Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst

Welcome to Sex Therapy 101 with your host Cami Hurst. This is the sexiest podcast in the west for all the right reasons. Cami sits down with amazing experts in the field of sexual health and counseling to learn, converse and add her own expert voice to the conversation. Cuddle up with your partner and get ready to have your love life feel more complete.

Episodes

July 17, 2025 52 mins

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'...

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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 ...

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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 pr...

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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 exp...

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May 22, 2025 51 mins

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 G...

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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...

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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. 

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August 2, 2023 58 mins
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 que...
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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/
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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
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June 28, 2023 51 mins
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 an...
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June 14, 2023 54 mins
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
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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
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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".
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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.
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A crossover episode from The Natasha Helfer Podcast, this episode discusses Dr. Cami Hust's recent doctoral reseach about consenting to unwanted sex.
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Join Dr. Cami Hurst and Amanda Louder for this crossover episode about Cami's doctoral research! Cami has spent the last year completing her dissertation and researching the effects of consenting to unwanted sex. Tune in to hear more information about consent, Cami's findings, and Amanda's perspective as a Certified Life Coach. If you liked this episode, you may also like Amanda's podcast, Sex For Saints.
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April 28, 2022 43 mins
This week Cami Hurst and Braxton Dutson are reviewing She Comes First: The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman by Ian Kerner. Cami and Braxton highly recommend this book to anyone looking to better understand the clitoris or cunnilingus. Written for a male audience, this book still has information that everyone will find useful.

Researchers at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes are interested in understanding how c...
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April 6, 2022 59 mins
This week Cami Hurst and Braxton Dutson are reviewing Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free by Linda Kay Klein. This book is highly recommended especially to those who have experiences with fundamentalist religions. Cami and Braxton share some of the highlights of this text as well as some of their own personal experiences.
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March 9, 2022 58 mins
Cami Hurst and Braxton Dutson are reviewing Robie H. Harris's series entitled It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex, and Sexual Health. This book is a detailed, age-appropriate, empirically-based guide to bodies and sexual health for children. Tune in to hear Cami and Braxton's thoughts, questions, and critiques for this series and a few other children's resource books.
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