Rena Malik, MD Podcast

Moment: Is Porn Quietly Rewriting What Young People Think Sex Should Look Like?

September 9, 2026·23 min
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In this episode, Dr, Nicole McNichols explores the evolving landscape of sexual behavior and relationships among Gen Z, highlighting trends like the rise of rougher sex, the influence of porn, and the confusion surrounding dating in the era of apps and social media. She provides data-driven insights on sexual communication, the importance of authentic connection, and breaking down stigma around sexual preferences. Listeners will come away with practical strategies for building healthy sexual relationships and navigating modern dating with confidence and curiosity. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Gen Z and the Sex Recession01:14 Rough Sex and Choking03:39 Teaching Realistic Sex Expectations04:18 Dating Apps and Situationships07:38 Looksmaxing and Online Pressure12:23 Talking About Sex Early16:06 Why People Fake Orgasms20:57 The Orgasm Gap22:22 Building Better Sex Together Stay connected with Dr. Nicole McNichols on social media for daily insights and updates. Don’t miss out—follow her now and check out these links! INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/nicole_thesexprofessor/?hl=en TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@nicole_thesexprofessor?lang=en FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/1110527795477389/ X - https://x.com/nicole_sexprof WEBSITE - https://nicolethesexprofessor.com/ Dr. Nicole McNichols’ Book - https://nicolethesexprofessor.com/ Dr. Nicole McNichols’ Newsletter - https://nicolethesexprofessor.com/newsletter/ Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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