The Purple Passion Project-Intimacy & Sex Podcast for Midlife & Beyond

The male enhancement industry has exploded—and so havethe dangers. In this eye-opening episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy sits down with board-certified anesthesiologist and male enhancement expert Dr. Joel Pash, co-founder of Upsize Clinic and faculty member at Stanford University. In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why demand for male enhancement procedures has surged nearly 20% year-over-year since 2018• The most dangerous trends in the industry right now including DIY pumps, black-market fillers, and unqualified providers• How botched procedures cause nerve damage, chronic pain, and permanent complications• What red flags to watch for when choosing an enhancement provider• Why pain management is critical—and what safe, painless procedures actually look like• The questions every man should ask before undergoing any procedure• How to find medically sound, effective non-surgical optionsGuest Bio — Dr. Joel Pash🩺 Meet Dr. Joel Pash—the man California trusts to do the work most doctors won’t even talk about.Dr. Joel Pash is the co-founder and medical director of Upsize Clinic’s San Francisco location, and one of the most experienced male enhancement specialists in the state. With more than 1,500 successful procedures under his belt—from nerve blocks and epidurals to penile injections—Dr. Pash brings a rare combination of clinical precision and genuine compassion to an industry that desperately needs both.A board-certified anesthesiologist with a residency from the University of Calgary and his medical degree from Midwestern University (2006), Dr. Pash has published academic work on pain management and operating room systems. He’s on staff at several Northern California hospitals and is a faculty member at Stanford University—bringing academic rigor and real-worldexpertise to everything he does.His approach is unlike anyone else in the field: he spends over an hour with each patient, building trust, understanding the fullpicture, and making sure enhancement is truly the right path. He understands that this isn’t just physical—it’s emotional. And he takes that seriously. 🌐 Website: upsizematters.com📸 IG, YT, X: @upsizeclinic📞 Contact (PR): madison@dalynmillerpr.com | (860) 204-7155Host Bio — Dr. Stacy FriedmanDr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helpsmen and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy — without apology.She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come with midlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue.✨ Everything you need is one click away: linktr.ee/drstacyfriedman🔥 Vibe Tribe — Dr. Stacy's private midlife community.Live sessions, courses, and conversations that go way beyond the surface. Try it free for a week.📖 Pleasure Playbooks — Step-by-step guides for real bedroomresults. Because great sex doesn't just happen — it's built.💋 Shop catalog for adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)📅 Free 30-minute intimacy consult — let's talk about what's possible for your sex life.🎁 Free PDF library to include: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won't Say Out Loud) — grab yours at drstacyfriedman.com👉 linktr.ee/drstacyfriedmanFollow Dr. Stacy @drstacyfriedman on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and all social media platforms.

00:00 Introduction02:14 The Men's Episode — One Year Anniversary10:12 Is Male Menopause Real? Understanding Andropause18:28 Why Men Lose Their Sex Drive in Midlife28:12 Emotional vs Physical Connection — Why You're Wired Differently35:47 Closing Thoughts — What Men Need to HearNobody is talking about what midlife really does to men'ssex lives. Today, Dr. Stacy is.This is the episode for the men who have noticed somethingshifting — in their drive, their performance, their confidence — and have had no idea where to turn. And it's for the partners who love them and are trying to understand what's going on.Clinical Sexologist Dr. Stacy Friedman answers the questions men are too embarrassed to Google, let alone ask their doctor: what really happens to testosterone after 40, whether male menopause is an actual thing, how to break the anxiety-performance cycle, why emotional and physical connection work so differently for men and women, and how to stop the slow drift into a sexless relationship before it becomes the default.No guest. No script. Just Dr. Stacy and the most honest conversation about men's sexual health in midlife you're going to find anywhere.In This Episode:• What actually happens to testosterone, erections, anddrive after 40• Is andropause (male menopause) a thing — and what to doabout it• How to break the anxiety-performance cycle that killsconfidence• Why men stop initiating and how to find your way back• The emotional vs. physical connection divide and how tobridge it• What your partner means when she says she needs moreintimacyResources Mentioned:• Men's Intimacy Uncovered (Pleasure Playbook) —https://drstacyfriedman.com/shop-with-dr-stacy/#ebooks• The Vibe Tribe Community — https://drstacy.mn.co/• Free 30-Minute Private Intimacy Consult — https://calendly.com/stacy-drstacy/30-min• Adult Products Shop — code PURPLE for 20% off https://drstacyfriedman.com/shop-with-dr-stacy/#catalogs• Free Access to the PDF Library: https://drstacyfriedman.com/free-downloads/ Host Bio Dr. Stacy FriedmanDr. Stacy Friedman is a Private Intimacy Advisor, Clinical Sexologist, Sex/ Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps men and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy — without apology.She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come withmidlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue.✨ Everything you need is one click away:• 👉 linktr.ee/drstacyfriedman• 🔥 Vibe Tribe — Dr. Stacy's private midlife community. Live sessions, courses, and conversations that go way beyond thesurface. Try it free for a week. https://drstacy.mn.co/⁠• 📖 Pleasure Playbooks — Step-by-step guides forreal bedroom results. Because great sex doesn't just happen — it's built. https://drstacyfriedman.com/shop-with-dr-stacy/#ebooks⁠• 💋 Shop catalog for adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off) https://drstacyfriedman.com/shop-with-dr-stacy/#catalogs⁠• 📅 Free 30-minute intimacy consult — let's talk about what's possible for your sex life. https://calendly.com/stacy-drstacy/30-min⁠• 🎁 Free PDF library including: 10 Things TheyReally Want in Bed (But Won't Say Out Loud) — grab yours athttps://drstacyfriedman.com/free-downloads/⁠• Follow Dr. Stacy @drstacyfriedman on Instagram, TikTok,Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and all social media platforms.

In this episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with Eileen Kopsaftis — physical therapist, founder of Have Lifelong Wellbeing, and bestselling author of Pain Culprits! and Aging Culprits! — to have the conversation almost nobody is having: what happens to desire, pleasure, and intimacy when you're living in pain.Eileen has spent over 30 years helping patients address the root causes of pain — including pelvic floor dysfunction — and has led support groups for women who've experienced trauma and abuse. She brings clinical expertise and real compassion to a topic that affects far more people than ever admit it.In this episode:• Why chronic pain kills libido — even before youget to the bedroom• What your pelvic floor has to do with your sex life (more than you think)• How past trauma lives in the body and affects intimacy• Positioning, movement, and pacing as tools for pain-free intimacy• The nutrition and erectile dysfunction connection nobody talks about• Why age doesn't have to stop desireGuest Bio & Links💜 About Eileen Kopsaftis Eileen Kopsaftis, BS, PT, FAFS, CMI, NE is the founder of Have Lifelong Wellbeing, LLC — and she is on a mission to erase pain from the world.An eclectically trained physical therapist, nutrition educator, and bestselling author of Pain Culprits! and Aging Culprits!, Eileen uses her extensive postgraduate education to resolve the root causes of pain and dysfunction. Teaching facts about pain, movement, and aging that are mostly unknown is herspecialty. She speaks nationally, publishes articles, and teaches movement and pain education classes both online and at her local community college.Eileen has worked with patients navigating pelvic floor dysfunction and its impact on intimacy, and has led support groups for women who've experienced abuse — bringing bothclinical expertise and deep compassion to the intersection of pain and connection.Her passion is to show people how to age without decline and move without pain — because desire doesn't have an expiration date. 📖 Books: Pain Culprits! | Aging Culprits!🌐 Website: havelifelongwellbeing.com📧 Email: eileen@havelifelongwellbeing.com📺 YouTube: Search Eileen Kopsaftis🎁 Free resources & membership: havelifelongwellbeing.com📞 Phone: +1 (518) 496-1265Host Bio — Dr. Stacy FriedmanDr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helpsmen and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy — without apology.She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come with midlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue.✨ Everything you need is one click away: 👉 ⁠linktr.ee/drstacyfriedman⁠🔥 Vibe Tribe — Dr. Stacy's private midlife community. Live sessions, courses, and conversations that go way beyond the surface. Try it free for a week.📖 Pleasure Playbooks — Step-by-step guides for real bedroomresults. Because great sex doesn't just happen — it's built.💋 Shop catalog for adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)📅 Free 30-minute intimacy consult — let's talk about what's possible for your sex life.🎁 Free PDF's including: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won't Say Out Loud) — grab yours at https://drstacyfriedman.com/free-downloads/Follow Dr. Stacy @drstacyfriedman on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and all social media platforms.

00:00 — Introduction: Meet Lacey Bond02:04 — What Is Purity Culture? A Crash Course22:04 — How Religious Trauma Shows Up in Your Sex Life34:01 — How to Unfuck Yourself: The Healing Process43:58 — Second Adolescence, BDSM & Reclaiming Your IdentityWhat did the church teach you about sex? If your answer involves shame, silence, and a long list of rules about what you were not allowed to do with your own body — this episode is for you.Dr. Stacy Friedman — clinical sexologist and certified sex coach — sits down with Lacey Bond (IntimacyLacey), a Certified Sex, Relationship, and Intimacy Coach and purity culture survivor, for a bold, no-shame sexologist talk about how religious trauma shapes our sexuality and what healing actually looks like on the other side.In this episode you will learn:• What purity culture actually is — and the messages it sends about sex, desire, and your body• Why female desire was erased from religious education entirely — and what that silence costs women• How religious trauma and sexual repression show up as freeze responses, shame spirals, and dysfunction in adult relationships• What “second adolescence” means and why it’s a real, necessary part of the deconstruction journey• How BDSM — built on consent, communication, and self-knowledge — can be a powerful path to healing for purity culture survivors🎁 FREE OFFER FOR LISTENERS: Book a free 30-minute education call with Lacey at www.IntimacyLacey.comGuest Bio — Lacey Bond (IntimacyLacey)🔥 Lacey Bond (IntimacyLacey) is a Certified Sex, Relationship, and Intimacy Coach and an adult sex, consent, and BDSM educator based in Los Angeles. She’s dedicated to helping people heal — or as she likes to say, unfuck themselves — from Purity Culture, building healthy relationships with other people and developing awesome, shame-free sexuality.✨ Lacey lived the quintessential Purity Culture experience: raised in the Evangelical church through youth group, Bible study, and Christian school, she graduated from Biola University and was even featured in the 2015 documentary Give Me Sex Jesus. She’s here to tell you that every single one of us can heal — and unfuck ourselves — from it.📲 Instagram & TikTok: @intimacylacey🌐 Website: www.IntimacyLacey.com📧 Email: lacey@intimacylacey.comHost Bio — Dr. Stacy FriedmanDr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps men and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy — without apology.She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come with midlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue.✨ Everything you need is one click away: 👉 linktr.ee/drstacyfriedman🔥 Vibe Tribe — private midlife community, live sessions, courses, try free for a week. 📖 Pleasure Playbooks — step-by-step guides for real bedroom results. 💋 Shop catalog for adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off) 📅 Free 15-min consult. 🎁 Free PDF: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed — drstacyfriedman.com 👉 linktr.ee/drstacyfriedmanFollow Dr. Stacy @drstacyfriedman on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and all social media platforms.#PurityCulture #ReligiousTrauma #SexHealing #SexCoach #Sexologist #IntimacyCoach #PurityCultureSurvivor #Deconstruction #ShameFree #SexPositive #ThePurplePassionProject #DrStacyFriedman #FemaleDesire #BDSM #SexualLiberation #ReligiousAbuse #SecondAdolescence #SexAndReligion

In this bold and unfiltered episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy sexologist sits down with Miss Nicole Brooke for a raw sexologist talk conversation about sex, confidence, desire, and what happens when a woman stops performing for approval and starts choosing herself.Nicole shares how dance became the gateway to reclaiming her sensuality, how her experiences in the sex industry reshaped her understanding of power and boundaries, and why access to your body is never the same as intimacy. Together, they explore dating standards, sexual confidence, and the freedomthat comes when women stop over-giving to feel wanted.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why sensual confidence starts in the body, not the mind• How women confuse desire with validation — and how to stop• What sex work reveals about boundaries, power, and choice• Why “being available” often kills attraction and self-respect• How to raise your dating and sexual standards without guilt or apology• What it really means to choose yourself in sex, dating, and intimacyMiss Nicole Brooke is a women’s empowerment leader, professional dancer, and coach with a background in education, psychology, and coaching.After more than a decade of dancing and dating in Spain, Nicole reclaimed her sensuality through movement, which ultimately led her into the sex industry.She has worked as an exotic dancer and as a legal courtesan at Sheri’s Ranch.Nicole is the creator of Find Your Sexy®, now housed inside Sexy Sunday School, her modern house of wisdom focused on confidence, pleasure, dating, and self-leadership.Website: https://beacons.ai/missnicolebrookeInstagram: @missnicolebrookeDr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex Coach & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps men and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy — without apology.She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come with midlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue.✨Everything you need is one click away:🔥Vibe Tribe — Dr. Stacy's private midlife community. Live sessions, courses, and conversations that go way beyond the surface. Try it free for a week.📖Pleasure Playbooks — Step-by-step guides for real bedroom results. Because great sex doesn't just happen — it's built.💋Shop catalog for adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)📅Free 15-minute intimacy consult — let's talk about what's possible for your sex life.🎁 Free PDF's: 10 Things TheyReally Want in Bed (But Won't Say Out Loud) and many more! Grab yours at drstacyfriedman.com under FREE SEX TIPS👉linktr.ee/drstacyfriedmanFollow Dr. Stacy @drstacyfriedman on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and all social media platforms.

Mismatched libido is incredibly common — but most coupleshandle it with pressure, silence, or frustration. 😬In this episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with intimacy coach Dan Purcell to unpack the truth behind “duty sex,” desire discrepancies, and what actually helps couples reconnect. They explore why different sex drives don’t mean something is broken, how obligation quietly kills desire, and practical ways to rebuild spark without forcing it.This conversation is real, relatable, and packed with tools couples can actually use. 💜What You’ll Learn• Why mismatched libido is normal in long-term relationships• How “duty sex” slowly drains emotional & sexual connection• The difference between low desire and blocked desire• Practical ways to close the desire gap without shame• Why playfulness is one of the most powerful intimacy tools• What a realistic “desire comeback” actually looks likeGuest Bio ✨Dan Purcell is a sex and intimacy coach dedicated to helping married couples build and maintain sexually vibrant, emotionally connected relationships. He is the Founder of Get Your Marriage On and the creator of the apps Intimately Us and Just Between Us, tools designed to help couples strengthen communication, increase connection, and bring more playfulness into their intimate lives.For over six years, Dan has coached couples through mismatched desire, intimacy challenges, and communication breakdowns — helping partners move from obligation and pressure to authentic, chosen intimacy.🔗 Website & social links: getyourmarriageon.com📱 Apps: Intimately Us & Just Between UsHost Bio 💜Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project — on a mission to make midlife the hottest chapter of your sex life yet. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps men and women break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy — without apology.She specializes in the unique desire challenges that come with midlife — hormonal shifts, erectile changes, mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blendingexpertise, humor, and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel empowering, entertaining, and long overdue.✨ Everything you need is one click away:🔥Vibe Tribe — Dr. Stacy's private midlife community. Live sessions, courses, and conversations that go way beyond the surface. Try it free for a week.📖 Pleasure Playbooks — Step-by-step guides for real bedroom results. Because great sex doesn't just happen — it's built.💋Shop catalog for adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)📅Free 15-minute intimacy consult — let's talk about what's possible for your sex life.🎁Free PDF: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won't Say Out Loud) — grab yours at drstacyfriedman.com👉linktr.ee/drstacyfriedmanFollow Dr. Stacy @drstacyfriedman on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and all social media platforms.

In this episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with Laurie Handlers to explore boundaries as the foundation for extraordinary intimacy, why your best sex might still be ahead of you, and how to create desire that doesn't fade—even after decades together.Laurie shares her journey of finding her soulmate at 67, breaks down the 3-step boundary formula that transforms relationships, and explains why couples are "endangered" and what it takes to save them.What You'll Learn:• Why finding love at 67 taught Laurie what she didn't know at 27• The 3-step boundary formula that makes intimacy hotter• How people-pleasing kills desire and what to do instead• Why couples are going extinct and how to become extraordinary• What Tantra actually is (beyond the marathon sex myth)• How sexuality becomes a portal to healing• One 5-minute practice to reconnect tonight• Why your best sexual years might still be ahead of youGuest BioLaurie Handlers is a bestselling author, international retreat leader, and relationship visionary with over 40 years of experience in sacred sexuality, empowerment, and transformational education. Featured in the New York Times and on Bloomberg Canada, she's spoken before thousands and been a guest on countless podcasts, summits, and media platforms.As host of two long-running podcasts—Tantra Cafe and Sex and Happiness (15 years!)—Laurie has spent decades challenging taboos and inspiring embodied self-love through humor, honesty, and deep wisdom.Her current passion? Saving couples from extinction. After finding the love of her life at 67, she now teaches singles and couples how to attract, ignite, and sustain extraordinary love.📖 Author of:• Sex & Happiness: The Tantric Laws of Intimacy (International Bestseller)• Sex & Happiness Over 60: It Only Gets Better!🎓 Lead Facilitator for the International School of Temple Arts (ISTA) since 2008🌐 Website: lauriehandlers.com📧 Email: laurie@butterflyworkshops.com🎁 FREE Download: lauriehandlers.comInstagram: @laurie.handlersHost BioDr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering.✨ Stay connected!💜 Grab your FREE guide: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won't Say Out Loud) at drstacyfriedman.com💋 Shop fun adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)📅 Book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy consult at drstacyfriedman.com🧠 Try FLOW, a natural nitric oxide booster—get your FREE bottle here:https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free

In this deeply honest episode, Dr. Stacy sits down with Veronica Lynn Clark to explore what intimacy looks like after trauma—and how healing the body can reopen the door to pleasure. This conversation moves from safety and self-trust to embodiment, sensuality, and ultimately reclaiming orgasm without pressure or performance.If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, your desire, or your pleasure, this episode will remind you that healing and arousal are not opposites—they’re partners.In This Episode, you’ll Learn: • Why emotional safety is the foundation of sexual confidence• How trauma lives in the body—and how to gently reconnect• The role of embodiment in rebuilding intimacy• Why orgasm is not about performance but presence• How partners can support healing without trying to “fix” it• Practical first steps toward reclaiming sensuality and self-trust👩‍💼 Guest Bio & LinksVeronica Lynn Clark is a trailblazer in personal transformation, intimacy empowerment, and somatic healing. With nearly two decades of experience, she has helped countless individuals reclaim their power, heal from trauma, and embrace lives of authenticity and purpose.A certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, Intimacy Coach, and Transformational Speaker, Veronica is known for her ability to demystify complex emotional and relational dynamics, offering practical tools for healing and self-discovery. Her programs blend deep compassion with embodied expertise, creating transformative spaces where individuals feel safe to explore vulnerability and step into their fullest selves.Veronica is the creator of Body Temple Sensuality Training for Women and The One Human Experience, both global programs bridging embodiment, intimacy, and emotional intelligence. She also hosts the Liberate Your Orgasm Podcast and is the author of To Be Aligned and S.E.X. Boss. Her retreats and workshops—featured at CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa—integrate somatic practices, mindfulness, and energy work to support holistic transformation.Website: www.veronicalynnclark.com/intimacy/coachingInstagram: @veronicalclarkPodcast: Liberate Your Orgasmhttps://www.veronicalynnclark.com/better-sex-less-drama-book-series💜 Host BioDr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering.✨ Stay connected!💜 Grab your FREE guide: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud) @ drstacyfriedman.com💋 Shop fun adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)📅 Book your 15-minute intimacy consult: drstacyfriedman.com🧠 Try FLOW, a natural nitric oxide booster—get a free bottle here: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free📲 Follow @drstacyfriedman everywhere for more resources, tips, and behind-the-scenes magic

In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacysits down with psychotherapist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Laurie Singer to talk all things fetishes, desire, and neurodivergence. From the psychology behind why fetishes develop to how neurodivergent individuals often experience desire differently, this candid and compassionate conversationexplores the beauty of misunderstood pleasure. Laurie opens up about her decades of clinical experience, her book "You’re Not Crazy," and why education and empathy are essential for a healthy, shame-free approach to sexuality.Whether you’re curious, kinky, or simply craving more understanding—this episode brings insight, humor, and heart to a topic that deserves both.Laurie Singer is a licensed Psychotherapist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst who heads Laurie Singer Behavioral Services inCamarillo, CA. For over 20 years, she has integrated Behavioral and Cognitive therapy strategies to support both children and adults facing mental health challenges. Her first book, "You’re Not Crazy: Living with Anxiety, Obsessions and Fetishes," invites readers inside the therapy room to better understandtheir own behaviors and emotions. She’s currently completing her second book, focusing on resilience and endurance as a decorated athlete. Laurie is passionate about educating people on sexuality, neurodiversity, and emotional well-being.🌐 Website: https://lauriesingerbehavioral.com📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurieSingerBehavioral📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurie__singerDr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real,and seriously empowering.✨ Stay connected!💜Grab your FREE guide: 10 Things They Really Want in Bed(But Won’t Say Out Loud) @ drstacyfriedman.com💋Shop fun adult products (code PURPLE for 20% off)📅 Book your 15-minute intimacy consult: drstacyfriedman.com🧠 Try FLOW, a natural nitric oxide booster—get a free bottlehere: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free📲 Follow @drstacyfriedman everywhere for more resources, tips, and behind-the-scenes magic. [00:00:00] Introduction to Purple Passion Project[00:01:10] Guest introduction: Laurie Singer[00:02:29] Laurie’s background and path to psychotherapy[00:05:33] Fetishes and neurodivergence[00:08:46] Case studies on behavioral challenges[00:18:55] Understanding desires in neurodivergent individuals[00:25:32] Navigating fetishes in relationships[00:35:16] Managing compulsive behaviors and masturbation[00:45:34] Support, education, and "You're Not Crazy"[00:51:57] Final thoughts and host outreach

Menopause and midlife changes don’t just affect the body; they affect desire, intimacy, confidence, and connection. In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy is joined by Dr. Shannon Chavez, licensed psychologist, AASECT-certified sex therapist, and clinical sexologist, for an honest conversation about sex and hormones in midlife.In this episode, you’ll hear:• How menopause impacts desire, arousal, and painful sex• Why body changes can affect confidence and intimacy• How men experience aging through erectile and hormone changes• Why these shifts are normal and more common than people think• How couples can talk about these changes without shame or blame• Ways partners can support each other and stay connectedThis episode is about normalizing midlife changes and learning how intimacy can evolve instead of disappearing.________________________________________👩‍⚕️Guest BioDr. Shannon Chavez, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, AASECT-certified sex therapist, certified sex coach, and clinical sexologist with over two decades of experience. She specializes in sexual wellness, intimacy and relationship coaching, and attachment-based psychotherapy. Her holistic approach blends sex education, psychotherapy, and somatic practices to help individuals and couples reconnect to pleasure and emotional closeness.She has been featured in The New York Times, GQ, and Cosmopolitan and is a sought-after speaker and educator.Instagram: @drshannonchavezFree pleasure guides are available through her website.________________________________________🎙️Host BioStacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy without shame.She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and empowering. Her motto: My passion is to help you create yours.✨Stay connected beyond the show✨Grab your FREE download of 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud), explore her sexy toy shop (use code PURPLE for 20% off), and book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy coaching consult at drstacyfriedman.com.Follow @drstacyfriedman for tips, resources, and behind-the-scenes magic.💜Looking for a supplement that supports blood flow and sexual health? Check out FLOW, a nitric oxide supplement.Get your FREE bottle here: https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free

What if midlife isn’t a crisis—but an opening?In this episode of The Purple Passion Project, Dr. Stacy sits down with Sheryl, a 55-year-old single mom and business owner who redefined her life and relationships after years of monogamy. Just before turning 50, Sheryl stepped into the BDSM lifestyle and later incorporated swinging—discovering not just freedom, but a deeply committed partnership rooted in trust, communication, and consent.Sheryl shares her journey through marriage, divorce, widowhood, and dating, how she shifted her mindset around monogamy, and what it really looks like to balance parenting, work, privacy, and pleasure. Together, they challenge the myth that BDSM and swinging are about cheating or deviance, and instead show how intentional agreements and consent can strengthen connection.Topics Covered:• Moving from monogamy into BDSM and swinging• Midlife sexual awakening and mindset shifts• Talking to a partner about opening the relationship• Consent, safety, and privacy in the lifestyle• Body confidence and representation in BDSM spaces• Balancing parenting, work, and adult connection• Breaking myths about cheating and deviance________________________________________🎧 Guest Bio – Sheryl is a 55-year-old single mom, business owner, and woman who fully embraced her midlife awakening. After experiencing marriage, divorce, widowhood, and dating, she entered the BDSM lifestyle just before turning 50, where she unexpectedly found not only her passion, but her life partner. She met her partner at her third-ever BDSM party, and together they’ve built a committed, playful, and deeply connected relationship that also includes the swing lifestyle.As a full-figured woman and single parent to a teenage son, Sheryl openly shares the realities of balancing work, parenting, privacy, and an alternative lifestyle. She’s passionate about challenging misconceptions that BDSM and swinging are about cheating or deviance, and instead highlights the role of consent, trust, and communication. Her belief is simple: midlife isn’t the end—it’s where freedom begins.Her username on Fetlife: Leo_Sher, and on SDC it is WickedandLeoHost Bio – Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering. Her motto: “My passion is to help you create yours.”✨ Stay connected with her beyond the show ✨Grab your FREE download of 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud), explore her sexy toy shop (use code PURPLE for 20% off), and book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy coaching consult at drstacyfriedman.com.Follow @drstacyfriedman on social media for more tips, resources, and behind-the-scenes magic.💜 Bonus for your health + pleasure:If you’re looking for a healthy supplement that can increase blood flow, check out FLOW, a nitric oxide supplement that supports circulation, energy, and sexual wellness.👉 Get your FREE bottle of FLOW here:https://hop.clickbank.net/?affiliate=drstacy69&vendor=the20&cbpage=free

Board Certified Sexologist, Certified Sex Coach, and Pleasure Educator Jennifer Marie Summers joins Dr. Stacy to turn up the heat on low desire, spicing things up, and life after monogamy. From tackling jealousy in poly relationships to building agreements that actually deepen intimacy, Jennifer keeps it real with humor, fire, and no-filter fun.💜 Topics include:- Why low libido isn’t the end of intimacy—and what actually works to reignite desire.- Jealousy in poly relationships: how to navigate it without killing the vibe.- The power of communication, agreements, and contracts in keeping passion alive.- Busting the myth that sex stops when you hit a certain age.- Hot tips, toy talk, and a special discount on coaching + products from Jennifer.Guest Bio:Jennifer Marie Summers has been educating, empowering, and entertaining audiences in the world of sexual health and pleasure for nearly two decades. As host of SIP with Summers, she blends expert knowledge with humor and real talk to make sex conversations fun and accessible. She helps women and couples reignite intimacy, overcome challenges like low libido, and embrace their sexuality at every stage of life—including perimenopause and menopause.👉 Connect with Jennifer:Instagram: @theselfmadedivaPodcast: SIP with SummersHost Bio:Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering.Her motto: “My passion is to help you create yours.”✨ Stay connected with her beyond the show! ✨Grab your FREE download of 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud), explore her sexy toy shop (use code PURPLE for 20% off), and book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy coaching consult at drstacyfriedman.com.Follow @drstacyfriedman on social media for more tips, resources, and behind-the-scenes magic.If you’re looking for a healthy supplement that can increase blood flow, check out FLOW, a nitric oxide supplement. 💜Get your FREE bottle here: https://the20.store/flow-subscription-solo/?hop=drstacy69&hopId=a780eef3-6026-42ee-8a17-6e19e3fa16ef

When you lose over 230 pounds, everything changes—your body, your relationships, your libido, and your identity.In this unfiltered conversation, men’s dating coach turned health advocate Frank Kermit joins Dr. Stacy to share the raw truth about sex, intimacy, and love after massive weight loss. From his battle with diabetes to his upcoming reconstructive surgery, Frank opens up about how healing his body forced him to face old trauma, changing attraction dynamics, and a new kind of vulnerability in his marriage.This episode explores the emotional and sexual side of transformation—how to communicate through change, reconnect in a new body, and rediscover what intimacy really means when the physical layers fall away.💜 Support Frank’s journey:GoFundMe for Frank’s Skin Removal SurgeryRead his full story: FrankTalks.com/obese-recovery________________________________________👤 Guest Bio & LinksFrank Kermit is a former men’s dating coach who shifted focus from helping others find love to saving his own life. In April 2020, he weighed 460 pounds, was diagnosed with diabetes, and could barely walk. Five years later, he’s down 230 pounds, his diabetes is in remission, and he’s preparing for reconstructive surgery to remove 30 pounds of excess skin.Frank’s journey reveals the complex truth of recovery—the emotional battles, the shifting dynamics of attraction, and the rediscovery of intimacy with his wife. He shares his story to inspire others to heal not just their bodies, but the pain beneath the surface.🔗 GoFundMe: Donate to Frank’s Skin Removal Surgery https://youtu.be/9EfQgYBKRyM 🔗 Journal & Story: FrankTalks.com/obese-recovery💌 Direct support: frank@franktalks.com (PayPal / e-transfer)________________________________________🎙️ Host Bio: Dr. Stacy FriedmanDr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years working in sexuality, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame.She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering.Her motto: “My passion is to help you create yours.”✨ Stay connected with her beyond the show! ✨Grab your FREE download of 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (But Won’t Say Out Loud), explore her sexy toy shop (use code PURPLE for 20% off), and book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy coaching consult at drstacyfriedman.com.Follow @drstacyfriedman on social media for more tips, resources, and behind-the-scenes magic.If you’re looking for a healthy supplement that can increase blood flow, check out FLOW, a nitric oxide supplement. 💜Get your FREE bottle here: https://the20.store/flow-subscription-solo/?hop=drstacy69&hopId=a780eef3-6026-42ee-8a17-6e19e3fa16ef