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Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon

Heather Shannon

Ask a Sex Therapist is for you if you are ready to spice up your sex life. You are ready to learn all the things you were never taught about sex, intimacy and great communication in the bedroom. You are excited to explore your own body and feel more connected to your partner. You want to feel body confident, allow yourself to experience greater sexual pleasure and feel accepted for your fantasies and desires. If you are ready to take your relationship to the next level, get rid of the shame and

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41:37

030 Air Sex Championships and Improv for Flirting...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/06/19

Heather’s guest this episode is Chris Trew. Chris is a comedian and improv coach living in New Orleans. He's been featured at over 75 comedy festivals in North America and seen on MTV, America's Got Talent, and GQ Magazine. He runs Comedy House New Orleans, Hell Yes Fest, and teaches improv comedy all over the world. Plus President Barack Obama follows him on Twitter, which Heather thinks is pretty cool!In this episode, Heather and Chris talk about Air Sex–yes, you read that right! Chris was

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20:36

029 Am I Queer? Are You Queer?

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/06/12

In celebration of Pride month, let's explore the concepts of queerness and questioning. In this episode, Heather questions the usefulness of labels and expertly navigates the topic of "Am I Queer?" Through personal anecdotes, Heather explores how sexuality can be fluid and how cultural biases can impact one's sexual identity. Whether identifying as queer, lesbian, bicurious or genderfluid, listeners are encouraged to question their own sexual identity, and to explore their motivations for sex too

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43:28

028 BDSM, Play Parties & Queer Sexuality with Kesiena...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/06/05

Join host Heather Shannon and guest Kesiena Boom in an engaging and enlightening conversation as they explore the captivating world of queerness, kink, and fearless communication. Unravel the meaning of "femme" within the queer community as they provide insights for queer women on confidently approaching and asking out their crushes. Discover the allure of play parties, gain wisdom on direct communication, learn the art of hitting on someone without being creepy, and explore the depths of desire

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31:34

027 Listener Sex Questions: Differing Kink Levels,...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/05/29

In this episode, Heather answers listener questions on kink differences, rimming, nipple play and sex with vaginal prolapse. She also addresses how our thoughts (not our partner and not our circumstances) create our turn-on and how our conditioning might make us feel like certain sexual activities are “good” or “bad,” when that is not actually the case. Plus, find out what “soft swapping” means and if you want to do it!IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:1. How to navigate your kink differences by

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44:46

026 Religion, Sexual Shame & Tantric Teachings with...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/05/22

Register for Heather’s free “Get Your Sexy Spark Back” Workshop taking place on Tuesday, May 30th @ 7pm: https://askasextherapist.clickfunnels.com/optin1683846259317"Don't let fear, guilt, or shame keep you from connecting with your original sexual essence and experiencing more pleasure." ~Tilly StormTILLY’S BIO:This week's guest, Tilly Storm, is a certified sex and intimacy coach, using deep transformational tools to help high achieving men and women experience epic sex and pleasure. She is the

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22:34

025 Sex & The Single Life: Dating, Vulnerability &...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/05/15

How much do you really need to have your shit together to date? Should you work on yourself first or just go out there and date exactly as you are? Listen in for Heather’s advice on how to handle insecurities while putting yourself out there in the dating world. Heather discusses the importance of authenticity, consent, communication and boundaries when it comes to new sexual relationships. Discover how being vulnerable can actually be a transformative (and fun!) growth experience. Heather shares

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39:58

024 The Horny Housewife–on Going For It In Life,...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/05/08

Join Heather and hilarious guest Jordyn Hakes for a truly unfiltered chat about about owning your sexuality and how mental health is the sexiest thing of all.Jordyn is the host of the wildly successful podcast “The Horny Housewife,” which focuses on dating your spouse and locker room talk for couples.In today’s episode, Jordyn shares her journey of becoming a podcaster and how the sudden loss of her mother spurred her to seize the day and go after what she really wanted to do with her life (get paid

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41:15

023 Heather Coaches “Vanessa” And You Get To Listen...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/05/01

In this week's episode of Ask a Sex Therapist, Heather Shannon coaches a woman named Vanessa to help her evolve her emotions and sex life. Vanessa is learning to break free from her sex negativity and integrate the sexual and the emotional. But as she tries to do so, an inner voice of self-protection is preventing her from fully letting go. What is this mysterious inner voice trying to tell her, and how can she learn to listen? Find out in this week's Ask a Sex Therapist, and brace yourself for a

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42:05

022 The Orgasm Gap with Dr. Laurie Mintz

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/04/24

In this exciting episode of Ask A Sex Therapist, your host Heather Shannon interviews Dr. Laurie Mintz, author of Becoming Cliterate and an award-winning college professor with over 20 years of experience working with sexual issues. Join them as they share their passion for closing the orgasm gap, encouraging pleasure for vulva owners, and challenging the myths perpetuated by society about female pleasure. Learn about the importance of understanding female anatomy, proper hygiene, and seeking advice

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21:27

021 All About Erections

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/04/17

Erectile dysfunction is one of the most common issues I’ve dealt with as a sex therapist. Turns out there’s a lot of pressure on people with a penis! There’s the idea that they need to last super long and manage their erection. There’s the idea that they should always want sex and should really never say no to sex. And there’s the idea that they’re just sex machines who don’t have feelings or require emotional intimacy for sex to fulfill them. These ideas are mostly wrong and I just want to set

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35:51

020 Shattering Stigma: Life with Herpes - Featuring...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/04/10

Join Heather as she speaks with Alexandra Harbushka, the founder of "Life with Herpes," a supportive community aimed at shattering the stigma surrounding herpes. Alexandra shares her personal story with herpes, how she got over the stigma and how she got SO FREE of shame and stigma that she turned it into a public-facing career helping others!In this episode, you will learn:Why even married/monogamous people need to know about Herpes.Testing for Herpes isn't automatic when you get an STI panel--how

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24:39

019 Listener Sex Questions: Anal Sex, Women...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/04/03

In this episode, you really get to Ask A Sex Therapist! Listeners asked Heather their most pressing sex questions including:How can I have anal sex without it hurting and actually enjoy it?I’m interested in sex with other women, but need some help with approaching women. Any advice?I’m experiencing guilt with masturbation–my partner has said she doesn’t like it when I masturbate. How do I get past that?I want to make my girlfriend squirt. Some women I’ve been with before have, but it’s the minority

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46:15

018 Dating, Makeovers & Self-Confidence from the...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/03/27

This week's guest is Kimmy Seltzer. She is a confidence therapist, authentic dating strategist and image expert. With vast knowledge and experience as a therapist, certified style coach, dating coach and matchmaker, Kimmy has helped people find lasting love and connection, attract success, and build valuable relationships using her unique competence makeover process. Listen to the full episode to learn more about the importance of combining emotional work into the body and what is the biggest thing

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21:03

017 Healthy Sexual Boundaries

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/03/20

Healthy boundaries are all the rage . . . and with good reason. Having them helps us feel empowered, reduces resentment and encourages self-respect. But what about when it comes to sex? How can you practice saying no and communicating your needs without pushing the other person away?Do healthy sexual boundaries mean you’re never going to have casual sex (answer - no!)? How can sexual boundaries help you feel safer with your partner?Embodiment practices can help. By being in your body and not just

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49:26

016 Healing Through Seduction with Perle Noire

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/03/13

Join Heather and her first ever guest, THE Black Burlesque Queen - Perle Noire, for a high vibe discussion on purpose, healing, sexiness, therapy, embodiment and intuition. Perle’s path to her current success and alignment is NOT a boring one and you’ll definitely want to listen in to learn from her Wild Wisdom and Passionate Purpose. The ladies discuss how to relate to your emotions in a healthy way, falling in love with yourself and not holding yourself back anymore.We’ll cover:Becoming Perle

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17:52

015 Unlearning Sex Negativity

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/03/06

As most of us have realized by now, sex education is sorely lacking in the US and most of the rest of the world! What we learn from most religions is a sex negative message—that there are a lot of rules about who you can have sex with, when you can have sex with them and what kind of sex acts are ok. Schools typically try to scare us into abstinence with talks about STIs and unwanted pregnancy. And then add in legislation in the US that targets LGBTQ people and women in a way that makes sex and love

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20:05

014 Why "Self Love" Is Annoying

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/02/27

Do you really need to love yourself first before loving someone else? Self-love is one of the most talked about topics in the self-help movement and one of the most common things relationship coaches discuss on social media.Many of us identify as having self-esteem problems and that is actually be holding us back more!The problem is that constantly striving for self love, self esteem and a healthy body image reminds us we aren’t there yet. And thinking we need to keep working on ourselves before we

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22:14

013 Is Monogamy Realistic?

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/02/20

Monogamy? Non-monogamy? Which is the right or wrong choice?Monogamy is still the default relationship style for relationships for most cultures in the world. But that doesn’t mean it’s the right one for you.Let’s question the default and shed some light on options so you can choose the right path for yourself and your relationships. Because the truth is there isn’t a right or wrong! It’s all about making it a conscious choice instead of an autopilot one.What you’ll learn:What is the default setting

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21:47

012 Consent Is Sexy AF

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/02/13

Consensual sex is important because it allows partners to start a sexual encounter from a foundation of trust and respect.Everyone should have the final say in making decisions about their own bodies and sexual experiences.Not only does great communication about consent help to prevent sexual violence and abuse, it actually allows partners to relax and let go more knowing that they are safe.It's this letting go & freedom that make consent sexy AF.What you’ll learn:The definition of consentWhy

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011 Attachment Styles

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2023/02/06

Attachment styles indicate how we attach to others in relationships and how we feel about ourselves. They therefore impact all our relationships and nearly everything we doAbout half the population has a secure attachment style. The other half has an insecure attachment style. Insecure styles include anxious attachment, dismissive avoidant attachment and fearful avoidant attachment.Attachment styles are not mental disorders and are not permanent labels. They are fluid and flexible and can evolve

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