The Love Lab Podcast: Sex | Love | Relationship

Did you know that we are all repeating patterns in our lives and relationships? Many of these patterns are trauma patterns. But what exactly are trauma patterns and how do we heal them? In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony speaks with psychotherapist Dr. Nicki Monti about what trauma patterns are (and are not), where they come from, why it is so hard for us to see we have them, and how to heal them. Along the way ...

Everyone knows what an orgäsm is, right? Well, maybe, but there is a lot more to orgäsms than most people have been taught. In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony talks about what an orgäsm is, what happens during and after an orgäsm, why it feels good, what the benefits are, some key orgäsm stats, the different types and qualities of orgäsms, the nerve pathways that lead to orgäsms, and potential problems that can ...

Forgiveness can be one of the hardest things for people to do. Yet it is crucial to both healing yourself and creating a successful relationship. In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony speaks with forgiveness expert Dara McKinley about the standard definition of forgiveness, her definition of forgiveness, intrapersonal vs interpersonal forgiveness, how to forgive someone who is no longer available, unconditional lov...

Do you or your partner ever get defensive when having a discussion? What about resentment? Do you find that resentment tends to build over periods of time? In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony speaks with Alyson Bullock, LMFT, and Head of Relationships at Paired, about why we get defensive, what both partners can do to avoid it, how resentment builds, and how to resolve things before they turn into stored resentme...

Have you or your partner ever experienced low libido? Have you been to your doctor and been told there is nothing wrong with you? Low libido can be caused by a complex combination of both physical and psychological factors. In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony speaks with Dr. Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM, about the 8 physical causes of low libido, why your regular doctor may not be diagnosing you correctly, what questi...

Whether or not you have ever wanted to explore open relating, there are valuable lessons that can be learned from it. Looking through the lens of open relating can provide valuable insights that all couples, regardless of relationship style, can benefit from. In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony speaks with Kandace and Gregory, who have been married for 44 years and in an open relationship for 25 years. They discu...

Have you ever thought about who you are as a sexual being? What does this mean, and why is it important? In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony speaks with Dr. Juliana Hauser about what it means to know who you are as a sexual being, why it's important, how other areas of your life will improve once you figure it out, the 9 pillars of Wholistic Sexuality, and how you can move into acting with full agency in regards ...

No one ever wants to talk about the "D" word (Divorce). But what if by talking about it now, you could either avoid it altogether or learn how to navigate it in a way that isn't so painful and sets you up for a better co-parenting relationship? In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony speaks with Divorce Coach and creator of the "Good Divorce Experience", Karen McNenny, about the current divorce paradigm, why people o...

Have you or your partner ever experienced shame around sëx? Odds are that at least one of you has. Sëxual shame is common in society, and it can lead to sëxual repression and sëxual dysfunction. Many people are not even aware that, below the surface, sëxual shame is wreaking havoc. In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony breaks down what sëxual shame is, where it comes from, how it manifests, how to get rid of it, an...

Have you ever tried or thought of trying änal sëx? Did you have a good experience or a not so good experience? By listener request in this episode of The Love Lab Podcast,  Kevin Anthony talks about änal sëx, why so many men want it, why so many women are hesitant, what different religions say about it, the 9 ground rules, how to prepare, what to do if there is discomfort, the best positions, and more. 

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Did you know that much of your behavior patterns are habitual chemical patterns created early in life? Did you also know these patterns are affecting your relationships? In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony speaks with Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and Professor Emerita of Management at California State University, Loretta Graziano Breuning, about the chemicals of happiness, what they are, how they are rel...

As a man, do you feel that you often do things because that is what you are supposed to do? Have you tried all the "This is how to be masculine" techniques, but aren't seeing results? In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony speaks with therapist and Board Certified Clinical Sexologist Briana Bass about what performative masculinity is, what behaviors are associated with it, what underlying needs men are attempting to...

What are people really looking for in relationships? What qualities do they want their partners to have? What are some deal breakers? In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony talks with psychologist and research scientist at the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University, Amanda Gesselman. They cover the above questions and more, such as what are the pros and cons of dating with a large age gap, is the gap between men and...

Have you found an issue in your relationship that is just stuck, no matter what you have tried to remove it? Do you find that you or your partner often has what seems like an out-of-proportion response when you try to talk about relationship issues? Have you heard of a new field called Psychedelic Assisted Therapy? In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony talks with couples therapist Thomas Westenholz about the use of...

Do you love receiving oral s*x from your partner? What about giving it? In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony talks about the many benefits of giving and receiving oral as well as tips for both men and women on how to give great oral. This is a celebration of oral and the many benefits that you, your partner, and the relationship can experience. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a bit unsure and intimidated, you're...

Does it seem like your partner just isn't ready to commit to you? Or maybe you are feeling challenged to commit yourself. In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony talks about what commitment actually means, signs your partner is not committing, the reasons people don't commit, and how to create the commitment you are looking for.

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Do you or your partner tend to use words like narcissist, red flag, gaslighting, toxic, trauma bonding, etc? Does using these words help you resolve conflicts, or do they tend to make things more difficult? The rise of self-help culture and social media has led to the overuse and misuse of many "Therapy-Speak" terms, which can cause problems in your relationship. In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony speaks with cl...

Do you love oral sex, or do you struggle with it due to insecurity, feeling uncomfortable, or shame? Do you want to finally get over any inhibitions you have around oral sex? Maybe you just want to be all you can be! In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony reviews the research stats on oral sex in America. He breaks down the stats, adds valuable commentary on why the stats say what they say, offers insights on how to...

Did you know that there are 4 different nerve pathways that deliver orgasm sensations to the brain? Understanding these nerve pathways can help improve not only the frequency of your orgasms, but also the quality and intensity as well. In this episode of The Love Lab Podcast, Kevin Anthony speaks with the founder of More Love Works, Leah Piper, about the expansion of your orgasmic potential, the 4 nerve pathways to orgasm, how to a...