Sex Talk with Lou

FINALLY a book that delivers THE TALK about peri-menopause, menopause and all things associated with it. Ellen Dolgen is that investigative girlfriend who fearlessly and methodically sorted through the confusing morass of information about this most natural of female transitions. This information is delivered by a woman who is so methodical and meticulous about every aspect of her life she even sorts and organizes all her drawers. You'll find the carefully organized information chapters are so user friendly, with easy to understand definitions, that this will become your go-to bible for all things about your Shmirishky...your vagina in transition. She has read the books, ALL the books, the studies, she has visited many, many physicians, the endocrinologists, and researched the sites and blogs. While researching she then asked every woman she knew, who would talk about her peri-menopausal and menopausal experiences. This revolutionary information is delivered in a go-to-girlfriend style whether it is expl

Imagine taking a retreat that has the potential to change your entire life. Claes Lilja of International Brotherhood Retreats does just that for men who are HIV+. Blending his background of life coaching, guided mediation training, Enneagram expertise Claes structures a program in the Poconos region so these men can experience their own transformations in mind, body and soul. Facebook: Bro Therhood Twitter http://twitter.com/PozRetreat

"This book Inside the Wall will be more useful to seekers on the path than Autobiography of a Yogi because it is so down-to-earth; Megan honestly, authentically presents her seeking." Paramahansa Nithyananda....... I have always loved lives that follow their passion and Megan Bishop-Scott's life is a testament to following heart and intuition. Tonight we will hear her life's and her family's history of soul mates from two completely separate worlds, in her case privileged western Canadian blonde and a homeless black vet who meet and fall in love on Venice Beach. Her passion for writing and stories has fueled her life, from Canada to US to India and beyond. Her book Inside The Wall details her life, with John Warner Scott, their son Esah. Existence has guided her entire life and lead her to her next level of enlightment as a ashramite

Dr. Diana Wiley and I will be Looking at singles and dating. Commitment issues…recognizing patterns in relationship being scared,inappropriate partners. Women pursuing men…what women need to pay attention to (posture, eye-contact, etc.), chemistry, need vs want, etc. What do men really want? Yes, they want sex, but many also want to enhance the emotional relationship Studies show that the odds of a man being happy in a relationship increased by a factor of three if he snuggled up regularly! Passive aggression a relationship spoiler avoid it!

So How Bright is Your Future in Sex? Betsy Crane Ph.D., Professor and former Director of Human Sexuality Graduate Program at Widener University, PA will discuss the explosive growth of people seeking graduate degrees in the field of sexuality. One of only two nationally accredited institutions, in the last five years the Widener Program has grown from 30 students to 100 entering in fall of 2012 making a student body of 200+ students. Who are these students and what are their career paths? What are they focused on and what knew bodies of research are they creating? What drives them to pursue this field. Medical schools aren't training doctors about human sexuality so these students may hold a key to better sexual health programs in institutions. We'll discuss research on gender roles and the bio/social/psych considerations that impact all studies and learning about sexuality.

Patti Britton,Ph.D., MPH, co-founder of Sex Coach University is a nationally board certified clinical sexologist and former President of AASECT the largest certifying group for the sexual health and therapy professionals. She'll share highlights from last week's national conference in Austin. Our field is exploding as more people realize the importance of our sexual health as a crucial part of our over all health. Sex isn't just penises and vaginas and orgasms. Look at aasect.org to see career ideas and professionals in your area.

This is an often requested recording of my 2010 Society for the Study of Sexuality-Western Region Symposium. I share my Entrepreneurial Tips and Lessons that have helped my create a worldwide business in the area of sexuality Eduction. AND these lessons apply to all areas of business. Before choosing to focus on sexuality my area of expertise was Manners, Etiquette and Deportment and believe me good manners are an essential business tool. I discuss 32 different Entrepreneurial Lessons and Tips that helped me build my international business.

Monogamy - Do You, Don't You? Whose definition do you use? A recent paper on monogamy by a biomathematician at U of Tennessee had me look at monogamy from a number of viewpoints. Who benefits more Women? Men? Children? Is there a monogamy conspiracy? What is the supposed source of monogamy? How many definitions of monogamy are there? What does evolution/science have to say? Polyamorists?Open relationships? Tara Raucci Robinson, one of the most fearless women I know about relationships will discuss "All Things Monogamy."

Herpes viruses are a leading cause of human viral disease, second only to influenza and cold viruses. Gary Richwald and I discuss what it is, a skin infection, it's impact on how people feel about themselves, why the numbers in US are so big, (60 million of which 50 million DO NOT know they have it) what treatment options there are for this lifetime infection are. The veil of shame about any infection that involves sex. People have no problem seeing a cold sore yet that same cold sore genitally causes a reaction.

Rather than just say "Do x, try y" I want to give people concrete examples of what are behaviors you need to put on your radar to ease you into a new social life and the next part of your life. When relationships end one goes through a mourning period and then at some point one lifts their head and looks at" Okay I want to get back out in the dating world. 1) How important do you think the 'THE LIST" is? What needs to be on it? What doesn't? Draft two lists one about them and one about you. 2) What are the mistakes you have watched your girlfriends and male friends make when looking for a partner.

Chicken or the Egg??? Is your sex life damaging your relationship or is your relationship hurting your sex life? Pasadena based Dr. Lori Buckley (www.drloribuckley.com)and I will look at the two main sources of sex and intimacy issues. What we see are the best ways for an individual or a couple to untangle their issues and have the love life and sex life they want and deserve. We both know that when people hear what others are dealing with it invariably validates, reduces their shame or stress about that issue and has them then see how others are put in the power position to create solutions that work for them as individuals.

Tonight my guest Dr. Diana Wiley and I will discuss Sex Addiction - Real or Made Up? This is hugely controversial topic for those of us in the field of sex education and therapy. Dr. Wiley is affiliated with the SEATTLE INSTITUTE for SEX THERAPY, EDUCATION and RESEARCH, www.sextx.com. Dr. Diana's a board certified sex therapist, a clinical sexologist and a Marriage and Family Therapist for 25 years. www.drdianawiley.com

Larry Garland is the President/CEO of Eldorado Trading Company one the adult industry's top distributors which lives by the motto, Only the Best. Think Neiman Marcus of adult distributors. So he has to have his entrepreneurial eyes looking in both directions, at what the consumers are trending to buy and the supply direction of what the manufacturers are developing. We'll talk about Fifty Shades of Grey on niche product purchases, Who he feels makes the best toys, Any restrictions he may have on shipping into countries and in the US. How he chooses a new product line or manufacturer. The growth of the Big Beautiful Women category and much much more.

Pamela McKee entered the world of adult novelty sales thru a Monster.com ad 6 years ago and has been an advocate of safer and better products. A partner in Papaya Toys and representing the technologically advanced MojoWijo she walks her talk. We will discuss the new trends she sees, the benefits for the consuming market, I mean who doesn't want a better sex toy? Papaya vibes as an eco-conscious line of adult toys. We'll also talk about markets that are drastically underserved, those with chronic medical conditions, severely injured military personnel and those couples physically separated. The main reasons they are underserved and what we see as viable solutions ANYONE can put into place.

Guest Dr. Linda De Villers is the author of an awesome new book, Simple Sexy Foods. Take a serious Foodie who also happens to be a PhD Sex Therapist and you've got Simple Sexy Foods. Blending science and cuisine information she playfully and deliciously takes cooking into the bedroom and sex into the kitchen. I mean there is a reason they call meals the seduction dinner. Apparently even Dracula had one. FYI most people will not be intimate with someone they won't dine with. So listen up and you'll hear Simple Sexy ways that can make meal time and afterwards more fun and more passion.

One of the #1 reasons women are online is health information.  My guest will be S. Diane Paget-Dellio BN, RN  Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Auditor.  As an auditor for Clinical Trials she has seen behind the curtain and can help guide you to finding and getting better sexual health information for you and your family.   Why pharmaceuticals can no longer use a placebo in a clinical trial.  Short answer - there is nothing to gauge its efficacy it means nothing.  So you read an article and find the study online, we'll help with that too, then we'll tell  what to look for to follow the money and we'll give you auditor's eyes and ears to determine if the study really helps you.    

Bringing Back The Connection AKA Parents Being Partners again. This show is for all the moms and dads who want to inject some newness, some passion, some woo hoo factor. My guest Ally Loprete walks in the shoes of mom, wife, blending 2 careers and family so she'll be my 'expert' parent asking: How do other Parents Do IT? Where can we get new ideas? Is spontaneous sex EVEN possible now? What does science say about maintaining sexual connection? Single parents and sex? Pregnancy sex, why did Jessica Simpson say those orgasms are sooo amazing?

Entrepreneur Bonnie Gayle co-creator of Sex Butter, a unique organic sexual enhancement product. This is one of the best enhancement products I have seen and had my peri menopausal field researchers test in a long time. For women and men Sex Butter is made with coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, jojoba oil and grape seed, it is paraben-free and hormone-free. Sex Butter isn't just for sensual play, solo or partnered it is also beneficial for your general skin's health. wwww.sexbutter.net sexbutter@gmail.com Bonnie Gayle

Lou welcomes Winston Wilde, Doctorate of Human Sexuality and Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. Dr. Wilde is a Beverly Hills and Palm Springs seasoned prominent sex therapist who specializes in erotic minorities. Translation, he is the go-to therapist for kinky people, modern couples and polyfolk. Those into BDSM/kink and polyamory are all growing communities. There are very different nuances and understandings that a truly kink friendly therapist has to have. We'll discuss those and more, lots more. www.winstonwilde.com P:323-692-9120

Lou welcomes adult toy industry marketing executive Jenny Tse of Icon Brands to discuss the inside story on all that titillates our sensory fancy. Straight from the expert's mouth Jenny and I will discuss this industry's trends, impact on people's sexual function and perceptions of their sexual selves. Which is the best vibe? Do straight men really like anal toys? Who comes up with these ideas and how many make it into production? Where Jenny sees career opportunities for anyone wanting to market intimate adult toys. jenny@iconbrands.com