S1E26 - Sex, Power & Cults

"What do a St. Louis brothel madam, the human potential movement, and tired parents with no libido have in common? More than you might think.

In this episode of Open Bedroom Doors, we explore how power, sex, and organizations intersect — sometimes in fascinating ways and sometimes in ways that cause real harm.

Here’s what’s inside this episode:

🔥 Sex Positions: St. Louis Sex History
We dive into a fascinating story from local history about Priscilla Henry, a powerful brothel madam who built a thriving business in post–Civil War St. Louis. Her story reveals how sexuality, entrepreneurship, and social power intertwined in ways that still shape conversations about sex today.

📚 Interview Segment
I sit down with Marcia Martin, author of 'Sex, Power and Transformation.' Her book explores the human potential movement and how powerful transformational organizations can sometimes drift into abuse, manipulation, and trauma within their ranks.

💛 Happy Ending
Let’s talk about a common reality for couples: kids and libido. Parenting can absolutely drain sexual energy — but the good news is that it doesn’t have to stay that way. I share practical ways couples can reconnect and rebuild intimacy.

This episode blends sex history, psychology, relationships, and culture to help normalize honest conversations about sex and power.

👇 Tell us in the comments:
Have you ever experienced an organization that felt empowering at first but later became controlling?

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