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Shauna Burns-Thomson, MSc., is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia, Canada. As an RCC with a focus on Sex Therapy, trauma, and related disorders, Shauna works with clients virtually from all over BC and beyond in a holistic way so that they can both find healing on their journey, while also embracing all of the juicy, pleasurable moments life has to offer in between!
In this episode, Shauna and Em talk about establishing a sense of safety and connectivity, first with ourselves, and then with others.
Visit the Fraser Valley Sex Therapy website to learn more from and work with Shauna! 
Follow Shauna on Instagram.
Get 15% off using FRASERVALLEYSEXTHERAPIST and snag some 12/10 lube and other goodies from IntimateWellbeing.com.
Try out the Better Sex Through Mindfulness workbook.
 
Please note that Shauna is honored to live, work, and play on the land of the Sto:lo and Matsqui people :) 

This week, Em speaks to Dr. Zackarina Jenny-hoe (not a doctor) about harm reduction, public health activism, queer social justice, and more! Dr. Zackarina is a Denver, CO based drag queen who sits right at the intersection of campy, Gen Z fun and public health activism. 
 
Find all of Dr. Zackarina's links here. Follow her on Instagram and Facebook.
For Denver-based folks looking for harm reduction resources, support, STI testing and more, visit Bee the Vibe.

WE'RE BACK with another KinkCast! In this fabulously fetishistic breakdown, Em discusses a recent study on tickling as a fetish. The more you learn, folks! 

This week, Em speaks with Noelle Benach, LCPC, CST, an AASECT Certified sex therapist, educator, and speaker. In this episode, the two identify and unpack myths and misconceptions associated with fatness / being larger-bodied, particularly as it pertains to sexuality. If you don't listen -- this is your reminder that all bodies are deserving of and capable of whatever pleasure they aspire to!
Learn this and more throughout the discussion.
 
Noelle's work is fat, queer, kink, and ENM friendly! She works with individuals, couples, businesses and more. Learn more and book her via her website! 
Follow Noelle's Instagram.
During the episode, Noelle recommends several resources. They're listed here:
Maintenance Phase Podcast
Fat and Queer: An Anthology of Queer and Trans Bodies and Lives
"You Just Need to Lose Weight": And 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon
What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon
Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski, PhD
 
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In this week's episode, Em speaks with sex and intimacy coach Lauren of Oh Yeah Coaching. Together, the two touch on (pun intended) all things 1) turning ourselves on, 2) aligning our pursuit of pleasure with our values, and 3) learning to be comfy with the uncomfy. 
 
Looking for an ~intimacy audit~ with an expert? Lauren has you covered. Book a free session here. 
For upcoming events and more, follow Oh Yeah Coaching on Instagram or visit Lauren's website.
 
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Where neurospicy meets bedroom spicy!! In this week's episode, Em discusses neurodiversity and sexuality including kink/BDSM and nonmonogamy with board-certified sexologist Lilith Foxx. 
 
Lilith is an educator, a marketer, a consultant, and more. Learn from and work with her here!! 
Follow Lilith's Instagram and register for upcoming events.
 
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