In Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Laurie Mintz (Becoming Cliterate), we unpack some of the biggest myths around women's intimacy, including the idea that satisfaction should come from one kind of experience alone.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Missed Part 1? Go Back!

0:45 – Why Vibrators Are Game-Changers

2:30 – Debunking the Biggest Myths About Toys

4:30 – How Vibration Supports Pleasure and Healing

6:15 – Do Vibrators Replace Partners? Let’s Be Real.

8:00 – Rethinking ‘Foreplay’: The Four Plays That Work

10:16 - Announcing My New Masterclass - Hotter, Wiser, Wilder!

10:30 – Sexual Guilt & The Orgasm Gap

12:10 – Attachment, Casual Sex & Cultural Myths

14:00 – BDSM, Boudoir & Owning Your Curiosity

16:00 – What Is Sex? Dr. Laurie’s Definition

17:40 – Advice for Women Struggling With Orgasm

19:20 – Final Thoughts + Join Dr. Laurie’s Live Coaching

Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.

Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

Email: karen@taboototruth.com

Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast

About the Guest:

‪@drlauriemintz‬ is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Florida teaching Human Sexuality to hundreds of undergraduates yearly. She has published over 60 scholarly works and authored two popular press books: Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters and How to Get It and A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex. Mintz is a licensed psychologist and certified sex therapist in private practice. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, indicating her work has had a positive national influence on the field of psychology. In 2023, she was named one of Forbes “50 over 50” women innovators.

Connect with Dr. Laurie Mintz:

Links: https://linktr.ee/DrLaurieMintz

Book: ‘Becoming Clitorate’ https://www.drlauriemintz.com/becomin...

Instagram: / drlauriemintz

Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.

To celebrate the 100th episode of the Taboo to Truth podcast, I’m launching something BIG:

🎉 Hotter, Wiser, Wilder — a s/x-ed masterclass for adults

💡 6 packed modules

📹 Bite-sized videos & guided exercises

🎯 Real tools for solo & partnered pleasure

You’ll learn:

✔️ The truth about your...

In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Laurie Mintz—author of Becoming Cliterate and A Tired Woman's Guide to Passionate Sex—to debunk the most harmful lies women are told about pleasure. From the myth of orgasm through penetration to the overlooked power of the clitoris, this conversation covers the real truth behind the so-called "pleasure gap." Get ready for a candid, empowering anatomy lesson, personal revelations, and a fresh take on vibrators, vulvas, and voice. This is Part 1 of a must-hear two-part series.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome & Guest Intro: Dr. Laurie Mintz

01:26 - The #1 Lie Women Are Told About Pleasure

03:44 - Why Penetration Alone Doesn’t Cut It

06:10 - Busting the Wetness Myth: Lube is Your Friend

09:18 - The Orgasm Gap Explained

13:12 - Hookups vs. Relationships: The Numbers Don’t Lie

16:33 - What Lesbian & Solo Sex Teach Us About Female Pleasure

18:57 - Vulva vs. Vagina: Why Language Matters

22:19 - Anatomy of the Clitoris (and Why You’ve Never Been Taught This)

26:07 - Where Female Pleasure Really Lives

29:32 - The G-Spot Debate: Magic Spot or Misdirection?

33:11 - Why Guys Need to Ask, Not Assume

35:49 - Karen’s First Vibrator: A Game-Changing Moment

38:41 - Vibrators Are Not Replacements, They’re Tools

42:14 - Wrap Up & What’s Coming in Part 2

Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.

Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

Email: karen@taboototruth.com

Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast

About the Guest:

Dr. Laurie Mintz is an Emeritus Professor at the University of Florida teaching Human Sexuality to hundreds of undergraduates yearly. She has published over 60 scholarly works and authored two popular press books: Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters and How to Get It and A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex. Mintz is a licensed psychologist and certified sex therapist in private practice. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, indicating her work has had a positive national influence on the field of psychology. In 2023, she was named one of Forbes “50 over 50” women innovators.

Connect with Dr. Laurie Mintz:

Links: https://linktr.ee/DrLaurieMintz

Book: ‘Becoming Clitorate’...

In this episode I welcome Tanya Griffin, founder of “oOYes,” an ecstatic intimacy and cannabis lifestyle brand. Together, we dive deep into how cannabis can elevate female pleasure, the science behind multi-orgasmic experiences, and how to use both systemic and topical products to enhance your sensual life—especially in midlife and beyond. From THC-infused lube to breaking down barriers around oral, nothing is off the table. You’ll laugh, learn, and leave feeling liberated.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome + Meet Tanya from Oh Yes

01:15 - From Cannabis to Climax: Tanya’s Entrepreneurial Journey

04:28 - Cannabis & Female Pleasure: How They Work Together

08:40 - Karen’s Wild Weed Story (And Accidental O!)

12:10 - Why Women Think Too Fast for Good 🍑

15:02 - Dosing THC for Newbies: Start Low, Go Slow

18:50 - Practicing Pleasure: Why Self-Love is Essential

21:34 - Topical vs. Systemic Cannabis: What to Know

26:55 - What is Edible Sex Play?

29:10 - How Hormones Affect Cannabis & Climax

33:48 - Cannabis for Oral Anxiety & Better Blood Flow

38:22 - Daily O’s, Mastery & Why Practice is 🔑

42:14 - What to Do If You Get Too High

45:18 - Creating Ritual: Turning Pleasure Into a Lifestyle

49:30 - Introducing the “Oh Yes Sex Quiz” for You + Your Partner

52:40 - Tanya’s Definition of Sex

54:35 - Final Thoughts + Upcoming Collaborations

About The Guest

From colostrum to cannabis to cum, Tanya Griffin has spent over three decades building businesses focused on women’s health, plant medicine, and sexual wellness. A lactation consultant turned cannabis pioneer, she founded and scaled multiple health and cannabis ventures, including the first national cannabis franchise and a REGTech/FINTech platform for cannabis payments. Now the founder of oOYes and Uh Huh Honey, Tanya combines her passion for ecstatic sex, education, and harm reduction into luscious, cannabinoid-infused products and experiences. She’s on a mission to help people have more and better sex—consciously, joyfully, and fully present.

Yes to Sex newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7166601342721982464

20% off OoYes products use code TABOO20: https://www.ooyes.love

Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator, Life, and Menopause Coach, tackles the often-taboo subject of sexuality with a straightforward and candid approach. We explore the intricacies of sex during perimenopause, post-menopause, and andropause, offering insights and support for all those experiencing these transformative phases.

This podcast is not intended to give medical advice. Karen Bigman is not a medical professional. For any medical questions or issues, please visit your licensed medical provider.

Looking for some fresh perspective on sex in midlife? You can find me here:

Email: karen@taboototruth.com

Website: https://www.taboototruth.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taboototruth

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@taboototruthpodcast

Karen Bigman, a Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex Educator,...