1. Stories of Russian Sex
Probably the most popular podcast about sex in the Russian-speaking segment. Ekaterina Krongauz collected stories from different people who shared their experiences and life stories with her. The guests are not experts, but ordinary people who found themselves in one situation or another. A porn actor, a retiree, men and women who were ready to talk about their first sexual experience.
Together with the podcast listeners, Ekaterina Krongauz examines how people related to their bodies and pleasure in the past and what has changed now, why some topics are uncomfortable to discuss, and what is no longer shameful to talk about. The sultry voice of the host and stylish musical decor create a special mood and atmosphere for the podcast.
In the first season (and for now it is the only one) — 10 episodes.
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2. I Want, I Can't
This is the first reality-sitcom-podcast about sex. The creators — the studio Either/Or — invited three hosts who are completely different from each other to discuss spicy topics.
20-year-old Kirill has never kissed anyone, but he really wants sex. Lisa is a lesbian, she believes she understands sex well. However, more in theory than in life. By the way, she is 22. The trio is balanced by Lesha. He is good with sex, but not so much with relationships — he prefers to avoid them.
A virgin, a lesbian, and a womanizer — such a diverse composition reveals topics in a multifaceted, comprehensive, and at the same time very funny and lively way.
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3. To You or to Me?
An audio show in which the podcaster from London Kristina Vazovska and psychologist Egor Egorov choose ambiguous topics, argue, and try to figure out whose truth is. The episodes contain numerous listener stories. This adds liveliness, enthusiasm, and variety to the conversation.
From the conversations, it is clear that the hosts are good friends and therefore discuss any questions as honestly and easily as possible: intimacy with friends and exes, the principle of consent, closeness on the first date, orgasms, infidelity, and pornography.
The infectious laughter of Kristina Vazovska leaves no one indifferent, and the dynamics of the dialogue and the frankness of the stories do not allow boredom to set in.
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4. Are You There Yet?
The creators call their podcast extremely honest. And it's easy to believe this, as it raises quite non-trivial topics: from masturbation in prison to BDSM relationships among people with disabilities.
The hosts — Lisa Moroz, Gleb Semyonov, and Nastya Rogatko from the editorial office of the Minsk magazine KYKY.org. They candidly share their stories and invite guests to learn about their experiences.
Also, here you will find humor, jokes, and a lot of personal matters. Failed sex, fear of rejection, reduced libido, online orgies, polyamory, and much more in 30–40 minutes in your player.
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5. Not There
A podcast about sex from a male perspective. Its authors and hosts Alexander Babitsky and Alexey Romanov discuss, argue, quarrel, and share experiences on sexual education, conversations with partners, various practices, and equality in bed.
The episodes contain no censorship, dramaturgy, or forbidden topics. Men speak very openly and sometimes even frankly about personal matters.
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6. Click 18
A conversational show about sex and what surrounds it. Polyamory, dating during isolation, infidelity, masturbation, fantasies, and same-sex love. Felix Sandalov and Lina Markina discuss this and much more. In some episodes, guests join them.
Conversations on such spicy topics do not seem exhausting, despite the track lengths ranging from 30 minutes to an hour.
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7. Is This Even Sex?
A podcast about complex questions related to sexuality. The authors and hosts are Masha Konstantinidi, Alina Danilova, Senya Avchinnikov, and Alina Yaskova. They talk with interesting people, debunk myths about sex, and try to make sexual education accessible and understandable.
The authors and guests discuss fantasies, non-traditional orientations, online sex ethics, intimacy among people with disabilities, sex toys, and much more.
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8. What is Love
Lectures of philosopher and political scientist Artemy Magun on how “European philosophy interprets one of the main values of the world.” The subject is, of course, love.
Unlike the aforementioned podcasts, this is not a talk show. The lectures are a collaborative effort of the Arzamas academy and the European University in St. Petersburg.
The episodes will be interesting to anyone who loves to delve deeper into human history and philosophy. The episodes discuss love in the understanding of Plato, Aristotle, Apostle Paul, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Botticelli, Goethe, Stendhal, Wagner, and ultimately, Freud.
Just four short lectures will broaden your horizons and provide food for thought.
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9. Ministry of Love
The author podcast of Polina Khlynova, in which she explores “the most important feeling in the world through conversations with people and herself.” Sex has nothing to do with it — each episode is intertwined with love.
Together with guests, Polina Khlynova reflects on a loving look at children and self-discovery, on emotional courage, honesty in relationships with oneself and the importance of support, on how to trust creative impulses and live from the heart.
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10. Sha Radio
A real couple — Borya Sha and the Mistress — talks about open marriage, BDSM, swinging, bisexuality, and sex parties. The hosts claim that there are no taboos or topics they are shy to discuss.
The conversation is unscripted and unplanned; the dialogue is born right in the process of recording. Borya and the Mistress share their experiences, fantasies, experiments, successes, and mistakes. They also communicate with listeners and sometimes invite guests.
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11. Let’s Be Honest
The audio version of “Sex in the City” — this is what its authors and hosts Ira Stomberg and Yulia Bandak call their show. They live in Stockholm, trying to find a balance between family and career, time for beauty and self-development. Also, the girls claim that they “tame” their bearded husbands.
Their podcast is a completely personal communication. Here, sex is not at the forefront; rather, it's about relationships with oneself and with other people. While listening, you may feel as if you are sitting at a table with the hosts, having a cup of tea and chatting about life.
In “Let’s Be Honest,” there is no polished editing or scripted dialogues. The girls touch on parenting and childbirth, friendship, family life, happiness and vocation, style, and of course, sexuality.
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12. Sex and Thoughts
A podcast in which two psychoanalysts talk about sex and other aspects of relationships between people. Sometimes the hosts — Daria and Ekaterina (last names are not disclosed) — are joined by their colleagues and people who are simply interested in sharing their experiences.
How to date online, why people think during sex, is there friendship between men and women — 17 episodes about important nuances of romantic relationships.
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13. Where Should We Begin?
The author of this American podcast is family therapist Esther Perel. Her episodes are neither talk shows nor lectures. She shares stories of couples who come to her with their problems. So each episode is a recording of a session with the next patients.
What to do if spouses look at the prospect of having children differently. What to do if he loves his chosen one, but his family rejects her. How to build a relationship when one partner has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Very personal stories of people for those who know the English language.
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14. Love Is Like a Plant
“Love Is Like a Plant” — a podcast about relationships, dating, sex, and heartbreak. It is hosted by Ellen Wuerta, the founder of Mend (an app that helps deal with breakup) and Sarah May Bee — the podcaster behind Help Me Be Me.
In their episodes, they pay a lot of attention to the fragility of feelings, long-distance relationships, breakups, and emotions after the end of a romance.
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15. Modern Love
The podcast is based on the popular column of the New York Times. Artistic and documentary stories about love are read aloud by famous actors and media figures.
You can listen to an essay about how the language barrier affected the relationship between a young American woman and an Iraqi doctor, performed by Saoirse Ronan (“Little Women”).
And Ncuti Gatwa, who plays the lead role in “Sex Education” on Netflix, reads a podcast article titled “Why can't men say 'I love you' to each other?”.
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Do you listen to podcasts about sex and relationships? Tell us in the comments which ones you like the most.
