Owning Your Sexual Self

Rachel Maine
  • 4.8 (58)
  • Sexuality
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Hi! I'm Rachel Maine! I am a sex coach and sexuality educator that helps women discover and embrace what brings them pleasure so that they can own their sexual self. This podcast provides a space for listeners to think openly about their sexuality and discusses all topics surrounding sexual health and wellness through a sex positive lens. Of course, there will be humor and profanity involved because well... that's my jam! Be sure to subscribe and review the podcast so you never miss a beat!

  1. 5d ago

    273. Is It Perimenopause or Health Debt with Bria Gadd

    Hey hey hey! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I’m so happy to have Bria Gadd, also known as The Period Whisperer, on this week! Bria is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, holistic health coach, certified personal trainer, and host of The Period Whisperer podcast. Her work helps women better understand their hormones and health through midlife, especially when their bodies start responding differently to the things they’ve always done. We get into perimenopause, health debt, and why understanding what’s happening in your body can make such a difference during this stage of life. In this episode: How health and hormone needs can change in midlifeWhat health debt is and how it builds over timeWhy healthy habits can sometimes add more stress to the bodyWhat perimenopause is and when changes can beginHow health debt and perimenopause can overlapWhy slowing down and paying attention to your body matters Practical ways to reduce health debt through sleep, nutrition, movement, and reducing unnecessary stressThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode! **This episode is sponsored by Wellness Sexpertise with Rachel Maine. Visit pure.shop/shop?sh=V9S5E8R and use my exclusive code MY9PU44 for 15% off your order!** Connect with Bria Website: BriaThePeriodWhisperer.com Instagram: @bria_period_whisperer Support the show Connect with Rachel! Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf Facebook: Rachel Maine Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com

  2. Jul 27

    272. Why Women's Stories Matter with Kayla Branstetter

    Hello hello! We're finally back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast and I’m so happy to have Kayla Branstetter on today! Kayla is an English professor, TEDx speaker, researcher, and the author of Don't Be an Athena. Through her writing and research, she’s creating space for conversations that too often get pushed aside, helping women feel seen, heard, and less alone in their experiences. I loved getting to hear more about the story behind her book, the work she’s doing to challenge shame and silence around women’s health, and the incredible heart she brings to everything she creates. I know you’re going to get so much out of this conversation! In this episode: Why storytelling helps women feel less aloneThe importance of creating spaces where women feel seen and heardWhy period education and body autonomy matter for the next generationThe lasting impact of shame, silence, and medical gaslightingThe meaning behind Don't Be an Athena Why believing women can change the way we respond to traumaThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode! **This episode is sponsored by Instant Hydration. Visit InstantHydration.com and use my exclusive code RACHEL33826 for 40% off your order!** Connect with Kayla Website: kaylabranstetter.wpcomstaging.com Instagram: @kbranstetter87 Get her book: kaylabranstetter.wpcomstaging.com/dont-be-an-athena-book-orders Support the show Connect with Rachel! Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf Facebook: Rachel Maine Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com

  3. Jun 1

    271. Your Body is a Genius with Laura & Morgan

    Hello, hello! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I’m so happy to have Laura and Morgan here today! These two have dedicated so much of their work to helping people better understand their bodies and access information that far too many of us were never taught. Through their work in sexual health, midwifery, hormones, and body literacy, they’re helping people build trust in themselves and approach their bodies with more curiosity, confidence, and compassion. This was such a thoughtful conversation, and I know you’re going to take a lot away from it! In this episode: The lack of education around hormones and cyclesHow cycle tracking can build body awarenessThe importance of body literacyWhy every hormonal experience is uniqueCommon myths about cycle phasesTracking apps pros and consWhy hormone education should start earlierThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode! **This episode is sponsored by Wellness Sexpertise with Rachel Maine. Visit pure.shop/shop?sh=V9S5E8R and use my exclusive code MY9PU44 for 15% off your order!** Connect with Laura & Morgan Instagram: @ItsLauraAndMorgan Website: ItsLauraAndMorgan.com The Cycle Book can be found anywhere you buy books Support the show Connect with Rachel! Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf Facebook: Rachel Maine Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com

  4. May 18

    270. Pleasure Has No Age Limit with Suzanne Noble

    Hello hello! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self Podcast! This week’s guest is the incredible Suzanne Noble, host of the wildly popular podcast Sex Advice for Seniors and one of the most refreshing voices out there when it comes to sex, ageing, pleasure, and relationships. Suzanne brings honesty, humor, confidence, and so much lived experience into this conversation as we talk about what it really looks like to stay curious, connected, and sexual later in life.  In this episode: Sex and sexuality after 50 and 60How menopause can impact desire and arousalThe stigma around older adults being sexualThe myth that sexuality has an expiration dateHow sex can become longer and more intentional with ageRedefining relationships later in lifeExploring kink, BDSM, and sexual creativity later in lifeThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode! **This episode is sponsored by Instant Hydration. Visit InstantHydration.com and use my exclusive code RACHEL33826 for 40% off your order!** Connect with Suzanne Podcast - Sex Advice for Seniors Website - SexAdviceforSeniors.com Support the show Connect with Rachel! Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf Facebook: Rachel Maine Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com

  5. May 11

    269. Becoming a More Embodied Lover with Jim Benson

    Hey hey! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’m joined by Jim Benson for a really powerful conversation around male pleasure, intimacy, embodiment, and connection. Jim has spent more than two decades helping men become more confident, present, and skillful lovers through his work in tantra, coaching, and somatic based sexuality education. He brings such a refreshing perspective to conversations around sex, shame, performance, and pleasure, and I absolutely loved where this discussion went. In this episode: Why many men never learned intimacy skillsHow porn impacts connection and presenceRoutine sex versus embodied sexHow shame and trauma affect sexBalancing pleasure and connectionUsing breathwork to increase pleasureCreating intimacy through touch and breathWhy sex can get better with ageThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode! **This episode is sponsored by Foria. Visit ForiaWellness.com and use my exclusive code MAINE20 for 20% off your order!** Resources How to Talk to Your Man About Sex Sensate Focus 101 The 3 Minute Game Connect with Jim Website: AwakenedMasculine.com Support the show Connect with Rachel! Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf Facebook: Rachel Maine Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com

  6. May 3

    268. Pleasure is a Fertility Treatment with Nicole Lange

    This week I’m joined by the incredible Nicole Lange to talk all things fertility, nervous system, and whole body healing. Nicole is an acupuncturist with over 20 years of experience specializing in reproductive and emotional health, and her approach is unlike anything you typically hear in fertility. She blends traditional Chinese medicine, trauma informed care, and a deep understanding of how our bodies function to help people reconnect with themselves. The way she talks about fertility shifts it out of pressure and into pleasure, and I cannot wait for you to hear her perspective. In this episode: The difference between treating parts of the body versus the whole personWhat happens when trying to conceive starts to take over your lifeHow the pressure around fertility can build without you realizing itWhy your body needs to feel safe before it can shift into reproductionWhy changing patterns takes time and doesn’t happen overnightThe role pleasure plays in supporting your systemWhy sex can start to feel like pressure instead of connectionWays to take the pressure off and bring some ease back inThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode! **This episode is sponsored by Wellness Sexpertise with Rachel Maine. Visit pure.shop/shop?sh=V9S5E8R and use my exclusive code MY9PU44 for 15% off your order!** Connect with Nicole Website: LifeHealingLife.com YouTube: @TheBabyYouWant  Support the show Connect with Rachel! Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf Facebook: Rachel Maine Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com

  7. Apr 27

    267. It's Not Incompatibility with Jessica Idoine

    Hey everyone! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’m really excited to have Jessica Idione here! Jessica is a licensed and certified relationship and sex therapist who works with both couples and individuals using a trauma informed, somatic, and evidence based approach. She’s known for reframing relationship myths and helping people make sense of dynamics that often get labeled as incompatibility. This is one of those conversations that can really change how you understand what might be happening between you and your partner. In this episode: How couples often interpret challenges as incompatibilityThe role of the nervous system in connection and conflictThe connection between emotional and physical responsesSimple ways to slow things down and reconnectDifferent ways desire can show up for peopleThe importance of communication and checking in with each otherHow curiosity can shift the way you understand your partnerThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode! **This episode is sponsored by Instant Hydration. Visit InstantHydration.com and use my exclusive code RACHEL33826 for 40% off your order!** Connect with Jessica Instagram: @JessicaIdoine Retreat Instagram: @ECRetreats Website: JessicaIdoine.com Support the show Connect with Rachel! Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf Facebook: Rachel Maine Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com

  8. Apr 20

    266. Rethinking Pelvic Pain with Dr. Jordan Barber

    Hello and welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’ve got Dr. Jordan Barber on the show and I’m so excited for you to hear this one. Dr. Barber is a doctor of acupuncture and oriental medicine who specializes in pain and takes a biomechanics driven approach to pelvic health. He works closely with pelvic floor physical therapists and brings a much needed focus to men’s pelvic health, an area that’s often overlooked and misunderstood. His work with dry needling and the nervous system offers a different way of understanding symptoms that people aren’t getting clear answers for, and you can feel how passionate he is about bringing more awareness to this space. In this episode: Men’s pelvic health and why it’s often overlookedHow pelvic pain impacts daily life, relationships, and self esteemCommon symptoms like urinary issues, pain with sex, and erectile dysfunctionWhat dry needling is and how it targets muscle and nerve functionWhat a session feels like and how quickly people may see changesThe role of the nervous system and stress in ongoing pelvic symptomsWhere to start when seeking help and how to advocate for proper careThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode! **This episode is sponsored by Foria. Visit ForiaWellness.com and use my exclusive code MAINE20 for 20% off your order!** Resources AseDirectory.com MyopainSeminars.com r/PelvicFloorNeedling Connect with Dr Barber Socials: @JBarberLAC Support the show Connect with Rachel! Instagram: @The_Rachel_Maine Website: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertise YouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelf Facebook: Rachel Maine Email: therachelmaine@gmail.com

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Hi! I'm Rachel Maine! I am a sex coach and sexuality educator that helps women discover and embrace what brings them pleasure so that they can own their sexual self. This podcast provides a space for listeners to think openly about their sexuality and discusses all topics surrounding sexual health and wellness through a sex positive lens. Of course, there will be humor and profanity involved because well... that's my jam! Be sure to subscribe and review the podcast so you never miss a beat!

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  • Creator
    Rachel Maine
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    275
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Owning Your Sexual Self
  • Show Website
    Owning Your Sexual Self

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