Thou Shalt Enjoy: Sex Therapist's Takes On Sex & Religion || Episode 10

Join Our Patreon To Support & Join the Communityhttps://patreon.com/HeyDrHeidi?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkFollow Menopause Unscripted:https://www.instagram.com/menopause.unscriptedhttps://www.tiktok.com/@menopause.unscriptedConnect with @HeyDrHeidi:Website: https://www.heydrheidi.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydrheidiTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heydrheidiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Hey-Dr-Heidi/61568353334042/?utm_campaign=social_link_list&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio-----Dr. Heidi reunites with Leona Fallas, assistant clinical director at the Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angeles, licensed sex therapist, and marriage and family counselor, for an unfiltered conversation about religious trauma, purity culture, and sexual healing. Together, they explore how growing up under messages of sin, shame, and control can impact everything from libido to body image to your ability to experience pleasure as an adult.Leona breaks down what religious sexual trauma can look like, how it shows up in relationships, and why unlearning those early beliefs is key to reconnecting with your body. They discuss how to rebuild healthy intimacy, communicate needs without guilt, and find safety and confidence in pleasure—no matter what faith or background you come from.This episode dives deep into topics like purity culture, shame-free sexuality, sex and religion, sexual trauma recovery, emotional intimacy, and rediscovering desire after guilt—offering a sex therapist’s grounded, compassionate perspective on what real healing looks like.Center for Health Sex in Los Angeles: https://www.centerforhealthysex.com/-----Menopause Unscripted is a women’s health podcast hosted by Dr. Heidi, the creator of Hey Dr. Heidi. Each episode delivers expert insights, real-life stories, and evidence-based information to help women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause with confidence.This podcast covers topics such as menopause symptoms, hormone replacement therapy, pelvic health, sleep changes, intimacy and relationships, osteoporosis prevention, brain fog, mood shifts, and healthy aging. With a focus on science-backed advice and approachable conversation, Menopause Unscripted offers clarity, support, and practical tips for every stage of midlife.Whether you are experiencing early menopause symptoms or seeking resources for post-menopausal health, Menopause Unscripted is your trusted source for reliable information and open conversation.New episodes drop every Friday at 9am PST.Want to be on the show?Think you’d be a great guest or know someone with an important story to share? Email us at [email protected] the show