On today’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, things get steamy (and seriously educational) as Abbey and Peter are joined by renowned sex educator, journalist and PhD researcher Alix Fox.

Alix has spent over two decades exploring the ins and outs (quite literally) of intimacy, fetishes and modern relationships. From her early days reporting on BDSM and subcultures, to working as a script consultant on Netflix’s Sex Education, and now completing a PhD at UCL focused on HIV prevention — Alix has seen every side of the conversation when it comes to sex.

The trio dive into everything from the rise in fantasy-inspired sex toys (up 244% this year!), to why more than half of women admit to faking orgasms to protect their partner’s feelings. They discuss the stigma straight men still face around sex toys, how to introduce fantasies into long-term relationships without offending your partner, and whether honesty in the bedroom is always the best policy.

There are jaw-dropping sex disaster stories (including a frozen sausage incident you will never unhear), eye-opening insights into menopause and libido, and practical advice for couples who want to reset their expectations without hurting feelings.

It’s funny, shocking, awkward and genuinely informative — and it might just change the way you think about your sex life.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s Ask Us Anything episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey, Peter and Ross dive head-first into your juiciest dilemmas – and this one gets heated.

We hear from a newlywed struggling with intimacy after anxiety medication kills his wife’s sex drive, sparking an honest conversation about desire, frustration and when it’s time to get professional help.

Then things really kick off as Abbey reacts to a listener who went through her partner’s phone and found bikini pics, pub messages and lads’ group chat behaviour that crosses the line. Is it just “boys’ banter”… or is it borderline cheating?

From trust, boundaries and when sorry just isn’t enough, to iconic football songs and questionable swimming chat, this episode has everything.

If you want to submit an Agony Ab to the podcast – hit the link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rAKDST4HU_8al_aWpOlys3TRJrWvDV-84piVdlOOjU4/edit

00:00 – Intro, ropey voices & “bleed Therapy Crouch”

01:20 – Cameras down throats & medical horror stories

02:00 – Nicknames chat begins (Matalan, Motion Sensor Light, Curly Whirly)

04:16 – Agony Ab 1: Newlyweds, anxiety meds & no sex

06:20 – “Turbo vs handbrake” & fantasy conversation gets awkward

07:40 – Why fantasising about people you know is dangerous

09:12 – GP advice & “above our pay grade” moment

10:14 – YNWA vs Delilah – which song hits harder?

12:05 – Agony Ab 2: Went through his phone… found bikini pics

13:25 – Pub messages, group chats & “men need to grow up”

14:19 – “That’s borderline cheating” & breaking trust

15:49 – When sorry isn’t enough & healing takes time

16:42 – Final verdict: dump him or set hard boundaries

17:00 – Hot toddy, swimming & gun show jokes

18:12 – Outro

To contact us:

Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/

@thetherapycrouch

Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/

For more from Peter

https://twitter.com/petercrouch

For more from Abbey

https://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancy

Our clips channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.