Breathing Into Your A**hole: Navigating Sexuality, Boundaries, and Self-Discovery with Megan AnneStasia
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In this lively episode of "Might Delete Later," new co-host Ana joins Derrick to welcome Megan, a sex and intimacy coach with a knack for making even “breathing into your butthole” sound empowering. Megan shares her journey from massage therapist to sexology bodyworker, demystifies brain spotting therapy, and drops anatomical knowledge bombs (hello, perineal sponge!). The trio tackles taboos, mismatched libidos, and the art of flirting with life itself. With plenty of laughs and practical tips, this episode proves that talking about sex can be both enlightening and entertaining—no shame, just curiosity!
Podcast Intro (00:00:00)
Opening music, show introduction, and welcoming the new co-host Ana.
Introducing Megan and Her Work (00:01:11)
Derrick introduces Megan, her profession, and her approach to sex and intimacy coaching.
Megan’s Training and Somatic Sexology (00:02:23)
Megan discusses her background, somatic training, and trauma resolution therapy.
Explaining Brainspotting Therapy (00:03:42)
Megan explains brainspotting therapy and how it helps process trauma.
Common Issues in Clients (00:05:18)
Discussion of common client issues, especially trauma and performance anxiety.
Communication and Boundaries in Sex (00:06:44)
Importance of communication, asking questions, and setting boundaries in intimacy.
Megan’s Personal Journey (00:07:31)
Megan shares how she was drawn to her profession and her upbringing’s influence.
Learning Boundaries Through Somatic Sexology (00:09:13)
Megan describes learning and embodying healthy boundaries, especially for women.
Performance Anxiety as a Common Thread (00:11:22)
Performance anxiety is a recurring issue across all types of clients.
Shame and Pressure in Sexual Relationships (00:12:41)
How shame and pressure affect sexual dynamics and arousal in couples.
Erectile Issues and Deeper Causes (00:15:17)
Exploring erectile issues, their medical and psychological roots, and sexual compatibility.
Discovering Core Desires and Fantasies (00:17:05)
Helping clients identify what they truly want to feel during intimacy.
Sexual Compatibility and Expression (00:19:17)
Navigating differences in sexual desires and expressing them safely in relationships.
Responsibility for One’s Own Pleasure (00:20:40)
Emphasizing self-responsibility for pleasure and the importance of self-knowledge.
Self-Pleasure and Overcoming Shame (00:21:27)
The role of self-pleasure, especially for those with shame from religious backgrounds.
Learning from Clients and New Discoveries (00:23:36)
Megan shares what she’s learned from clients, including new anatomical knowledge.
Female Anatomy and Lack of Research (00:24:29)
Discussion about the perineal sponge, gaps in medical knowledge, and sex education.
Menopause, Women’s Health, and Stigma (00:27:49)
Challenges in women’s health, menopause, and the lack of medical research.
Sexual Taboos in Different Cultures (00:29:09)
Comparing sexual taboos in the US and abroad, and the impact of religious repression.
Sexual Compatibility and Relationship Challenges (00:31:10)
What happens when couples’ sexual desires don’t align and how Megan helps.
Building Bridges and Practicing Fantasies (00:32:21)
Techniques for couples to practice and communicate their fantasies and desires.
Outsourcing Fantasies and Relationship Choices (00:34:55)
Exploring options when partners’ desires don’t match, including outsourcing and open relationships.
Opening Relationships and Non-Monogamy (00:37:16)
Supporting couples exploring non-monogamy and the challenges involved.
Sexual Frequency and Desire
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