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Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon

Heather Shannon

Sex For Couples is a podcast for committed couples who feel stressed, guilty, or frustrated about their sex life—and want to feel excited, close, and playful again. New episodes are released every Monday. Hosted by Heather Shannon, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist with 19 years of experience as a counselor and coach, the show breaks down the emotional and psychological reasons intimacy fades and what actually helps couples reconnect. Heather has been featured on BloomTV and quoted in

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All Episodes

37:02

Listener Q & A: Too Busy For Sex, Hormones,...

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/10/05

Stuck in a sex rut? Take my free quiz to discover what could be keeping you stuck—and where to start: https://TheBetterBedroom.comWhat do you do when your partner comes out as asexual and you have a high sex drive? How do you get in the mood when life feels like an endless to-do list? In this listener Q&A episode of Sex for Couples, I’m answering your questions as an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. We explore mismatched desire, different ways to experience intimacy, and how to stay curious about

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52:39

How To Let Go In The Bedroom: Dominance vs. Surrender

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/09/25

Want your partner to take charge in bed, but struggle to actually let go? Or curious about being dominant without feeling like you’re playing a character? In this episode of Sex For Couples, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Heather Shannon welcomes professional dominatrix and erotic leadership expert Kimi Inch to explore conscious kink, dominance and submission, and building sexual confidence through connection.Heather and Kimi unpack why trust, self-worth, and relationship patterns can get in the way

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22:53

Why You Don’t Need Intercourse To Be Intimate

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/09/21

Stuck in a sex rut? Take the free quiz at https://TheBetterBedroom.com.Tired of the all or nothing sex cycle? Learn how to enjoy intimacy without pressure, even when your energy is running low.If you feel like every affectionate moment needs to lead to intercourse, you might be trapped in an all or nothing sex mindset. This pattern often leaves partners feeling exhausted or disconnected, as it narrows the definition of what intimacy can be. This episode is for anyone who wants to break that cycle

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55:13

Stop Trying To Get Your Old Sex Life Back

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/09/14

In this episode of Sex For Couples, Heather Shannon talks with relationship coach Ally Iseman about non-monogamy, consensual open relationships, and how to build a sex life and relationship that's designed on purpose instead of running on autopilot. They get into why exclusivity and commitment aren't the same thing, why jealousy shows up in monogamous relationships too, and how monogamous couples can borrow the same tools non-monogamous couples use to keep things exciting.Ally is the founder of

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25:30

How To Stop Being Sexually Inhibited

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/09/07

Stuck in a sex rut? Take the free quiz at https://TheBetterBedroom.comIf you've ever wondered if you're sexually repressed or inhibited, this is the eipsode for you! Discover the signs that you're sexually inhibited, why so many people hold back sexually and what to do to become more sexually authentic and free to be yourself! Let your freak flag (or vanilla flag) fly. Host and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Heather Shannon goes over common patterns she sees with clients as well as her own past

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50:57

Sex With ADHD: Why Your Brain Checks Out

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/08/24

Feeling stuck in your sex life? Take the free quiz to find your sexy spark again: https://thebetterbedroom.comSEX WITH ADHDYou're in the middle of sex and somehow your brain wanders off to grocery lists, Hamilton the musical, or the ceiling fan clicking. Then the shame kicks in. If that's you, this episode is going to change how you think about it completely.Heather sits down with Cate Osborn, ADHD content creator, sex educator, and best-selling author of The ADHD Field Guide for Adults, to break

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39:44

Why More Frequent Sex Isn't the Fix You Need

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/08/10

Feeling stuck in your sex life or wondering how to reignite intimacy with your partner? Take the free quiz at TheBetterBedroom.com to find out what's really going on.Why More Frequent Sex Isn't the Fix You NeedMost couples who feel stuck in their sex life assume the answer is just having sex more often. Couples therapist Zach Brittle (host of Marriage Therapy Radio) joins host and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Heather Shannon to explain why chasing frequency backfires, and why sex is actually a

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21:42

Is Your Cell Phone Accidentally Killing Your Sex Life?

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/07/27

Take the Why You're Stuck In A Sex Rut Quiz now! https://TheBetterBedroom.com If you feel more like roommates, co-parents, or logistical planning partners than lovers, your phone might be a bigger part of the problem than you think. In this episode, Heather Shannon — certified sex therapist with 20 years of counseling experience — breaks down what constant phone use is actually doing to your sex drive and your relationship, and how getting present again brings your desire back with it.What You'll

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50:36

Feel Confident Dominating Your Partner - A Former...

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/07/13

Take the free quiz to find out why you're stuck in a sex rut: https://TheBetterBedroom.comWhat does it actually take to feel dominant in the bedroom, and why do so many of us freeze up when it's our turn to lead? In this episode, Heather sits down with Amanda Dames, a kink consultant and former professional dominatrix, to break down the real skills behind dominance, submission, and power dynamics in a relationship.Amanda spent two years working at a dungeon while holding down a corporate job at the

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29:49

6 Ways To Effectively Communicate Your Sexual Needs

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/06/29

Want help figuring out your own needs before you bring them to your partner? Take the free Intimacy Audit: https://HeatherShannon.co (click the pop-up)In this episode . . . Great sex isn't about mind reading. If you've stayed silent about what you want, tried to bring it up and gotten shut down, or you're with someone who clams up at the mention of sex, this episode gives you six steps to actually say what you need without putting your partner on the defensive.AASECT Certified Sex Therapist Heather

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51:07

The Truth About Female Sexual Desire After 40

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/06/15

Can women really have the best sex of their lives after 50... or even 60?In this episode, sex therapist, relationship coach, and tantra educator Maria Merloni shares why many women lose interest in sex, what might actually be causing it, and how one surprising practice transformed her own sex life at age 60.We discuss desire, orgasm quality, menopause, body confidence, trauma, tantra, and why feeling more connected to your body may be the missing piece for a more fulfilling sex life.In this episode,

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29:17

Crossdressing Kink: Married To A Women But Want to...

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/05/31

SUMMER SCHEDULE! I'll be publishing every other week during June, July & August so we can all enjoy our family time and travels. I'll resume weekly publishing September 7th, 2026. If you’re secretly wondering what your cross-dressing means about you — or terrified what would happen if your partner fully knew — this episode is for you.Many men who cross-dress struggle with shame, confusion, secrecy, and questions about identity. And hiding it for too long can create much bigger relationship

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45:16

Why So Many Couples End Up in a Dead Bedroom

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/05/25

If you still love each other but sex has become rare, tense, or complicated, this episode will help you understand what changed.In this episode of Sex for Couples, Certified Sex Therapist Heather Shannon talks with Author & Founder Ralph Brewer who wrote The Dead Bedroom Fix and founded of HelpForMen.com. The explore why sex can feel effortless early in a relationship — and then slowly start to feel like work.They discuss the emotional reality of dead bedrooms, sexless marriage, mismatched

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34:13

Why It’s Hard to Feel Sexy When Your Body Has Changed

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/05/18

Sometimes your body changes — weight gain, new wrinkles, giving birth, surgery, balding, etc. And when that happens, it can deeply affect the way you experience desire, sexual confidence, intimacy, and your whole identity as a sexual being.In this episode, Heather explores the grief of bodily change, the unrealistic expectations many people have about sexuality staying the same forever, and the ways self-monitoring and body image struggles can create barriers to intimacy and pleasure.You’ll also

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45:24

Why Sex Starts Feeling Like Another Chore

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/05/11

If sex has started feeling like one more thing you're supposed to do in your relationship . . . this episode is for you.Maybe you still love your partner… but sex feels heavy, pressured, awkward, or emotionally draining. You want to want it — but instead you find yourself avoiding initiation, feeling disconnected, or wondering why intimacy feels so different than it used to.In this episode, Heather talks with sex and intimacy coach Xanet Pailet about the emotional patterns that quietly turn

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45:05

How to Fix Mismatched Libidos Without Pressure or...

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/05/04

Struggling with mismatched libidos in your relationship? You’re not alone—and the real problem isn’t what you think.In this episode, I’m joined by relationship and intimacy coach Monica Tanner to unpack the hidden dynamics behind desire discrepancy. We dive into why couples get stuck in cycles of pressure and rejection, how small disappointments turn into long-term resentment, and what both partners may be doing (without realizing it) to keep the pattern going.If you’ve ever felt like:Your partner

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24:28

3 Ways Non-Monogamy Goes Wrong (And Why It Feels So...

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/04/27

Thinking about opening your relationship—but already feeling tension, anxiety, or uncertainty?You’re not alone.For many couples, conversations about non-monogamy or open relationships quickly become overwhelming. One partner may feel excited and ready to explore, while the other feels hesitant, worried, or emotionally unsafe.In this episode, I break down why that happens—and how to approach non-monogamy in a way that actually supports your relationship instead of destabilizing it.Because the truth

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53:12

Why Non-Monogamy Can Save Your Relationship

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/04/20

Non-monogamy is usually seen as something that destroys relationships.But what if, in some cases, it can actually save them?In this episode, I’m talking with a non-monogamy expert about a perspective that challenges everything most couples have been taught about love, sex, and commitment.We explore how Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM) and Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM) can sometimes be a more honest and sustainable way to navigate real relationship challenges—especially when it comes to mismatched libidos,

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24:58

3 Mistakes Couples Make When Sharing Sexual Fantasies

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/04/13

Thinking about sharing a sexual fantasy—but worried your partner will see you differently? This is where most couples unknowingly start creating distance instead of deeper intimacy.In this episode, we break down the 3 biggest mistakes couples make when sharing sexual fantasies—and why these patterns often lead to pressure, resentment, or emotional disconnection instead of closeness.If you’ve ever struggled with how to talk about sex, navigate kinks or fantasies, or handle differences in desire, this

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51:03

Why You Get Anxious During Sex (Even When You Want It)

Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon ·

2026/04/06

You want sex. You care about your relationship. But when things actually start to happen… something shifts. You get in your head. You feel anxious, disconnected, or unsure of yourself.And sometimes, you walk away wondering why it didn’t feel as good as you hoped—or even feeling shame or guilt.In this episode, I’m joined by sex therapist and Certified IFS Therapist, Patricia Rich, to unpack what’s really going on beneath that experience.Because it’s not just about libido.And it’s not something you

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