Between the Sheets with Dr. Stephanie

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By: Dr. Stephanie (Zwonitzer) Anderson, DNP

Between the Sheets is a weekly sexual health podcast for adults 35 to 65, hosted by Dr. Stephanie Anderson, DNP, CRNP (formerly Dr. Z), a sexual health nurse practitioner and founder of Revive Institute of Sexual Health.Every Wednesday, Dr. Stephanie sits down with doctors, therapists and experts for honest, shame-free conversations about sex, intimacy and relationships. Topics include erectile dysfunction (ED), premature ejaculation, low testosterone, perimenopause and menopause, low libido, female desire, painful sex, pelvic floor health, hormones, mismatched desire, and keeping intimacy alive in long-term relationships and after 40.Whether you're a man, a woman or a couple, you'll get medically...

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The Midlife Crisis Is an Invitation: Divorce, Identity & Reclaiming Pleasure with Lauren DeMarco, LCSW
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 Therapist, coach, and intuitive consultant Lauren DeMarco, LCSW, joins Dr. Stephanie to reframe the midlife crisis as an invitation to finally live the life you haven’t lived. They talk about divorce, outgrowing friendships, grieving the life you thought you’d have, and why constant busyness keeps us disconnected from ourselves. They also cover learning to play again, using sensory exploration to find out what actually feels good, how touch preferences shift with hormones, and how to keep intimacy flexible as bodies and relationships change. 

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Stuck in Your Head During Sex? Somatics, Trauma & Performance Anxiety with Matan Cohen-Citron
#116
10/21/2026

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 Somatic practitioner and hypnotherapist Matan Cohen-Citron joins Dr. Stephanie to explain why so many of us can’t feel pleasure, in bed or anywhere else, when our nervous system is stuck in survival mode. They cover how unprocessed trauma and old beliefs live in the body, why the “sex checklist” kills presence, why monk-style meditation doesn’t work for modern brains, and a simple in-the-moment way to get out of your head and back into your body when performance anxiety hits. 


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"I Didn't Know I Was Breathing Wrong": Fixing Pelvic Pain, ED, and Testicular Pain with Dr. Liz Stadler
#115
10/14/2026

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 Dr. Liz Stadler, a pelvic health physical therapist at Sparrow Pelvic Health, joins Dr. Stephanie to explain how much your pelvic floor affects sex, pain, and everyday function — from painful intercourse and testicular pain to erectile and orgasm quality. They cover what a pelvic floor exam actually looks like, why "just do Kegels" is often the wrong advice, and simple techniques like breathing and sensory tools that can create real, lasting relief. 


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"Your Penis Is an Oracle": Rethinking Premature Ejaculation Through Tantra
#114
10/07/2026

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 Emma Galland, founder of Tantric Awakenings, joins Dr. Stephanie to explore male sexuality through a tantric lens — why most men are desensitized rather than "too sensitive," how disconnection from your own body (not your partner) is often the real root of low desire, and practical tools like breath work, pelvic floor relaxation, and mindful self-pleasure that can reshape a man's relationship with pleasure and performance. A candid, holistic conversation about connection, sensation, and stepping out of performance mode. 

 🔗 Tantric Awakenings: tantric-awakenings.com 

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"Prescriptions Have Never Fixed a Damn Thing": Rethinking Erectile Dysfunction with Jeff Nuziard
#113
09/30/2026

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 Jeff Nuziard joins Dr. Stephanie to unpack what actually causes erectile dysfunction — and it's not just "blood flow." They break down the real mechanics behind ED, why testosterone alone won't fix it, why so many TRT and shockwave providers are getting it wrong, and how Regenmax's regenerative approach aims to treat the root cause instead of masking symptoms. A candid conversation about hormone mismanagement, the ED-suicide connection, and why men deserve real answers instead of another prescription. 

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"Anxiety Kills Intimacy": Promescent's CEO on Lasting Longer Without the Shame
#112
09/23/2026

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 Jeff Abraham, CEO of Promescent, joins Dr. Stephanie to talk premature ejaculation — the physiological causes behind it, the shame that keeps men from seeking help, and how a $2 million startup became one of the most trusted names in sexual wellness. They cover the science of nitric oxide supplements, why vibrator quality matters for both partners, and Jeff's practical, no-shame approach to using tools to build confidence and connection in the bedroom. 


Women Like Sex: Dismantling the Myths Men Taught Us About Female Desire
#111
09/16/2026

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 Natasha Senjanovic — host of Women Like Sex and a gender-violence reporter — joins Dr. Z to unpack the myths that have shaped how we think about female sexuality. They dig into loaded language like "libido" and "dysfunction," why virginity has no medical definition, and Natasha's own years-long journey to a vulvodynia diagnosis after being told her pain was just menopause. A candid, myth-busting conversation about pleasure, consent, and rewriting the scripts we were handed. 

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Surviving a Toxic Relationship: Patterns, Power & The Venus Flytrap | Stephen Paul Edwards
#110
09/09/2026

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What if the most painful relationship of your life was actually the greatest teacher you'll ever have?

In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP talks with Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards, spiritual counselor, international speaker, and author of The Venus Flytrap, about the toxic relationship that changed his life — and the patterns underneath it that most of us never see in ourselves.

What you'll learn in this episode:

Why toxic relationships often "happen for you," not just to you — and how...


Nervous System Regulation, EMDR & Mismatched Desire | Jessica Idowin
#109
09/02/2026

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Why can't you get turned on even when you want to? The answer might be less about attraction and more about your nervous system.

In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP talks with Jessica Idowin, a licensed relationship and sex therapist trained in somatic trauma modalities including EMDR, about the science of connection, arousal, and what it actually takes to stay close to a long-term partner.

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What EMDR therapy actually is, how it...


Hormones, Compounding Pharmacies & Why Insurance Fails Women | ft. Dr. Deborah Durst
#108
08/26/2026

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Why does almost no doctor ask about orgasm quality, arousal, or sexual satisfaction — even when they're asking about everything else?

In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP talks with Dr. Deborah Durst, a former ER physician and owner of Revitalize MD, about the massive gap in hormone and sexual wellness care, and why cash-based, comprehensive practices are stepping in to fill it.

What you'll learn in this episode:

Why sexual health questions (orgasm quality, arousal, lubrication) should be standard in...


Highly Sexual Women, Erotic Abandonment & Feeling Desired | ft. Courtney Faye Long
#107
08/19/2026

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One-third of women have a higher sex drive than the average man — so why does no one talk about it?

In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP talks with Courtney Faye Long, an intimacy expert and sexuality educator with nearly 30 years of experience, about highly sexual women, the shame that keeps them silent, and what she calls "erotic abandonment" — the ache of wanting more intimacy than you're getting.

What you'll learn in this episode:

Why the "men always want it m...


The Birth Control Illusion: What Hormonal Contraception Does to Your Body | Tierra Duncan
#106
08/12/2026

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Most of us went on birth control at 16 or 17 and never thought about it again. But what if it's been quietly affecting your mood, libido, bone density, and more — for decades — and no one told you?

In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP talks with Tierra Duncan, author of The Birth Control Illusion: Reclaiming Hormones, Health and Your Cycle, about the gaps in women's health education around hormonal contraception — and what informed consent should actually look like.

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Somatic Sex Ed: Reconnecting With Your Body, Consent & Pleasure | ft. Sara Perry
#150
08/05/2026

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What if the key to better sex, real consent, and healing from trauma isn't in your head — it's in your body?

In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP talks with Sara Perry, a somatic sex educator and sexological body worker (and owner of Haven Space Coaching), about what it actually means to reconnect with sensation, desire, and pleasure — and why so much of our sex education leaves this out entirely.

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Why Your Hormones Aren't the Whole Story: Mitochondria, Chronic Fatigue & Sexual Dysfunction | ft. Dr. Jess Armine
#104
07/29/2026

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What if your low libido, ED, or fatigue isn't a hormone problem — it's a cellular energy problem?

In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP talks with Dr. Jess Armine, a functional medicine practitioner with nearly 50 years of clinical experience specializing in long COVID, post-viral syndromes, and complex chronic illness. Dr. Armine breaks down why so many patients "do everything right" — fix their hormones, follow the protocol — and still don't feel better, and what's actually happening underneath at the cellular level.

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From Infidelity to Intimacy Coach: Breaking Sexual Shame & Speaking Your Desires | Jocelyn Silva
#103
07/22/2026

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What if the biggest thing standing between you and great sex isn't chemistry — it's honesty?

In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP sits down with Jocelyn Silva, a sexual empowerment and intimacy coach whose work centers on what she calls "relentless authenticity." After surviving the fallout of her own infidelity and rebuilding her life through SLAA (Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous) recovery, Jocelyn has spent over 15 years helping thousands of people release sexual shame, rediscover desire, and build relationships grounded in truth.

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The $15 AI That Beats a Fertility Specialist — Here's How | ft. Kirsten Karchmer
#102
07/15/2026

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She was one of the first reproductive acupuncturists in North America. She worked with over 10,000 infertile couples. And then she built an AI that beat her by 6%.

In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP sits down with Kirsten Karchmer — reproductive health pioneer, author of Seeing Red, and founder of Conceivable — for a conversation that will make you rethink everything you know about your period, your hormones, and what fertility really means. Kirsten spent 20 years in clinic before a single statistic changed everything: less than 3% of c...


Why Men Can't Access Their Feelings — And What It's Doing to Your Relationship | ft. Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst
#101
07/08/2026

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Here's something nobody told you: boys come into the world with a broader range of emotional expression than girls do. And then we spend the next 18 years systematically shutting it down.

In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP sits down with Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst — psychotherapist with over 50 years of experience and author of Read, Reflect, Respond: The Three Rs of Growth and Change — for a conversation that reframes everything you thought you knew about men and emotions. Dr. Vanderhorst has spent decades working with boys...


She Was in a Sexless Marriage for 26 Years — Here's How She Fixed It | ft. Xanet Pailet
#100
07/01/2026

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At 50, after 26 years in a sexless marriage, Xanet Pailet found herself single, living in New York City, and facing an uncomfortable truth: she had never enjoyed sex. Not once. Her imaginary dating profile read: "Smart, successful, cute — I just really hate sex."

That was the wake-up call that changed everything.

In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP sits down with Xanet Pailet — bestselling author of Living an Orgasmic Life and the brand new Sex and Intimacy Repair Kit, and founder of Passionate Inti...


Why Staying Married Is the Hardest Part — And How to Do It Anyway | ft. Bonnie Comfort
#99
06/24/2026

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Between years three and seven, most marriages hit a wall. The rose-colored glasses come off, the red flags you ignored start waving, and suddenly you're wondering if you chose the wrong person. Spoiler: you probably didn't. But nobody told you this was coming — and nobody taught you what to do when it does.

In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP sits down with psychologist, author, and marital therapist Bonnie Comfort — yes, that's her real name — for a candid, deeply human conversation about what it actual...


What Romance Novels Teach About Sex That Nobody Else Will | ft. Christina Braver
#98
06/17/2026

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Less than 2% of men have a penis larger than 7.5 inches. Yet nearly every romance novel hero does. And that's just one of the ways we're accidentally doing people harm — through the very stories meant to turn them on.

In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP sits down with romance author Christina Braver for a conversation that's equal parts hilarious, eye-opening, and genuinely educational. Christina writes what's called "steamy open door" romance — meaning you're in the room, with all the language, dirty talk, and real huma...


They Lied About Estrogen — And Your Doctor Probably Doesn't Know It | ft. Dr. Lindsey Berkson
#97
06/10/2026

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In 2002, a press release changed everything — and it was based on no statistical evidence. The result? Hormones were pulled from medical school curricula, millions of women were scared off hormone therapy, and 25 years of patient care suffered for it. The FDA's own 28th director has since admitted: they got it wrong.

In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP sits down with returning guest Dr. Lindsey Berkson — hormone scholar, researcher, two-time cancer survivor, and author of Oxytocin Medicine — for one of the most information-dense conversations this p...


The Sex Talk Nobody Has With Cancer Patients — Until Now | ft. Claire Rumore
#96
06/03/2026

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When cancer enters the picture, intimacy is one of the first casualties — and one of the last things anyone talks about.

In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP sits down with Claire Rumore — sex educator, intimacy specialist, and stage four pancreatic cancer survivor — for a conversation that oncology appointments rarely make room for. Claire didn't just study this gap academically. She lived it, survived it, and then built an entire body of work to fill it.

From gynecological cancers to prostate cancer to ton...


Your Lube Has Bacteria In It — And Other Things Nobody Told You | ft. Catherine Magee of Playground
#96
05/27/2026

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Did you know the most important ingredient in your lubricant is water — and if it's not properly purified, it's full of bacteria? Neither did we.

In this episode of Between the Sheets with Dr. Z, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP sits down with Catherine Magee, co-founder of Playground Intimate Health and Wellness, to have the conversation your gynecologist probably isn't having with you. Catherine brings a powerhouse background in skincare and cosmetics (think Bare Minerals, Rodan & Fields, Sephora, Ulta) and one big realization: the intimate wellness category was built for men, not wo...


Women's Sexual Health in Menopause: Hormonal & Non-Hormonal Solutions ft. Dr. Simon
#95
05/20/2026

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Perimenopause and menopause bring some of the most significant and least addressed challenges to women's sexual health — and the good news is that both hormonal and non-hormonal solutions exist that most women never hear about from their providers. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Dr. Simon of Intim Medicine to explore the full landscape of treatment options available to women navigating the sexual health changes that come with hormonal transition. This is the clinically comprehensive conversation that every woman in perimenopause or menopause deserves to have with her doctor. To...


Reigniting Desire After 50: Hormones, Intimacy & Pleasure for Couples ft. Julia Satterlee
#94
05/13/2026

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Desire does not have an expiration date — but it does require intentional cultivation, especially after 50 when hormonal changes, life transitions, and long term relationship dynamics can quietly erode the spark that once came naturally. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Julia Satterlee, Board Certified Sexologist and Certified Sex Coach, for a practical and empowering guide to rekindling desire, deepening intimacy, and rediscovering pleasure in the second half of life. This is one of the most actionable episodes for couples who want more from their intimate lives and are ready to...


Aphrodisiacs & Sexual Health: How Food & Nutrition Impact Your Libido ft. Amy Reiley
#93
05/06/2026

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What you eat has a direct and measurable impact on your sexual health, your libido, and the quality of your intimate experiences — and the science of aphrodisiacs goes far deeper than oysters and chocolate. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Amy Reiley, aphrodisiac expert and founder of Eat Something Sexy, to explore the fascinating intersection of food, nutrition, and sexual wellness. This conversation is practical, surprising, and immediately actionable for anyone who wants to enhance their intimate life starting with what is already in their kitchen. Topics covered: what ap...


Sexuality After 50: Menopause, Hormones & Midlife Intimacy ft. Karen Bigman
#92
04/29/2026

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Midlife sexuality is surrounded by stigma, silence, and misinformation — and the millions of people navigating sex, dating, and intimacy after 50 deserve far better than what mainstream culture and conventional medicine typically offer. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Karen Bigman, founder of Taboo to Truth, to have the comprehensive and judgment-free conversation about what sexuality really looks like after 50 and what it takes to thrive intimately in midlife and beyond. Karen brings a refreshingly honest and practical perspective to topics most people are still too embarrassed to bring up wi...


Empowering Women Through Pleasure: Libido, Self-Care & Sexual Wellness ft. Dr. Jordin Wiggins
#91
04/22/2026

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Low libido is one of the most common and most underreported issues in women's health — and the solution requires looking far beyond a simple prescription. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Dr. Jordin Wiggins, naturopathic doctor, author, and founder of The Pleasure Collective, to explore a comprehensive integrative approach to women's sexual health that combines the best of Eastern and Western medicine with a deep understanding of the psychological and relational factors driving female desire. Dr. Jordin is on a mission to help women reclaim their pleasure and stop pu...


Infidelity: Healing, Rebuilding Trust & Recovering Intimacy After an Affair ft. Kayla Crane
#90
04/15/2026

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Infidelity is one of the most devastating experiences a relationship can survive — and whether you choose to stay or go, the healing process requires far more than simply deciding to move forward. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Kayla Crane, licensed marriage and family therapist, to have the honest and compassionate conversation about what it actually takes to recover from infidelity, rebuild trust, and reclaim intimacy after an affair. Kayla brings a deeply clinical and deeply human perspective to one of the most painful relationship challenges people face. Topics co...


How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex: Age-Appropriate, Consent & Safety ft. Julia Satterlee
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#89
04/08/2026

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The sex talk is not a single conversation — it is an ongoing dialogue that starts earlier than most parents realize and shapes your child's sexual health, boundaries, and self-understanding for life. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Julia Satterlee, Board Certified Sexologist and Certified Sex Coach, to give parents the practical framework and the confidence to have these essential conversations with their children at every age and stage. This is one of the most important episodes for any parent who wants to raise sexually healthy, informed, and empowered kids. To...


Reconnecting Through Intimacy: Desire, Faulty Beliefs & Erotic Integrity ft. Dr. Claudia Six
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#88
04/01/2026

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Disconnection in relationships is not inevitable — but without the right tools and self-awareness it can feel permanent. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Dr. Claudia Six, relationship counselor with over 35 years of experience, to explore the deep and often invisible forces that drive couples apart and what it actually takes to reconnect on every level of intimacy. Dr. Six brings a uniquely nuanced and compassionate perspective to the challenges most couples face but rarely know how to articulate. Topics covered: why so many couples experience disconnection particularly after having ch...


The Vagina Whisperer on Pelvic Floor Health: Hormones, Menopause & Recovery ft. Dr. Sarah Reardon
#87
03/25/2026

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Pelvic floor health affects every person at every stage of life — yet most people have no idea their pelvic floor is even involved until something goes very wrong. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Dr. Sarah Reardon, known as The Vagina Whisperer, pelvic floor specialist and one of the most recognized voices in pelvic health education, to cover the full spectrum of pelvic floor health across genders, life stages, and hormonal transitions. This is the pelvic floor conversation most people never got to have with their provider. Topics covered: wh...


Pelvic Floor Health, Lubrication & Sexual Pleasure: Lava Lube ft. Kristin Damery PT
#86
03/18/2026

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Your pelvic floor is the foundation of your sexual health — and most people have no idea how much it affects their pleasure, comfort, and intimate experiences until something goes wrong. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Kristin Damery, pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of Lava Lube, to demystify pelvic floor health and make the case for why lubrication is not optional but essential for comfortable and pleasurable intimacy. Kristin brings a refreshingly practical and educational approach to topics that far too many people suffer through in silence. Topics co...


Reclaiming Sexuality After Spinal Cord Injury: Pleasure, Intimacy & Empowerment ft. Jesi Stracham
#85
03/11/2026

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A spinal cord injury changes your body — but it does not have to end your sexual life, your intimate relationships, or your sense of yourself as a sexual being. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Jesi Stracham, spinal cord injury survivor, advocate, and author of Power in the Roll, to share her inspiring and deeply honest journey of reclaiming her sexuality and intimacy after a life-altering motorcycle accident left her paralyzed. Jesi's story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and the transformative power of refusing to let injury define the bo...


Redefining Sex & Pleasure: Shame, Trauma & Sexual Health Education ft. Mandy Hart
#84
03/04/2026

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Sexual health education has failed most people — and the shame, confusion, and dysfunction left in its wake requires a completely different approach to healing and understanding. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Mandy Hart, sexologist and founder of Hart's Desire Coaching, to explore what it truly means to redefine sex and pleasure beyond the narrow and often damaging norms most of us were raised with. Mandy brings a deeply compassionate and clinically informed perspective to the intersection of shame, trauma, and sexual wellness. Topics covered: why pleasure must be ce...


Penis Pumps, ED Rehabilitation & Male Enhancement: The Science ft. Sam Itzhaki
#83
02/25/2026

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Penis pumps are far more than a novelty — they are clinically recognized tools for erectile dysfunction rehabilitation, blood flow optimization, and maintaining penile health as men age. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Sam Itzhaki, CEO of Dr. Joel Kaplan's company, which has helped over 100,000 men reclaim their sexual confidence, to break down the real science behind pumps, male enhancement, and what men can realistically expect from consistent use. This is a judgment free, clinically grounded conversation about a topic most men research privately but rarely discuss openly. Topics co...


The Four Intimacies: Verbal, Emotional, Physical & Spiritual Connection ft. Dr. Amy & Roy Clark
#82
02/18/2026

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True intimacy is not just physical — it is a layered, interconnected experience built on four distinct pillars that each unlock the next. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Dr. Amy and Roy Clark, authors of The Four Intimacies, to explore their powerful framework for building deeper, more fulfilling connections in relationships. The Clarks bring both professional expertise and personal experience to a conversation about what genuine intimacy actually requires and how most couples are unknowingly leaving entire dimensions of connection on the table. Topics covered: the four pillars of in...


Sexual Health, Shame & Self-Discovery: Communication, Consent & Pleasure ft. Lori Youniss
#81
02/11/2026

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Breaking down the stigma around sexuality starts with one honest conversation — and this episode is exactly that. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Lori Youniss, sexual health advocate and educator, to tackle the shame, silence, and misinformation that keep so many people from experiencing truly fulfilling intimate lives. Lori brings a warm, direct, and deeply empowering approach to topics that most people never get to discuss openly and honestly. Topics covered: why comprehensive sex education is the most powerful tool we have for dismantling sexual shame and stigma, masturbation as...


Pleasure Over Performance: Redefining Intimacy & Connection ft. Dr. Jenn Kennedy
#80
02/04/2026

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What if the pressure to perform and achieve orgasm is actually the biggest obstacle standing between you and genuine intimacy? In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Dr. Jenn Kennedy, pleasure and intimacy expert and founder of the Pleasure Project, to make the case for a radical and liberating shift in how we think about sex, connection, and what a fulfilling intimate relationship actually looks like. This conversation challenges the performance-driven narrative around sex and replaces it with something far more sustainable and satisfying. Topics covered: why shifting focus from...


Redefining Foreplay: Emotional Connection & Everyday Intimacy ft. Keri Green
#79
01/28/2026

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Foreplay does not start in the bedroom — it starts the moment you wake up next to your partner. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Zwonitzer, DNP, sits down with Keri Green, LMFT, to completely reframe what foreplay means and why the emotional connection you build throughout the day is the single most powerful driver of physical intimacy at night. This is a conversation that will change how you think about every interaction with your partner from morning coffee to a midday text. Topics covered: why foreplay is fundamentally an emotional experience that begins long be...