Welcome to a bold conversation you didn’t know you needed. In this groundbreaking episode, host Ed Coambs sits down with Angela Skurtu—licensed marriage and family therapist, certified sex therapist, and all-around force of nature—for a candid, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation about the unexpected but undeniable connection between sex and money. If you've ever felt anxiety talking about either topic, this episode is your permission slip to get curious and playfully explore the intimacy and financial patterns in your relationship. From breaking taboos to redefining orgasms (yes, financial ones too), Angela shares practical wisdom, contagious energy, and a refreshing take on how couples can stop friend-zoning each other and start building passionate, connected, and abundant lives—both in bed and at the bank. Let’s get it on!

Key Takeaways:

• How does our relationship with sex mirror our relationship with money—and why do both often feel like ticking emotional bombs?

• What role does communication and shared responsibility play in reviving intimacy and financial connection in long-term relationships?

• How can couples move beyond performance goals (like orgasm or saving) to enjoy the full journey of sexual and financial intimacy?

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) - Sex, money, and emotional taboos

(03:45) - Best friends who stop having sex

(05:30) - Why sex feels like a “bomb” in the room

(08:00) - Why money and sex both trigger fight-or-flight

(10:30) - Casual conversations about sex

(13:00) - Sexual play, orgasms, and how goals get in the way

(16:00) - Religion, shame, and how belief systems shape our sexual identities

(19:00) - Redefining sex as exploration, not performance

(25:00) - Money as playful math

(27:00) - Emotional and physical intimacy

(29:00) - The real skill behind great sex and strong finances

Key Topics Discussed:

Healthy Love and Money, Ed Coambs, Charlotte North Carolina, Financial Therapy, Couples Financial Planning, Financial Intimacy, Money and Relationships, Financial Communication for Couples, Attachment Styles and Money, Financial Conflict Resolution, Therapy-Informed Financial Planning, Financial Trauma Healing, Financial Wellness for Couples, Sex and money in relationships, Couples therapy for intimacy, Financial and sexual wellness, Overcoming shame around sex, Marriage and money communication tips

Mentions:

Website: https://openbedroomdoors.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-skurtu-01008822

More of Healthy Love & Money:

Redefine your relationship with money and each other: https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/

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Contact me at ed@healthyloveandmoney.com

Healthy Love & Money is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.