Guest: Dr. David Ley
Released January 19, 2025

• Is being an army brat as effective as witness protection?
• If you're late for work because you are enjoying porn, do you need a 12 step program or a different job?
• And Dr David Ley on the myth of sex addiction.

Segment 1: Paul returns with questions about sex addiction, plus a very niche pet peeve about "addicted" masturbators.
Segment 2: Introduction to Dr. David Ley, clinical psychologist and author, known for his critical stance regarding sex addiction. His first book, Insatiable Wives, won a Silver Medal in the Foreword Magazine Book of the Year in 2009. A Publishers Weekly review said that his book The Myth of Sex Addiction "makes a thoughtful and persuasive argument, using case studies and ample references to the work of other psychologists to flesh out his case. While serving as an excellent resource on sex addiction, Ley's study also sheds light on the myriad cultural and sociological factors that influence relationships." [Wikipedia]

Website
Psychology Today
New Mexico Solutions
Dr David Ley on Bluesky

The Myth of Sex Addiction
Insatiable Wives
Ethical Porn for Dicks

Coffee, Tea or Me by Trudy Baker & Rachel Jones (archive.org link)
The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy
Practice Outside the Lines Podcast by Heather McPherson
Dan Savage
Savage Lovecast
George Michael
Deborah Anopol
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ U website)
Purity Culture

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The Heart of Jacks on Bluesky

The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul Rosenberg

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The Heart of Jacks Podcast is returning soon with new episodes. Here's the complete transcript of this teaser:

Hey! It's been a minute! I'm reaching out to ask for your input for an upcoming episode of The Heart of Jacks Podcast.

I'm currently editing a multi-episode piece on “sex positivity” that started over a year ago and was put on a shelf (with the rest of the pod) when my club restarted operations and I got a new job and my music group began live performances again. Those three big things interrupted the HOJ project in a big way… which… you might have noticed.

AAAAAnyway, I'm now circling back to The Heart of Jacks and this particular episode and it would benefit from a few more voices and that’s where your input comes in.

Here’s what I’d like you to do, if you’re up for it. I’m going to give you a conversation starter—a few short questions and I’d like you to call The Heart of Jacks phone line and simply respond with your thoughts in a voicemail. You don’t have to answer every question like it’s a quiz. Just listen, mull it over a little and call with your response. If you write it out before you call, that’s fine but absolutely not required. I’d like your feedback to sound spontaneous, honest, just your take on the subject, and it can be just one or two sentences.

If you were one of the fine folks who contributed to this in the past, you don't need to do it again.

Now, please don't worry about being perfect. Just consider the questions for a few seconds or a few minutes and then send me your response. Here goes!

Again, consider all of that as a conversation starter, not the fucking SAT or a job application. Nothing is on the line here and your input is anonymous. I’m going to edit responses to be pretty short, so don’t think about it too much and don’t worry about being perfect. I just want your honest take. Simply consider the subject and send me your thoughts.

When you’re ready, call The Heart of Jacks phone line at (206) 580-3120. You can also record a voice memo with your smart phone and email that to paul@theheartofjacks.com - And if you really want to contribute but you’re just super shy about using your voice, you can email me your response too. It’s just more likely that I’ll actually use it if you call in and leave voicemail or send me a voice memo.

If you mess something up, just repeat it. I’ll make you sound good. I really just want to know what YOU think about this thing called “sex positivity.”

Thank you so much for helping me out with this and for listening to The Heart of Jacks Podcast. I can’t wait to serve up all the good stuff that’s been cooking over the past year… or so.

I’m Paul Rosenberg.

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The Heart of Jacks Podcast
Episode #22 - What is "Sex?"
Guest: Dr. Eric Sprankle
Released November 29, 2021

Supported by Patreon at https://patreon.com/theheartofjacks/

Celery, Soccer and Solosex
Character limitations,
And getting back to basics

Segment 1: Paul connects the dots between vegetables, sports and masturbation… but not how you might think.

Segment 2: Dr. Eric Sprankle returns for a deep dive into the fundamentals of sex. “Fundamentals” as in, what the hell is it? He is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology and Co-Director of the Sexuality Studies program at Minnesota State University, Mankato, as well as a licensed clinical psychologist and an AASECT-certified sex therapist affiliated with the Minnesota Sexual Health Institute. After we chew on what sex gets to be thought of as “sex,” we look at sexual health.

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Dr. Sprankle Links:
Website: https://www.drsprankle.com
Scarlet Letters: https://www.drsprankle.com/scarletletters
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrSprankle
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsprankle/
Minnesota State University: https://sbs.mnsu.edu/academics/psychology/about-psychology/faculty-and-staff/eric-sprankle/

Mentioned in this podcast:
3TƎETH (Soundcloud) https://soundcloud.com/3teeth
Howard Stern interview with Chris Rock https://www.howardstern.com/news/2020/09/28/chris-rock-on-forgiving-bullies-flaunting-his-abs-and-how-he-and-dave-chappelle-are-the-jay-z-and-kanye-west-of-comedy/

Seeking men with experience at JO clubs for interviews!

If you have a significant experience of masturbation groups, consider being interviewed on The Heart of Jacks Podcast. Just complete this short survey to be considered: https://theheartofjacks.com/jacksinterview

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The Heart of Jacks Podcast, written and produced by Paul Rosenberg

Theme Music is Carouselophane by Jake Bradford Sharp
Music licensed through ARTLIST.IO
Podcast distribution by Simplecast