Honeydew Me

Our QUEEN, Victoria Albina, NP, MPH, has returned, and this time she's breaking down the concept of "negative" or "bad" emotions. We chat about: Victoria's thoughts on "negative" emotions Allowing all emotions to be FELT  Being labeled as the emotions we allow ourselves to feel (sad, angry etc.) Wanting to more ✨elegantly✨ express your emotions Being taken seriously when you're upset Is there such a thing as "too emotional"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re chatting with sex educator Danielle Bezalel and closing some BIG OL’ knowledge gaps (courtesy of the shitty sex ed we got growing up). We cover: If using vibrators makes it harder to orgasm without one How much masturbation is TOO MUCH How early people typically start masturbating and when to start talking about masturbation with kids  Emergency contraceptive 101 Can you take TOO MANY Plan B’s? Navigating porn use in a relationship Feeling in competition with porn If sex should EVER hurt and reasons why it does De-centering penetration in partnered sex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're covering all things libido with sex therapist (and libido expert) Dr. Emily Jamea. We chat about: What libido is and isn't The difference between libido, sex drive, and desire What a "normal" libido looks like Why low libido isn't inherently bad How to navigate mismatched libidos in a relationship Common libido myths What can negatively impact your libido Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re breaking down toxic masculinity and sex shame with Zachary Zane, author of “Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto”. We chat about: What toxic masculinity is and how it manifests How toxic masculinity impacts our sex lives and leads to sexual shame How sexual shame limits and negatively impacts us Zachary's personal experience with sexual shame and being bi Labels in life and social media What queerbaiting actually means Get Zachary's book HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re headed BACK to your backdoor and talking all things anal masturbation with Dr. Heather Bartos. We cover: WHY your butt is such an epicenter of pleasure (even when you don’t have a prostate) Prep and precautions Techniques for playing with your butt Internal and external methods  Positions Toys and other props to try Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wondered what the most "flattering" positions are? What about the ideal hairdo for ✨down there✨? Us too, but it turns out that "flattering" sex might not be a worthwhile goal. That's why we're talking with sex educator and author of “Curvy Girl Sex: 101 Body-Positive Positions to Empower Your Sex Life”, Elle Chase. Elle is here to help us unpack the oh-so complex relationship between sex and body image by chatting about... How body image impacts partnered and solo sex How to work through negative self talk/thoughts How to navigate sex after your body has gone through a change Whether sex should be "flattering" Accommodating insecurities and finding RELIEF What's the deal with body hair and how much should we care Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're diving head first (and balls deep) into some listener questions with Victoria Albina, NP, MPH, a magical human who specializes in helping people work through emotional outsourcing (AKA people pleasing, codependency etc.). In this episode we chat about: How to "manage" a partner's insecurities How to navigate boundaries in a relationship and what to do when you don't agree The difference between being "kind" and "nice" Being queer while in a hetero relationship The FOMO trap and how to get out of it How to stop comparing yourself to a partner's ex Why talking about our insecurities makes us COOL How to navigate lack of sexual desire and feeling like an outcast Check out Victoria's FREE meditations HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time for a little gab sesh because we miss ya, we’ve learned some things, and we have some updates. This week, we’re talking about: Techniques for spicing up missionary position The Coital Alignment Technique (AKA the secret to missionary orgasms) Having sex on a yoga ball, in the ocean, and with a pillow (not at the same time) Dating and navigating “the apps” Period pain and endometriosis  A BIG OL’ UPDATE for Honeydew Me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our UNCENSORED QUEEN, Dr. Tara, is back and ready to answer all your spicy questions. We cover: Tips and ideas for high quality foreplay What NOT to say during sex How to redirect someone during sex WITHOUT hurting their feelings Mismatched libidos and what to do about it How to CONFIDENTLY initiate sex The 4 types of initiation styles and examples for each How to navigate erectile dysfunction What to do if your partner won't stop "jackhammering" Getting your partner to slow down How to start the pegging conversation Moving from scheduled sex to spontaneous sex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When did being NEEDY become a bad thing? We have NEEDS (a lot of 'em) and those needs deserve to be met whether they're in the bedroom or beyond it. That's why we're talking with Mara Glatzel, MSW an intuitive coach and author of the Book "Needy: How To Advocate For Your Needs and Claim Your Sovereignty". We chat about: What it ACTUALLY means to be needy Why we should ditch the "chill girl/person" mentality What happens when we neglect our needs How ignoring our needs impacts our sex lives How to figure out what you need AND how to ask for it Is there such a thing as TOO needy? What to do when your partner doesn't or can't meet your needs Giving up your role as a "mindreader" (aka when you think you always know what other people need) Get Mara's book HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices