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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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24:48

5 Emotional Mistakes That Are Quietly Destroying Your...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2026/01/05

Sex doesn’t usually disappear because people stop loving each other. It disappears because of emotional mistakes no one teaches us to recognize. In this episode, I’m breaking down five patterns that quietly destroy sex — and what to understand insteadWork With Heather Feeling frustrated with your sex life or lack thereof? Book a free consultation with Certified Sex Therapist Heather Shannon or someone from her team! Click here to start.Episode SummaryHeather discusses the 5 common emotional mistakes

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44:37

Why BDSM Can Be Therapeutic When Done the Right Way

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2025/12/29

Looking to improve sex and intimacy? Find the right coach or therapist for you here - Book A Free Consultation In this episode, Heather Shannon and Doc Yu Roc (Dr. Yulinda Rahman) explore the therapeutic use of BDSM, discussing how trauma is stored in the body and the importance of intersectionality in healing. They delve into the power dynamics present in everyday life and how understanding these can aid in personal growth. Doc Yu Roc shares insights on the Kink Professional Standards Alliance and

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01:12:05

Why High-Achieving Women Lose Desire (It’s Not Hormones)

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2025/12/22

Looking to get out of your sex rut? Book a free consultation with a member of the Ask A Sex Therapist coaching team! https://form.jotform.com/253156356665060AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and host Heather Shannon speaks with Naturopathic Doctor Jordin Wiggins about the challenges faced by high achieving women in their intimate relationships. In particular, Jordin share how women's "supertraits" can lead to burnout and hinder their ability to connect emotionally. The discussion covers the importance

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58:08

How to Have Incredible Sex Without a Perfect Erection

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2025/12/15

If sex is feeling stressful, book a free Unlock Your Passion call with Heather to find out about her Pathway to Passion coaching program. https://HeatherShannon.co.In this episode, Heather introduces Kristin Vyas, a sex and intimacy coach who has joined the Ask A Sex Therapist team. Kristen shares the top sex issues she sees with clients including erectile dysfunction, mismatched libidos and shame around kinks. Heather and Kristen discuss the impact of societal pressures on masculinity. They talk

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28:25

The Real Benefits of Ethical Non-Monogamy When You Do...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2025/12/08

Certified Sex Therapist Heather Shannon discusses ethical non-monogamy, addressing common fears, misconceptions, and the various forms it can take. She emphasizes the importance of timing, communication, and setting boundaries in non-monogamous relationships. The conversation also explores the emotional complexities involved, including jealousy and compersion, and how non-monogamy can serve as a means for individuals to explore their sexuality and identity.Book a free consultation with a coach or

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42:41

How a Former Disney Employee Learned to Embrace Dark...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2025/12/01

Tap into your sexual creativity and get past fear and repression. Embrace your darker fantasies without having to make them real! Certified Sex Therapist & Host, Heather Shannon, interviews guest Bria Rose about her journey from working at Disney to becoming a successful author of dark, sexy fairy tales. She discusses the importance of exploring fantasies through fiction, and her personal journey towards sex positivity. Bria emphasizes the significance of communication in relationships and the

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27:27

The Science of Sexual Desire: The 1 Factor That...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2025/11/24

Learn about Dr. Jack Morin's equation for sexual desire and how you can make that equation work more in your favor!One of the most common things we all want in our sex lives is feeling wanted. And yet it can be elusive! Even when we have mutual physical attraction with our partner, it doesn't always spark sexual desire. Listen in to learn why feeling wanted is important to us, how we feel affected when we don't feel desired and a few things we can do for our partner and for ourselves to turn up the

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01:15:29

Become Sexually Magnetic: Best-Selling Author Shares...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2025/11/17

This week on Ask A Sex Therapist, we explore how aligning with your authentic feminine energy can transform not only your confidence but your sex life. With the help of Inna Segal, an intuitive energy healer and award-winning author of The Secret Language Of Your Body, we break down how polarity builds sexual attraction, why balance within is magnetic, and how shifting your energy can reignite that spark in your relationship.Check out the video version of this episode at

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31:12

Listener Q & A: Double Penetration Strap-On,...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2025/11/10

Certified Sex Therapist answers questions about strap-ons for double penetration, managing mismatched sex drives, psychological erection issues, and the importance of emotional intimacy in relationships. Heather provides insights and advice on how to navigate these personal challenges, emphasizing communication and mindfulness as key tools for improving sexual health and relationship satisfaction.Chapters00:00 Listener Q&A Introduction00:27 Exploring Double Penetration with Strap-Ons05:07

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31:43

Feeling Like Roommates? How To Create Sexual Tension...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2025/11/03

Stop feeling like roommates and start feeling like lovers again! Figure out how you fell into this rut and how to change up your patterns. This solo episode gets into the themes of social dynamics, charisma, and embracing healthy obstacles as a good thing for sexual attraction. Host and Certified Sex Therapist Heather Shannon discusses the importance of healthy boundaries, having your own thing going on and putting your best foot forward no matter how long you've been togehter. She also explores

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56:16

How To Stop Letting Past Sexual Trauma Interfere With...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2025/10/27

Apply for Founding Member status and help shape Heather's new Intimacy Collective program --> https://forms.gle/hyLr3LSoxadrvusM6EPISODE SUMMARYIn this conversation, Shannon Curtis shares her profound journey of healing from sexual trauma, emphasizing the importance of reclaiming personal power, understanding shame, and fostering intimacy. She discusses her experiences with trauma, the role of forgiveness, and the significance of body awareness in healing. Shannon also highlights the need for

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23:31

Creating Intimacy After Loss and Heartbreak (Ep 147)

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2025/10/20

In this conversation, Heather Shannon discusses the themes of loss, heartbreak, and the resilience of the human spirit. Drawing from her personal experiences, she emphasizes the importance of finding inner security and embracing vulnerability in relationships. Heather shares insights on how to navigate grief, the significance of community, and the necessity of self-reflection in fostering intimacy and connection with others.TakeawaysWe are wired to find balance and resilience.It's crucial to change

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32:40

The Thing Most People Are Missing About How To Be A...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2025/10/13

Go deep on how to be a great lover! It's not the surface level stuff that we often get hung up on that makes someone "good at sex." Learn about the importance of presence and attunement for higher quality sex and better connection.---Curious about coaching with Heather? Start out with her quickie assessment so you can identify your patterns and get an action plan to change them. The Quickie For Partners---Keywords: Better sex, sex therapy, sex coach, better intimacy, attunement, listening, paying

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01:07:13

Keeping Your Sexual Connection Alive In A Long-Term...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2025/10/06

SummaryJoin me and amazing guest Emily Nagoski as we discuss the complexities of maintaining intimacy in long-term relationships. Emily uses the metaphor of a garden to illustrate how sexuality requires ongoing care and attention. We cover the importance of communication, overcoming shame, and understanding the impact of upbringing on sexual expression. Emily emphasizes the need for playfulness and adaptability in sexual relationships, as well as the significance of scheduling intimacy to prioritize

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31:46

A Surprising New Framework for Finding Your...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2025/09/29

Join us at The Desire Revival to get past low or mismatched libidos keeping your sex life stuck. Register here: https://TheDesireRevival.comIn this episode, I introduce the Target Zone Framework, a tool designed to help people evaluate their relationships based on two key dimensions: spark energy and home energy. I define both dimensions with an emphasis on the idea that home energy is foundational for emotional safety and intimacy. We'll talk about how to assess current relationships, the

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50:55

Should You Turn Your Basement Into A BDSM Dungeon?...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2025/09/22

Got mismatched libidos? We can fix that! Grab your free ticket to The Desire Revival at https://TheDesireRevival.com. ~In this episode, join Heather and guest Sexologist, Amy Rowan, to explore Amy and her husband's exciting evolution from a mostly vanilla sex life to having "hard points" in the basement dungeon for rope suspension. Learn how trust, vulnerability and emotional intimacy led to sex life 2.0 for Amy and her hubby despite cancer and 3 kids and how you can create this dynamic yourself.Is

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26:11

6 Types of Mental Foreplay for More Frequent Sex (Ep...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2025/09/16

In this episode, Heather discusses the concept of mental foreplay, emphasizing non-touch ways to get in the mood for sex. Chapters00:00 Exploring Mental Foreplay09:40 The Power of Laughter and Fun13:41 Physical Activity and Its Impact16:46 Grooming and Style for Confidence18:29 The Allure of Availability and IndependenceSurveyOur Ask A Sex Therapist Podcast survey is still underway! Help the show improve and get a $10 Amazon gift card as a thank you for your time. Take the survey now -->

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44:42

How To Seduce Your Woman Using Sexual Personality...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2025/09/08

Quit trying to seduce the woman in your life using your own assumptions and start approaching her based on her sexual personality type. You'll thank us for the results! In this episode, Susan Bratton (our most downloaded guest), shares 4 sexual personality types and how to strategically approach women who fall into each category. You're in for a treat!Please excuse a few audio glitches in this episode--it sounded smoothe when recording but there was a glitch in the software. We wanted to share it

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13:31

Embracing Your Wild Side & Sexy Surveys (Ep. 140)

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2025/09/01

Hey Friends! Please take this podcast survey and accept a $10 Amazon gift card as a token of my appreciation: https://forms.gle/oRqyaTokxxumnhy47The show is only going to be getting better : )Thanks, HeatherThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

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43:24

Is Perimenopause Killing Your Mental Health And Sex...

Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon ·

2025/08/25

Join Heather and NourishDocs founder Amita Sharma for a better understanding of how menopause impacts your mental health, marriage and sex life and what you can do to help yourself have a smooth transition in this phase of life. Chapters:00:00 Breaking the Silence on Menopause02:39 Personal Journeys Through Perimenopause05:39 Understanding Symptoms and Their Impact08:14 Navigating Hormonal Changes11:18 The Role of Education and Advocacy14:00 Building a Supportive Community17:02 Exploring Treatment

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