About Sex, Love & Science with Lauren & Lauren
Sex Lives Unfiltered is where real conversations about sex, desire, and relationships finally get said out loud.
Hosted by Lauren Muratore, psychosexual therapist, TEDx speaker, and a leading voice in modern intimacy. Known for cutting through shame and saying what others won’t, Lauren brings clinical insight, real stories, and raw conversations about desire, disconnection, power, and pleasure. If you’re ready for honesty over performance, this is where it starts.
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www.laurenmuratore.com | www.integratedsextherapy.com.au
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The Stigma of Sex Work: My Story of Discrimination and Evolution
What is it really like to be a sex worker, and why does society still attach so much stigma to sex work? In this deeply personal episode, accredited psychosexual therapist Lauren Muratore shares her own experiences of working in the sex industry, the discrimination she faced, and how those experiences shaped her understanding of sexuality, shame, relationships, and human behaviour.
This is not an episode about sensationalising sex work. It's an honest conversation about prejudice, identity, social judgment, and what happens when people are reduced to stereotypes rather than seen as human beings.
Lauren explores:
The reality of working in the sex industry.
The stigma and discrimination faced by sex workers.
How shame impacts mental health and relationships.
Why society views sexuality through a moral lens.
What her experience taught her as a psychosexual therapist.
How these lessons continue to influence her work helping individuals and couples today.
Whether you're curious about sex work, interested in psychology and relationships, or want to challenge your own assumptions, this episode offers an honest perspective rarely heard.
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Host: Lauren Muratore
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My Blog & Videos: www.laurenmuratore.com (http://www.laurenmuratore.com/)
Want a therapy appointment? My clinic, Integrated Sex + Relationship Therapy: www.integratedsextherapy.com.au (http://www.integratedsextherapy.com.au/)
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Get in touch: contact@laurenmuratore.com (mailto:contact@laurenmuratore.com)
“Ask a Sexologist Question” anonymous email for me to answer in a show and on socials: Askasexologist@laurenmuratore.com (mailto:Askasexologist@laurenmuratore.com)
15 Jun 2026
Why Do People Have Sex? The Science and Psychology Behind the Why.
Why do people have sex? A 2007 study identified 237 distinct reasons humans engage in sexual activity, revealing that our motivations extend far beyond pleasure, love, and reproduction. Researchers grouped these motivations into four major factors and 13 subcategories that help explain the "why" we have sex.
In this episode, Lauren unpacks the science behind these four factors and 13 subcategories, exploring how different sexual motivations shape our relationships. You’ll discover what drives your motivation, how your reasons for having sex may differ from your partner’s, and why these differences can create both connection and conflict.
By understanding your own sexual motivations, and those of your partner, you can gain valuable insight into your relationship, improve communication around intimacy, and identify practical ways to create a more fulfilling and satisfying sexual connection.
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Host: Lauren Muratore
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My Blog & Videos: www.laurenmuratore.com (http://www.laurenmuratore.com/)
Want a therapy appointment? My clinic, Integrated Sex + Relationship Therapy: www.integratedsextherapy.com.au (http://www.integratedsextherapy.com.au/)
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Join my socials:
Insta: @integrated.sxtherapy
Youtube: @Lauren.Muratore
TikTok: @Laurenmuratore
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191 (http://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191)
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Get in touch: contact@laurenmuratore.com (mailto:contact@laurenmuratore.com)
“Ask a Sexologist Question” anonymous email for me to answer in a show and on socials: Askasexologist@laurenmuratore.com (mailto:Askasexologist@laurenmuratore.com)
25 May 2026
When Desire and Arousal Don't Match, Understanding Arousal Non-Concordance with Haley Krenzke
Why does your body sometimes respond sexually when you don’t actually feel desire, attraction, or consent , and what does that mean for relationships, communication, and intimacy? Alternatively why does your body not respond when you're mentally into the experience?
In this episode, Haley Krenzke joins me to unpack arousal non-concordance: something many people experience, and something we regularly hear in clinic. We explore how expectations about how our bodies “should” behave can create confusion, pressure, and disappointment in sex and relationships.
Together, we discuss what “normal” actually looks like, how to communicate more openly about desire and consent, and why better sex often starts with removing performance pressure, letting go of rigid expectations, and reconnecting with playfulness and curiosity.
Host: Lauren Muratore
Guest: Haley Krenzke | www.luxsextherapy.com
Get FREE Sex & Relationship advice sent to your inbox. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://laurenmuratore.kit.com/381047dd8b (https://laurenmuratore.kit.com/381047dd8b)
My Blog & Videos: www.laurenmuratore.com (http://www.laurenmuratore.com)
Want a therapy appointment? My clinic, Integrated Sex + Relationship Therapy: www.integratedsextherapy.com.au (http://www.integratedsextherapy.com.au)
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Join my socials:
Insta: @integrated.sxtherapy
Youtube: @Lauren.Muratore
TikTok: @Laurenmuratore
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191 (http://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-muratore-632473191)
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Get in touch: contact@laurenmuratore.com (mailto:contact@laurenmuratore.com)
“Ask a Sexologist Question” anonymous email for me to answer in a show and on socials: Askasexologist@laurenmuratore.com (mailto:Askasexologist@laurenmuratore.com)
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