The 7 Best Sex Podcasts

Best Sex Podcasts

We are told constantly that audio is an “intimate” medium, which begs an important question: Is there anything more intimate than discussing how you like to get nailed on a weekly podcast? Thanks to the invention of RSS, we can all enjoy the carnal delights of sex podcasts anytime, anywhere. Who needs the daily news when you can listen to two women talk about pegging for an hour? If your boss asks you why you look so animated while sitting at your desk, just tell them you’re listening to Diary of a CEO. And while no one has ever actually been turned on by that show, the same can’t be said for the podcasts on this list.

Being a successful podcaster in this genre requires a delicate balance of humor, frankness, and empathy. After all, it would be a shame to condemn anything healthy and consensual just because it doesn’t tickle you. Like human bodies, sex podcasts come in all shapes and sizes. Ranging from the sensual to the hysterical, these shows explore every angle of the act, leaving you intrigued, comforted, entertained — and hey, probably a bit aroused, too.

Come Curious

Our understanding of sex and sexuality is as varied as humanity itself. Sex podcasts are irresistible largely due to their wide-ranging ideas and openness to new experiences. Shows like Bodies help listeners feel less alone in their sexual experiences, while others like Come Curious celebrate exploration. Hosted by award-winning sex educators and porn directors, this podcast combines serious topics with raunchy fun.

Florence Bark and Reed Amber explore a wide range of sex-related topics, from masturbation and having your first orgasm to experimenting with kink and role play. While some of the episode titles might make you blush, the show remains an easy listen — though we’d recommend headphones unless you’re working from home. Judging by the comments section, fans of Come Curious include hetero-couples, poly-amorous people, queer folk, and everyone in between. So if you’ve ever found talking about pleasure intimidating, this podcast will take you to a place where having fun in bed is not just permitted but encouraged.

Sex with Emily

If you’ve ever had an awkward sex question, Dr. Emily Morse has an answer. She’s determined to take the shame out of the act and help people embrace the messiness that makes love-making fun, rather than merely functional. She considers sex to be a skill that requires cultivation and provides listeners with advice that’s a touch more nuanced than “buy her some flowers.” And maybe it’s something about her endless enthusiasm, but we’re on board with everything Emily says.

Over the years, Sex with Emily has grown to include dozens of entertaining segments. The recent addition of “Am I The Asshole?” episodes has spiced up the rotation. But unlike its Reddit namesake, Emily answers these listener dilemmas with more empathy. Like her peer, Esther Perel, Emily has developed her view of sex and relationships through decades of research. It shows.

Savage Lovecast

A classic of the sex podcast genre, Savage Lovecast is still entertaining us after almost two decades. It’s based on host Dan Savage’s sex advice column, “Savage Love,” which first appeared in Seattle’s The Stranger way back in the early nineties. Launching in 2006, the podcast has turned the agony aunt column on its head, providing a pragmatic approach to sex and sexuality while acknowledging our wider social landscape. Dan is an author and LGBT community activist, so politics is never far from his mind. He draws a well-considered moral line that allows for subtlety around discussion of sexual desire. Along with vast experience and a generous sense of humor, Dan’s Savage Lovecast never fails to make listeners feel better about their sex lives.

Press Play, Turn On

Who do you picture when you hear the term “sexual person”? Do you picture anything at all? Does “sex” always have to be visual — or is sensuality encoded in the other senses, too? In Press Play, Turn On, our concepts of sex and pornography are turned on their head in an effort to explore sex that exists beyond the “normative” blueprint. Press Play, Turn On is an award-winning podcast hosted by Amelia Lander-Cavallo that focuses on accessibility issues in the wider sex industry. To do this, the show examines arousal from the perspective of someone who can’t see or is partially sighted, asking whether audio porn is a panacea not only for disabled or neurodivergent people, but for those seeking more ethical types of pornography.

If you can get past Lander-Cavallo’s assumption that most sex we encounter is “boring” and “made for the straight white male gaze,” Press Play, Turn On offers valuable insights into sexual possibilities that we can all benefit from, especially those who feel under-served by visual porn and mainstream narratives. The narration is engaging, the interviews well-executed. Combined with tight editing, the whole production is worthy of a British Podcasting Award. Just as well, as the show is currently held behind Audible’s paywall.

If you’ve been craving a sex podcast that goes beyond “spice” and into deeper conversations about society and diversity, Press Play, Turn On will get you there.

Brown Girls Do It Too

Brown Girls Do It Too is another gem from BBC Sounds and one of our favorite British podcasts. The show is a weekly chat between two friends, Poppy and Rubina, about their experiences as young Asian women. But as the name suggests, there’s a twist. These girls are talking sex — and they’re not embarrassed in the least.

Whether chatting about kissing or kismet, Poppy and Rubina are unapologetic in their efforts to normalize conversations about dating, sex and “wanking” in South Asian culture. Navigating the dating scene can be both fulfilling and excruciating. Looking for a third? Should you try before you buy? It’s a big world out there without a guidebook. Luckily, Poppy and Rubina are looking out for you. From romantic obsession to exploring queerness, grab a cuppa and settle down for a natter with two friends who aren’t afraid to get personal.

We’re Having Gay Sex

We’ve all been through personal upheaval, so you can probably relate to Ashley Gavlin, the host of We’re Having Gay Sex. After ten years of serial monogamy, the comedian swapped her old life for the chance to explore her sexuality. After recruiting co-hosts Katy Sisk and Gara Lonning in an effort not to be canceled, they launched the podcast as a space to explore experiments in queer living. Featuring interviews with people from across the sex and gender spectrum, We’re Having Gay Sex celebrates new adventures in the face of growing intolerance. Does Galvin figure out the secret to lesbian sex? Dear reader, she does.

Girls on Porn

If you’re the sort of person who approaches sex with a curious eye, this podcast might tickle you. Undoubtedly NSFW, Girls on Porn openly embraces discussions of kink and fetish. The way they talk about fisting might make you blush, but there’s something strangely accessible about how Laura and Rachel approach the more pleasurable things in life. They dive into a different kink in every episode, exploring its history and popularity in good faith. Of course, not everyone is into pornography. There are plenty of problems with the industry. As one angry listener put it, there’s “nothing more hypocritical than a woke porn critic.” But what this anon fails to appreciate is that when it comes to consensual sex, nothing actually needs to make sense. Cast your moral indignation elsewhere; Girls on Porn doesn’t care.

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Alice Florence Orr is a staff writer and assistant editor for Podcast Review. She is based in Edinburgh. You can connect with her on Twitter or read her work on aliceflorenceorr.com