TalkSex with Gabriela Rosa

Even I learned how to do relationships better after this conversation with Diana Indries. In today's episode, Diana and I discuss which important topics couples tend to avoid and how to engage in conversational relationship maintenance over time. We talk about the importance of treating long-term partners with respect during difficult chats and keeping the little promises that we make to ourselves. Diana also shares the process of retraining herself to be kind to herself and opens up about the continual practice it takes to become the person we want to become. Diana Indries is a life coach and inventor of the award-winning game Better Topics, a game to help couples experience more love, joy, and connection with each other. Listen in to learn how men and women communicate differently, tips for creating new habits in an old relationship, and what to do when your love language doesn't match up with your partner's. To continue the conversation on social media join us on Instagram at @gabrielarosa_talksex and TikTok at @gabrielarosa_talksex. For more tips on pleasure and sexual satisfaction come visit us at talksexpodcast.com. And if you love the show, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

I didn't understand the impact that shame could have on one's life until this episode. Today's guest Eve Milford knows all too well about the tendency of women to push people away when they experience shame. As both a certified Intimacy, Love, and Relationship Therapist and Women’s Pelvic Health Specialist, Eve preaches the importance of going into your body instead of outside your body. In this episode, she and I talk about the importance of awareness versus overcoming shame and we discuss the intersection of shame and pleasure. Eve Milford works with a host of intimacy, pleasure, pain, and blockage issues women face and uses an integrated approach that transforms trauma, wounding, and feelings of numbness into reconnecting more positively with the mind, body, spirit, and soul. Listen in as we discuss all the ways that shame impacts relationships, why feeling shame is okay, and how to build healthy habits even when you don't want to. To continue the conversation on social media join us on Instagram at @gabrielarosa_talksex and TikTok at @gabrielarosa_talksex. For more tips on pleasure and sexual satisfaction come visit us at talksexpodcast.com. And if you love the show, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

We didn't get to cover premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction the last time he came on the show, so today, porn star, author, and coach Erik Everhard is back to talk about all the assumptions men make when they can't rise to the occasion. In this episode, Erik and I talk about his methods for helping men deal with performance anxiety. Erik also shares tips for how to build what he calls "irrational self-belief in your penis" along with some helpful things he learned in his career, like biohacks for a longer erection. He also explains which two things you should be focusing on during sex and why you need to practice sex just like you would with any other skill. Erik Everhard is an author, men's coach, and a top professional porn star with over two decades of experience in the adult entertainment industry. He teaches high achievers elite-level sexual skills so that they can master the bedroom like they dominate the boardroom. Listen in to learn solutions for a lost erection, conscious masturbation practices for men, and how to meditate for sex. To continue the conversation on social media join us on Instagram at @gabrielarosa_talksex and TikTok at @gabrielarosa_talksex. For more tips on pleasure and sexual satisfaction come visit us at talksexpodcast.com. And if you love the show, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

Today I am talking with Lee Jagger about how her personal sex life changed after six years as an erotic masseuse. Having worked with over 2000 clients over the course of her career, Lee is the perfect person to speak with about different ways to express intimacy and new ways to be intimate. Lee first got involved with her work purely because the money sounded good. What she didn't expect was the personal awakening she experienced at home as a result of her work. In this episode, she explains her Seven Minutes in Heaven morning routine and tells me why she doesn't like the word 'foreplay'. We also discuss the top five things that women get wrong about the penis and how the law of reciprocation ends up benefitting you. Lee Jagger is a sexpert and founder of RockTheBedroom.com where she has helped thousands of women claim their confidence and creativity in the bedroom using her signature erotic massage techniques. Her “hands-on” experience with over 2,000 male clients has helped her to understand what actually drives men wild is not what most women think. Listen in to this episode to learn what one thing all men wish women would do and why you can't serve your man spaghetti every day. To continue the conversation on social media join us on Instagram at @gabrielarosa_talksex and TikTok at @gabrielarosa_talksex. For more tips on pleasure and sexual satisfaction come visit us at talksexpodcast.com. And if you love the show, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

How can writing a love letter improve your sex life? Today's guest, Kristine Grant, has all the answers. This conversation is unique because the technique she uses likely isn't super obvious to you and her areas of expertise are so diverse. Kristine is a relationship coach and author who specializes in crafting personalized love letters for clients. Her letters help people express themselves and their fears. And one thing is clear: we all share the fear of not being loved and the fear of not being good enough. These fears color every aspect of our lives -- including the relationships that we have. In this episode, Kristine talks about the importance of ensuring your values are aligned in a relationship and how we evolve through our relationships. Kristine Grant, besides being a relationship coach, is also a key speaker, author, and singer/songwriter. She is passionate about helping others to empower their communication for resolving conflicts by creating more love and intimacy in their relationships. Listen in as Kristine talks about her six months at psychic school, shares her top tips for writing a love letter, and explains how relationships are like a pregnancy. To continue the conversation on social media join us on Instagram at @gabrielarosa_talksex and TikTok at @gabrielarosa_talksex. For more tips on pleasure and sexual satisfaction come visit us at talksexpodcast.com. And if you love the show, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

Women could always be better at flirting. And, let's face it, most of us could be better at recognizing a potential flirt. The conversation with my guest this week, Evelyn Lundstrom, reads like a course on Fabulous Flirting 101. We talk about tips for demonstrating desire and balancing flirting with the chase. We also talk about differences in flirting between men and women and the importance of getting back into your body and out of your head to enjoy the moment and enjoy the process. Evelyn Lundstrom works as an executive presence and personal brand strategist, image coach, and corporate trainer. In her business, she helps in training those who wish to enter the personal brand image industry. Listen in to this episode to find out what Google knows about flirting and which pick-up line guys go for every time Evelyn uses it. To continue the conversation on social media join us on Instagram at @gabrielarosa_talksex and TikTok at @gabrielarosa_talksex. For more tips on pleasure and sexual satisfaction come visit us at talksexpodcast.com. And if you love the show, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

It is a privilege to speak with someone who has such a grasp on how to help couples through problems in their relationships and today's guest, Dr. Jackie Black, is just that: a relationship expert, marriage educator, and board-certified coach to couples. She teaches learnable skills to people wanting to be more productive in their relationships. In this episode, Dr. Black and I talk about the concept of feeding versus starving a relationship and ways to strive for both mutuality and reciprocity with a partner. We also talk about the importance of striving for self-knowledge and partner knowledge and how to implement her "win-win-win principle." Dr. Jackie Black is a relationship expert, marriage educator, and board-certified coach to couples. Her mission is to empower every couple in the world to deepen their unique connection and celebrate feeling loved, valued, and cherished by each other every day. Listen in to learn why couples should stop saying thank you to each other and have their serious chats in candlelit rooms. To continue the conversation on social media join us on Instagram at @gabrielarosa_talksex and TikTok at @gabrielarosa_talksex. For more tips on pleasure and sexual satisfaction come visit us at talksexpodcast.com. And if you love the show, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

Grief is a challenging emotion and an even more challenging topic to discuss. Today's guest Emily Thiroux Threatt has grappled with grief after the loss of not one, but two husbands who both died of congestive heart failure. After facing her grief head-on, Emily managed to come out on the other side happier than she has ever been. She even wrote a book on her experiences to help others overcome the challenges of grieving the loss of a loved one. In this episode, Emily and I talk about the intrinsic value in getting curious about challenges we face. We also talk about her addiction to writing down things she is grateful for and why she is so insistent that we should be open to invitations. Emily Thiroux Threatt is an author, founder, and CEO of the Grief and Happiness Alliance where she helps people navigate through grief by practicing Happiness Techniques. Listen in to learn about the many forms of grief, how to comfort a loved one who is grieving, and how life changes after the death of a spouse. To continue the conversation on social media join us on Instagram at @gabrielarosa_talksex and TikTok at @gabrielarosa_talksex. For more tips on pleasure and sexual satisfaction come visit us at talksexpodcast.com. And if you love the show, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

It's not every day that I get to talk to a professional porn star. I have been looking forward to this episode with great anticipation because any man that teaches other men these kinds of skills has my attention. Today's guest is Erik Everhard, an author, men's coach, and professional porn star. A former lover told him that his bedroom skills were so next-level that he should write a book, so that is just what he did. In today's episode, Erik shares his three pillars of sexual satisfaction and the ways that men are being misled about sex. He and I talk about men's responsibility during sex, the anatomy of the clitoris, and even how to breathe while going down on a woman. Erik Everhard is an author, men's coach, and a top professional porn star with over two decades of experience in the adult entertainment industry. He teaches high achievers elite-level sexual skills so that they can master the bedroom like they dominate the boardroom. Listen in as Erik and I discuss the difference between porn and real sex, what gets women off, and how we should redefine sexual chemistry. To continue the conversation on social media join us on Instagram at @gabrielarosa_talksex and TikTok at @gabrielarosa_talksex. For more tips on pleasure and sexual satisfaction come visit us at talksexpodcast.com. And if you love the show, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

Today's guest is Dr. Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, a sexuality researcher and professor at California State University. Her line of research is all around sexual empowerment and, more specifically, sexual confidence. She even has her own TedTalk on how to enhance sexual confidence. In this episode, Dr. Tara and I discuss the idea of measuring swagger, how sexual communication relates to sexual satisfaction, and how you can work with your partner to achieve sexual satisfaction in your relationship. Dr. Tara is a tenured professor of relational and sexual communication at California State University Fullerton, an award-winning researcher, a relationship coach at Luvbites.co, and a podcast host at Luvbites by Dr. Tara. She recently gave a TEDx Talk titled "Become Sexually Powerful" that highlights her 5,000-participant study examining factors that predict sexual satisfaction, and her journey from a sexually anxious girl from Thailand to a sexually confident woman. You are in for a treat with today's episode, as Dr. Tara shares lots of practical — and juicy — advice to increase your sexual confidence to Beyoncé standards. To continue the conversation on social media join us on Instagram at @gabrielarosa_talksex and TikTok at @gabrielarosa_talksex. For more tips on pleasure and sexual satisfaction come visit us at talksexpodcast.com. And if you love the show, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

When was the last time you really explored your body? Today's guest Jamilla Deville joins me in this episode to talk about our sexuality and how people interact with others and themselves through the wonderful art of dance. Jamilla was already a dancer and an aerialist when she discovered pole dancing and fell in love with the performance aspect. She opened her own pole studio in 2003 and never looked back. She and I talk about the unglamorous side of pole dancing, taboos associated with the art form, and the value of reinforcing adult playtime. Jamilla is a pole fitness instructor with over two decades of experience in performance and instruction. Jamilla comes from a background in dance and aerial circus arts combined with years as a showgirl, and now she combines all of these with her more recent training in Crossfit to bring people back into the healthiest, fittest version of themselves. Listen in to learn about the healing aspects of pole dancing and why women should be encouraged to explore their bodies and their sensuality. To continue the conversation on social media join us on Instagram at @gabrielarosa_talksex and TikTok at @gabrielarosa_talksex. For more tips on pleasure and sexual satisfaction come visit us at talksexpodcast.com. And if you love the show, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

Today's guest Dr. April Brown is an intimacy guru and in this episode, she and I discuss common causes of the erosion of intimacy in a long-term relationship, strategies for rebuilding that intimacy, and even tools of self-love or self-intimacy. Dr. Brown and I talk about how to be a chameleon with communication, when a couple needs a timeout, and how to recognize emotional "flooding" in your partner. Dr. Brown also shares why she makes couples write instead of simply sitting and listening to their partner and how we can practice listening to truly hear. Dr. April is a licensed mental health Christian counselor, board-certified tele-mental health provider, national certified counselor, Florida certified sex therapist, and a qualified clinical supervisor. She specializes in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships and sex therapy, emotional support for animals, and tele-mental health. Listen in to learn ways to develop intimacy, the importance of hydration, and why your partner should be your number one customer service relationship. To continue the conversation on social media join us on Instagram at @gabrielarosa_talksex and TikTok at @gabrielarosa_talksex. For more tips on pleasure and sexual satisfaction come visit us at talksexpodcast.com. And if you love the show, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

Today's guest Rori Raye knows what so many of us have been thinking for ages: feminine energy is the origin of the universe and this sexual energy is of the utmost importance. She challenges the notion that women are not inherently sexual beings and warns that far too many women today are getting stuck in "the Girlfriend Trap." In this episode, Rori and I discuss the pitfalls of using long-term relationships as a distraction and strategies to avoid what Rori calls "the drop into the soup." We also talk about how chemistry developed, ways to "partner through" the tough times in a long-term relationship, and tips for beginning to enjoy sex again with your long-term partner. Rori is a trained relationship coach, author of the book Have The Relationship You Want, and creator of the Modern Siren. She has developed hundreds of specific tools that have helped thousands of women succeed in love. She also trains coaches worldwide to help women using her unique, experiential method of coaching. Listen in as Rori talks about why women shouldn't listen to their own chemical attraction, making decisions with feminine energy, and what specific things can make a man fall for you. To continue the conversation on social media join us on Instagram at @gabrielarosa_talksex and TikTok at @gabrielarosa_talksex. For more tips on pleasure and sexual satisfaction come visit us at talksexpodcast.com. And if you love the show, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

Today's guest Dr. Laura Meihofer is a physical therapist who specializes in the pelvic floor and the health of the pelvic floor. I never even considered my pelvic floor until after having my children, but I can now confirm that Laura's specialty is something that all women need in our sex lives. In this episode, Laura and I discuss the role and four main functions of our pelvic floor and how important it is. We talk about the unfortunate trend of doctors discrediting their patients' discomfort and the pervasive instinct to numb ourselves to physical sensation. We also talk about physical sensations in the pelvic region that may be common but are certainly not normal. Dr. Laura Meihofer is a licensed physical therapist, athletic trainer, and yoga instructor specializing in pelvic floor therapy, which can include pain with intercourse, urinary incontinence, constipation, prolapse, and back/hip pain. Her aim is to connect with those who struggle with pelvic floor dysfunction and practitioners who treat or would like to treat pelvic floor dysfunction. Listen in to find out how to have great sex and better orgasms, how to recognize signs that your pelvic floor is weak, and why so many women need to put on a pair of socks. To continue the conversation on social media join us on Instagram at @gabrielarosa_talksex and TikTok at @gabrielarosa_talksex. For more tips on pleasure and sexual satisfaction come visit us at talksexpodcast.com. And if you love the show, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

So many women are out of touch with their sexual energy so today's guest, Kim Anami talks with me about owning the power of the vagina. I first heard of Kim when I watched a video of her lifting a surfboard with her vagina in Santa Monica. A big part of her job is educating people on why they should prioritise good sex, so she is the perfect person to talk to about the importance of the orgasm and the main purpose of sex. In this episode, Kim and I discuss her work with vaginal kung fu,...

Today's guest is Jewels, the author of the book The Making of a Woman. She has spent lots of time considering the idea of the feminine and defining the characteristics of the masculine, so she is the perfect person to speak with about the interplay between masculine and feminine and the stigma of gender roles. I'm excited to share our conversation because Jewels has many characteristics that will resonate with you. We talk about her experience with sexism in the bodybuilding community and how exploring BDSM helped her to empower herself and her exploration of gender. We also discuss why Jewels calls her sobriety a gift, why she consistently strives for balance, and the value in seeking pleasure for the sake of pleasure. ​​Jewels is the award-winning author of The Making of a Woman, a compelling autobiography of a dynamic female who refused to bow down to the circumstances of her birth. Jewels' work revolves around the mission of connecting with people affected by addiction, both personally and through others. Listen in to find out how to start exploring open relationships, why you should never take anything personally, and the many benefits of leg day. To continue the conversation on social media join us on Instagram at @gabrielarosa_talksex and TikTok at @gabrielarosa_talksex. For more tips on pleasure and sexual satisfaction come visit us at talksexpodcast.com. And if you love the show, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

Today's guests are four fantastic women ranging from the age of 24 to 74 that join me in talking about what women think is sexy. Natasha Larcos, Jonine Lee Gabay, Melinda Hird, and Evelyn Lundstrom all have different takes on what is sexy. Some of the factors are internal while others are external. One woman likes loose pants on a man. One woman really likes confidence. Each of us agrees that demanding respect for yourself is the first step to being appreciated in your relationships. In this episode, we discuss how relationship red flags change as we age and how to begin to pinpoint what is sexy to you by pinpointing first what is not sexy to you. We also talk about the death of the chase, treating sexy as a mindset, and the art of flirtation. Natasha Larcos is the co-founder and creative director of the social media agency Universal Creatives. She volunteers at Ocean Uprise, a non-profit that empowers young people to help combat climate change through ocean conservation. She also co-hosts Officially Unofficial, a comedic dating podcast. Jonine Lee Gabay is a family/systemic constellations and somatic breathwork facilitator. Her vision is to create greater awareness of the link between unresolved trauma and grief to health and wellbeing. Melinda Hird is a personal brand photographer and video producer. She has covered event photography and video, author book trailers, brand photography, and video showreels for businesses and speakers. She loves engaging in meaningful conversations that can open up people's minds. Evelyn Lundstrom works as an executive presence and personal brand strategist, image coach, and corporate trainer. In her business, she helps in training those who wish to enter the personal brand image industry. She believes that feeling cherished and loved are key parts of feeling confident and sexy. Listen in to learn what is utterly unsexy, which one of the guests wants a guy that smells like a mountain stream, and how to know when a relationship has run its course. For our listeners, Evelyn Lundstrom is offering a complimentary 15-minute chat about any style issue and, for the month of January, she is offering 20% off of all personal consulting services. To continue the conversation on social media join us on Instagram at @gabrielarosa_talksex and TikTok at @gabrielarosa_talksex. For more tips on pleasure and sexual satisfaction come visit us at talksexpodcast.com. And if you love the show, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

Today's guest is the host of The Curious Girl Diaries podcast, Layla London. I absolutely love her podcast and am thrilled to have her on the show to share her story. Layla has been podcasting for six years, loves business, and loves being an entrepreneur. She got so caught up in furthering her career, however, that one day she woke up in her early 40's and realized she hadn't had sex for over three and a half years. That's when she decided to do something about it — and to document the process. While most people think that great sex just happens, Layla and I discuss the layered benefits of treating sex as an event. She shares her contagious excitement for her experiment along with tips for pinpointing what is missing in your sex life and finding sex-positive partners. We also talk about navigating open relationships and getting comfortable with taking up space in the bedroom. Listen in to this episode as we tackle ways to navigate traditional gender roles in the bedroom, experimenting with BDSM, and tips for harnessing your sexual energy in all aspects of your life. To continue the conversation on social media join us on Instagram at @gabrielarosa_talksex and TikTok at @gabrielarosa_talksex. For more tips on pleasure and sexual satisfaction come visit us at talksexpodcast.com. And if you love the show, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

What does it feel like when you are turned on? I haven't experienced or explored today's topic enough in my own sexual relationships so I'm really excited to speak with certified sex, love, and relationship coach Andrea Balboni about sacred sex. We as humans have such difficulty being seen and being vulnerable, so in this episode, Andrea and I discuss the value of connecting and reconnecting with a partner and some things we can do to facilitate such an experience. She shares how long it took her to master the skill of sacred sex, how long she practiced during each session, and how regularly she practiced. We also talk about using the beauty of sex and sexual energy to ground ourselves in the present and how to feel energy in your "sex center". Listen in as we talk about the power of intention as it relates to sexual experiences, how to dial up your energy to fulfill various aspects of your life, what is sacred sex, and how to experience it solo or with a partner. To continue the conversation on social media join us on Instagram at @gabrielarosa_talksex and TikTok at @gabrielarosa_talksex. For more tips on pleasure and sexual satisfaction come visit us at talksexpodcast.com. And if you love the show, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

Today's episode connected so many dots for me. Through her unbelievably challenging life experiences, Marci Warhaft has managed to reclaim herself and her life in the most unexpected ways. From a young age, Marci related her self-worth to her body image and she developed disordered eating habits that wreaked havoc on her physical and mental health. Once she came to relate her eating habits to her self-worth, she began to reassess the root causes of her unhappiness. I love that she regularly asks herself: is it enough for me? Now she is a body image advocate. In this episode, Marci and I discuss when we should reassess the important relationships in our lives and how she broke out of the cycle of self-loathing. We also talk about ways to cultivate self-confidence and rediscover your self-worth. Listen in as Marci and I examine when to stay and when to go, the root cause of the fear of being alone, and how to cope with that fear. To continue the conversation on social media join us on Instagram at @gabrielarosa_talksex and TikTok at @gabrielarosa_talksex. For more tips on pleasure and sexual satisfaction come visit us at talksexpodcast.com. And if you love the show, please leave us a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts. Thank you!