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Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Dr. Cami Hurst

88 episodes

1 month ago

Bat Sheva Marcus is a sex therapist in private practice. She was founder and served as clinical director of one of the largest sexual health centers in the US for 25 years. She is also the author of Satisfaction Guaranteed: How to Have the Sex You've Always Wanted. Dr. Marcus immediately challenges our conventional understanding of sexual desire, suggesting that what we often label as "coercive sex" or "low desire" might actually stem from unrealistic expectations and misguided narratives. W...

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Bat Sheva Marcus is a sex therapist in private practice. She was founder and served as clinical director of one of the largest sexual health centers in the US for 25 years. She is also the author of Satisfaction Guaranteed: How to Have the Sex You've Always Wanted. Dr. Marcus immediately challenges our conventional understanding of sexual desire, suggesting that what we often label as "coercive sex" or "low desire" might actually stem from unrealistic expectations and misguided narratives. W...

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Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Cultural Perspective on Consenting to Unwanted Sex with Bat Sheva Marcus

Bat Sheva Marcus is a sex therapist in private practice. She was founder and served as clinical director of one of the largest sexual health centers in the US for 25 years. She is also the author of Satisfaction Guaranteed: How to Have the Sex You've Always Wanted. Dr. Marcus immediately challenges our conventional understanding of sexual desire, suggesting that what we often label as "coercive sex" or "low desire" might actually stem from unrealistic expectations and misguided narratives. W...

1 month ago

49 minutes

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Consenting to Unwanted Sex in BIPOC Culture with Anne Mauro

The shadow of colonial history still haunts our bedrooms. Sex therapist Anne Mauro reveals how historical trauma and cultural messaging create a perfect storm pushing women to consent to sex they don't truly desire. Drawing from her extensive clinical experience, Mauro unpacks the complex intersection of race and sexuality—what she terms "ethno-sexuality"—with remarkable clarity. She traces how patriarchal family structures imposed during colonization continue shaping intimate relationships ...

2 months ago

54 minutes

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Cultural Perspective on Consenting to Unwanted Sex with Amy Furuyama

Notes from my guest Amy Furuyama: “I want to acknowledge that many interracial relationships between Asian women and white men are loving, respectful, and not rooted in fetishization. What I’m sharing here comes from the experiences of some of my clients, not a reflection of every interracial relationship.”“Japan has formally acknowledged its role in the wartime sexual enslavement of Korean women. However, many Koreans feel that the apologies offered to date have not been sufficient or fully ...

2 months ago

56 minutes

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Including Asexuality in the Conversation with Aubri Lancaster

Aubri Lancaster shares her expertise on asexuality and consent, introducing frameworks like "favor vs. chore" and the spectrum from sex-favorable to sex-repulsed that apply to everyone regardless of orientation. She challenges our cultural understanding of intimacy and desire, offering practical tools for healthier relationships. • Understanding consenting to unwanted sex - acknowledging when sex is consensual yet still unwanted • Favor vs. chore framework - distinguishing between free...

3 months ago

51 minutes

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

The Psychological Impact of "Duty Sex" with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson Fife

What happens when we say yes to sex we don't actually want? In this deeply insightful exploration of "duty sex," I sit down with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fyfe to unpack the profound psychological impact of consenting to unwanted sexual experiences in long-term relationships. My research has uncovered troubling patterns: when partners (particularly women in this study) consistently consent to sex they don't desire, it creates harmful dynamics that damage both individuals and their relationship....

4 months ago

52 minutes

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Beyond "Duty Sex": Betty Martin's Revolutionary Framework

What if the problem isn't that you don't want sex, but that the sex you're having isn't worth wanting? This revolutionary perspective from Dr. Betty Martin, creator of the Wheel of Consent framework, challenges everything we've been taught about sexual desire. In this illuminating conversation, Betty explains why many women find themselves caught in a pattern of consenting to unwanted sex, leading to resentment and even trauma symptoms over time. She reveals how cultural conditioning teaches...

4 months ago

49 minutes

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Untangling Duty Sex with Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers

What happens when women repeatedly consent to sex they don't want? Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers, founder of the Northwest Institute on Intimacy and author of "Sex, God and the Conservative Church," joins us to explore this question with unexpected depth and historical context. This conversation takes a fascinating turn as Dr. Tina traces how patriarchy, politics, and religious messaging converged to create a profound disconnect between women and their sexual agency. She reveals how the rise of ...

5 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Unraveling Duty Sex with Shadeen Francis

Research on consenting to unwanted sex reveals surprising trauma symptoms and resentment even without coercion, creating an internal "accountability conflict with yourself" when betraying your own boundaries. • Shadeen Francis explains resentment as information revealing unmet needs or crossed boundaries. Shadeen Francis is a licensed marriage and family psychotherapist and a board-certified sex therapist. Her expertise spans the domains of mental health, emotional intelligence, and the inte...

5 months ago

54 minutes

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

A Conversation with Al Vernacchio

We dive into the complex world of "consenting to unwanted sex" with Al Vernacchio, a comprehensive sex educator who brings unique insights from his position at a Quaker school. Our conversation explores why many women agree to sex they don't desire and the cultural influences that create these situations. Al Vernacchio, MSEd teaches at Friends' Central School in Wynnewood, PA. He is the Coordinator of Gender, Sexuality, and Consent Education, a Senior Staff member in the department of Instit...

5 months ago

51 minutes

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Introducing: Consenting to Unwanted Sex

What happens when women repeatedly say "yes" to sex they don't actually want? The answer might surprise—and disturb—you. Dr. Cami Hurst pulls back the curtain on her groundbreaking PhD research examining the hidden consequences of "duty sex" in long-term relationships. Drawing from over 1,300 women's experiences, she reveals striking findings that challenge our understanding of consent and sexual health. Most disturbingly, 53% of women who consented to unwanted sex with their partners develop...

6 months ago

19 minutes

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Let's Talk About Male Sexual Dysfunction

In this episode Dr. Cami Hurst discusses all things male sexual dysfunction including the male arousal cycle, Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and Premature Ejaculation (PE). You'll learn what's actually normal, what you can do on your own to help and when to seek professional help.

7 months ago

45 minutes

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Sexplorers: Q and A

How much sex should I be having? Does watching gay porn make me gay? How can I help my partner see the benefits of masturbation? Cami Hurst, PhD, LMFT,CST, (she, her) and Braxton Dutson, LCSW, CST, (he, him) carefully answer and deconstruct these anonymous questions submitted by listeners. Even if you haven't asked these specific questions, Cami and Braxton offer a wealth of education and resources as they relate these questions to larger sexual health topics. If you would like to submit an ...

2 years ago

58 minutes

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Postpartum: Mental, Relational, and Sexual Health

Cami Hurst, PhD, LMFT,CST, (she, her) goes in depth about postpartum health. Cami discusses mental health, interpersonal relationship health, and sexual health, as well as the many strategies and treatment options available to new parents. To access the Monday 9am (MDT) live stream: https://www.youtube.com/@sexplorerspodcast https://camihurst.com/

2 years ago

51 minutes

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Sexplorers: Sexploring in 4 Dimensions

Braxton Dutson, LCSW, CST, (he, him) and Cami Hurst, PhD, LMFT,CST, (she, her) provide a guide for holistically understanding and exploring your sexual self. This episode is full of questions to facilitate self-reflection. You can find the Monday 9am (MDT) livestream at: https://camihurst.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@sexplorerspodcast

2 years ago

57 minutes

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Sexy Book Club: Love Worth Making

Cami Hurst and Braxton Dutson review Love Worth Making: How to Have Ridiculously Great Sex in a Long-Lasting Relationship by Stephen Snyder. Tune in to hear two AASECT certified sex therapists review this book about cultivating a rewarding and healthy sex life within a committed, long-term relationship. This episode was recorded as part of a live stream hosted by Cami and Braxton on Monday mornings at 9am MDT on YouTube and Facebook. You can find them at https://www.youtube.com/@sexplorersp...

2 years ago

51 minutes

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Sexplorers: Live Q and A

What if I am self-conscious about my weight? I'm worried my partner is only engaging in sex with me out of marital duty? Is my husband gay if he doesn't want to have sex with me? Tune in to hear Braxton Dutson, LCSW, CST, (he, him) and Cami Hurst, PhD, LMFT,CST, (she, her) answer commonly asked questions about sex and relationships. https://camihurst.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@sexplorerspodcast

2 years ago

54 minutes

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Sexplorers: Building Sexual Health after Sexual Assault

Dr. Cami Hurst and Braxtion Dutson candidly share the best strategies for understanding and healing from sexual assault. This episode is for everyone: those who have experienced sexual assault and those who may be partners to those who have experienced sexual assault. https://camihurst.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@sexplorerspodcast

2 years ago

48 minutes

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Sexplorers: 6 Principles of Sexual Health

Tune in live each Monday morning 9am (MDT): https://www.youtube.com/@sexplorerspodcast Join Dr. Cami Hurst and Braxton Dutson for a recording of Sexplorers, a live-stream show often including visuals and audience Q and A. In this episode, Cami and Braxton have a dynamic conversation about Cami's education module, "Six Principles of Sexual Health".

2 years ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

In The Den: Let's Talk About Sex, Baby

Join Dr. Cami Hurst and Jen from Mama Dragons in this cross-over episode from In The Den. Cami and Jen talk about how to educate children of all ages about consent, and how to talk to your kids about safe sex.

2 years ago

45 minutes

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Cami Hurst and Natasha Helfer: The Cost of Duty Sex: Consenting to Unwanted Sex

A crossover episode from The Natasha Helfer Podcast, this episode discusses Dr. Cami Hust's recent doctoral reseach about consenting to unwanted sex.

2 years ago

1 hour 10 minutes