The Love Doctor

Jun 24 2022 53 ep. 55 mins 217
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Dr. Leah Tidey shares research informed advice that can lubricate any conversation about sex. As a sexual health and arts-based researcher, I bring together your questions about sex, interviews with professionals in the field and my take on social media trends, t.v. shows, music and books. If you have questions, send a voice memo to [email protected] or check me out on social media! Instagram @dr.leahtidey Twitter @TideyLeah Facebook https://www.facebook.com/leah.tidey.1/

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Men and Sex - Why We Need to Rethink Manhood Feat. Destyn Land

Jun 24 2022 49 mins  
Today on the show, I’m talking to the host of the Rethinking Manhood podcast, Destyn Land. Destyn and I discuss men and sex. Sounds simple but when you start to layer in shame, silence, and how by grade 3 you’re already comparing penis size–it gets a lot more complicated. I first saw Destyn’s work when a friend shared one of his posts on Instagram. It was a beautiful p

Why I Stopped Using Birth Control feat. Levi Hildebrand

Jun 17 2022 59 mins  
Today on the show, I have brought back a crowd favourite—my husband, Levi Hildebrand. Levi and I talk about our experience of using Fertility Awareness Method over the past 8 months and the impact not being on birth control has had on our sex life. We also do a bit of a deep dive on masculinity and how just now Levi feels like he is choosing what that means for himself. Resources

Why I'm Seeing A Sex Therapist feat. Sarah Watson

May 27 2022 68 mins  
Today on the show, I am answering your questions about opening up relationships and BDSM. But I’m not answering them alone. I am honoured to share my interview with Registered Clinical Counsellor, Sarah Watson, who helps me navigate your questions surrounding trauma and sexuality. References from the Show!Sarah Watson: https://sarahwatsontherapy.com/Attached by Amir Levine &

What Does it Mean to Be a “Good Woman?” feat. Farzana Doctor

May 14 2022 57 mins  
Today on the show, I am sharing my interview with Farzana Doctor where we talk about non-monogamy, what sexuality looks like in your 40s, and what it means to be a quote unquote “good woman.” We also discuss her new book that is a collection of poetry, You Still Look the Same. I particularly resonated with her poem Boundaries and I know it’s a topic a lot of folks have asked

Why High School Sex Ed Sucks Feat. Hannah Mariko Bell, Sophie Underwood, & Kiley Verbowski

Apr 29 2022 55 mins  
Today on the show, we are talking about what you missed in your high school sex education and how puppets may be the best way to talk about sex. In our first ever group interview on the podcast, I talk to Hannah Mariko Bell, Sophie Underwood, and Kiley Verbowski, about our experience co-creating the play Going All The Way. We talk about our own experiences with sex education and ho

Why So Many Men Experience Erectile Dysfunction feat. Paul Nelson

Apr 08 2022 59 mins  
Today on the show, we are talking all about dicks. Like why is erectile dysfunction so common? Can you become dependent on Viagra? And can you still have sex after you ejaculate? To help me answer your questions about dicks, I share my interview with sex therapist and clinical sexual health educator, Paul Nelson. Paul emphasizes that sexual health education should address the

Are Midwives Better Than Doctors? (And What Exactly is a Doula?) Feat. Simone Blais

Mar 25 2022 61 mins  
Today on the show, I am talking about the Don’t Say Gay bill in Florida and why not talking about sexual orientation and gender identity is a bad idea for ALL kids, regardless of how they identify. I also share my interview with queer artist, sexual health educator, and doula, Simone Blais. Simone and I discuss the importance of peer to peer education, how we are constantly

Is Polyamory Right For You? feat. Claire Travers

Mar 11 2022 54 mins  
Today on the show, we are talking all things polyamory. But hey, monogamous folks don’t feel like this isn’t also for you! Regardless of relationship orientation, we all have a lot to learn about communication, boundaries, and living authentically from the polyamory community and I have the perfect guest to guide us in this conversation. I share my interview with polyamory

How To Get a Tinder Date (And Feel Good About It) feat. Chris Angel Murphy

Feb 25 2022 67 mins  
Today on the show, I’m giving you my perspective on the Freedom Convoy (I’m so sorry, it’s a whole thing and I have received a ton of questions about it!) and answering your questions on how to not compare yourself to past lovers. It can be a real buzzkill in the bedroom if you’re like “oh, how did they do it? Am I doing it as well as them?!” I also share my interview w

Is This The Future of Birth Control? Fertility Awareness Method feat. Nathalie Daudet

Feb 11 2022 45 mins  
Today on the show, I’m talking about what it’s like to come out as queer on YouTube (yup, I got some texts from the family!) and what it means for me to be queer and bisexual. I also share my interview with Fertility Awareness Educator and host of the Fertility Awareness Project podcast, Nathalie Daudet. Nat is an inclusive FAM expert who shares how FAM works and guides pe