{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/669b7caefbb02ee946751d7d/6a179e1c8fd07475b53aca33?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"DR. TOLU OKO IGAIRE: The Truth About Orgasm, Intimacy & Nigerian Relationships","description":"<p><strong>The Truth About Therapy, Intimacy &amp; Sex That No One Talks About – Dr. Tolu Oko Igaire</strong></p><p>In this bold, eye-opening, and deeply honest conversation, Tolu Afilaka sits down with <strong>Dr. Tolu Oko Igaire</strong> — one of Nigeria’s leading voices in mental health, sex therapy, and emotional wellness.</p><p>As Provost of the Institute of Counseling in Nigeria and a renowned sex therapist, Dr. Tolu brings rare expertise and vulnerability to topics most Nigerians shy away from. From her unique journey as a former food scientist to becoming a trailblazer in sexual and emotional health, she breaks down the cultural taboos, misconceptions, and silent struggles affecting relationships and intimacy in our society.</p><p>This episode goes beyond surface-level advice. It’s a raw exploration of the real issues couples and individuals face but rarely discuss openly.</p><p><strong>What We Discussed:</strong></p><ul><li>How therapists carry heavy emotional loads without breaking down</li><li>The dangerous difference between empathy and emotional projection</li><li>Why many Nigerians struggle with intimacy and emotional connection</li><li>The real reasons relationships and sexual lives suffer in our culture</li><li>Her personal journey from a church girl and food scientist to sex therapist</li><li>Cultural and religious barriers around sex and mental health in Nigeria</li><li>The orgasmic cycle, common sexual dysfunctions, and how to overcome them</li><li>The emotional and sexual gap between men and women</li><li>Practical ways to build emotional intelligence and stronger relationships</li></ul><p>Dr. Tolu’s insights are practical, compassionate, and sometimes surprising. Whether you’re in a relationship, single, or simply trying to understand yourself better, this conversation offers clarity, healing, and tools you can actually use.</p>","author_name":"TOLU AFILAKA"}