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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2026 · 59 MIN

Nikkiema Rai: What a Desire Mismatch Is Really About

from The Intimacy Inquiry

Nikkiema Rai is a somatic sexologist, self-discovery coach and international speaker based in Melbourne, Australia. With almost a decade of experience, she works at the intersection of somatics, NLP, sexological bodywork and what she calls "the erotic mysteries," helping career-driven women move out of overwhelm and back into genuine connection with themselves and the people they love.Nikkiema and Andrew talk about why so many successful women feel disconnected from their own bodies, what a session with a somatic sexologist actually looks like, and why a mismatch in desire between partners is rarely just about sex. They cover how modern porn is quietly reshaping expectations of intimacy, why curiosity fades as we get older, how to build the capacity to talk to a partner about a kink or fantasy, and one small, practical way to start reconnecting with your own body today.Guest: Nikkiema Rai, somatic sexologist, self-discovery coach and international speakerhttps://nikkiemarai.com/Host: Andrew Phipps, Intimacy Inquiry

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