About this season
Sexplained is back with a brand-new season as Julia Sinning delves into the diverse world of sexuality and intimacy with top experts every Thursday. Covering topics from sexual health and consent to personal discovery. Whether you’re looking to deepen your experiences or just beginning your sexual journey, Sexplained covers it all. Discover tips for safe experimentation, ignite your senses, and find ways to keep your libido thriving—even through the holiday season. Sexplained educates, engages, and inspires—one taboo at a time!
Episodes (20)
1. Fight, Flight or Freeze at Work?
Aired 23 September 2022 • 8 min
In the season opener, Julia and Eveline Stallaart tackle the topic of workplace consent, boundaries, and the “freeze” response, providing insight into respecting and protecting personal limits.
2. STD's and Sexuality post-COVID
Aired 30 September 2022 • 10 min
STDs: How Do You Get Them and Prevent Them? With sexologist Eveline, Julia covers STD basics, top trends in 2020, and how pandemic restrictions have influenced our sexual habits.
3. The 5 Stages of an Orgasm
Aired 7 October 2022 • 10 min
Sexologist Eveline Stallaart guides Julia through the five stages of the sexual response cycle, demystifying the process and highlighting the importance of clear communication in intimate experiences.
4. Synchronise your climax!
Aired 14 October 2022 • 8 min
Julia and Eveline discuss techniques for mutual satisfaction, breaking down the clitoris’ role and emphasizing communication as a pathway to shared pleasure.
5. How Tantric Are You?
Aired 21 October 2022 • 9 min
Julia and tantra expert Mariëtte from Loverituals.nl introduce the basics of Tantra, exploring how the philosophy can enhance intimacy and connection in one’s life.
6. The 5 senses: Sight
Aired 28 October 2022 • 8 min
Julia explores the visual aspects of sex with Marith, including the impact of eye contact and body language, as well as the pros and cons of visual stimulation through pornography.
7. The 5 senses: Hearing
Aired 10 November 2022 • 5 min
Do you make noise during sex? Julia and Marith examine the role of sound and breathing in sexual satisfaction, discussing how vocal expression can deepen connection and enhance pleasure.
8. The 5 senses: Touch
Aired 17 November 2022 • 8 min
Explore Your Erogenous Zones! Focusing on touch, Julia and Marith discuss the skin as the body’s largest organ, the health benefits of touch, and how to explore erogenous zones for enhanced intimacy.
9. The 5 senses: Smell
Aired 18 November 2022 • 7 min
The Seduction of Scent. Julia and Marith explore pheromones and body odor’s role in attraction. Learn why scent might be more crucial in partner selection than we realize.
10. The 5 senses: Taste
Aired 24 November 2022 • 8 min
With Marith Iedema and de Wilde Boerin, Julia delves into the role of taste in sexual arousal. Can flavors heighten intimacy? They discuss how foods can cross into the realm of sensuality.
11. Coming out... or Coming in?
Aired 8 December 2022 • 10 min
Afiah Vijlbrief from Rutgers talks to Julia about gender, sexual orientation and the fluidity between sexual identities. The hurdles we face when experimenting, and why thinking in rigid categories limits our sexual potential. Afiah is a researcher at Rutgers expertise center for sexuality.
12. Sexual Shame and Guilt
Aired 15 December 2022 • 12 min
Julia, Eveline Stallaart, and Dwight from the Make Love Work podcast unpack the roots of sexual shame, exploring self-compassion, boundaries, and self-acceptance.
13. Save your Libido during the Holidays!
Aired 22 December 2022 • 10 min
Julia discusses how holiday stress impacts libido together with food pioneer Wilde Boerin and sexologist Eveline Stallaart. Who offer tips to keep desire alive even through the busiest seasons.
14. Sexual taboos
Aired 23 December 2022 • 10 min
We must get rid of sexual taboos! In this special episode all of our Sexplained guests return to share the origins of sexual taboos and explore which misconceptions they believe should be dismantled.
15. Sex and Erotic Parties
Aired 5 January 2023 • 7 min
Jorna Wierts of Big Little Secrets reveals what happens at her erotic parties. Julia explores sexual fantasies, encouraging viewers to rekindle their own desires with tips from EasyToys.
16. Let’s Talk About Sex… Work
Aired 12 January 2023 • 13 min
Former sex worker Metje Blaak joins Julia to share her experiences and challenges, addressing stigma, misconceptions, and the evolution of sex work over time.
17. Non-Monogamy explained
Aired 19 January 2023 • 13 min
Is Monogamy Natural? What Are the Alternatives? Are humans naturally monogamous? Julia speaks with Jorna about her open relationship and Dwight on his experience with polyamory. They share pros, cons, and fantasies surrounding non-monogamy.
18. Emancipate Your Prostate!
Aired 26 January 2023 • 8 min
Anal stimulation might reduce prostate cancer risk, so why is it still taboo? Julia and Dwight explore prostate massages, including Dwight’s personal experiences, and discuss comfort and benefits of exploring this area.
19. The P of… Pegging
Aired 26 January 2023 • 8 min
What’s pegging? Julia and Dwight dive into anal play, from hygiene tips with an anal douche to the intricacies of prostate stimulation. They answer questions about technique, comfort, and why some women have the urge to explore penetration.
20. The Spectrum of Asexuality
Aired 2 February 2023 • 11 min
Julia Sinning explores asexuality with Afiah Vijlbrief from Rutgers, diving into the 5 types on the asexual spectrum. Together, they discuss the nature of asexuality, the role of sexual fantasies, and how asexual individuals experience intimacy and sexuality.