059: Listener Q & A: Navigating Consent, Boundaries, and Intrusive Sexual Thoughts

Request an "Ignite Your Intimacy" breakthrough session with Heather https://heathershannon.co/video-page/. You’ll get her top 3 recommendations to enhance your sex life and learn if her Intimacy Infusion program could help you feel closer and more connected.-🎙️ Ready to find out how to spice things up in your love life? In this listener Q and A episode, Heather Shannon tackles a variety of intriguing questions from her audience. From exploring non-conventional sexual fantasies to navigating boundaries in relationships, Heather provides valuable insights and advice for enhancing intimacy and understanding your own desires. Discover how to protect yourself from STIs when you don't have a specific partner and gain confidence in approaching potential romantic interests. Join Heather as she offers candid, non-judgmental, and candid solutions to these real-life scenarios. In this episode, you’ll learn:- How to navigate defining boundaries in a relationship and addressing uncomfortable situations.- Understanding the complexity of intrusive sexual thoughts and strategies for managing them.- Tips for opening up about sexual fantasies with your partner in a respectful and non-pressuring manner.- Practical advice on protecting yourself from sexually transmitted infections when not in a specific partnership.- Techniques for building confidence in approaching potential romantic interests in a respectful and mindful way.Timestamps:[04:29] Discuss agreements, boundaries, and flexibility in relationships.[09:00] Complexity of human sexuality and self-acceptance.[13:05] Let go of defining, expanding, observing thoughts.[16:48] Share fantasy, express vulnerability, pick supportive partner.[17:46] Expect kindness, not instant fulfillment of desires.[23:36] Express more compliments, be respectful, no agenda.[24:43] Approach dating with a broader, positive mindset.WORK WITH HEATHER:Request a free Intimacy Breakthrough Session with Heather- https://calendly.com/hshann1/discovery-call-1-clone?back=1&month=2023-07LET’S CONNECT! FIND HEATHER HERE ⤵️:Heather’s Website - https://HeatherShannon.coHeather’s Instagram - https://instagram.com/AskASexTherapistHeather’s YouTube - Check out the video version of this podcast & more! - https://www.youtube.com/@AskASexCoachSIMILARLY AWESOME EPISODES:Episode 27 - Listener Q & A - https://pod.fo/e/17fd37 Episode 19 - Listener Q & A - https://pod.fo/e/171671Liked the episode? Here’s a few more episodes of Ask A Sex Therapist that you'll enjoy:RATE & REVIEW US!Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here. https://podfollow.com/AskASexTherapistThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp