The sex and relationships podcast from the Irish Independent

Episode List

Why we cheat: Dr Richard Hogan on the tell-tale signs of an affair

Jul 9th, 2026 12:05 AM

Why do good people cheat? Jennifer Zamparelli sits down with psychotherapist Dr. Richard Hogan to talk about the messy reality of infidelity and why it's rarely as simple as right or wrong. They chat about attachment styles, midlife, rebuilding trust, and whether a relationship can ever come back from betrayal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She Comes First: Everything you need to know about oral sex and the clitoris

Jul 2nd, 2026 12:05 AM

Most of us learned about sex in fragments through rumours, awkward conversations and a lot of guesswork. Twenty years after his bestselling book She Comes First changed the conversation around female pleasure, sex therapist Ian Kerner joins Jennifer for an honest, funny, and eye-opening chat about cunnilingus, the orgasm gap, performance anxiety, and why great sex has far more to do with communication than technique. From clitoral anatomy to confidence in the bedroom, this episode unpacks what actually works and why many of us are still getting it wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broken penises, Chlamydia's comeback and what happens in the ER with Dr Philip Doyle

Jun 25th, 2026 12:05 AM

How long would you ignore a sexual health problem before getting it checked? For some people, the answer might surprise you. ­ This week, Jen is joined by Olympic rower, doctor Dr Philip Doyle for a funny and fascinating conversation about sexual health, STI testing, mental health, blue pills, broken penises and the medical issues people leave far too late. ­ From awkward symptoms and emergency room stories to why so many of us avoid getting help, Dr Doyle answers the questions most people are too embarrassed to ask. ­ We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we living in a Black Mirror episode? | Shawna Scott on the sex apps you need to know about

Jun 18th, 2026 12:05 AM

This week Jennifer is joined by Shawna Scott, sex educator and owner of Ireland's multi-award-winning, sex-positive online boutique SexSiopa.ie. Together they explore the apps promising better sex, better communication and better relationships. From scheduling intimacy and sharing fantasies to app-controlled sex toys and AI matchmaking, can technology actually help us connect or is it getting in the way? Why are so many people exhausted by dating apps? What exactly is Madonna doing on Grindr? And is scheduling sex really as unsexy as it sounds?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sorry, did you just fake that? An ex-people pleasers guide to getting better at sex & relationships.

Jun 11th, 2026 12:05 AM

Have you ever said “yeah, that’s fine” when it absolutely wasn’t fine? This week Jennifer is joined by sex and relationship coach Shannen Barry to unpack people-pleasing in all its forms. From overcommitting and avoiding confrontation to faking orgasms. Why do so many of us prioritise someone else’s comfort over our own needs? And how do we stop? Expect laughs, honesty and a few uncomfortable truths. Sorry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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