Handy Mandy Podcast
Amanda is a Sex Therapy graduate student, studying sex, love, and psychology. After a brief but successful stint on TikTok, she is launching the Handy Mandy podcast, promoting sex education, sex positivity, pleasure, mental health, and personal growth. She combines sexology research, psychology teachings, and personal experience to discuss the most relevant topics in sexuality. Visit https://linktr.ee/handymandy919 for more!
Episodes
31 episodes
Prostate Play for Straight Dudes
So many heterosexual men are curious about prostate stimulation, anal play, pegging etc. but don't know where to start. In this episode, I provide a very basic anatomy lesson, tips for how to prepare and have a good time, and I address the misc...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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35:38
Sex & Substances
Ever wondered what effects different substances can have on your sex life? This week, we dive into how substances like alcohol, weed, stimulants, opioids, and recreational drugs can impact your sexual desire, arousal, and long-term health. Don'...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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28:21
Is Sex Addiction Real?
What is hypersexuality? Is sex addiction a real thing? Do I have it?Sex addiction is one of the most highly contested topics in the world of sex therapy. It's not technically a diagnosis but tons of scammy companies offer expensive treatmen...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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28:08
Pro Kink Tips from a Dom Mistress
Part 2 of our conversation with a dom mistress! She gives helpful advice for people that are curious about working with a mistress and couples that are looking to join the kink community. She also shares some personal stories from her work AND ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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53:16
A Conversation with a Dom Mistress
Ever wondered what a professional dom mistress actually does? Today, we're talking to a mistress from Denver about how she got into this work, what she does, how she helps people, and how this impacts her personal dating life. Tune in n...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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52:32
How To Talk About Sex With Your Partner(s)
Do you want more of something sexually? Less of something? Want to try something new? Ask your partner to shower better? Find a solution to boner problems? You have to talk about it! In this episode I provide helpful tips for having potentially...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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43:31
Talking to the Freakiest Guy I Know (Dustin Rybka)
Starting Season 2 off with a BANG! I sit down with certified freak and host of the Sex Party Podcast, Dustin Rybka. We talk about his villain origin story, toxic advice to get girls, his new kinks, and which horror movie characters we would boi...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:16:23
Healing from Purity Culture | Ep. 23
DON'T LET CRAZY CHRISTIANS HARSH YOUR VIBE!! Whether or not you have directly experienced purity culture, you may have internalized some of the harmful effects. This long-lasting shame and guilt around sex can lead to emotional, psychological, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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43:55
Porn: Hot or Harmful? | Ep. 22
Pornography has the potential to be SO beneficial but it also has the potential to cause a lot of harm. In this episode, I talk about the pros & cons of porn and why the debate is so divisive. Listen to the end for recommendations for ethic...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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44:13
My Controversial Opinions | Ep. 21
Is circumcision really necessary? What's the deal with attachment styles? Are men actually trash? Why is Viagra so easy to get? Today I'm talking about all of my controversial opinions and what led me to feel the way I do about them. If you don...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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49:17
Dirty Talk 101 | Ep. 20
Dirty talk can be so hot and add to the intensity of your sex life, but it can also be uncomfortable, intimidating and awkward! In this episode, I provide a few tips to overcome your fears, transition out of silent sex, find your dirty talk sty...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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52:46
What Sex-Ed Didn't Teach You About Birth Control | Ep. 19
IF your high school offered any kind of comprehensive sex-ed, they probably talked about birth control using scare tactics: how to prevent from scary STIs and expensive unwanted pregnancies. Well, there's actually a lot of information that peop...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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53:07
Sensual Penis Massage: The Upgraded Handjob | Ep. 18
Isn't a penis massage the same thing as a handjob? NO! It's more intentional, sensual, and erotic AND can lead to full-body orgasms and even multiple orgasms (yes, men can do that too). Many of these techniques come from
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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44:15
Blow Her Mind with a Vulva Massage | Ep. 17
You've heard of the G-spot, but do you know about the A-spot and U-spot? In our FIRST EVER SPONSORED EPISODE (omg wow) I walk through how to give a sensual vulva massage, with techniques straight from a Tantric expert on Beducated.G...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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29:29
Can a Cheater Ever Change? | Ep. 16
Once a cheater always a cheater? Why do people cheat? Is it possible to make it work after someone cheats? All of these questions and more answered here! We'll look at cheating through the lens of attachment theory and the Gottman A...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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57:15
Taking Too Long to Orgasm? | Ep. 15
Do you feel like you take forever to finish and it's impacting your ability to enjoy sex or stay in the moment with your partner? Well this one's for you!There are many reasons some people take longer than average to reach orgasm, and s...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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37:34
Cumming Too Fast? | Ep. 14
Tons of guys are worried about cumming too fast or not lasting long enough, but when is it actually a problem and what can be done about it? In this episode I cover misconceptions and unrealistic expectations about the duration of sex, what a p...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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46:43
Get to Know a Kink Coach (ft. Anaya from Pretty In Kink)
Meet my friend Anaya from Pretty In Kink! I asked her a few questions about her career, what issues she commonly sees with her clients, and what we can learn about being more open and accepting. Go check out her website at
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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27:20
Sex Drive Myths That Need Busting | Ep. 12
We get so much information from our families, communities, media, and larger society about sexuality and a lot of times, it's unhelpful or downright inaccurate. Today I'm correcting 10 common myths about sex drive:1. Aphrodisiacs make y...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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44:17
Sexual Mindfulness | Ep. 11
People who practice sexual mindfulness experience more desire, better self-esteem, more consistent orgasms, a better relationship with their partners, and better overall sexual functioning! In this episode I introduce Tantra and Sensate Focus a...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:02:22
Kink is So Much More Than You Think! | Kink Pt. 2
In this episode, I share some of the mind-blowing facts and concepts I've recently learned about kink in school. The specific article I reference comes from the Wiley Handbook of Sex Therapy, published in 2017, which includes fun facts about ki...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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56:19
Squirting 101 | Ep. 9
We're talking about squirting & female ejaculation! YAY! In this episode I cover common myths, squirt anatomy, the differences between female ejaculate and squirt, and techniques for learning how to squirt. I also touch on the Only Fans rum...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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39:40
Get Your Head In The Game | Ep. 8
Giving head, fellatio, cunnilingus, blowjobs, sucking d*ck, eating p*ssy, sloppy toppy; whatever you wanna call it, here it is! Oral sex could get it's own podcast altogether, but here is the overview of how to give good head, no matter what pa...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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57:41
My Story & Journey to Sex Therapy | Ep.7
I'm finally answering your BURNING questions about how I knew I wanted to go into sex therapy and how I got to the place I am today. Some of these are personal stories and some are career choices, but please be respectful of my narrative and th...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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52:14
Don't Yuck My Yum! (Kinks & Fetishes) | Ep.6
Do you have a secret kink or fetish? Most people have kinks and at least 30% of the US population keeps theirs a secret! NO MORE! In this episode, I'll define what kinks and fetishes are, where they come from, what the most popular kinks ar...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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47:33