9, Level 1, Building 2,Holmesglen Private Hospital490 South Rd Moorabbin—————————Join my sex positive socials:Youtube: @Lauren.MuratoreInstagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm————————Get in touch:Questions- askasexologist@laurenmuratore.comPotential Client- admin@integratedsextherapy.com.auPress & Media- contact@laurenmuratore.com Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe

Today we are challenging assumption on adult content with a down to earth couple that host it.  They both are in alliance of reclaiming their sexuality and see adult content creation just a mere aspect of that.  Evie and Axel are on the same team in every sense..  Both acknowledge that being relational takes work, and how being curious of the other is not only a huge turn on, but a key to sustainability.  Triggers for them are conversation, not conflict.  Learn some valuable relationship tips and bedroom ones as well, because having a camera on could be a challenge!  Hear what they have to say to mitigate that.Host: Lauren Muratore Content www.laurenmuratore.comClinic  www.integratedsextherapy.com.auGuest: Evie + Axel | evieplusaxel.com—————————Join my sex positive socials:Youtube: @Lauren.MuratoreInstagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm————————Get in touch:Questions- askasexologist@laurenmuratore.comPotential Client- admin@integratedsextherapy.com.auPress & Media- contact@laurenmuratore.com Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe

Viatrix runs Luscious workshops and play parties here in Melbourne for the sexually curious (as well as a values based social platform for attendees).  The parties are an inclusive space to feel safe and have sexual experiments/experiences solo, or with partner(s). Viatrix acknowledges the need for pleasure in the world.  This is the perfect opportunity to lean into your pleasure, irrespective of what that looks like.  Hear some fantastic examples of what happens at the parties!Host: Lauren Muratore Content www.laurenmuratore.comClinic  www.integratedsextherapy.com.auGuest: Viatrix | https://luwo.com.au/—————————Join my sex positive socials:Youtube: @Lauren.MuratoreInstagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm————————Get in touch:Questions- askasexologist@laurenmuratore.comPotential Client- admin@integratedsextherapy.com.auPress & Media- contact@laurenmuratore.com Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe

It was only in 1988 the clitoris was mapped.  Science still has yet to figure out female anatomy.  Luckily, I was able to speak with Anita Brown-Major, who is member of the international Cliterati Committee and director of Thrive Rehab, and discuss female anatomy in depth!  Would you believe there is still little research about women bodies?  April 2024 Anita did a pubmed search to find 50k+ articles related to male genitalia, compared to only 2000 articles that mentioned the clitoris.  She poignantly says nature likes diversity and people don’t- and how this relates to the vulva- and how we are all so different.  We also discuss non concordant touch and what happens to the body when it is touched, how context is important, and how that also relates to consent and unwarranted sexual touch.Host: Lauren Muratore Content www.laurenmuratore.comClinic  www.integratedsextherapy.com.auGuest: Anita Brown-Major | https://www.thriverehab.com.au—————————Join my sex positive socials:Youtube: @Lauren.MuratoreInstagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm————————Get in touch:Questions- askasexologist@laurenmuratore.comPotential Client- admin@integratedsextherapy.com.auPress & Media- contact@laurenmuratore.com Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe

This episode kicks off Season 3 with sexual fantasy guru Artemisia de Vine.  First she explains what sexual fantasies are. Artemisia then discusses that it is typical for an ego to resist states of consciousness. That the ego wants to protect us from being vulnerable.  Yet the best sex is when we loose ourself and our ego in the moment.  Artemisia’s method explains a radical way to look at taking the shame out of fantasies, and that paradoxically a fantasy is providing us a poison and an antidote to help this.  “You can trust your desire, it will lead you to your higher self”, says Artemisia, so buckle up and unpack how to loose yourself for better sex.Host: Lauren Muratore Content www.laurenmuratore.comClinic  www.integratedsextherapy.com.auGuest: Artemisia de Vine | https://www.artemisiadevine.com/Sexual-Fantasy-Coaching-and-Courses—————————Join my sex positive socials:Youtube: @Lauren.MuratoreInstagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm————————Get in touch:Questions- askasexologist@laurenmuratore.comPotential Client- admin@integratedsextherapy.com.auPress & Media- contact@laurenmuratore.com---------Artemisia's Episode Notes:The CelebSwoon Technique (free mini course) MyFantasyIs.comMonthly Masterclasses in The deVineryhttps://www.artemisiadevine.com/Sexual-Fantasy-Coaching-and-CoursesCertification in The deVinery Methodhttps://www.artemisiadevine.com/Sexual-Fantasy-Coaching-and-Courses Substack (free): https://artemisiadevine.substack.com/ Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe

This is the final episode for Season 2. Season 3 will begin November 12th.Anna Grosman is the founder and director of Her Confidant. An escort agency for women's needs. Anna describes the vetting process, what women want, and the ethics of providing a safe, consensual service. We even discuss the future of sex work and why women are getting more comfortable around this.Host: Lauren Muratore Content www.laurenmuratore.comClinic  www.integratedsextherapy.com.auGuest: Anna Grosman | https://herconfidant.com.au/—————————Join my sex positive socials:Youtube: @Lauren.MuratoreInstagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm————————Get in touch:Questions- askasexologist@laurenmuratore.comPotential Client- admin@integratedsextherapy.com.auPress & Media- contact@laurenmuratore.com Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe

Sex is not a performance. So why do we get stage fright? And why do we put a heck of a lot of pressure on the main event? In this solo episode with Lauren, she talks about the danger of being in the head and not in the body. She provides some ways how to jump back into the body and highlights how two people can eliminate worries and just be.Host: Lauren Muratore | www.integratedsextherapy.com.auEmail: Admin@integratedsextherapy.com.au —————————Join my sex positive socials:Youtube: @Lauren.MuratoreInstagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe

It's ok to not want sex. It's ok for your partner to not want sex. This does not discredit you as a sexual being, and also does not mean you aren't loved. Learn strategies to regain a sense of self, how to become more secure when your partner doesn't want sex, and how to find peace when your partner says they aren't up for it.Host: Lauren Muratore | www.integratedsextherapy.com.au—————————Join my sex positive socials:Instagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe

Ever wonder what swipe culture really perpetuates?  Are big name dating apps peddling outdated feminism?  If you're deep in the trenches of swiping or just curious about it, Treena gives some tips to help navigate the murky waters and enrich your dating ecology.  Her book Sticky Sexy Sad is out now, listen in to hear her lived experience and professional knowledge on swipe culture.Host: Lauren Muratore | www.integratedsextherapy.com.auGuest: Dr. Treena Orchard | https://treenaorchard.com/Sticky Sexy Sad: https://www.amazon.com.au/Sticky-Sexy-Sad-Culture-Darker-ebook/dp/B0CW1FFS7J—————————Join my sex positive socials:Instagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe

Ever wonder what sexological bodywork actually entails and who would benefit? A modality that is often less known, Lorraine Pentello explains the incredible multifaceted work they do working with trauma.  Lorraine is highly qualified and knowledgable, it was fascinating to discuss the 3 phases of trauma work, arousal, the work of Dan Siegel, EMDR, and the fawning response.  Lorraine even takes us through a brief guided meditation exercise (fast forward to 19min 10sec to 21min 07sec).Host: Lauren Muratore | www.integratedsextherapy.com.auGuest: Lorraine Pentello | https://lorrainepentello.com/—————————Join my sex positive socials:Instagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe

Do you not know how you liked to be touched that illicit pleasure?  Do you struggle with being creative and trying to figure out how to be touched and how to do the touching?  Or just curious about parts of the body that are potential turn on zones?  You are definitely not alone.  This is one thing I hear daily in clinical practice.  Whilst this episode might be a bit saucy, its intention is to assist those whom are curious about anatomical gateways to potential pleasure.  This episode is short and sweet, as there are so many different ways to be creative and ways to explore.  Use this as a starting point.Please email me if you would like the free guide as suggested.Host: Lauren Muratore | www.integratedsextherapy.com.auEmail: Admin@integratedsextherapy.com.au —————————Join my sex positive socials:Instagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe

Would you believe people are having the best sex of their life post 50? We don’t often think about sexuality long term and what it looks like.  Dr. Linda Kirkman speaks about her PhD thesis on regional 50-60 year olds with a friends with benefits dynamics and also dispels conservative assumptions with evidence.  A key takeaway Linda speaks about is the concept of intimacy with independence and how later in life people can find out who they are and gain more authenticity, which increases the claiming of sexuality.  Linda also shared some valuable information from the the work of Magnificent Sex: Lessons from Extraordinary Lovers by Peggy Kleinplatz and Dana Menard which is relevant to humans of all ages.  Not to mention some tips from the work of senior sex guru Joan Price.   Host: Lauren Muratore | www.integratedsextherapy.com.auGuest: Dr. Linda Kirman: https://lindakirkman.org/——————————————————————Join my sex positive socials:Instagram: @integrated.sxtherapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegratedSexRelationshipTherapy/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191/TikTok: @sextherapy_w.laurenm Get full access to Lauren Muratore at laurenmuratore.substack.com/subscribe