Esther Perel will change how you think about intimacy

Psychotherapist Esther Perel is one of the most influential thinkers on sex and relationships in the world.

She helps us make sense of how we relate to the people around us and what it means to be intimate. Is intimacy just in the bedroom? Or can we have intimacy with our closest friends? How about with the guy at the coffee shop?

And when we do disrobe and have sex with someone, how can we get what we desire out of the experience, whether it's a one-time thing or for the hundredth time.

Esther entered the zeitgeist with her book Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence, which gave us language for the opposing promises of marriage — romantic passion and long-term security.

She's since drawn millions of listeners to her podcast, Where Should We Begin, where she publishes live couples therapy sessions. (R)

Ladies, We Need to Talk goes deep on the women's health and relationship issues, setting your group chat on fire.

Come hang with the fabulous Yumi Stynes as she takes a candid, non-judgmental and often hilarious look at the deeply personal stuff that's hard to bring up, even with your closest mates.

You'll meet incredible experts to help you improve your wellness, manage the mental load; survive break-ups and prioritise your mental health.

With sensitivity, personal stories from real women, and serious smarts, this show is for women who feel the squeeze between work, their private life, and their pelvic floor.

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• No. of episodes: 173
• Latest episode: 2025-05-05
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