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EP72: Bedroom Secrets From a Certified Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon

September 14, 2023 Amanda Laden
EP72: Bedroom Secrets From a Certified Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon
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EP72: Bedroom Secrets From a Certified Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon
Sep 14, 2023
Amanda Laden

Today, Amanda and Heather Shannon tackle your burning questions about sex and relationships. They dive into sex positivity, kinks and desires, ethical non-monogamy, and even demystify the clitoris.


1. How the sex positivity movement and the Internal Family Systems approach benefits individuals in sex therapy

2. Ethical Non-Monogamous Relationships: What it is and how to practice it as a couple for the first time? 

3. Realistic advice on how to be honest with your partner about your fantasies and kinks

4. Possible causes of women's low libido and methods for boosting it

5. Reasons people should watch porn and how it can help people enhance their relationship


Resources mentioned in this episode


About Heather Shannon

Heather Shannon is a Certified Sex Therapist and Host of the top-ranked “Ask A Sex Therapist” podcast. With over 12 years in private practice, Heather helps her clients explore who they are as sexual beings and how they want to show up in their relationships. Heather has been featured in publications such as Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, Self Magazine, and podcasts including The Horny Housewife and Curious Girl Diaries. She is a sex and relationship expert for the Peanut app, which serves 2.5M women throughout all stages of life.


Connect with Heather 



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Want to learn more about us? Visit our website at www.periodtopause.com or send an email to amanda@periodtopause.com

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Show Notes

Today, Amanda and Heather Shannon tackle your burning questions about sex and relationships. They dive into sex positivity, kinks and desires, ethical non-monogamy, and even demystify the clitoris.


1. How the sex positivity movement and the Internal Family Systems approach benefits individuals in sex therapy

2. Ethical Non-Monogamous Relationships: What it is and how to practice it as a couple for the first time? 

3. Realistic advice on how to be honest with your partner about your fantasies and kinks

4. Possible causes of women's low libido and methods for boosting it

5. Reasons people should watch porn and how it can help people enhance their relationship


Resources mentioned in this episode


About Heather Shannon

Heather Shannon is a Certified Sex Therapist and Host of the top-ranked “Ask A Sex Therapist” podcast. With over 12 years in private practice, Heather helps her clients explore who they are as sexual beings and how they want to show up in their relationships. Heather has been featured in publications such as Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, Self Magazine, and podcasts including The Horny Housewife and Curious Girl Diaries. She is a sex and relationship expert for the Peanut app, which serves 2.5M women throughout all stages of life.


Connect with Heather 



Support the show! 

Want to learn more about us? Visit our website at www.periodtopause.com or send an email to amanda@periodtopause.com

Follow us on Instagram: @periodtopause

Follow our Facebook Page: Period to Pause