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The Good Sex Project

Popsock Media
Relationships
Pleasure
Sexuality
Tantra
Mental Health
Vulnerability
Connection
Intimacy
Sexual Health
Kink
Sex Education
Dating
Slow Sex
Menopause
Technology
Magnificent Sex
Sexual Exploration
Sexual Assault
Infidelity
Non-Monogamy

A podcast about good sex, good relationships and how to have them. Follow creator and host Melody Thomas as she meets everyday New Zealanders, who speak with striking openness and vulnerability about real issues in their sex and love lives. Meet internationally renowned experts with practical advice that you can use in your own life. The Good Sex Project is an internationally-award winning sexual ... more

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We're wrapping up Season 3 by checking back in with some of the people who've stayed with us longest. Porte, the radio announcer who lost his legs in a train accident in his twenties and was last heard from in his seventies, deep in a spicy love tria... more

Shame thrives in silence, and nowhere more than in the territory of sex and sexuality. This final episode makes the case for why talking about the taboo isn't just cathartic but quietly radical: a way of dissolving isolation, dismantling shame, and d... more

Twenty years ago, Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz had a seven-and-a-half-month waiting list of couples stuck in the same story: one partner wants sex, the other doesn't, and both feel broken. So she stopped studying what goes wrong and started studying what goe... more

What separates good sex from sex that’s genuinely transformative? This episode starts with a challenge: one couple's New Year’s resolution to pursue 365 orgasms (for her) in a year, and what that commitment unlocked for them about pleasure, communica... more

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Recent Guests

Peggy Kleinplatz
Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa; certified sex therapist and sex educator
University of Ottawa
Episode: Dr Peggy Kleinplatz - What Makes Sex Magnificent
Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz
Sex researcher; Professor and Director of Optimal Sexual Experiences Research Team
University of Ottawa
Episode: The Real Sealed Section
Brynley Stent
Comedian, actress, theatre maker and scriptwriter
Brynley Stent (Solo work) / Singles Club
Episode: Letting Go of the Fairytale: Brynley Stent on Singles Club Season 2
Nadine Hura
Poet, essayist, podcaster, and writer based in Wellington
Independent/Writer
Episode: Letter To My Libido
Joseph Trinidad
Filipino writer based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, prize-winning author
Independent/Writer
Episode: Letter To My Libido
Emily Writes
Queer, neurodivergent activist, author, and public speaker
Independent/Writer
Episode: Letter To My Libido
Jimanekia Eborn
Trauma specialist, trauma-informed intimacy professional
Trauma Queen / intimacy coordinator training founder
Episode: Tender Ground
Dr. Rebecca Stringer
Associate professor of sociology, gender studies, and criminology at the University of Otago
University of Otago
Episode: Gender Attitudes in Aotearoa with Dr Rebecca Stringer
Madeline Thomas
Founder and CEO of Image Angel; working dominatrix
Image Angel
Episode: The Angel in the Algorithm - Madelaine Thomas on protecting your intimate images

Host

Melody Thomas
Host of The Good Sex Project

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 406 ratings
  • Life changing

    I found this podcast less than 24 hours ago, and it has already been life changing. I’m the type of person that listening to podcasts 18 hours a day and I’ve never felt compelled to leave a review until now. This podcast is fun, funny, sexy, informative, gentle, soothing, safe, comfortable. This podcast held me through trauma in one episode, had me taking notes the next and then googling new sex terms the next. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcast Lover222
    Australia8 days ago
  • Eye-opening in the very best way!

    I’m a 67 year old listener from across the pond. My knowledge has been enriched by hearing all of the different topics, opinions and viewpoints that I have never been exposed to. I look forward to each episode every week..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oh so curious 1977
    United Statesa month ago
  • Required listening

    As a millennial girly, I wish that The Good Sex project existed 20 years ago. Melody has a gift for presenting such important topics in such a relatable & fun way. Also love hearing New Zealand stories, thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anhamna
    New Zealanda month ago
  • Cannot recommend enough!

    Absolutely wonderful, Melody is a gorgeous host and approaches each conversation with such care, ease and humor. I have found myself having to stop while out on a walk for a belly aching out loud laugh, and other times it has me reflecting on my own life and relationship to sex and feeling deeply compassionate for others. It’s truly addictive, and essential in my opinion for everyone to listen to! I cannot recommend enough xx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jessefranks
    New Zealanda month ago
  • Love this show!

    So great. Must listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alice_Ak
    New Zealand2 months ago

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Shows are described as well-edited, informative, and empowering for relationships and sex education.
Listeners praise candid, funny, and educational conversations.
Fans value diverse guest voices and expert insights.
Audiences appreciate practical tools and real-life stories that reduce stigma.

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Talking Points

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Gender Attitudes in Aotearoa with Dr Rebecca Stringer
Q: How can we counter the incentives behind anti-woke influencers who monetise hostility?
By exposing the business models behind these movements, promoting media literacy, centering survivor voices, and supporting credible scholarship and education that foregrounds evidence over sensationalism; also, by offering alternate narratives that validate justifiable concerns without demonising progressive aims.
Gender Attitudes in Aotearoa with Dr Rebecca Stringer
Q: What would you say to those young men who feel left behind by feminist progress?
I'd acknowledge their fear and insecurity, explain the historical context of backlash, and emphasize that equality benefits society as a whole while also validating their experiences; the goal is to offer tools for dialogue, not blame, and to show how inclusive approaches can create better futures for everyone.
Skin In The Game
Q: How did decriminalising sex work in New Zealand reshape safety and rights for workers?
The act provided a harm-reduction framework, improved workplace protections, and broader legitimacy, though gaps remained for migrant workers and certain regimes, prompting ongoing advocacy for broader inclusion and better enforcement.
Tom Scott on navigating heartbreak and growth through music
Q: Is it fair to say it's your most personal and vulnerable album? It feels that way.
Sadly, I think it probably is, yeah.
LOVE BITE: Sarah and Lane
Q: Have you ever had an orgasm without ejaculating?
Yes, Lane pursued non-ejaculatory experiences and described it as liberating for both partners, allowing longer play and less pressure to end the moment.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Good Sex Project

What is The Good Sex Project about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, listener-friendly show focused on sex, relationships, and healthy intimacy with down-to-earth storytelling and expert context. Across episodes, conversations cover consent, desire, trauma recovery, communication tools, and navigating modern relationships with openness and humor. Educational segments are balanced with personal narratives from diverse guests, including researchers, survivors, sex workers, and LGBTQ+ voices, all anchored by practical takeaways and real-world examples. A standout trait is the blend of memoir, science-backed guidance, and community voices that normalize sensitive topics in an approachable way, making it useful for listeners seeking practical relationship or sexual-health insights and for sponsors aimin... more

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1. Peggy Kleinplatz
2. Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz
3. Brynley Stent
4. Nadine Hura
5. Joseph Trinidad
6. Emily Writes
7. Jimanekia Eborn
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