Why does dirty talk feel so awkward for so many people, and how can it become a powerful tool for connection? This week Jen is joined by Somatica Institute founders Celeste Hirschman and Dr. Danielle Harel to explore the psychology behind sexy communication, core desires, and bedroom confidence. Together, they discuss how to discover what turns you on, navigate boundaries, and find language that feels authentic rather than scripted.

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An experts guide to Dirty Talk: How to find your voice in the bedroom

Remember the birds and the bees chat? Yeah… neither do we. This week Jen is joined by sex educator Olivia Teahan to unpack the weird, funny and deeply awkward ways Irish people learned about sex or more accurately, didn’t.  Funny, honest and surprisingly reassuring, this episode is all about learning to relax, communicate better, and enjoy sex without all the baggage because it is supposed to be FUN.  

Why we should all be masturbating much more | Sex Educator Olivia Teahan 

Porn used to be all about what you see. Now, women are putting the headphones in and letting imagination do the heavy lifting. Jen dives headfirst into the wildly addictive world of audio erotica.  From sexy Irish accents and fantasy roleplay, to why millions of women are listening to smut while doing the Tesco shop. 

“Wrap your legs around me waist”:  Inside the horny world of ‘audio smut’ 

Got a sex question you’ve never said out loud? Jennifer Zamparelli is joined once again by sex educator and intimacy coach Grace Alice O’Shea for another special listener Q&A. 

From why sex can feel amazing one day and awkward the next, to random body reactions and feeling undesired in a relationship, no question is off limits. Jennifer and Grace Alice discuss how to talk about intimacy, reconnect with your sexual self, and the one question Grace Alice believes everyone should ask themselves about their sex life. 

They’re answering the questions you usually keep to yourself. 

Got a sex question you’ve never said out loud? Jennifer Zamparelli is joined once again by sex educator and intimacy coach Grace Alice O’Shea for another special listener Q&amp;A.&nbsp;
From why sex can feel amazing one day and awkward the next, to random body reactions and feeling undesired in a relationship, no question is off limits. Jennifer and Grace Alice discuss how to talk about intimacy, reconnect with your sexual self, and the one question Grace Alice believes everyone should ask themselves about their sex life.&nbsp;
They’re answering the questions you usually keep to yourself.&nbsp;

An experts guide to Dirty Talk: How to find your voice in the bedroom

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