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There is so much great and life-changing information about sex and intimacy, but let’s face it, it can be dry as hell! Intimacy expert and sexologist Shan Boodram takes a deep dive into anything and everything about sex, relationships, and the science of attachment every week with expert guests and friends who will tell all. It’s everything The Talk should be.

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    • 5.0 • 5.3K Ratings

There is so much great and life-changing information about sex and intimacy, but let’s face it, it can be dry as hell! Intimacy expert and sexologist Shan Boodram takes a deep dive into anything and everything about sex, relationships, and the science of attachment every week with expert guests and friends who will tell all. It’s everything The Talk should be.

    Kelly Rowland on Sex, Kink, Divorce and Repressed Desires

    Kelly Rowland on Sex, Kink, Divorce and Repressed Desires

    Kelly Rowland, you read right. This is a CAN NOT MISS, special release Lovers and Friends episode with Shan Boodram AND it is best experienced after you watch Mea Culpa now streaming worldwide on Netflix. In this intimate, first-of-its-kind conversation Kelly Rowland shares how she went from a sexually repressed upbringing to living up to her pleasure potential as a sensualist, plus how her sexual awakening gave her the confidence to play Mea in Mea Clupa alongside Trevante Rhodes, whom she shares very STEAMY sex scenes with on screen. Kelly also discusses her feelings on divorce, kink, toys in the bedroom, and overcoming the fear of being imperfect.

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    • 56 min
    Ride Our Emotional Roller Coaster: The Concluding Episode of Lovers & Friends

    Ride Our Emotional Roller Coaster: The Concluding Episode of Lovers & Friends

    Welcome to (some of) the best of Lovers and Friends the podcast. Hear from JESSIE REYES, MELISSA AND KEV OnSTAGE, ABBY DE LA ROSA, SHANOLA HAMPTON, TIM Chantrangsu aka DE LA GHETTO, DREW LOVE from THEY, RACHEL LINDSAY and GLO ATANMO during this special recap episode.


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    https://youtu.be/lbIaM09t0ZU?si=GtWZkCBspPlmUA8f
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    JESSIE REYES
    https://youtu.be/7IbgI3-s7Ps?si=j0CL3b8gYqsNbqFe
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    MELISSA AND KEV
    https://youtu.be/hrMVcujhg1A?si=idb7xnDq8TX1aBh_
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    ABBY DE LA ROSA
    https://youtu.be/aq8290G52_I?si=oaI5d_ALvuj82z9V
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    SHANOLA HAMPTON
    https://youtu.be/J7PZakvvdCo?si=LDSbtyjNTKuNmZ1u
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/2pHr7jrSj7iQTZlsbIUoYV?si=-pk8WovdSbqLLyrXDrRpRg

    TIM DE LA GHETTO
    https://youtu.be/G6WYaHFOjEU?si=uDvI7cap3yCs0srq
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VuY52Ct9XS9Wua4dtupO6?si=ZFMbJEQOQ56IuBADlxm8og

    DREW LOVE
    https://youtu.be/bdooXjRGprY?si=AG3KL1r-wAfeb8Gm
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/39lGd7mxW9jvpGpOPYMKaj?si=ou8FILHeSGG7P21hCZwMog

    RACHEL LINDSAY
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    https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kN3P1KoHI3LcnLNRgzY76?si=faUIGN4ATUaLvewVQ3AjCQ

    HELP WHY CAN’T I ORGASM

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    • 1 hr 28 min
    Get the Fairytale You Need - Despite What You Think You Want feat. Damona Hoffman

    Get the Fairytale You Need - Despite What You Think You Want feat. Damona Hoffman

    F**K the fairytale! How does that land on you? Does it make you go F**K YES we need to be realistic about love OR does it make you go F**K NO I desire the fairytale and that’s what I’ll get. Well when dating coach Damona Hoffman suggests you F the Fairytale, she kinda wants you to feel both. Tired of the same old dating game and ready to find real, lasting love? Join us in this episode of FUCK the Fairytale as we explore what a true fairytale relationship looks like with expert dating coach Damona Hoffman. We’ll challenge outdated ideas of the ideal partner and redefine what happiness looks like in modern relationships. Don’t miss your chance to discover true love - watch now!

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    • 1 hr 7 min
    If Someone Says I’m Too Feminine or Too Masculine, I Know We Won’t Work feat. Mal Wright

    If Someone Says I’m Too Feminine or Too Masculine, I Know We Won’t Work feat. Mal Wright

    Are you ready to break free from outdated social norms and discover the real power of being true to yourself? Mal Wright from Netflix's The Ultimatum is here to share her story of why she chose to end her engagement, why gender has no place in sex, and the one thing her next partner must have. Don't miss this inspiring story and get ready to experience the liberating effects of embracing your true self! 

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    • 1 hr 10 min
    A Therapist and Her Husband Chose To Be Childfree. Here's Why feat. Vanessa and Xander Marin

    A Therapist and Her Husband Chose To Be Childfree. Here's Why feat. Vanessa and Xander Marin

    Are you curious why Vanessa and Xander, a happily married couple, chose not to have children? Find out by joining therapist Vanessa and her husband Xander as they share their personal story about why they chose to remain childfree. Tune in to learn more about their unconventional decision and how it has impacted their lives!

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    • 45 min
    If You Haven’t Found Your Go To Position, Try These from the Kama Sutra feat. Seema Anand

    If You Haven’t Found Your Go To Position, Try These from the Kama Sutra feat. Seema Anand

    Becoming a Pro: Master These Kama Sutra Sex Moves and Take Things to the Next Level. Spend some quality time with Seema Anand as she guides you through the Kama Sutra to discover the perfect positions for your pleasure even if the penis is too big, too small, or not experienced enough. From beginner-friendly poses to more advanced options, you'll learn something new no matter your level. So if you haven't found your go-to position yet, tune in now and explore with Seema!

    Seema Anand is a London-based story-teller, mythologist, and narrative practitioner, known for her expertise in the field of ancient Asian narratives and their relevance in contemporary times. She is particularly well-recognized for her works in bringing to light the narratives surrounding female sexuality and empowerment that are deeply embedded in ancient texts, including the Kama Sutra.

    She has also authored several books where she delves into narratives of love, desire, and female beauty from an Asian perspective, enabling a deeper understanding and appreciation of these age-old philosophies.

    Seema holds a PhD in Narrative practices, positioning her as an authority in her field, which allows her to skillfully weave the ancient wisdom with modern narratives to foster understanding and empathy in today's society.

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    • 56 min

Customer Reviews

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Fancy1974 ,

Shan!!!

I almost fell OUT when I saw that you had a new podcast up!! I love your show and have missed you and your voice!!! I hope this is the first of many more!

Nuno Games ,

The Kelly Rowland Episode

I found it weird for you as a Black Woman in the mental health space to essentially record a promotion episode for such a terrible movie created by Tyler Perry, a man who has arguably done irreparable damage to our people with the promotion of monolithic stereotypes and demeaning stereotypes of Black People for decades. You made it seem like it was too good an opportunity to pass up, but that story seems ill-fitting.

Learning to understand ,

New Era Lovers and Friends 2024

In relation to your closing notes on the Kelly Rowland episode, I would love to see you do an episode with Anna from The Crappy Childhood Fairy

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