Honeydew Me

We're rounding out the year with some of our FAVORITE advice we've gotten in 2022. We've had INCREDIBLE guests, LIFE CHANGING tips, and whole lotta laughs so let's just dive right in and chat about... The POWER in being single De-centering romantic relationships Confidence and seduction How to feel sexy Thinking your "better" Letting yourself be WRONG Somehow it always comes back to COMMUNICATION Episodes mentioned:EP. 84 The Art of Seduction: How to Walk, Talk, & Touch Like A Bad Bitch with Danica DarlingEP. 87 A Shame Free Guide To Living Your Best Single Life with Shani SilverEP. 115 You're Toxic, Now What? with Shrink Chicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode we’re SITTING DOWN (lol) with Laydee Vee and Dee Black and getting a crash course in face sitting. We chat about: What face sitting is Who can be the sitter (HINT: it’s not just vulva owners) Four different face sitting positions How to get INTO the positions (and not feel awkward) What to do once you’re up there How to sit with CONFIDENCE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re talking with Anne Hodder-Shipp, an award winning sex educator and coach, about MODERN LOVE LANGUAGES and learning all the ways to love and be loved (because there’s like waaaay more than 5). We cover: What a love language is and WHY they matter The classic 5 love languages and their (very shitty) origin What Modern Love Languages are and how they help us EXPAND our understanding of love How to determine YOUR love language(s) Specific examples of how to give and receive love based on your language Why you DO NOT need to be in a romantic relationship to experience love Meeting your own love language needs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re feeling CHATTY, so let’s get into it. We’re talking: Labia and labia lumps “Innie vs. outie” labia Labiaplasties Edging during masturbation Letting someone spit in your mouth (and LOVING it) Sexual World Records (including longest masturbation sesh, farthest ejaculation and MORE) Craigslist Missed Connections  Some of our toxic little tendencies (and some of yours) Red Flag or Deal Breaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's get it on... IN PUBLIC. We're talking PDA with Dr. Tara and breaking through ALL the shame. We we chat about: What Power PDA is Critique and support for PDA What if there's a discrepancy between what you and your partner want? Giving NO f*cks Who decided affection needed to be kept private? Should there be goal with PDA? How far is TOO far in public? How healthy displays of affection are GOOD How to start engaging in PDA if you're new to it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This interview CHANGED OUR LIVES and our relationships because it turns out… we might be a little toxic (yep, that means you too). So let’s talk about it with Emmalee Bierly, LMFT and Jennifer Chaiken, LMFT of Shrink Chicks. We’re unpacking and working through a whole lot, including: What it actually means to be “toxic” Common ways that we're toxic but might not realize it Anti-relational and dysfunctional behaviors Expecting your partner to KNOW what you need Feeling like your “better” at relationships than your partner What if your partner "shuts down" during fights or discussions Exit language during a fight and what to say instead Taking accountability aka “what part do I play in this?” When you secretly love feeling like the victim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here at Honeydew Me, we came to the realization that our friendships have DEEPLY impacted our sex lives... so let's talk about it. One of our absolute favorite humans, Victoria Albina, NP, MPH, is back on the pod and we are DIVING into the relationship between friends and sex. We chat about... How friendship and sex are related Emotional outsourcing Intimacy in relationships Getting your friends' opinions: good or bad idea? Gossip vs well-intentioned sharing Is there such a thing as sharing TOO MUCH? When your partner doesn't want you sharing ✨intimate✨ details Do you need strong friendships to have strong relationships? Having sex WITH your friends How to find friends Check out the FREE resources Victoria created for us HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're pressing play ON PORN and learning all the ways it can make our sex lives hotter and our relationships better. Rachel Wright, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Master's in clinical psychology joins us to chat about: How porn can BENEFIT your relationship Fun ways to incorporate porn into partnered sex Jealousy and porn: "why do they watch porn if they have me?!" and "what if my partner is jealous that I watch porn?" Is watching porn cheating? Feeling insecure about the type of porn you watch What to do if the type of porn your partner watches makes you uncomfy How much is TOO MUCH porn? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Halloween is fast approaching and this year we are ON THEME. We're revisiting role play and diving even deeper with expert tips, personal stories, LOTS of research, and input from our lovely listeners. We chat about: What role play is Judging your fantasies and desires  Benefits of role play Working through embarrassment, nervousness, or shame Planning and set up Talking with your partner Specific scenarios Experts Featured:Kait Scalisi, @passionbykaitLala Loves, @lalasbedtimetales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time for INITIATION… but like the consensual, fun, sex kind. If you’ve ever wondered how to initiate sex, struggled with a fear of rejection, or are looking for long term initiation tips, this episode is for you! We chat with some of our favorite experts AND share our own struggles to bring you one hell of a guide… We cover: Obstacles to initiating sex Fear of rejection How to take the pressure of off initiation Fun, indirect ways to initiate sex Sexy and very direct ways to initiate sex Finding the right words Initiating while in a long term relationship Experts Featured: Jessie Fresh, Intimacy & Relationship Coach, @jessiefresh Lisa Welsh, Sex & Pleasure Educator, @inbedwithlisa Ari Antwine, Sexologist & Bisexuality Coach, @sensualle.education Vanessa and Xander Marin, Sex Therapist & Husband, @vanessamarintherapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices