Complex with Kimberley Wilson

Around one in five UK adults say they don’t feel comfortable talking about sex with anyone, and research suggests women in straight relationships often find it easier to talk about sex with friends than with their partners. Kimberley is joined by psychotherapist Sarah Harness to explore why sexual communication is so difficult, the part shame plays in keeping us silent, how the orgasm gap and desire discrepancy affect relationships, and practical ways to start talking about sex with honesty, curiosity and care. This episode contains explicit discussion of sexual content.
Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips.
You can get in touch with the show. The email address is complex@bbc.co.uk. We might use what you tell us but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, then please remember to let us know.
Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.
Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds.
Producer: Katie Chandler Clarke
Assistant Producer / Research: Samara Linton
Executive Producers: Rami Tzabar and Kirsten Lass
Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable
Studio Engineer: Matt Hua
Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey
Digital Lead: Richard Berry
Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene
And for BBC Sounds:
Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton and Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

Kimberley and her guest psychotherapist Jennifer Cox explore why we get jealous, what jealousy is trying to tell us, and how to stop it damaging our relationships. They discuss where jealousy comes from, why it's a normal human emotion, when it becomes unhealthy, and practical ways to respond to it with curiosity rather than shame.
Kimberley Wilson, a chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that's out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to share insight and valuable tips with the listeners.
You can get in touch with the show. The email address is: complex@bbc.co.uk. We might use what you tell us, but we will do so anonymously. If you don't want your email to be included in the podcast, then please make that clear in your email.
Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Action Line page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.
Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds.
Producer: Katie Chandler Clarke
Executive Producers: Kirsten Lass and Rami Tzabar
Researcher: Dr Grace Revill
Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable
Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey

Porn misuse is rising, with therapists reporting a significant increase in clients seeking help. Kimberley is joined by psychoanalytic and forensic psychotherapist, Dr. Stuart Stevenson. Together, they explore when pornography use becomes problematic, how its content can become normalised and can impact relationship expectations, and what we can do to find a route towards a healthier mindset.
Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips.
You can get in touch with the show. The email address is complex@bbc.co.uk. We might use what you tell us but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, then please remember to let us know.
Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.
Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds.
Producer: Rami Tzabar
Assistant Producer: Katie Chandler Clarke
Research: Dr Grace Revill
Executive Producer: Kirsten Lass
Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable
Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey
Digital Lead: Richard Berry
Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene
And for BBC Sounds:
Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton and Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

Kimberley and her guest, psychotherapist Dr Charlotte Cooper, explore why we mask our authentic selves, hiding our true identities from society, and what we can do about it.
Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips.
You can get in touch with the show. The email address is complex@bbc.co.uk. We might use what you tell us but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, then please remember to let us know.
Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.
Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds.
Producer: Kirsten Lass
Assistant Producer and researcher: Samara Linton
Executive Producer: Rami Tzabar
Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable
Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey
Digital Lead: Richard Berry
Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene
And for BBC Sounds:
Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton and Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

Kimberley and Russell Kane – successful comedian and podcaster – explore what it’s like to be an outsider. He believes outsiders should recognise their own strength and says organisations should be bringing the outsider in.
Kimberley Wilson, chartered psychologist, is on a mission to sift through all the information and misinformation that’s out there around our mental health. She invites expert guests - trained psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists - to help her share insight and some valuable tips.
You can get in touch with the show. The email address is complex@bbc.co.uk. We might use what you tell us but we will do so anonymously. If you don’t want your email to be included in the podcast, then please remember to let us know.
Kimberley is not able to answer emails personally. If you are concerned you have a medical or mental health issue, then please contact your GP or seek expert help. Please also take a look on the BBC Actionline page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionline/ where you can find details of organisations offering information and support for common issues.
Complex is a Loftus Media production for BBC Sounds.
Producer: Kirsten Lass
Assistant Producer: Katie Chandler Clarke
Researcher: Grace Revill
Executive Producer: Rami Tzabar
Tech Producer: Reuben Huxtable
Sound Designer: Ruth Rainey
Digital Lead: Richard Berry
Podcast artwork photography: Darren Skene
And for BBC Sounds:
Assistant Commissioner: Izzy Lee-Poulton and Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts