

Honeydew Me
Emma Norman & Cass Anderson
Welcome to Honeydew Me, a podcast that goes into the bedroom and beyond with your hosts Emma Norman and Cass Anderson. We believe that everyone deserves to have great sex, feel good in their bodies and love themselves and while we may not be experts, our guests are. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of sex, bodies, confidence, and all those burning questions you've been dying to get answered.
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Mar 12, 2025 • 58min
205. You, But Better: A How-To Guide For Changing The Parts Of Your Personality That Are Holding You Back
Ever wish you could hit refresh on a few of your personality traits? Maybe you want to be less nervous, more outgoing, or become a little more organized. Olga Khazan, author of the new book "Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change" is chatting us through the HOW TO's of all that and more, so grab a pen and buckle up. We cover:
The "Big 5" personality traits-- emotional stability, extraversion, openness, agreeableness & conscientiousness
How to figure out where you rank on each of the Big 5 traits
Are you still being "authentic" if you try to change your personality?
Olga's tips (based on years of research and personal experience) for changing your personality
Action steps you can take to become more extroverted, less neurotic, more open and/or more conscientious
Take the personality test Olga took HERE!Get Olga's Book HERE!Read Olga's other work at The Atlantic HERE!Connect with Olga on her Substack HERE!Subscribe to our Patreon HERE to access exclusive content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 2025 • 53min
204. Your Guide To Crafting The Perfect Masturbation Practice
Chances are your masturbation practice could use a little *refresh*. That's why we're giving you a step by step guide to crafting your PERFECT solo play ritual. We cover:
What our current masturbation practices look like (HINT: not ideal lol)
WHY you should be prioritizing masturbation
The MANY physical, emotional, mental, AND relationship benefits of masturbating
How to set up your space for a peaceful practice
Extra steps you can take to make yourself feel special
3 example masturbation practices
Subscribe to our Patreon HERE to access our Masturbation Menu Downloadable and so much more!References In the Episode:
Passion Fruit Fizz Mocktail Recipe
Liz Moody's Creamy Strawberry Cinnamon Aphrodisiac Mocktail
Silk Sheets Playlist
BB Outlet by Bellesa
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Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 9min
203. How To Embrace Your Inner Dominatrix + An Inside Look At What It’s Like To Be A Lifestyle Dom
Whether you're looking to take charge in the bedroom, feel more confident in your everyday life, or learn wtf it means to be a lifestyle dom, then this episode is FOR YOU. We're talking with Mistress Damiana Chi, a legendary Dominatrix with over 25 years of experience and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology who uses BDSM as a healing modality. We cover:
A refresher on what BDSM is and what it means to be a Dominatrix
What it's like to be a lifestyle dom and a deep dive into the master/slave dynamic within BDSM
The 4 Dominatrix Archetypes and how YOU can start embodying each one
How BDSM can be used as a healing modality for both the giver and receiver
Simple strategies you can use to come across as more confident (in and outside the bedroom)
How to be more dominant in the bedroom as a beginner
PLUS Damiana walks us through what a session with her looks like!
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Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 7min
202. Tools For Navigating Life’s Big Transitions Together
BIG transitions are a part of life. Whether you're moving in together, getting married, having a baby or experiencing some other form of change, your relationship is bound to feel a little (or a lot) different. Cue Tarah & EJ Kerwin, two therapists on a mission to provide couples with the tools they need to GET THROUGH these transitions without giving up on one another. In this episode, we cover:
The most common transitions couples go through and WHY they're so f*cking hard (even if they're "supposed" to be good)
Habits to start incorporating NOW so you can navigate big transitions with ease
A weekly check in you can do with your partner to feel seen, heard & supported
Simple tools to help keep you on track during a fight
Questions you can ask to reignite the intimacy in your relationship
And at what point you should consider WALKING AWAY
Connect with EJ and Tarah:
Listen Relationship Renovation HERE!
Check out their website HERE!
Follow them on Instagram HERE!
Watch their YouTube HERE!
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Feb 12, 2025 • 1h 21min
201. The History of Porn
We're diving DEEP into the history of PORN with our friends over at Right Answers Mostly, Claire and Tess. From the dawn of time to the creation of the internet, porn has captivated us horny little humans for basically EVER. So in this episode we're covering:
Ancient porn (because, again, humans have been horny from the start)
Porn in the 1800's (including erotic novels, naughty nudes & Stag Films)
The Golden Age of Porn
Porn & Pop Culture
A lesson on ethical porn (what is it, why it's cool & how to know if YOUR porn is ethical)
The types of porn people are actually watching (in 2016, 2021 & 2024)
PLUS a few benefits of watching porn!
Listen to Right Answers Mostly HERE!JOIN OUR PATREON HERE to access exclusive content, the video for this episode and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 2025 • 48min
200. Try These Sex Games To Build Intimacy, Shake Up Your Routine & Have FUN In The Bedroom
SEX IS SUPPOSED TO BE FUN! Which is why we're introducing you to a BUTTLOAD of games you can start playing in the bedroom and beyond. We cover:
WHY you need to start playing sex games and their MANY benefits
Games to help you and your partner get to know each other
Teasing games to help build the (sexual) tension
Orgasm denial games
Food games
Games to play with sex toys
Timed games
& actual board games (including a special Honeydew Me game you can get if you subscribe to our Patreon!)
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Jan 29, 2025 • 55min
199. Tools To Strengthen Your Long Term Relationship + The Common (But Toxic) Mistakes We Make
We're diving into long term relationships with Dr. Frankie Bashan, a sex therapist and founder of Little Gay Book, an LGBTQIA+ matchmaking service! We cover:
Whether or not long term relationships should feel EASY + other common misconceptions about LTRs
The tools you NEED to build a strong relationship
The common (and toxic) mistakes we're making in our relationships
How to navigate with dreaded "roommate phase"
What being "clingy" actually means and what you can do to address it
Daily + weekly habits you can start incorporating into your life to benefit your relationship
Connect with Dr. Frankie:
On YouTube
Through Little Gay Book or Little Black Book
Watch Her Ted Talk HERE!
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Jan 22, 2025 • 40min
198. Q + A: "HELP! The Sex Is Bad..."
In this week's episode we're answering one of YOUR questions with a combination of expert tips, personal experience, and a much needed pep talk. The Question: "I’ve been with my boyfriend for a while now, and the sex... it’s just not great. It’s not that we don’t like each other, but it just feels off. I want to be honest, I just don't know how to approach it, so please HELP!"We cover:
Questions to ask yourself
Expert tips for talking about sex with a partner
How to give critical feedback KINDLY
How to give feedback *in the moment*
Why it's actually TOTALLY OKAY (and very normal) to be bad at sex
Permission to break up with someone if the sex is bad
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Jan 15, 2025 • 56min
197. How To Navigate Mismatched Sexual Desire + The #1 Question You Need To Be Asking Your Partner
We're exploring how to navigate mismatched sexual desire with Susan Morgan Taylor, MA, a Somatic Sex Therapist and Relationship Coach. Did you know it's completely normal for sexual fulfillment and desire to waiver over the course of a relationship? Luckily Susan has a buttload of tools to help get through these tricky times. We cover:
WHY these discrepancies happen (even if it used to feel like you were on the same page)
What the research says about HOW LONG couples struggle with intimacy issues before getting help + tips for navigating any shame associated with these issues
Steps you can take to address desire discrepancy
Questions you can ask yourself or your partner to COMPLETELY CHANGE your sex life
The skills you need to build (or rebuild) a FULFILLING sex life
Connect with Susan:
On her website
On Instagram
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Jan 8, 2025 • 53min
196. 50 Sex Acts To Try In 2025 (Pt. 2)
The journey continues as we give you OVER 50 SEX ACTS to try in 2025. From foreplay, to masturbation, to positions, to kink, we're helping you build your sexual tool kit and feel confident AF anytime you step into the bedroom. In Part 2, we're covering:
Spicy and adventurous places to get it on
Refresher on how to give amazing oral and hand sex
Kinky ideas for adding spice to your routine
Aftercare and how it enhances your intimacy
Plus BTS stories on unaired episodes
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