The Sexually Liberated Woman

What does it mean to heal yourself? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with author Alex Elle about the many layers, pains, and joys of being on a self-healing journey, in celebration of Alex's new and bestselling book, How We Heal. Alex speaks about what it means to center joy and pleasure within our healing journeys, how to feel the frustration and anger that comes with being the first in our lineage to embark upon this work, and so much about the challenges of healing ourselves while being in relationships with others.Also: Ev'Yan shares some sweet announcements.Click here to get early access to Ev'Yan's end of the year workbookFor transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A trip down a sensual memory lane. In this one, Ev'Yan talks about some of their favorite moments of sensuality in 2022—from things that gave them gender euphoria to experiences that inspired full-body pleasure. Also, a little birthday celebration for something special.For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, click here.Get the book that inspires this podcast, Sensual Self: Prompts and Practices For Your Getting in Touch with Your Body. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you trying to be someone you're sexually not? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with asexual storyteller and author of 'Refusing Compulsory Sexuality: A Black Asexual Lens on Our Sex-Obsessed Culture' Sherronda J Brown about the ways compulsory sexuality has shaped and harmed our sexualities. Sherronda talks about how compulsory sexuality shows up in our world, its links to systemic oppression (like ableism, racism, and fatphobia), and how we can see asexuality as a queer identity to radically reject it. Ev'Yan also shares a practice to help you uncover your sexual authenticity outside of stories of "should".For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, click here.Get the book that inspires this podcast, Sensual Self: Prompts and Practices For Your Getting in Touch with Your Body. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you in a consensual relationship with your body? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with Jonathan Mead, a body relationship and movement coach (and also Ev'Yan's partner) about what it means to be in a trusting, respectful relationship with your body. They discuss how fitness culture has helped create toxicity between ourselves and our body's messages, what it looks like to be kind to our nervous systems, and how we can start mending a relationship with our bodies that can help us access more ease, safety, and softness within ourselves.Announcement! Ev'Yan and Jonathan will be doing a workshop together exploring in real-time what it means to trust our bodies and flow with our sensual selves—with movement, breathwork, and gentle curiosity. Go here to register.For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, click here.Get the book that inspires this podcast, Sensual Self: Prompts and Practices For Your Getting in Touch with Your Body. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How has your experience of your sexual self been shaped by what you grew up understanding (or not) about sex? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with Melissa Carnagey (she/they) about what it means + how to raise sex positive kids. Melissa speaks about why “age appropriate” sex ed might not be as useful as you think and what to do instead, why this work is so controversial in culture right now, and where to actually start when approaching sex and body talks with young ones (and it's not with a particular book). At the end, Ev'Yan shares a sensual practice to help you connect to and reparent your younger self around sex positivity.For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, click here.Get the book that inspires this podcast, Sensual Self: Prompts and Practices For Your Getting in Touch with Your Body. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you microdose your pleasure? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks to Euphemia Russell (they/them) about the practice of slow pleasure—which is also the title of their bestselling book. They talk about how to create sustainable pleasure practices, the inseparable link between pleasure and somatics, and what pleasure really means outside of narratives of shame and excess. Euphemia also shares some simple and accessible body-based practices to help us slow down and deepen our connection to feeling good in our bodies.For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, click here.Get the book that inspires this podcast, Sensual Self: Prompts and Practices For Your Getting in Touch with Your Body. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join host Ev'Yan Whitney for a new season filled with thoughtful conversations about sexuality, embodiment, identity, and pleasure.New episodes of Sensual Self start next week! Subscribe and follow so you don't miss anything. For more about Ev'Yan and their work, go to evyanwhitney.com/aboutFor show notes, transcripts, and resources, or to catch up on episodes you might've missed, go to evyanwhitney.com/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does the word “wellness” even mean anymore? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks to poet, artist, and author, Fariha Roisin, about self-care, collective healing, wellness culture, and this question, "Who is wellness for?"—also the title of Fariha's soon-to-be-released book. Fariha shines light on the “wellness industrial complex” and how consumerism and capitalism have disconnected us from what it truly means for us to be well. They also speak about messy, non-linear processes of healing, the ways can interrogate our own participation in wellness culture, and the things that keep Fariha feeling well in her own body.Ev'Yan also makes an announcement about the show.For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes of Sensual Self, click here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What if you'd been taught about sensuality as a child? How different would your relationship to your body and sex be today? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks to sexologist and comprehensive sex educator, Goody Howard, about the importance of sex education, one that includes sensuality, body literacy, and human variance equity during a time when all of those things are being threatened. They also answer some listener questions about healing sexual shame, practices to help you stay sensual while living in an unsensual world, and how to come out to your partner as asexual. For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes of Sensual Self, click here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sensuality is not just for women and femmes. Men and masc folks are sensual too. In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with artist, writer, and dancer Maceo Paisley about the many things that keep men from accessing and embracing their sensual selves. They also talk about using dance as a way to connect to the body; how Maceo defines sensuality for himself; the pain and pleasure binary; and how to encourage your partner/loved one to access his sensual softness.For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes of Sensual Self, click here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A deeper dive into the ace experience with asexual activist + educator, Yasmin Benoit. In this one, Ev'Yan speaks to Yasmin about her work as an asexual educator and experience as a Black ace person. Yasmin talks about the racism she faces within majority white asexual spaces. She also unpacks what acephobia is and offers advice to those who are nervous about coming out as Ace because of the abuse they'll face. And a sweet moment during the conversation: Yasmin talks about the joys of being asexual, which is something that is often missing in these conversations about asexuality. Then, Ev'Yan closes us out with a meditation to help us tap into our sensual selves on our own terms.For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes of Sensual Self, click here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do feed your erotic imagination, especially when we're living in such unsensual times? In this one, Ev'Yan's in the studio solo to give some tips and tell some stories about how to nourish the sexual part of your sensuality. Ev'Yan talks about visual porn (and why they stopped watching it), their quest to "up their sexual context", and how she's using audio erotica to help remind herself that she is a sexual being—even when these wild times have her forgetting that fact.Shout out to Dipsea Stories for sponsoring this episode! For a free 30-day trial, go to dipseastories.com/evyanFor transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes of Sensual Self, click here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you balance your sensual self with being a parent? And what would you teach your kids about sensuality and sexual agency? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with sexologist and educator, Shan Boodram, about what it's like for her to maintain her sensuality/sexuality as she is a parent for the first time. Shan talks about all the things she hopes to teach her kid from a sex education lens, what it looks like to dismantle old narratives of what being a mother "should" look like, and Ev'Yan shares their thoughts and feelings about her choice not to have children in this lifetime.For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes of Sensual Self, click here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ev'Yan's in a reflective mood as the year comes to a close and in this surprise bonus episode, she sits down to process some of the highs, the lows, the feelings, and the pleasures they experienced in 2021.Quick links:Get the Review, Reflect, Release 2021 workbookExplore your pleasure in 2022 with Dame. Get 10% with the code EVYAN10.For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, click here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you reclaim your sensuality? Ev'Yan and a few special guests answer this and other body-minded questions during a live event that happened a few weeks back called “Reclaim Your Sensual Self”. During this event, Ev'Yan was in conversation with Brianne Patrice, Jimanekia Eborn, and Shadeen Francis, and they each speak about their unique and personal experiences of connecting to themselves, what sensuality means and looks like to them, and some practices you can use to reclaim your sensual self. They also answer a few questions from the audience—one about sensuality in relationships, the other about sensuality and chronic pain.Winners of the giveaway! Contact us and we'll get a copy of Sensual Self out to you soon.For everyone else, you can now find Sensual Self wherever books are sold (or you can click here).For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, click here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's finally here! Ev'Yan's guided journal, Sensual Self, is out in stores today and to celebrate, they get interviewed by their partner, Jonathan, about their sensuality. Ev'Yan talks about her journey of sensual awareness, the mundane chores she transforms into sensual practices, and how she stays in union with herself. Also in this episode: men's sensuality, creating intentions for your sensual self, and connecting to your pleasure during annoying moments.Links you should check out:RSVP for the in-person workshop/book-signing in Los AngelesEv'Yan book tour/workshop series datesGet tickets for the Reclaim Your Sensual Self panelFor transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, click here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What assumptions do you make about your gender? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks to Dayna Lynn Nuckolls (The People's Oracle) about what it looks like to decolonize gender and why we probably need to decolonize ours. They both speak about the binary and how harmful our gendered ideas of masculinity and femininity are, how language and labels flatten us, and the ways indigenous cultures have viewed gender and gender roles. Dayna also explains what it really means to decolonize something. At the end, Ev'Yan offers questions to get you curious about your own gender to help you parse through what was shaken up in this episode.For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, click here.Check out the book that inspired this podcast, Sensual Self: Prompts and Practices For Your Body - preorder here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you breathing? What happens when you bring intention to your breathing? It becomes a tool of liberation and healing. In this episode, Ev'Yan speaks with Siedeh Foxie—breathwork facilitator and intuitive guide—about the simple power of the breath and how to breathe in ways to connect you to your sensual body. Siedeh goes into depth about what breathwork is, its roots in indigenous healing, and how you can use breathwork to connect you not only to yourself but your pleasure.For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, click here.Check out the book that inspired this podcast, Sensual Self: Prompts and Practices For Your Body - preorder here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Prioritizing our pleasure to heal and liberate our ancestors. In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with Juju Bae—a medium and Hoodoo practitioner—about intergenerational pleasure and what it looks like to honor the pleasure practices of our ancestors. Juju talks about the audacity of Black joy, ancestral reverence, sex magic, and cultivating your intuition as a sixth sense. Ev'Yan also shares a practice to help you tune into the ancestral wisdom in your body.For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, click here.To connect to your sensual self, check out my book—Sensual Self: Prompts and Practices For Your Body. Preorder here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oh hi! Ev'Yan's in your feed today to drop some quick + exciting announcements—on the theme of sensuality, of course.For a transcript of this bonus episode, go to evyanwhitney.com/transcriptionsSign up for the Sensual Self book clubJoin the Sensual Selfie Challenge@sensualselfiechallenge@evyan.whitneyIf you haven't already, please rate and review Sensual Self on Apple Podcasts. It helps us out a lot. Thanks so much! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What if it was okay that you don't want to have sex? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with Angela Chen (author of Ace) about asexuality and ace liberation. Angela debunks a lot of myths about asexuality and educates us on how nuanced the Ace spectrum is. She talks about the fluidity of desire and how we don't need to pathologize those who don't have much of it; the connection between sexual trauma and Aceness; and how asexuality can offer us a flexible, fluid perspective of sexual desire. Ev'Yan also shares very candidly about her experience of realizing that, after all this time denying it, she is on the Ace spectrum.For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, go to evyanwhitney.com/podcastPreorder the book that inspired this podcast! And don't forget to rate + review! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When was the last time you were intentional about your solitude? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with Jordi—artist, storyteller, facilitator, author—about what it looks like to intentionally carve out time to be alone, and what you can find when you create space to be quiet and listen to yourself. They speak about moon cycles, boundaries within technology, and learning to drop into your needs, wants, and desires separate from the needs and gazes of others. At the end, Ev'Yan shares a sensual practice to help you carve out some alone time with yourself.For show notes, transcripts, and other resources, go to evyanwhitney.com/podcastCheck out the book that inspires this podcast, Sensual Self: Prompts and Practices For Your Body - preorder here.Credits: Host - Ev'Yan Whitney; producer - Tribble; music: Melodiesinfonie; cover photo - J Rei Photography; design - Beings Studio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You are responsible for your pleasure, so what are you doing with it? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with the brilliant adrienne maree brown about pleasure—the practice of it and why we must engage in the radical act of pursuing it. They talk about adrienne's book Pleasure Activism, the importance of feeling yourself and your body, and how to create more pleasure in your life. adrienne also offers some potent words about emotional intelligence, working with somatics, and how to balance excess and boundaries within pleasure. Ev'Yan also shares a sensual practice to help you discover your pleasure.For show notes, transcripts, and other resources, go to evyanwhitney.com/podcastCheck out the book that inspired this podcast, Sensual Self: Prompts and Practices For Your Body - preorder here.Credits: Host - Ev'Yan Whitney; producer - Tribble; music: Melodiesinfonie; cover photo - J Rei Photography; design - Beings Studio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's finally here! In this one, Ev'Yan talks about why she created Sensual Self—both this "new" podcast and the book that inspired it.Sensual Self is now available for preorder! Click here to reserve your copy.For transcripts, show notes, and links to previous episodes, click here.Credits: Host - Ev'Yan Whitney; producer - Tribble; music: Melodiesinfonie; cover photo - J Rei Photography; design - Beings StudioCheck out the book that inspired this podcast, Sensual Self: Prompts and Practices For Your Body - preorder here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Luxuriate in the pleasures of your body. Sensual Self (formerly The Sexually Liberated Woman) is a "new" podcast from Sexuality Doula® Ev'Yan Whitney where you'll be guided to slow down, tune in, heal, and feel so that you can fully experience your sensual self.This "new" podcast begins next week, August 24. Subscribe to stay connected and go to evyanwhitney.com/podcast for more information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this one, Ev'Yan sits down with her bestie Dan Owens (@danowensmgmt) to talk about gender and identity—specifically both of their gender identities and how those identities intersect with their sexuality, relationships, work, and the way they see themselves.Ev'Yan also makes a huge announcement about the future of The Sexually Liberated Woman.Quick notes:Ev'Yan’s sexual wellness meditation on CoralJoin Ev'Yan’s newsletter to stay in touchFor more show notes and transcript, go to sexuallyliberatedwoman.comCREDITSMusic: Otis MacDonaldCover photo: Celeste NocheDesign: Bianca Ng See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this one, Ev'Yan sits down with Cameron Glover (@thecameronglover) to talk about the sex educational field—what sex education is and means, how to get started, and what you should consider before getting into it yourself. This conversation isn't just for budding sex educators. This is also for folks who've been in the field for years, and Cameron specifically shares some gems about what sexuality professionals (present and future) need to be doing in order to be doing "the work."Make sure to check the show notes to get some resources from Cameron to help you get started.Click here for show notes + a transcript of this episodeTo help keep this podcast going, become a patron on Patreon over at patreon.com/slwpodcastFind more about Ev'Yan Whitney and her work as a sexuality doula at evyanwhitney.com and on Instagram: @evyan.whitney. Send Ev'Yan an email at evyan@evyanwhitney.comCREDITSMusic: Otis MacDonaldCover photo: Celeste NocheDesign: Bianca Ng See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

May is Masturbation Month, and in this one, Ev'Yan shares a healing process that helps you accomplish shame-free masturbation—particularly if the mental/emotional chatter you have about it makes self-pleasuring feel impossible.Click here for show notes + a transcript of this episodeTo help keep this podcast going, become a patron on Patreon over at patreon.com/slwpodcastFind more about Ev'Yan Whitney and her work as a sexuality doula at evyanwhitney.com and on Instagram: @evyan.whitney. Send Ev'Yan an email at evyan@evyanwhitney.comCREDITSMusic: Otis MacDonaldCover photo: Celeste NocheDesign: Bianca Ng See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ev'Yan chats with her husband, Jonathan Mead (@jonathanmead), about their choice to intentionally live apart, and they both answer questions about how this has been working for them—how it's changed their sex lives, what their families think about it, and how they're handling all of this while going through a global pandemic.Click here for show notes + a transcript of this episodeTo help keep this podcast going, become a patron on Patreon over at patreon.com/slwpodcastFind more about Ev'Yan Whitney and her work as a sexuality doula at evyanwhitney.com and on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.CREDITSMusic: Otis MacDonaldCover photo: Celeste NocheDesign: Bianca Ng See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ev’Yan gives a vulnerable update on the state of her marriage—and talks about why she decided to put intentional physical distance between her and her partner of 13+ years. Click here for show notes + a transcript of this episodeTo help keep this podcast going, become a patron on Patreon over at patreon.com/slwpodcastFind more about Ev'Yan Whitney and her work as a sexuality doula at evyanwhitney.com and on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.CREDITSMusic: Otis MacDonaldCover photo: Celeste NocheDesign: Bianca Ng See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Well, look what the 'rona dragged in. Ev'Yan's back with explanations about where on earth she's been (hint: trying to recoup and heal from some challenging and tragic times) and to also share some of the pleasure and grounding practices she's been leaning on since her life exploded. If you're feeling stressed, anxious, or disembodied, these practices are for you. Because when we're pleasure-centered AND grounded in our bodies, we can't be fucked with.Click here for show notes + a transcript of this episodeTo become a patron on Patreon, go to patreon.com/slwpodcastFind more about Ev'Yan and her work at evyanwhitney.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.CREDITSMusic: Otis MacDonald and The Custodian of RecordsCover photo: Celeste NocheDesign: Bianca Ng See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you feel about talking about sexual desire? In this one, Ev'Yan talks about hers—the way it's fluctuated over the years, the shame and stigma attached to talking about that fluctuation, and what she's learned about sexual desire through her struggles to understand it.Ev'Yan also talks about where she's at with her sexual desire these days (spoiler: a much better place!) and shares how you can get answers if you're experiencing frustrations with your libido, too.Thank you to unblush for sponsoring today's episode!Click here for show notes + a transcript of this episodeFind more about Ev'Yan and her work at evyanwhitney.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.CREDITSMusic: Otis MacDonaldProducer/editor: Meghan TonjesCover photo: Celeste NocheDesign: Bianca Ng See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ev'Yan chats with Dr. Zelaika Clarke about Oshun, the Yoruba deity of sensuality and sexuality. They talk about who Oshun is, what she represents, and the ways we can use her as inspiration for sex positivity and stepping into our erotic power.Also in this episode: Radical menstruation, self-romancing, decolonizing black femme sexuality, Beyoncé, self-love as a way of fighting internalized oppression, a slew of book recommendations, and a self-love ritual you can do to invoke Oshun.Click here for show notes + a transcript of this episodeTo revisit old episodes and to become a patron on Patreon, go to sexuallyliberatedwoman.com.Find more about Ev'Yan and her work at evyanwhitney.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.CREDITSMusic: Otis MacDonald and The Custodian of RecordsCover photo: Celeste NocheDesign: Bianca Ng See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ev’Yan Whitney revisits a conversation she had with a sexually woke guy who goes by the name "Expressions Untold" where they talk about male sexuality and what men’s sexual liberation looks like. Expressions Untold gets vulnerable about his own sexual liberation journey, sharing with us how he went from praying away his sexuality to embracing who he is as a sexual being, and he speaks very candidly about the ways toxic masculinity and the patriarchy keeps men from being sexually free.Also in this episode: Sexual repression in men, male desires, the negatives of pornography, body positivity for men, deconstructing gender roles, “too much” women, why masculinity is so fragile, and where you can find sexually “woke” men.Click here for show notes + a transcript of this episodeTo revisit old episodes and to become a patron on Patreon, go to sexuallyliberatedwoman.com.Find more about Ev'Yan and her work at evyanwhitney.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.CREDITSMusic: Otis MacDonald and Comfort FitCover photo: Celeste NocheDesign: Bianca Ng See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ev’Yan brings back her sister and actual cannabis expert, Jarani, to talk about how they both use weed to enhance their sex lives. Jarani talks about some of the science behind cannabis (like why is it that weed makes us feel so good?) and how to figure out how much to consume. They also both share their personal experiences of using cannabis-infused sexual products and give some shoutouts to some products they love.Other things discussed: destigmatizing and decriminalizing cannabis use, especially in folks of color; stories of their first times being high; how to find your perfect strain; and how to consume cannabis with intention.Click here for show notes + a transcript of this episodeTo revisit old episodes and to become a patron on Patreon, go to sexuallyliberatedwoman.com.Find more about Ev'Yan and her work at evyanwhitney.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.. . .CREDITSMusic: Otis MacDonald and The Custodian of RecordsEditing help: Samantha RidellCover photo: Celeste NocheDesign: Bianca Ng See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ev'Yan chats with conceptual artist Sophia Wallace, who is best known for her viral art project Cliteracy, to have a fiery talk about the clitoris. They touch on all the misconceptions around the clitoris, debunk some of the most stubborn myths about clits and pleasure, and call out our own internalized patriarchal biases surrounding this for-pleasure-only sexual network.Other things discussed: The actual true anatomy of the clitoris; the difference between vaginal and clitoral orgasms; the importance of clit-centered pleasure; and how we can all become more cliterate.Click here for show notes + a transcript of this episodeTo revisit old episodes and to become a patron on Patreon, go to sexuallyliberatedwoman.com.Find more about Ev'Yan and her work at evyanwhitney.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.. . .CREDITSMusic: Otis MacDonald and Comfort FitEditing help: Samantha RidellCover photo: Celeste NocheDesign: Bianca Ng See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ev’Yan brings back her Sex with Friends series in this episode and chats with Diamond Stylz. Diamond Stylz walks down memory lane through her childhood and shares funny and life-changing moments that shaped how she came to explore her sexuality and know her gender.Other things discussed: What Diamond coming into her womanhood in a traditional household was like; letting go of the idea of the “perfect woman”; how she’s reclaimed her pleasure; and her podcast, Marsha's Plate.Click here for show notes + a transcript of this episodeTo revisit old episodes and keep the TSLW thriving, go to sexuallyliberatedwoman.com.Find more about Ev'Yan and her work at evyanwhitney.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.. . .CREDITSMusic: Otis MacDonald and Comfort FitEditing help: Samantha RidellCover photo: Celeste NocheDesign: Bianca Ng See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ev’Yan sits down with Jaclyn Friedman, author of Yes Means Yes, to talk all about consent. They explore affirmative consent as a moral philosophy, what it looks like to communicate honestly with sexual partners about what you want, and how to make consent talk sexy.Other things discussed: The difference between enthusiastic consent and affirmative consent; how to bring sexiness and playfulness to boundary setting; and what affirmative consent looks like in practice.Click here for show notes + a transcript of this episodeTo revisit old episodes and keep the TSLW thriving, go to sexuallyliberatedwoman.com.Find more about Ev'Yan and her work at evyanwhitney.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.. . .CREDITSMusic: Otis MacDonald and Comfort FitEditing help: Samantha RidellCover photo: Celeste NocheDesign: Bianca Ng See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ev'Yan's mom and sister return for a shameless, funny, and lighthearted game of 21 questions where they each share their sexual confessions and personal experiences with each other. They laugh over embarrassing moments, tell stories about the most creative places they’ve gotten it on at, and give some good sex advice.Other things discussed: Food and butt play; the perils of being a germaphobe in sex; Game of Thrones crushes; "mommyisms"; and a couple Would you rather? questions with some hilarious answers. Click here for show notes + a transcript of this episodeTo revisit old episodes and keep the TSLW thriving, go to sexuallyliberatedwoman.com.You can find more about Ev'Yan and her work at evyanwhitney.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.. . .CREDITSMusic: Otis MacDonaldEditing help: Samantha RidellCover photo: Celeste NocheDesign: Bianca Ng See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ev’Yan chats with comprehensive sex educator and trauma expert, Jimanekia Eborn, about sexual trauma and healing. Jimanekia speaks truth about the ways trauma shows up in our lives, the importance of knowing your triggers, and how to find compassion for yourself as you respond to being triggered. The advice in this conversation gives the healing and affirmation everyone needs—no matter where you are in your sexual liberation journey.Other things they discuss: Jimanekia’s personal journey to becoming a sex educator and trauma expert; how to adequately support survivors as both a friend and a lover; the difference between an accomplice and an ally; and some words of encouragement and love to survivors that will provoke healing.Click here for show notes + a transcript of this episodeTo revisit old episodes and keep the TSLW thriving, go to sexuallyliberatedwoman.com.You can find more about Ev'Yan and her work at evyanwhitney.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.. . .CREDITSMusic: Otis MacDonald and Comfort FitEditing help: Samantha RidellCover photo: Celeste NocheDesign: Bianca Ng See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ev'Yan sits down with writer, educator, and returning guest, Kristen Sollée to talk about Kristen's exciting upcoming book, Cat Call: Reclaiming the Feral Feminine. Kristen schools us about all of the historical parallels between felines and femininity, and illustrates how integral and important cats are to femme sexuality.Other things they discuss: Who gets to claim themselves as a witch or slut; the similarities in the persecution (and liberation) of women and cats; and how to tap into cat energy to inspire your sovereign sexuality.For show notes + a transcript of this episode: https://www.sexuallyliberatedwoman.com/episodes/episode-39. . .To revisit old episodes and keep the TSLW thriving, go to sexuallyliberatedwoman.com.You can find more about Ev'Yan and her work at evyanwhitney.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.. . .Music: Otis MacDonald and Comfort FitEditing help: Samantha RidellCover photo: Celeste NocheDesign: Bianca Ng See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ev'Yan peeps her head out of her hibernation cave and shares a few of the sex resolutions she made for 2019.. . .Follow The Sexually Liberated Woman on Instagram: @sexuallyliberatedwomanBecome a patron and find out the moment the show comes back: patreon.com/slwpodcastAnd many thanks to today's sponsor: Youth Testify. For more about their initiative, visit youthtestify.org.. . .Music: Otis MacDonaldCover photo: Celeste Noche See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ev'Yan sits down with Che Che to talk with her about her sexual liberation journey. Che Che shares how she became sexually free, how she found her erotic voice, and how she began prioritizing her pleasure outside of insecurities and fear.Other things they talk about: using your solo sexual relationship (i.e., masturbation) to strengthen your relationship with your partner; releasing limiting beliefs around sex as an act of resistance; and the transformational experience of pursuing sexual healing.And also—Ev'Yan makes an important announcement about the show.For show notes and a transcript of this episode: http://bit.ly/slw38. . .Music: Otis MacDonaldEditing help: Justine McLellanTranscriptions: Jordan BaileyCover photo: Celeste Noche See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ev'Yan gives sex advice and helps solve some listeners' sexuality conundrums—from sexual liberated virgins to orgasm frustrations to a boyfriend who hates his girlfriend's pubic hair to troubleshooting missing sex drives.Ev'Yan also talks about what on earth a sexuality doula is and what she does as someone who's built a thriving practice as one.Mentioned on this episode: The Virginity Fraud TED Talk; autostraddle.com; low-desire series; Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski.For a transcript of this episode: https://www.sexuallyliberatedwoman.com/transcription-ep-37. . .Like The Sexually Liberated Woman? Become a patron! patreon.com/slwpodcastYou can find more about Ev'Yan and her work at evyanwhitney.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.. . .Music: Otis MacDonaldEditing help: Justine McLellanTranscriptions: Jordan BaileyCover photo: Celeste Noche See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this one, Ev'Yan and her little sister, Jarani, have a vulnerable and funny conversation about sex. They reminisce about Jarani's first sex talk, her growing up as a late bloomer, and what it was like for her coming into her sexuality as the "good girl" in the family.Other things they discuss: intergenerational sexual trauma; using cannabis to help you get back into your body during sex; and having sex with chronic pain.For a transcript of this episode: https://bit.ly/slw-ep36. . .Like The Sexually Liberated Woman? Become a patron! patreon.com/slwpodcastYou can find more about Ev'Yan and her work at sexloveliberation.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.. . .Music: Otis MacDonald and Comfort FitEditing help: Justine McLellanTranscriptions: Jordan BaileyCover photo: Celeste Noche See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ev'Yan brings back sex activist and porn performer Allie Oops (@cummanifesto) to talk all about sex work—what it is, why Allie does it, and how we cannot talk about sexual liberation and sex-positivity without talking about and supporting sex workers.Other things they discuss: The whorearchy and how Allie dismantled her own whorephobia; the difference between feminist porn and ethical porn; porn literacy and politics; who gets to call themselves a sex worker; and how to humanize and adequately support sex workers.There are tons of resources that Allie shares in this episode. Go to http://bit.ly/slw-ep35 to view them.-For more about Ev'Yan and her sexual liberation work go to sexloveliberation.com. Check her out on Instagram at instagram.com/evyan.whitney.-Music: Otis MacDonald and The Custodian of RecordsEditing help: Justine MclellanCover photo: Celeste Noche See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After receiving an unsolicited dick pic regarding her sensual selfies, Ev'Yan goes off on men who objectify her body without her consent and invite themselves into her sexual expression.She also gives some tips and words of encouragement for women/femmes who want to express and explore their sexuality in public but are afraid to do so.Bookmark this one and listen to it whenever you need to be reminded that you can feel safe and express your sexuality in the open at the same time.Other things mentioned: the feature on BuzzFeed; Resistance Rises panel and happy hour event; Camp Fireheart retreat; The Sexually Liberated Woman on Spotify; Stop Telling Women to Smile.For a full transcription of this episode, click here.-Like The Sexually Liberated Woman? Become a patron! patreon.com/slwpodcastYou can find more about Ev'Yan and her work on her website sexloveliberation.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.-Music: Otis MacDonald and Comfort FitEditing help: Justine MclellanCover photo: Celeste Noche See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ev'Yan chats with an ecosexual femme Luna Dietrich (@pusssywitch), who is in a sexual relationship with the earth. They talk about what ecosexuality is, what it looks like in practice, and how Luna embodies and honors this sexual identity on her own terms.They also talk about how this sensual relationship with nature is available and accessible to all of us and Luna gives us some suggestions on how we can connect with our sexuality through nature.And later: Ev'Yan has an exciting announcement!For show notes + a transcription of this episode: http://bit.ly/slw-ep32-Sign up for the #sensualselfiechallenge: http://bit.ly/sensualselfieYou can find more about Ev'Yan and her sexual liberation work on her website: sexloveliberation.com. Follow her on Instagram: instagram.com/evyan.whitney.-Music: Otis MacDonald and The Custodian of RecordsEditing help: Justine MclellanCover photo: Celeste Noche See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this one, Ev'Yan gets dragged (in a good way!) by the stars in an astrology reading done by astrologer, Jaliessa Sipress (@jaliessasipress) of Obsidian Moon Astrology. The reading goes over parts of Ev'Yan's natal chart and how certain planets (and their placements) are influencing her sexuality, sexual identity, sex life, and even her kinks. It's kind of creepy how accurate it is.Other things discussed: demisexuality; Mars and Venus; Virgo and Cancer energy; kink quizzes; astrology as a tool of self-awareness and exploration; how Jaliessa got into this work; and how Ev'Yan being a sexuality doula and sex educator was literally written in the stars.For show notes + a transcription of this episode: http://bit.ly/slw-ep31-Like The Sexually Liberated Woman? Become a patron: patreon.com/slwpodcastOr make a one-time donation and help the podcast thrive: paypal.me/sexloveliberationYou can find more about Ev'Yan and her sexual liberation work on her website: sexloveliberation.com. And check out her shop: sexloveliberation.com/shop. Follow her on Instagram: instagram.com/evyan.whitney.-Music: Otis MacDonald and Comfort FitEditing help: Justine MclellanCover photo: Celeste Noche See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A call to arms to slow the f— down. In this one, Ev'Yan shares a simple practice of sensual embodiment that she gives her clients (and uses herself) when she's too much in her head and not in her body. Sensuality is a huge and important part of sexuality. We cannot be sexually liberated if we don’t have a mindful relationship with our sensual bodies.Ev'Yan also chats about her recent trip to NYC where she challenged and dismantled some seriously massive fears and limiting beliefs (and she's really damn proud of herself).For a full transcription of this episode, click here.Newsletter: sexloveliberation.com/newsletter30 Days of Sensuality course: sexloveliberation.com/sensuality-Like The Sexually Liberated Woman? Become a patron: patreon.com/slwpodcastOr make a one-time donation and help the podcast thrive: paypal.me/sexloveliberationYou can find more about Ev'Yan Whitney and her work on her website: sexloveliberation.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.-Music: Otis MacDonald and Comfort FitEditing help: Justine MclellanCover photo: Celeste Noche See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ev'Yan has a conversation with Dalychia and Rafaella, the radical babes behind Afrosexology.com. They do incredible and work around educating, liberating, and healing black sexuality by creating spaces for black women and femmes to find sexual pleasure and erotic joy. The three of them talk about using pleasure as an act of resistance and the importance of black women prioritizing feeling good, especially during times when we are fighting anti-blackness and racism constantly.Other things they discussed: rejecting white supremacy and respectability politics; a practice of pleasure for weary, traumatized, microaggressed black women/femmes; celebrating black sexuality through music; using masturbation and orgasm to remind you that your life matters; and what white people can do to help liberate black sexuality.For show notes + a transcription of this episode: http://bit.ly/slw-ep29-Like The Sexually Liberated Woman? Become a patron: patreon.com/slwpodcastOr make a one-time donation and help the podcast thrive: paypal.me/sexloveliberationYou can find more about Ev'Yan Whitney and her work on her website: sexloveliberation.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.-Music: Otis MacDonald and Comfort FitEditing help: Justine McLellanCover photo: Celeste Noche See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.