In this episode, we demystify sex with past guests Emily Morse, Dr. Kate Balestrieri, and Shan Boodram. Sex is an important part of our daily lives, and how we approach it greatly affects our relationship and connection to our partners and selves. Krista and Lindsey open the conversation to a multitude of topics: receiving pleasure, expectations associated with partnerships, being performative in the bedroom, and dissociation. This collection of discussions demystifies the often vulnerable, guilty feelings affiliated with sexual experiences. Get ready for this new assemblage of wonderful conversations that expand the heart and mind. Let’s talk about sex! We also talk about: Acknowledging conversations around sex Period sex Receiving pleasure Expectations + desires Nervous system + pleasure Being performative during sex Low libido Body positivity Dissociation from sex Resources: Instagram: @itskrista Instagram: @lindseysimcik YouTube: @almost30podcast Instagram: @sexwithemily YouTube: @sexwithemilyofficial Website: https://sexwithemily.com/ Instagram: @drkatebalestrieri YouTube: @modernintimacy Website: https://www.modernintimacy.com/ Instagram: @shanboodram YouTube: @loversandfriendspodcast Website: https://www.shanboodram.com/ Sponsors: Athletic Greens | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/almost30. BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Nutrafol | Get $10 dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter promo code ALMOST30. Babbel | Get up to 55% off your Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/almost30. Jenni Kayne | Get 15% off your first order when you use code ALMOST30 at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30. Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer. Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Skyler Brigmann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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