085 LIstener Q & A: Sex Toys, Double Standards & Spicy Mindfulness

AnnouncementsNew “ENM Support Squad” Group Coaching! Register here 👉 https://heather-shannon.mykajabi.com/store Looking for a podcast intern and also accepting applications for counseling interns! Email [email protected] out the new Ask A Sex Therapist app and get free access to The Intimacy Audit mini course while you’re at it! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ask-a-sex-therapist/id6476728826SummaryHeather tackles listener questions in this episode:How to initiate a conversation with a spouse about concerns regarding their use of porn. How much of a pregnancy risk is there when a condom rips during sex? How do sex toys influence men's concept of sexuality?It seems like sex educator and coaches on social media encourage semen retention--why would this be & is it advisable?Themes Addressedsex therapist, ethically non-monogamous, support group, porn use, sexual behaviors, desensitization, neural pathways, behavior change, presence, awareness, sexual communication, sexual repertoire, sex addiction, high libido, existential kinkThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp