Dr. Jeff Talks about Sex and Intimacy

"Dr. Jeff Talks About Sex & Intimacy" is your go-to podcast for evidence-based insights into the complex world of sex, relationships, and connection. Designed for anyone curious about deepening their understanding, each episode, sets the stage for honest, expert-led information and conversations. Whether you're exploring new aspects of intimacy or looking to enhance your existing sexual relationship, Dr. Jeff and his expert guests break down the science and stories behind what it means to truly connect and love in your relationship, empowering listeners with knowledge and confidence in an open, judgment-free space.

Jeffrey Albaugh, PhD, APRN, CUCNS

Dr. Jeffrey Albaugh is a board-certified Advanced Practice Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist, researcher, and author based in Chicago with over 30 years of experience caring for individuals with sexual dysfunction. He is also a Certified Sexuality Counselor and has more than a decade of experience in couples therapy, having completed advanced training in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels I and II) and Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy.

Dr. Albaugh currently runs the Sexual Health Clinic at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, serving Veterans. Previously, he was the Director of Sexual Health at Endeavor/NorthShore University HealthSystem and held nursing roles at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. His NIH-funded PhD research at the University of Illinois in Chicago focused on quality of life in men with sexual dysfunction following prostatectomy for prostate cancer.

An internationally recognized expert and speaker, Dr. Albaugh has presented across the United States and in countries including Spain, Italy, Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia. A prolific author, he has contributed numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and published books to the field.

His contributions have been recognized with multiple honors, including nursing excellence awards, SUNA President’s Awards, the Patient’s First Award from Northwestern, and the Edward C. Kaps Hope Award for his work with men facing prostate cancer. A trusted voice in the media, Dr. Albaugh has been featured on WGN News, CBS 2 Chicago, and in the Chicago Tribune, where he was highlighted in the “Ask the Expert” column.