FULL FRONTAL: You Could Be Having Better Sex with Dr. Nicole McNichols; You’re Not Bad at Sex, You Were Undereducated
What‘s Your Position?Show Notes
Hello Humans! Ever wondered how to take sex to the next level in your relationship?
Well this episode is pure joy. 💛 I got to sit down with one of my absolute heroes, Dr. Nicole McNichols, and it somehow managed to be deeply insightful, nerdy as hell, laugh-out-loud fun, and genuinely moving all at once. Nicole is the powerhouse behind the largest human sexuality course in Washington state, a brilliant educator who creates spaces where people feel safe asking the questions they’ve been carrying for years. We talk pleasure as health, why so many of us were never taught the foundations of good sex, the myths that just won’t die, and her brilliant Hierarchy of Sexual Needs that honestly should be required learning for all adults. This conversation felt like sitting in the front row of your favorite class with a professor who makes you feel seen, curious, and way less alone. We also dive into her brand-new book, You Could Be Having Better Sex, out February 3rd, which is a science-backed, shame-free, permission-slip-of-a-book about reconnecting with your sexual self and remembering that pleasure isn’t indulgent, it’s essential. This episode is full of love, laughter, honesty, and those “oh wow…that explains so much” moments. Do yourself a favor: listen, grab the book, and go follow her on Instagram @nicolethesexprofessor. You’re going to want more of Nicole in your life.
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