{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/605b27242e940b6577727976/6063aebcd7e94b0b8712b483?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sex & Sensuality - Part 1","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/605b27242e940b6577727976/1617361359162-6177d02b7b712b56508dea1d2b1d475c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This was such a dynamic topic of conversation that we had to spread this conversation over two parts. In part 1 of Sex &amp; Sensuality we talk about:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>The interconnectedness of how women experience their bodies sensually and sexually - how our our relationship with our body and our self, affects our experience of sex</li><li>Sexual and sensual energy, how they are different, and why connecting to your sensuality lays the foundations for better sex</li><li>Sensuality and pleasure &amp; exploring pleasure &amp; joy within your body</li><li>How women would like to experience sex &amp; the divide that can exist between how we are actually experiencing sex &amp; how we would like to experience sex</li><li>Exploring your own values and beliefs around sex</li><li>Finding safe spaces to explore and connect with our sensuality and sexuality&nbsp;</li><li>How we can feel more comfortable in our communication about sex with our partners</li><li>The cyclical nature of women, and how our experience of sex can be different across different phases of our cycle</li><li>Sex and intimacy during different phases of our life cycle - menstruation, conception, pregnancy, motherhood &amp; beyond.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>To accompany this 2 part episode we offer you the following reflective questions that come straight from Taryn’s book Body Conscious: A Woman’s Guide to Holistic Pelvic Wellness &amp; Feminine Embodiment available directly from Taryn <a href=\"https://taryngaudin.com/body-conscious-book/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://taryngaudin.com/body-conscious-book/</a> or via Amazon for anyone outside of Australia. </p><ul><li><em>Do I take time to connect to myself sensually?&nbsp;</em></li><li><em>How do I experience joy and pleasure in my body?</em></li><li><em>What does that look like for me?&nbsp;</em></li><li><em>How do you feel when you connect with myself in this way?&nbsp;</em></li><li><em>How does that change my experience of life?</em></li><li><em>How does that change my experience of sex?&nbsp;</em></li><li><em>How do I&nbsp; explore my own body and self-pleasure?&nbsp;</em></li><li><em>What are my thoughts around self-pleasure and sexual self-pleasure?&nbsp;</em></li><li><em>What does sensual energy look like + feel like to me?</em></li><li><em>How am I expressing myself sensually?</em></li><li><em>What brings me pleasure &amp; joy in my life?</em></li><li><em>Where in my life would I like to explore a deeper sense of sensual connection? What would that look like?</em></li></ul><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;Sex in Relationship</p><ul><li><em>How do you communicate with your partner your needs/desires regarding sex?</em></li><li><em>Is there a conversation you would like to open more dialogue around?</em></li><li><em>What would help you to feel safe to have this vulnerable conversation?</em></li><li><em>How do you feel about asking for what you want during sex?&nbsp;</em></li><li><em>How do you feel about asking for what you want in other parts of your life?</em></li><li><em>Are there similarities between your willingness to ask for what you want during sex, and in other parts of your life?</em></li><li><em>How is asking for sex different from asking for what you want in other areas in your life?</em></li><li>Why do you think/feel this is?</li><li>Would you like to be more willing to give direction during sex and intimacy</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Links to practices &amp; workshops:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://vimeo.com/437095956\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sex &amp; Sensuality Workshop </a>- Enjoy more conversation around Sex &amp; Sensuality PLUS enjoy a guided womb connection self-massage \t</li><li>Stand-alone <a href=\"https://youtu.be/eQ3ETHAxawk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pelvic &amp; Womb Massage Guided Practice</a> </li><li>Intuitive Movement is a beautiful way to connect with your sensual self. In <a href=\"https://youtu.be/0Vkbe6amku0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this video</a> learn more about Intuitive Movement - what it is, how it is different from typical movement/exercise, &amp; its healing benefits</li><li><a href=\"https://vimeo.com/432059388/ac03614fc7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Intuitive Movement Workshop</a> </li><li>For a range of practices to help you connect to your body &amp; sensual self head to <a href=\"https://soundcloud.com/divinefeminineflow\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://soundcloud.com/divinefeminineflow</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Connect with us:</p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/wholenesspodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/wholenesspodcast/</a></p><p>Website <a href=\"https://www.womenswholeness.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.womenswholeness.com.au/</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Taryn Gaudin & Kate Payne "}