Good Girls Talk About Sex

Good Girls Talk About Sex

Deep conversations with women about their personal experience of sex and female sexuality. Sex and Intimacy Coach Leah Carey hosts the type of conversations you usually only have with your best girlfriend late at night over a bottle of wine. Leah interviews people (including people brought up as little girls plus transgender women) of all sizes, shapes, ages, orientations, relationship structures, kink levels, races, religions, cultural backgrounds, and more. The conversations on Good Girls Talk About Sex are warm, welcoming, and non-judgmental. You are likely to hear stories that reflect your own experiences and let you know that you're not alone. You're also likely to hear stories that broaden your ideas about what is "normal" and introduce you to exciting new experiences! You will probably LOVE this show if: * You crave late-night conversations with friends about sex * You've ever wondered if your sexual needs, desires, or fantasies are "normal" * You're curious about sex but don't have anyone in your life to talk about it with You will probably NOT LIKE this show if: * You are uncomfortable hearing people talk about sex and their bodies in frank terms * You are uncomfortable with swearing and/or raw displays of emotion * You believe sex should only happen between a man and a woman within the confines of marriage Most guests appear anonymously so they're free to tell the good, the bad, and the titillating! These conversations are explicit but never salacious.

Episodes

December 12, 2024 40 mins

In the final episode of Good Girls Talk About Sex, I talk about why I've decided to end the podcast and what's coming next.

For those wishing to keep the podcast legacy alive, the archives are available for download at leahcarey.com/audio. Safeguard this invaluable content before any legal restrictions come into play.

A heartfelt thank you for your unwavering support through the years. Though the podcast i...

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Jessica's world was turned upside down when her husband died suddenly and she uncovered evidence of his endless lies and a second life that she'd known nothing about.

Had she been blind to the red flags her husband was waving? Or did she know more than she allowed herself to admit?

In this special (mid-hiatus!) episode, Leah talks with Jessica Waite whose book "The Widow's Guide To Dead Bastards" is available today from Atria. 

The...

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Some people swear by Dear Abby, others swear at Dear Abby. Today we look at some of Dear Abby's terrible advice.

PLUS: Stay until the end to hear an important announcement about the podcast going on hiatus so Leah can take a well-deserved rest.

Full episode show notes:
https://www.goodgirlstalk.com/posts/podcast/go-to-bed-angry 

Update: 
Since this episode was released, the podca...

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In this Pop Culture Pillow Talk, I talk with pop culture critic Kristen Meinzer about two great movies:

  • Joy Ride
  • Plan B

You can find Kristen at:

Full show notes: 
https://www.goodgirlstalk.com/posts/podcast/road-trips/

 

Update: 
Since this episode wa...

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April 11, 2024 7 mins

Plan B - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13172796

Joy Ride - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15268244

 

Update: 
Since this episode was released, the podcast has concluded. Here's how you can find me now:

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In this coaching episode, Sophilia asks: why does she keep ending up in relationships where things don't feel right, and the entire weight of making it better falls on her?

Leah works with Sophilia to:

  • understand the red flags for this type of relationship,
  • the communication skills that will help screen them out,
  • rethink her own experience ...
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Last year I found myself in the middle of a shitstorm for daring to expose a community leader's abusive behavior. Today I tell the whole story.

The backlash was immediate and intense, with DARVO (Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender) tactics used to paint me as the problem. Suddenly, I was not just standing as a representative of this man's abuse, but also receiving harassment and ostracization ...

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February 15, 2024 53 mins

What happens when your brain is so busy it can't slow down to enjoy having sexy time with the cute guy who's totally into you? 

In today's episode, we break down the first two episodes of the HBO show Starstruck with teen sex and relationship educator Julia Sheldon. We focus on lead character Jessie and how overthinking gets in the way of being present.

Find Julia at:
www.askauntiejulia.com
@askauntiejulia on socials

Beyond Permiss...

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In this coaching/storytelling episode, Debbie talks about having the best sex of her life at age 63. Her question: Is that usual?

While Debbie has always been multi-orgasmic, now she's having dozens of orgasms in a single sex session. And the connection with her new husband is a b...

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January 4, 2024 61 mins

Togetherness is an HBO show that explores the challenges of maintaining a healthy and active sex life in a long-term relationship with small children. In today's episode, Danielle Silverstein from the popular Marriage and Martinis podcast joins Leah to discuss the first two episodes of the show. They dive into the complexities of sexual fulfillment, gender roles, expectations and resentments. Join us for a...

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December 30, 2023 83 mins

Leah joins Danielle of Marriage & Martinis to talk about why Danielle's conversation with her husband  about intimacy and pleasure was explosive and chaotic.

Leah breaks down what we need to remember during these very tough conversations: we've been conditioned differently from the time we're very young, and are often simply adhering to the roles we've been instructed to fulfill. They talk about why we can't always trust our bodies...

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In this coaching episode, Maria asks the age old question: why is it so hard to ask for what I want?! She's convinced that her problem is in poor communication skills, but it doesn't take long to discover that the issue lies in a complete different area.

Leah works with Maria to:

  • understand how gender dynamics are creating friction in the "what do you want?" conversation,
  • rethink how her definition of "sex" makes asking so dif...
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November 9, 2023 30 mins

Leah delves into a deeply personal topic: how trauma and mental health have impacted her ability to show up authentically. She talks about the impact her demanding, charismatic father had on her psyche and sense of safety. In admitting her fear of being viewed as not good enough or too much like their father, Leah discusses the creation of a performative persona and the desire to shift to a more authentic voice. 

Full show notes: 
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In this coaching episode, Lisa talks about learning to stay present when she's having pleasure.  Currently her mind wanders during sex to making grocery lists or worrying that what she's doing is wrong.

Leah works with Lisa to:

  • understand what's underneath her brain's tendency to wander,
  • reframe her judgments about sex workers, and
  • recognize the effects of early childhood parentification.

Lisa is a 44-year-old cisgender ...

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Leah shares the next step in her health care journey: hypermobility. And this one has even more wide-ranging implications than the endometriosis diagnosis that upended her world six months ago.

Take the brand new quiz to find your Sex & Relationship Alter Ego! Find the quiz at www.leahcarey.com/quiz

Links to earlier health update episodes:

  • March 2nd
  • May 25th
  • July 20th

Also men...

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September 28, 2023 8 mins

This week's episode is delayed due to another project I'm working on. But there's some really important information in this quick feed drop, so please don't skip it.

The emergency alert test will be happening in the United States on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at approximately 2:20 pm Eastern Time.

 

Article about how domestic violence victims can protect themselves during next week's emergency alert test: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/tech...

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In this coaching episode, Savy talks about getting more comfortable with her genitals and with having sex in a fat body. She's had limited sexual experiences and wants to expand her horizons, but is afraid of being rejected in the middle of the act.

Leah works with Savy to:

  • realize that by the time she gets naked with a potential suitor, they won't be surprised by her body,
  • recognize the difference between what her brain is te...
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In this pop culture breakdown, we do a beat-by-beat examination of the recent Below Deck: Down Under episodes that depicted unwanted sexual contact between cast members. We look at the tactics used to manipulate and coerce a vulnerable person, and how that leaves the victim feeling ashamed and at fault. We also look at the actions of bystanders - both good and bad.

We're talking about Below Deck: Down Under - season 2, episodes 6 a...

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In this coaching episode, Jen is a listener who struggles with body image and emotional baggage in her relationships. She was abused beginning at age seven, and the scars have faded but haven't disappeared completely. She is self-conscious about her body, which is affecting her ability to be present for intimacy with her husband. She feels like a "hot mess" because dealing with her body insecurities and emotional baggage has been a...

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It's our first pop culture breakdown, in which we look at how sex and sexuality are depicted on screen!

My guest is pop culture critic Kristen Meinzer. You can find Kristen at:

We're talking about:

  • Apple TV's Ted Lasso - season 3, episode 8 - We'll Never Have Paris
  • Netflix's Never Have I Ever - season 4, episode 1 - Never ...
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