Sex and OCD; the topic everyone's thinking about but nobody wants to bring up in session. Jess and Laura get into how sex shows up across intrusive thoughts and compulsions, the impact on relationships and intimacy, and the trickier corners like groinal responses, kink fears, and bestiality-themed intrusions. They also talk SSRIs, communication, and why therapists need to get comfortable bringing sex into the room.

Podcast by:

Laura Mole, Adv. Dip, MBACP OCD specialist therapist

and

Jessica Hayes, Msc PGDip, BABCP Accred OCD and perinatal specialist therapist

Edited by Christian Nickson

Content Warnings:

We do reference some thoughts that people may find distressing so please listen with caution if this is you, and take a break if you need to. Please be aware that this episode contains sexual themes, listener discretion advised.

Disclaimer:

This podcast provides educational content only and is not a substitute for professional mental health support, please contact a mental health professional for advice and support.

Time Stamps:

00:40 What today covers

01:50 Hello and catch up

03:10 Brain Spam

06:34 How sex shows up in intrusive thoughts

09:50 Sex in compulsions

15:20 How common these thoughts can be

21:10 Communication around sex

26:03 The impact of OCD on relationships and intimacy

28:20 Casual relationships and dating

28:50 Bestiality fears

29:44 Groinal response

32:18 SSRIs, sex, and OCD

39:12 Fears around kink

42:00 How we bring sex into the therapy room

47:19 Trauma and sex with OCD

48:00 Culture, religion and values on sex and OCD

51:20 Question from the listeners

54:11 Weekly Win

54:50 Exposure Lab

56:36 Goodbyes

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