John & Amy open this episode with a few ridiculous stories of wedding ring mishaps. We also get their view on the symbolism of a wedding ring & what to do with a ring from a past relationship.
This week’s guest is Nicole McNichols, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the University of Washington Department of Psychology where she teaches The Diversity of Human Sexuality. Nicole tells us why & how she found herself teaching one of the universities most popular courses & why sex education is important for all stages of life. John Amy & Nicole discuss the significance of touch & physical connection & why it may be more important than ever. They also talk about the role that pornography & BDSM can play in sexual health & how sexual stereotypes permeate purity & pop culture.
Amy tells us how masturbation is a healthy facet to a relationship, how stress can reduce our libido.
This weeks featured music is by Spirit Award from their record Lunatic House.
As always, John & Amy remind us that We’re Not Alone.
The DR & the DJ
