Episode 509: Out-Of-Control Sexual Behavior In Women
From Sex and Psychology Podcast by Dr. Justin Lehmiller
June 12, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 509
About this episode
This episode explores the often misunderstood experiences of women with out-of-control sexual behavior, featuring insights from therapist Jess Levith.
When people hear about “out-of-control” sexual behavior, they tend to think of men. But women can struggle with it too, and their experiences have often been overlooked or misunderstood because most of the research and treatment models were built around male experiences. Today, we’re exploring the psychology of out-of-control sexual behavior in women, and what people often get wrong about it. I am joined once again by Jess Levith, a licensed marriage and family therapist and AASECT certified sex therapist. She’s fully trained in both attachment-focused EMDR therapy and trauma-focused acceptance and commitment therapy, works with LGBTQQIA+ and kinky folks, consensual non-monogamy, women’s sexual health, and out-of-control sexual behavior. Some of the specific topics we explore in this episode include: What do we misunderstand about women’s experiences with problematic sexual behavior? How do you distinguish between a high sex drive and sexual behavior that truly feels out of control? How do clinicians separate genuine sexual dysregulation from sexual shame? How does out-of-control sexual behavior differ in women and men? If someone feels their sexual behavior is…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Guest: Jess Levith
Topics covered
- out-of-control sexual behavior
- women's sexual health
- sexual dysregulation
- sexual shame
- LGBTQQIA+ issues
- consensual non-monogamy
Keywords
- sexual behavior
- women
- psychology
- therapy
- sexual health
- high sex drive
- sexual dysregulation
Sponsors
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Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AASECT
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