Every Woman Should Know This About Sex by 25

On this week’s episode of Reclaiming Bossy, we’re joined by sex and relationship therapist Chantal to answer the questions our community is sent in by our listeners. The awkward ones. The quiet ones. The ones you might not say out loud.We talk about sex, shame, confidence, solo pleasure, porn, hookup culture, desire changes, communication, condoms, consent and everything in between. This is honest, grounded and judgement free. If you’ve ever felt confused, behind, insecure or just curious about your sex life, this episode is for you.WHAT WE COVER• What sex and sexology actually mean• Solo sex and self connection• Shame around desire• Body confidence and performance anxiety• Orgasm and desire difficulties• Porn and media expectations• Dating in your twenties• Communication and consent• Condoms, contraception and sexual safety• Rapid fire most Googled sex questionsTIMESTAMPS00:01:00 - what is sexology?00:02:00 - how did you get into it?00:05:00 - what do you wish everyone knew?00:06:00 - solo sex00:09:00 - reclaiming our pleasure00:12:00 - the backpack00:13:00 - the secrecy 00:18:30 - the wheel of consent 00:22:00 - what is chemistry?00:27:00 - comparison and social media00:31:00 - myth busting00:36:00 - gadgets 00:47:00 - condoms00:50:00 - stealthing00:56:00 - rapid fire questionsCHANTAL’S LINKSThings mentioned:https://thepelvicpeople.com/collections/all-products/products/ohnut-depth-limiting-ringshttps://calexotics.com/inspire-silicone-dilator-kit-5-piece-set/https://uberlube.com/collections/our-productshttps://www.wheelofconsent.org/aboutChantal’s Website: https://chantalgautiertherapy.com BUILD YOUR BOLDEST + BOSSIEST LIFE/ CAREERBossy Behind the Scenes: Essays, reflections, resources and all the behind-the-scenes of building a bold, bossy life.⁠https://substack.com/@bossybehindthescenes⁠WORK WITH MECreator/Founder Office Hours: Bring me your ideas, questions or whatever you’re stuck on, and we’ll turn it into a plan.⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/mentoring?back=1⁠Founders + brands: Work with me on storytelling, personal branding, content and strategy through Empower Sounds Media.Book a Strategy Session : ⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/branding-strategy-session?back=1&month=2026-07⁠Book a discovery call : ⁠https://calendly.com/maahika/discovery-call?back=1⁠Join the next personal branding sprint : ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNPFNgdt02CyvYsb6n9i8kmvEJRxQDmTwOVusTxII_tMoJ7Q/viewform?usp=header⁠Follow The Podcast/ Connect With MePodcast Instagram: @reclaimingbossyPodcast TikTok: @reclaimingbossyMy Instagram: @maahika.sMy TikTok: @maahika.sCollaborations + enquiries: [email protected]