Sex is a Learnable Skill | Stirling Cooper's Playbook on Dating and Modern Relationships

In this episode of Hart2Heart with host Dr. Mike Hart sits down with Stirling Cooper, an Award Winning Adult film Star and sex coach to thousands of men. Stirling discusses his transition away from the adult industry and how his focus shifted to helping young men improve their dating lives, addressing problems like porn addiction and erectile dysfunction. They dive deep into the effects of modern-day pornography on men’s mental and physical health, the rise of platforms like OnlyFans, and the challenges both men and women face in today’s dating landscape. Stirling also shares advice on building confidence, handling rejection, and becoming better in relationships, with practical tips on navigating social media for dating.

Guest Bio and Links:
Stirling Cooper is a retired adult film star who has transitioned into coaching men on improving their dating lives and sexual health. After leaving the adult film industry, Stirling has become an advocate for men’s health, emphasizing the negative impacts of pornography and the importance of physical and psychological well-being.
Listeners can learn more about Stirling Cooper at https://www.stirlingcooper.com/, on IG   / stirlingcooper   and on YouTube -    / stirlingcooper  

Resources:
The Art of Seduction by Robert Greene - https://www.amazon.com/Art-Seduction-...
5 Subtle Mistakes Men Make In The Bedroom and How To Fix Them - https://www.stirlingcooper.com/products

Show Notes:
0:00 Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart
0:15 Dr. Hart introduces Stirling Cooper to the listeners
0:30 Stirlings background
2:00 The negative impact of pornography
5:00 Stirling's mission to correct pornography's effects
9:30 The rise of OnlyFans and its impact on women
11:00 The surprising reality - most OnlyFans creators make just $200/month
15:30 Stirling discusses how OnlyFans imprints negatively on women’s view of men
21:00 The shift from real-life interactions to digital communication in dating
25:30 Dating apps and social media’s influence on modern dating
27:00 Building confidence through random compliments
31:00 Stirling’s practical dating tips for young men
32:30 Pre selection and social proof
35:00 How to utilize Instagram for dating and social proof
41:00 The value of hiring a photographer to convey your life on social media
50:30 Stirling’s advice on leading during a first date
54:00 The art of the first date
59:00 Attractive vs. unattractive hobbies
1:02:00 How young men view modern dating and nihilism

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.
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