Disclaimer: Yes, we're going to talk about religion today with Sally Hunt, who was recently featured on Fox News. We respect everyone's right to their own beliefs and values, but Angela and I feel it important that a government for the people, by the people, represent all of the people, no matter their creed, gender, or belief system. We do talk about sex for a lot of the episode, but if you wish to skip most of the religious topics, skip ahead to around the 30 minute mark.

Our guest today is Sally Buxbaum Hunt, also known as the Passionate Atheist. She was recently featured on Fox News to discuss the separation of church and state. We ask her about that experience, from what happened at the Wentzville City hall to her interview with Laura Ingraham on Fox. We also discuss consent and sex education in public schools. This is actually Sally's second appearance on our show. In her first appearance, we focused mostly on sex education in public schools. You can find that interview here. We hope you enjoy listening to the episode as much as we enjoyed making it.

About our guest:

Sally Hunt, also known as ‘The Passionate Atheist,’ is an activist who advocates for comprehensive sex education, sex-positivity, and the separation of church and state. Sally founded the group, Expose Thrive, which successfully got Thrive’s “Best Choice” abstinence-only, shame-based & fear-based program removed from 16 local public school districts. Sally is also known for recently speaking in opposition to a large ‘In God We Trust’ display at city hall in Wentzville, Missouri, and then being thrown out of the meeting by the mayor due to her comments. Sally has gotten a great deal of media attention for her opposition to the 'In God We Trust' display, including an appearance on the Fox News show, The Ingraham Angle. The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the city of Wentzville on Sally’s behalf. Sally has a master’s in counseling, 6 years’ experience as a school counselor, and will be entering the counseling PhD program in the fall.

• Facebook URL facebook.com/passionateatheist

• Twitter Name @sallybhunt

About Us:

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Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. Her second book released in February. Joshua is not a therapist, but brings a sense of humor along with an inquisitive mind.

Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

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Today, Kendra Holliday joins us to discuss the dark side (BDSM) and light side (tantra) of creative sexuality, responsive vs spontaneous desire, and many more topics. She was actually one of our first guests and one of our favorites. We are excited to have her back and hope you enjoy the episode. I promise I never once on this episode try to flail a vibrator around like a light saber. 

About our guest:

Kendra Holliday is one of the leaders of Sex Positive St. Louis and runs a blog and consulting website for relationship coaching and sex surrogacy. Check her out at the links below.

http://www.sexstl.com

http://www.thebeautifulkind.com/

http://www.beopenandhonest.com/

About Us:

www.aboutsexpodcast.com 

Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. Her second book released in February. Joshua is not a therapist, but brings a sense of humor along with an inquisitive mind.

Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed. at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Facebook: About Sex Podcast Facebook Page // Angela Skurtu LMFT, M. Ed, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist // Joshua Skurtu

Sometimes you are nervous about talking to that girl at the bar. If you have autism or other social disorders, our guest might be able to assist you as wingman in such a situation. This week we talk with Nicholas Maio about autism, sex, and dating. Nicholas is an applied behavioral analyst and sex therapist and also is himself on the autism spectrum. He shares info about how he helps his clients and some of his own struggles with the dating world. People with autism sometimes struggle with social interactions, which is a pretty important part of finding an intimate partner.

Join us this episode to find out more.

About our guest:

About us:

Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is a published author, with her second book released in February. Joshua Skurtu is not a therapist, but brings a sense of humor along with an inquisitive mind.

About Sex now livestreams video of episode tapings on Facebook before the podcast episodes come out. // Visit us at: www.aboutsexpodcast.com // Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed., a Licensed Marriage and Sex therapist at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Facebook: About Sex Podcast Facebook Page // Angela Skurtu LMFT, M. Ed, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist // Joshua Skurtu

Our anonymous guest on this episode lost the ability to sustain an erection years ago due to Erectile Dysfunction. His ED was caused by diabetic neuropathy, and in this week's episode wee discuss his journey, including treatment options, intimacy, and finding happiness. His is an interesting story and we hope you can join us for this episode.

About us:

Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is a published author, with her second book released in February. Joshua Skurtu is not a therapist, but brings a sense of humor along with an inquisitive mind.

About Sex now livestreams video of episode tapings on Facebook before the podcast episodes come out. // Visit us at: www.aboutsexpodcast.com // Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed., a Licensed Marriage and Sex therapist at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Facebook: About Sex Podcast Facebook Page // Angela Skurtu LMFT, M. Ed, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist // Joshua Skurtu

In the 1980's, an HIV diagnosis was equitable to getting a death sentence. No treatments existed and scientists knew very little about the virus. Today, with advances in education and research, it is not only a preventable disease, but treatments exist that make living with the disease much more manageable. Join us today as we also discuss Truvada, the treatment used in "pre-exposure prophylaxis".  Truvada is a pill that patients can take daily to reduce the chance of HIV infection.

Some other interesting things we discuss on this episode include how often people actually use condoms, ways that condoms can fail, dangers of lambskin condoms, latex allergies, STI transmission methods other than during penetrative sex, and much more.

About our Guest:

Matthew Swango, LMSW. Program Coordinator for Saint Louis Effort for AIDS

Matthew holds a Bachelors of Psychology and a Masters in Social Work. He is a Licensed Master Social Worker who also is a Board Member for Empower Missouri. Matthew tests clients for HIV and STIs, conducts risk-reduction counseling sessions, facilitates biopsychosocial programs, and provides psychotherapy.

About us:

Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is a published author, with her second book released in February. Joshua Skurtu is not a therapist, but brings a sense of humor along with an inquisitive mind.

About Sex now livestreams video of episode tapings on Facebook before the podcast episodes come out. // Visit us at: www.aboutsexpodcast.com // Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed., a Licensed Marriage and Sex therapist at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Facebook: About Sex Podcast Facebook Page // Angela Skurtu LMFT, M. Ed, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist // Joshua Skurtu

Nathan Shaw joined us this episode to discuss some of his own relationships and his own unique perspectives on sex. For one, he is single and plans to stay that way. He had two previous marriages, one of which only lasted 39 days. He still sexual partners, but only classifies the relationships as "hanging out" and makes it clear to any interested partners. He told us that he estimates he has been with more than 300 different sexual partners.

Topics this episode include: Dating after 40, Relationships after years of not being in one, Turn on’s in your 20’s vs turn on’s in your late 30’s and up, Nathan's 39 day marriage, Nathan's secrets of getting laid to guys that he has shared over the years on radio and more.

Nathan Shaw is one of the hosts of the podcast Brothers on Whatever and a very interesting guest. We hope you can join us for this episode.

About Us:

Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is a published author, with her second book released in February. Joshua Skurtu is not a therapist, but brings the jokes along with a breadth of knowledge.

About Sex now livestreams video of episode tapings on Facebook before the podcast episodes come out. // Visit us at: www.aboutsexpodcast.com // Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed., a Licensed Marriage and Sex therapist at: www.therapistinstlouis.com

Facebook: About Sex Podcast Facebook Page // Angela Skurtu LMFT, M. Ed, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist // Joshua Skurtu