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    <title>Makes Perfect Sex</title>
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    <copyright>2023 University of Hartford</copyright>
    <description>Dr. Janell Carroll is a Certified Sexuality Educator with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, and an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. She has been on the faculty of the Department of Psychology at the University of Hartford for over 20 years and is the author of a popular college-level human sexuality textbook, as well as two popular press books for adolescents about menstruation and puberty.&amp;nbsp;
In this podcast, Dr. Carroll uses both her background and training in sexuality, along with her education, research, and coaching expertise to discuss a variety of topics related to sex and health. The show includes two types of episodes – one in which Dr. Carroll interviews experts, couples, students, and anybody else she can convince to come on the show, and another that involves Dr. Carroll jumping up on her soapbox to discuss topics that she believes everyone should know about. The goal of Makes Perfect Sex is to learn more about sex while empowering and motivating you to be the best version of YOU. If you have any questions or suggestions about the podcast, please reach out to Dr. Carroll at her website, www.drjanellcarroll.com&amp;nbsp;</description>
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    <itunes:subtitle>Makes Perfect Sex discusses topics related to sexuality, relationships, health, wellness, and psychology.</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Dr. Janell Carroll</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>Dr. Janell Carroll is a Certified Sexuality Educator with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, and an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. She has been on the faculty of the Department of Psychology at the University of Hartford for over 20 years and is the author of a popular college-level human sexuality textbook, as well as two popular press books for adolescents about menstruation and puberty.&amp;nbsp;
In this podcast, Dr. Carroll uses both her background and training in sexuality, along with her education, research, and coaching expertise to discuss a variety of topics related to sex and health. The show includes two types of episodes – one in which Dr. Carroll interviews experts, couples, students, and anybody else she can convince to come on the show, and another that involves Dr. Carroll jumping up on her soapbox to discuss topics that she believes everyone should know about. The goal of Makes Perfect Sex is to learn more about sex while empowering and motivating you to be the best version of YOU. If you have any questions or suggestions about the podcast, please reach out to Dr. Carroll at her website, www.drjanellcarroll.com&amp;nbsp;</itunes:summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Janell Carroll is a Certified Sexuality Educator with the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, and an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. She has been on the faculty of the Department of Psychology at the University of Hartford for over 20 years and is the author of a popular college-level human sexuality textbook, as well as two popular press books for adolescents about menstruation and puberty.&nbsp;</p><p>In this podcast, Dr. Carroll uses both her background and training in sexuality, along with her education, research, and coaching expertise to discuss a variety of topics related to sex and health. The show includes two types of episodes – one in which Dr. Carroll interviews experts, couples, students, and anybody else she can convince to come on the show, and another that involves Dr. Carroll jumping up on her soapbox to discuss topics that she believes everyone should know about. The goal of Makes Perfect Sex is to learn more about sex while empowering and motivating you to be the best version of YOU. If you have any questions or suggestions about the podcast, please reach out to Dr. Carroll at her website, www.drjanellcarroll.com&nbsp;</p>]]>
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      <title>Welcome to Makes Perfect Sex! </title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:50:27 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Dr. Janell Carroll</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>84</itunes:duration>
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      <title>#7 The Manosphere</title>
      <link>https://www.drjanellcarroll.com/</link>
      <description>My guest in this episode is once again Bethany Caudill, a PsyD student at the University of Hartford, who recently joined me to discuss her research on “incel ideology.” In this episode, Many listeners shared their thoughts and opinions after that episode and the bottom line was that listeners wanted more! They wanted to hear more. They wanted to learn more. So, Bethany agreed to come back and talk more about her research, and to explain how inceldom is just a part of a larger community called the Manosphere.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:50:11 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Makes Perfect Sex with Dr. Janell Carroll</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Dr. Janell Carroll</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Incels are just a part of a much larger community called the Manosphere</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>My guest in this episode is once again Bethany Caudill, a PsyD student at the University of Hartford, who recently joined me to discuss her research on “incel ideology.” In this episode, Many listeners shared their thoughts and opinions after that episode and the bottom line was that listeners wanted more! They wanted to hear more. They wanted to learn more. So, Bethany agreed to come back and talk more about her research, and to explain how inceldom is just a part of a larger community called the Manosphere.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>My guest in this episode is once again Bethany Caudill, a PsyD student at the University of Hartford, who recently joined me to discuss her research on “incel ideology.” In this episode, Many listeners shared their thoughts and opinions after that episode and the bottom line was that listeners wanted more! They wanted to hear more. They wanted to learn more. So, Bethany agreed to come back and talk more about her research, and to explain how inceldom is just a part of a larger community called the Manosphere.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>#6 Incels: Who are they and why should we care? </title>
      <description>My guest in this episode is Bethany Caudill, a PsyD student at the University of Hartford, who came on to discuss her research on “incel ideology.” Incels, or involuntary celibates, typically only make headlines when there is something sensationalistic to report. In this episode, you’ll learn more about the incel community, why it’s important to learn more about them, how sex-positive approaches can help, and what Bethany hopes to provide in the psychological literature. 
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:49:55 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Makes Perfect Sex with Dr. Janell Carroll</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Dr. Janell Carroll</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>In recent years, the ideology of incel culture has become better known, but only due to the increase of mass violence associated with it.  </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>My guest in this episode is Bethany Caudill, a PsyD student at the University of Hartford, who came on to discuss her research on “incel ideology.” Incels, or involuntary celibates, typically only make headlines when there is something sensationalistic to report. In this episode, you’ll learn more about the incel community, why it’s important to learn more about them, how sex-positive approaches can help, and what Bethany hopes to provide in the psychological literature. 
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>My guest in this episode is Bethany Caudill, a PsyD student at the University of Hartford, who came on to discuss her research on “incel ideology.” Incels, or involuntary celibates, typically only make headlines when there is something sensationalistic to report. In this episode, you’ll learn more about the incel community, why it’s important to learn more about them, how sex-positive approaches can help, and what Bethany hopes to provide in the psychological literature. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>975</itunes:duration>
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      <title>#5 Learning and Loving: Finding The One</title>
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      <description>In this episode, we explore how love relationships can grow out of deep friendships. Dr. Janell Carroll reunites with two former students, Jenna and Dan, whose love journey took some twists and turns but has a very happy ending.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:49:34 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Makes Perfect Sex with Dr. Janell Carroll</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Dr. Janell Carroll</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Some of the best love relationships start off with friendships. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In this episode, we explore how love relationships can grow out of deep friendships. Dr. Janell Carroll reunites with two former students, Jenna and Dan, whose love journey took some twists and turns but has a very happy ending.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we explore how love relationships can grow out of deep friendships. Dr. Janell Carroll reunites with two former students, Jenna and Dan, whose love journey took some twists and turns but has a very happy ending.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1452</itunes:duration>
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      <title>#4 Why Take a Sex Course in College?</title>
      <description>For many college students, learniIn this episode, Dr. Carroll, David, and Lu explore the value of taking a sexuality course in college. What are the gender dynamics in most classrooms and how do they affect learning? What are the overall takeaways from the course?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:49:22 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Makes Perfect Sex</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Dr. Janell Carroll</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>College-level human sexuality courses can provide necessary and valuable information.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>For many college students, learniIn this episode, Dr. Carroll, David, and Lu explore the value of taking a sexuality course in college. What are the gender dynamics in most classrooms and how do they affect learning? What are the overall takeaways from the course?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>For many college students, learniIn this episode, Dr. Carroll, David, and Lu explore the value of taking a sexuality course in college. What are the gender dynamics in most classrooms and how do they affect learning? What are the overall takeaways from the course?</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>940</itunes:duration>
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      <title>#3: What are Love Languages?</title>
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      <description>Gary Chapman introduced the concept of Love Languages many years ago and explained how we all speak different languages of love. There are five types, including quality time, physical touch, acts of service, words of affirmation, and gift giving. How can you feel fulfilled and get your needs met while also sharing your feelings with your partner? What happens when your love languages do not align? In this episode, Dr. Carroll talks with Aysiaa about the importance of knowing your love language and communicating this to the people in your life.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:49:02 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Makes Perfect Sex</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Dr. Janell Carroll</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Communicating your love languages can help your love tank stay full.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Gary Chapman introduced the concept of Love Languages many years ago and explained how we all speak different languages of love. There are five types, including quality time, physical touch, acts of service, words of affirmation, and gift giving. How can you feel fulfilled and get your needs met while also sharing your feelings with your partner? What happens when your love languages do not align? In this episode, Dr. Carroll talks with Aysiaa about the importance of knowing your love language and communicating this to the people in your life.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Gary Chapman introduced the concept of Love Languages many years ago and explained how we all speak different languages of love. There are five types, including quality time, physical touch, acts of service, words of affirmation, and gift giving. How can you feel fulfilled and get your needs met while also sharing your feelings with your partner? What happens when your love languages do not align? In this episode, Dr. Carroll talks with Aysiaa about the importance of knowing your love language and communicating this to the people in your life.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>598</itunes:duration>
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      <title>#2  Where Did You Learn About Sex? </title>
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      <description>Where did you learn about sex? From your parents? School? Friends? The back of the bus? In this episode, Dr. Janell Carroll talks with Lu, Deanna and Em about their experiences with sex talk (or the lack thereof) growing up.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:48:32 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>Makes Perfect Sex</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Dr. Janell Carroll</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Dr. Janell Carroll, a psychology professor, discusses a variety of experiences with early sex education</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Where did you learn about sex? From your parents? School? Friends? The back of the bus? In this episode, Dr. Janell Carroll talks with Lu, Deanna and Em about their experiences with sex talk (or the lack thereof) growing up.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Where did you learn about sex? From your parents? School? Friends? The back of the bus? In this episode, Dr. Janell Carroll talks with Lu, Deanna and Em about their experiences with sex talk (or the lack thereof) growing up.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>815</itunes:duration>
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      <title>#1 Porn Use in Relationships </title>
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      <description>Porn is everywhere these days, but what do you do if you walk in on your partner using it? In this episode, Dr. Janell Carroll discusses a woman's experience as well as her fears and anxiety related to her boyfriend's use of pornography.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:51:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Dr. Janell Carroll discusses a woman's concern after walking in on her boyfriend watching porn</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Porn is everywhere these days, but what do you do if you walk in on your partner using it? In this episode, Dr. Janell Carroll discusses a woman's experience as well as her fears and anxiety related to her boyfriend's use of pornography.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Porn is everywhere these days, but what do you do if you walk in on your partner using it? In this episode, Dr. Janell Carroll discusses a woman's experience as well as her fears and anxiety related to her boyfriend's use of pornography.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>499</itunes:duration>
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