Asking for What You Need in the Bedroom—From Silence to Self-Expression:

Links & Resources:Work with LauraSubscribe to SubstackMusic by PIANIKA, a New Zealand based producer, creating capsules of sound and energy. Listen here.Episode Summary:In this episode of The Sexual Wellness Podcast, I dive into why so many of us struggle to ask for what we want in the bedroom—and how to move past patterns of shrinking, freezing, or over-controlling. I share practical tools to build confidence, communicate desires with clarity, and create a culture of feedback in your intimate life, alongside techniques for self-soothing, self-pleasure, and connecting with partners in new, empowered ways.Key Topics Covered:Understanding how expressing desire is connected to how we receive others’ needsReceiving feedback with ease and graceCreating a feedback-positive culture in intimacyCommunication techniques beyond the bedroomMy “Loves, Loathes, Lusts” sharing practice for couples and loversExamining personal assertive patternsSignature process for in-the-moment self-soothingSelf-pleasure practices and embodiment exercisesDisclaimer:This podcast is intended for general educational and reflective purposes only and is not a substitute for individual mental health care. The topics discussed are broad in nature and cannot account for individual circumstances or nuance. Listeners are encouraged to take what resonates, leave what doesn’t, and seek appropriate professional support where needed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected].© Laura Ellen. All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bylauraellen.substack.com/subscribe