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Welcome to episode 362 of Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn. In this episode, we discuss Yoni Massage, how it enables women to relinquish control and gain a profound understanding of their bodies, redirecting the emphasis towards exploration instead of climaxing and the crucial importance of sexual communication in attaining sexual liberation. 
 
Dr. Tara is a tenured professor of relational and sexual communication at California State University Fullerton (recieved her tenure at the age of 33), an award-winning researcher, a sex and relationship coach, and the host of Luvbites by Dr. Tara Podcast that focuses on sexual wellness and sexploration.  Her work has been featured in KTLA News, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health Magazine, Insider, and other media outlets. She's also on the advisory board for the MŌN app and Superstars app. 
  
In 2022, Dr. Tara gave a TEDx Talk titled Become Sexually Powerful that highlights her 5,000-participant study examining predictors of sexual satisfaction, and her journey from an anxious immigrant to a confident Sexpert. Her life's goal is to normalize sex talks, and help people live a more passionate life and feel more sexually fulfilled through confidence and communication coaching. 
    
In this episode, you will hear: 
 
Analyzing and understanding Yoni Massage How Yoni massage is associated with Hinduism and Buddhism The beauty of tantric massage, both the original or more westernized versions How Yoni massages allow women to surrender and understand their bodies Building confidence and the empowerment of receiving pleasure without reciprocity Shifting the focus on exploration rather than climaxing Massaging techniques for the pubic area, vulva, clitoris, and optional penetration Understanding the potential hesitations around Yoni Massage The importance of advocating for pleasure and fostering honest communication The vital role of sexual communication in achieving sexual liberation  
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Welcome to episode 361 of Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Michelle Renee. In this episode, we discuss Michelle’s journey going through an unhealthy relationship and problematic childhood, addressing trauma and building communication skills and learning to transition to a sexual environment you can be comfortable in and confident with. 
 
Michelle Renee, a West Michigan native, delves into the personal nature of her work, shaped by generational experiences. Raised in a household with communication challenges, she reflects on her parents' tumultuous relationship and her own journey through an 18-year marriage that led to self-discovery. 
  
After her mother's death in 2002 and a complicated relationship with her father, Michelle found a turning point in a sex education workshop in 2014. This marked the beginning of her transformative journey toward self-love, body acceptance, and courageous life choices. 
  
Michelle's career shift into professional cuddling became a catalyst for healing from past wounds. She later expanded her expertise through Surrogate Partner Therapy training, becoming a leader in the field. Michelle founded local Sex Geekdom hubs, contributed to professional groups, and in 2023, became the San Diego Section Leader for AASECT. 
  
As an intimacy guide, Michelle supports clients across the spectrum of human connection, emphasizing the importance of platonic to erotic relationships. Her passion lies in assisting individuals with trauma history, a commitment that echoes her mother's self-work. 
    
In this episode, you will hear: 
 
How surrogate partner therapy involves collaboration with a talk therapist How she discovered sexuality exploration through Betty Dodson's work Why Michelle engaged in professional cuddling to learn about boundaries The importance of advocating for one's needs and understanding mutual touch Asexuality spectrum: Enjoying sex without experiencing sexual attraction How learning sexual skills can be challenging in high-pressure environments The need for choices and understanding oneself in the context of erotic energy Addressing trauma and building communication skills Learning to engage on a basic human level for physical contact  
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Welcome to episode 360 of Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Laura Copley. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Laura Copley's book, "Loving You is Hurting Me”, how Trauma bonding is about deep emotional connections and why solo relationship effort can yield positive results. 
 
Trauma, heartache, betrayal, and abandonment can leave lasting scars that break the heart, clouds the mind, and shatter the soul. Dr. Laura Copley understands how painful and damaging your trauma wounds are and is trained to guide you toward healing.  
 
Dr. Laura brings life transformation and Post-Traumatic Growth to your fingertips by offering one-on-one guidance, small group mentoring, powerful courses, online workshops, in-person conferences, live Q&A, and community support for those to connect who are on similar self-healing journey. 
  
A globe-trotter at her core, Laura’s mission has taken her all over the world where she has made profound healing impacts in the lives of her clients and students. After her adventures speaking, advocating, and healing around the world, Laura returns to the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, where she is creating her dream lifestyle with her baby girl and golden retriever on her riverfront farmette overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. 
    
In this episode, you will hear: 
 
The need to view individuals as whole beings, not just oppressors or victims How Trauma bonding is about deep emotional connections  The ways safety and trust play a significant role in sexual connection How the embodiment of emotions can enhance sexual experiences Strategies for breaking the toxic hook pattern include mapping the cycle How solo relationship effort can yield positive results Openly discussing trauma and vulnerabilities strengthens emotional bonds Details on Dr. Laura Copley's book, "Loving You is Hurting Me”  
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Welcome to episode 359 of Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Alexandra Solomon. In this episode, we discuss how sexual self-awareness involves understanding societal messages, the evolving nature of sexuality in long-term relationships and the need to break free from narrow sexual scripts. 
 
Over the last two decades, Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon has become one of today’s most trusted voices in the world of relationships, and her work on Relational Self-Awareness has reached millions of people around the world. 
 
Dr. Solomon is a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, and she is on faculty in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University where she teaches the internationally renowned course, Building Loving and Lasting Relationships: Marriage 101. 
 
In addition to writing articles and chapters for leading academic journals and books in the field of marriage and family, she is the author of two bestselling books, Loving Bravely and Taking Sexy Back. Dr. Solomon regularly presents to diverse groups that include the United States Military Academy at West Point and Microsoft, and she is frequently asked to talk about relationships with media outlets like The Today Show, O Magazine, The Atlantic, Vogue, and Scientific American. 
   
In this episode, you will hear: 
 
The importance of relational self-awareness in a healthy relationship Relational self-awareness involves looking at one's own behavior in a relationship How sexual self-awareness involves understanding societal messages  The importance of unlearning and relearning about one's sexuality How different sexual scripts can affect relationships The evolving nature of sexuality in long-term relationships Reminiscing can be a way to connect and maintain desire in a relationship Encouraging men to move away from performance-based sex  The need to break free from narrow sexual scripts  
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Welcome to episode 358 of Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Dr. Victoria Hartmann. In this episode, we discuss Victoria's background in studying necrophilia to aid criminologists, understanding the ethics and consent in the fantasies and experiences of necrophiliacs and the need for more research and understanding of paraphilias and their origins. 
 
Dr. Hartmann holds two doctorate degrees, including a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality with an emphasis on Clinical Sexology, as well as a Master’s in Public Health. Her primary focus is forensic sexology, and the preservation of erotic artifacts, including the archiving of sexually explicit films. Her Doctoral work centered on the effects of dark web violent and explicit films.  
 
She authored the book “I Love Dead People – Inside the Mind of Death Fetishists” based on her doctoral thesis and has proposed a new theoretical framework for classifying paraphilias.  
  
She is an expert explicit material valuator; she is the current Director of the Erotic Heritage Museum in Las Vegas and serves on the ASRI (AstroSexological Research Institute) Advisory Board. 
    
In this episode, you will hear: 
 
Victoria's background in studying necrophilia to aid criminologists Differentiating necrophilia from related criminal acts, such as sexual murder Ethics and consent in the fantasies and experiences of necrophiliacs Challenges in classifying and assessing necrophilia and paraphilias clinically The complexities of necrophilia and difficulty in designing a classification tool The need for more research and understanding of paraphilias and their origins Therapist recommendations for addressing fetishes like necrophilia Information on Victoria Hartmann's podcast, "Sex Nerd Podcast," her book "I Love Dead People Inside the Minds of Death Fetishists,"  
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Welcome to episode 357 of Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Darshana Avila. In this episode, we discuss the importance of touch in human connection and intimacy, why we need healthy and attuned touch in relationships and the importance of relaxed arousal for a satisfying sexual experience. 
 
Darshana Avila believes that the foundation of her work in Sex and Intimacy is based on mutual trust. She practices transparency about her identities, recognizing that this disclosure empowers potential clients to make informed decisions about their comfort level and compatibility with her values. Darshana offers a wealth of articles and training resources aimed at dismantling oppression on her Resources page. 
  
Darshana Avila is a cisgender woman of Eastern European Jewish heritage with white skin, able-bodied, and straight-passing. She identifies as bisexual and queer and uses she/her or they/them pronouns. Her life journey has spanned various chapters, including living in liberal pockets of the United States, South America, and Southeast Asia.  
 
She holds a college education and typically enjoys relatively easy access to spaces, resources, and opportunities, despite some of her identities also facing marginalization and persecution. Presently, she resides on land belonging to the Ohlone people, acknowledges this, and pays Shuumi land tax accordingly. Additionally, Darshana allocates a portion of her income to support various socially just and antiracist organizations. 
    
In this episode, you will hear: 
 
The importance of touch in human connection and intimacy Introducing gentle verbal redirection for better touch Normalize asking for consent and use words to ensure safety Expand vocabulary for talking about what feels good The need for healthy and attuned touch in relationships Feedback in heterosexual relationships can be challenging due to social conditioning Consider factors like pressure, speed, and direction for sensation The importance of relaxed arousal for a satisfying sexual experience Explore sex toys as tools for increased pleasure  
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