{"podcast":{"title":"The Labia Lounge","slug":"the-labia-lounge-5926290","podcast_index_feed_id":5926290,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/638e9d979a65b100119b1626","website_url":"https://www.freyagraf.com/freebie","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/638e9d979a65b100119b1626/1715218781532-60368b3a71160cb06fd53cc80018ea61.jpeg","author":"freyagraf","episode_count":191,"summary":"The juiciest podcast on the internet! Join me, Freya Graf - a Yoni Mapping Therapist & Holistic Sex Coach - in The Labia Lounge to yarn about all things sexuality, feminism, holistic health and everything in between...your legs! (Couldn‘t help myself!) Buckle up, you‘re about to receive the sex-ed you never had, from the girlfriend you now have, and have a bloody good laugh while you‘re at it! This poddy is full of real chats, with real people, about real shit. So give it a spin if you dare! My intention with The Labia Lounge is to demystify & de-stigmatise; empower & educate; laugh & get vulnerable while helping dismantle the shame around genitals, pleasure, and being a messy human through juicy conversations. It‘s a judgement & shame-free space that aims to normalise the aspects of being a human that we often feel alone in or too afraid to talk about, and reassure you that you‘re not broken! So pop ya feet up and let‘s flappin‘ do this! Freya. xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T04:18:23.983432+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-labia-lounge-5926290"},"episode":{"title":"The Bedroom Gap: Why Women’s Sexual & Relational Satisfaction Still Gets Left Behind with Dr. Maria Sophocles","slug":"the-bedroom-gap-why-women-s-sexual-relational-satisfaction-still-gets-left-behind-with-dr-maria-sophocles","published_at":"2026-02-08T21:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-labia-lounge-5926290/the-bedroom-gap-why-women-s-sexual-relational-satisfaction-still-gets-left-behind-with-dr-maria-sophocles","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-labia-lounge-5926290","url":"https://www.freyagraf.com/freebie","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/638e9d979a65b100119b1626/e/698550d4e4c954d6d9da78b2/media.mp3","summary":"In this juicy episode of The Labia Lounge I chat with Dr. Maria Sophocles—a pioneer in women's healthcare, menopause management, and female sexual health—for a deep dive into the \"bedroom gap,\" gender equality, and how societal, historical, and medical factors impact sex and intimacy. Dr. Maria coined the term \"bedroom gap,\" now recognized by Oprah and taught in psychology classes, to describe the wide-ranging sexual discrepancies in relationships—including differences in expectations, abilities, satisfaction, and the impact of history and culture. Her new book,  The Bedroom Gap , explores these issues and offers actionable advice to help women reclaim agency over their pleasure. Some of the Topics we Covered: The Bedroom Gap : What it means, why it’s more than just the \"orgasm gap,\" and its roots in history, culture, and health care. Origins & Recognition : How the term gained traction and is now influencing psychology education. Women’s Sexual Agency : Empowerment, shame, and overcoming scripts focused on male pleasure. Healthcare System Disparities : How medications like Viagra shifted sexual norms and left women behind, and the slow fight for parity in sexual health treatments. Impact of Poor Sex Education : Funny and sad patient anecdotes highlight how misinformation and shame keep women from pleasure. Intimacy After Illness or Aging : Navigating sex when bodies and health change, including disability, menopause, and chronic conditions. Communication in Relationships : The importance of talking about sex, what blocks most couples, and tools for opening up. Redefining Sex : Moving beyond penetrative sex as the main event and exploring pleasure in many forms. Plus you can expect all the usual antics and hilarious, vulnerable n' rela…","meta_description":"In this juicy episode of The Labia Lounge I chat with Dr. Maria Sophocles—a pioneer in women's healthcare, menopause management, and female…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4033,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-labia-lounge-5926290/episodes/the-bedroom-gap-why-women-s-sexual-relational-satisfaction-still-gets-left-behind-with-dr-maria-sophocles/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-labia-lounge-5926290/the-bedroom-gap-why-women-s-sexual-relational-satisfaction-still-gets-left-behind-with-dr-maria-sophocles.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}