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  • Ep. 87 A Conversation About Shameless Sex with the Shameless Sex Ladies, Amy & April

    Ep. 87 A Conversation About Shameless Sex with the Shameless Sex Ladies, Amy & April
    Feb 7 2024
    Amy Baldwin is a sex and relationship coach trained in both the Somatica® and Hakomi Method, certified sex educator, lead educator for überlube, as well as co-owner of a mother-daughter owned online pleasure boutique called Pure Pleasure Shop. Amy was voted Sexpert of the Year in both 2022 and 2024 within the pleasure products industry. Amy has a passion for promoting shame-free, pleasure-focused sexuality education while emphasizing the deep emotional and energetic forces behind great sex and intimate connection, offering everything from private sessions to how-to workshops to erotic empowerment retreats. April Lampert is a certified sex educator who has been a sexual pleasure pioneer since 2008, educating people around the globe about sex toys and sexual health and wellness. She is co-owner and Chief Sales and Partnerships Officer of Hot Octopuss, one of the most innovative and inclusive sex toy brands today. April is an industry personality, mentor and was Woman of the Year in the pleasure products industry in 2016, Sexpert of the Year in 2024, and has dedicated her life to the business of sexual pleasure. April uses her fun-loving attitude, worldly experience, and quick wit to help normalize the conversations around sex and inspire more pleasure for everyone. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by The Shameless Sex Ladies, Amy Baldwin and April Lampert to talk about what Shameless Sex means, who the Shameless Sex book is for, and the importance of sharing accurate information around sex. We also talk about how shame shows up in our lives, learning to accept and love ourselves, and normalizing experiencing shame. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:46] A bit about Amy.[04:17] A bit about April.[06:42] Shameless Sex.[10:31] The Shameless Sex book.[21:58] Notable interviews.[28:36] April’s words of wisdom.[32:07] Amber’s words of wisdom. Quotes: “It really does start with you.” [17:01]“No one gets to determine who you are as a sexual being or who you should be as a sexual being.” [32:25]“Shame can show up in so many ways.” [34:19] Connect with Shameless Sex Website: www.shamelesssex.com. Instagram: @shamelesssexpodcast. TikTok: @shamelesssexpodcast. Connect with Rachel Wright Website: https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram: @thewright_rachel Twitter: @thewrightrachel Resources Shameless Sex. Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK! Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel Get your Zumio Discount! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
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    39 mins
  • Ep. 86 A Conversation About Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships with Lauren Fogel Mersy and Jennifer Vencill

    Ep. 86 A Conversation About Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships with Lauren Fogel Mersy and Jennifer Vencill
    Jan 3 2024
    Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy is a licensed psychologist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology and completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Minnesota’s Institute for Sexual and Gender Health. She has advanced training in Gottman Method couple therapy, and emotionally focused couple therapy. She specializes in sexual health and relationships, and owns her own private practice in Minnesota. She is the co-author of the book, Desire: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships. Jennifer A. Vencill, Ph.D., is a board-certified clinical health psychologist and AASECT-certified sex therapist, practicing primarily in Mayo Clinic's Menopause and Women's Sexual Health Clinic and Transgender and Intersex Specialty Care Clinic. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Lauren Fogel Mersy and Jennifer Vencill to talk about changing terminology around libido and desire, how to talk about libido differences in relationships, and the importance of education. We also talk about the misconceptions around desire stereotypes, sex therapy vs couples therapy, pain and libido, and how to deconstruct our sexual script. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:25] A bit about Lauren and Jennifer. [04:58] Libido and desire. [06:40] Differences vs mismatched. [09:50] How libido differences manifest. [13:24] Starting the conversation. [17:44] Zombie facts. [23:44] The importance of education. [24:56] Is non-monogamy a good solution? [29:48] Sex therapy or couples therapy? [37:19] Libido and pain. [38:34] Deconstructing our sexual script. Quotes: “There’s not usually one person that’s the problem.” [12:55] “Pain is a big underlying factor for many people.” [37:41] Connect with Lauren Fogel Mersy Website: drlaurenfogel.com. Instagram: @drlaurenfogelmersy. TikTok: @drlaurenfogelmersy. Connect with Jennifer Vencill Instagram: @drjennifervencill. Connect with Rachel Wright Website: https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram: @thewright_rachel Twitter: @thewrightrachel Resources desire-book.com. Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK! Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel Get your Zumio Discount! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
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    43 mins
  • Ep. 85 A Conversation About "My First Polyamorous Relationship" with Sydney Harris

    Ep. 85 A Conversation About "My First Polyamorous Relationship" with Sydney Harris
    Dec 20 2023

    Sydney Harris Bio

    Sydney Harris is a Sexuality Educator, with expertise in psychology and mental health, gender studies, human sexuality, empowerment through education, and animal-assisted therapies and interventions.

    She runs the social media page, Clitoriscious, and is the host of the Clit Talking Podcast.

    Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Sydney Harris to talk about how she started with non-monogamy, her first non-monogamous experience, and unlearning romantic expectations. We also talk about Sydney’s breakup, mental health struggles, and lessons she has learned from her experiences.

    Let’s delve in!

    In this Episode You’ll Learn:

    • [04:15] How to: Non-monogamy.
    • [07:14] Sydney’s first time.
    • [10:00] The academic approach.
    • [13:35] The group experience.
    • [26:02] The romantic love condition.
    • [30:03] The breakup.
    • [34:15] Lessons learned.
    • [42:51] Sydney’s words of wisdom.

    Quotes:

    • “Take the time to use the right pronouns.” [22:38]
    • “There’s a difference between adjusting behaviors or adjusting who we are.” [32:39]
    • “Listen to your body and trust what it’s telling you.” [43:08]

    Connect with Sydney Harris

    Website: www.clitoriscious.com.

    Instagram: @clitoriscious.

    Connect with Rachel Wright

    Website: https://rachelwrightnyc.com

    Instagram: @thewright_rachel

    Twitter: @thewrightrachel

    Resources

    Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test

    Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.

    Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20

    WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!

    Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel

    Get your Zumio Discount!

    Call to Action

    Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
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    45 mins
  • Ep. 84 A Conversation About Shame and Addiction with Rev Rucifer

    Ep. 84 A Conversation About Shame and Addiction with Rev Rucifer
    Dec 13 2023
    The guest speaker in this podcast episode is Rev Rucifer. Rev has achieved recognition in their field for their expertise and contributions to the exploration of personal growth and self-expression. They have dedicated their career to breaking free from societal conditioning and erasing the stigma surrounding shame and addiction. Rev’s credentials include extensive training and experience in the field of erotic energy work and BDSM practices. They are known for their ability to create a safe and empowering space for individuals to explore their desires and emotions without feeling constrained by shame or societal expectations. Through their work, Rev promotes conscious consumption and mindful choices, encouraging individuals to spread love and embrace their true identities. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Rev. Rucifer to discuss shame and addiction. Rev. Rucifer, an erotic energy worker and BDSM practitioner, shares how they help people remove shame and embrace a conscious connection with their pleasure and sexuality. The conversation explores the heaviness of these topics and how they can bring levity and light to them. Tune in to gain insights on living a fully expressed and abundant life by embracing your true self. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [00:04:49] Creating a new identity. [00:09:29] Our culture and shame. [00:13:24] Numbing pain and addiction. [00:18:34] Conscious consumption and substance use. [00:23:30] Creating Safe Spaces for Exploration. Quotes: · 00:02:40 - "I was the girl at the sleepovers that was like teaching all the other little kids like how to connect, how to suck your first dick." · 00:03:25 - "And life literally threw me into a sex club." · 00:09:43 - "If you have shame, you share shame." · 00:13:34 - "and we will numb it with drugs and alcohol and perfectionism and working and shopping and eating and fill it with whatever you need to fill it with so that you don't feel that pain." · 00:21:10 - "I do need a break from life and I'm consciously going to smoke this joint and check out for the next two hours because that is what is going to feel best for me and my life." · 00:25:05 - "Healing happens together and in community." Connect with Rev Rucifer Website: www.reikibondage.com Instagram: revruciferagain X(Twitter): @RevRucifer Connect with Rachel Wright Website: https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram: @thewright_rachel Twitter: @thewrightrachel Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK! Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel Get your Zumio Discount! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
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    26 mins
  • Ep. 83 A Conversation About Erotica with Dr. Lyndsey Harper

    Ep. 83 A Conversation About Erotica with Dr. Lyndsey Harper
    Dec 6 2023
    Lyndsey Harper, MD is a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M School of Medicine. She is also a board-certified OB-GYN that specializes in helping patients with low libido and sexual dysfunction. Dr. Harper is a Fellow of the International Society for Women's Sexual Wellness and has dedicated her career to bringing awareness, education, and resources to both physicians and patients about these very common, but rarely discussed issues. A native Arkansan, Dr. Harper earned a BS in Microbiology from The University of Arkansas, then attended The University Arkansas for Medical Sciences to earn her MD. Dr. Harper completed an OB-GYN residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, where she worked in a private practice for seven years. She is now an Ob-Gyn Hospitalist at Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas. In addition, Dr. Harper is the founder and CEO of Rosy, a women’s health company that connects women to evidence-based resources for decreased sexual desire. Rosy’s mission is to alleviate the silence and shame that surrounds women’s sexual dysfunction and to provide women with the help they deserve. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Lyndsey Harper to talk about the glaring lack of education around vaginal health, how erotica links to health, and granting ourselves permission to explore ourselves. We also talk about encouraging age-appropriate conversations, the natural journey of exploration, and how erotica can be used as a tool to improve their sexual wellbeing and relationships. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:32] A bit about Dr. Harper. [06:48] The lack of education around vaginal health. [11:19] The link to erotica. [13:10] What is erotica? [16:45] Why reading erotica evokes feelings of cheating. [19:05] Independent exploration of self. [23:52] How parents could encourage the exploration of self. [31:32] The natural journey of exploration. [37:21] Dr. Harper’s words of wisdom. Quotes: “Women’s health wasn’t built by women. It was built by men, and they are going to build for things that rise to their list of priorities.” [10:09] “We’re all wired differently.” [35:23] “You can use erotica as a tool.” [38:37] Connect with Dr. Lyndsey Harper Website: meetrosy.com. Instagram: @lyndseyharpermd. Connect with Rachel Wright Website: https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram: @thewright_rachel Twitter: @thewrightrachel Resources Rachel's listeners to get a FREE month of a Rosy Silver Membership: Code: RACHELWRIGHT https://meetrosy.com/promo?code=RACHELWRIGHT Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK! Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel Get your Zumio Discount! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
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    41 mins
  • Ep. 82 A Conversation About Living with an Eating Disorder with August McLaughlin

    Ep. 82 A Conversation About Living with an Eating Disorder with August McLaughlin
    Nov 29 2023
    August McLaughlin is a journalist, author, and host/producer of Girl Boner Radio, which was named “one of the best sex podcasts you should be listening to” by Romper, and one of the top feminist podcasts by Bellesa. Her articles and expertise have been featured in Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, O: The Oprah Magazine, DailyOM, Forbes, Shape, and more. August has presented for TEDx Women and the Centers for Disease Control headquarters, ghostwritten hundreds of works for gynecologists and physicians, and participated in orgasm fMRI research at Rutgers University. She’s also a trauma-informed certified sex educator with related expertise in eating disorders and ADHD. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by August McLaughlin to talk about August’s journey from body dysmorphia to a full-on eating disorder, the burden of living with an eating disorder, and taking steps towards recovery. We also talk about how eating disorders affect our sex lives, how vulnerable people could get drawn in to diet culture, and hear August’s words of advice for those in the struggle. Let’s delve in! In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:19] A bit about August. [02:09] August’s eating disorder history. [05:25] Dysmorphia to disordered eating. [11:52] The burden of living with eating disorders. [15:48] August’s recovery. [18:54] Sex and eating disorders. [22:01] Where is August now? [30:30] August’s words of wisdom. Quotes: “The whole system is right there if you’re vulnerable to it.” [08:37] “We don’t need to be commenting on each other’s bodies.” [10:56] “Keep going and take it a day at a time.” [31:42] Connect with August McLaughlin Website: augustmclaughlin.com. Instagram: @augustmclaughlin. LinkedIn: August McLaughlin. Connect with Rachel Wright Website: https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram: @thewright_rachel Twitter: @thewrightrachel Resources Girl Boner Podcast. Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION. Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20 WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK! Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel Get your Zumio Discount! Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
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    35 mins
  • Ep. 81 A Conversation About The Reality of Being on Reality TV with Nick Thompson from Love Is Blind

    Ep. 81 A Conversation About The Reality of Being on Reality TV with Nick Thompson from Love Is Blind
    Nov 22 2023

    Nick Thompson was a main cast member on Love is Blind Season 2. After his experience on the show, he co-founded the UCAN Foundation, providing mental health and legal services to Reality TV cast members before, during, and after production.

    Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Nick Thompson to talk about his experience being a Reality TV cast member, how real Reality TV is, and how it could be more relatable. We also talk about how the shows must follow a specific narrative, the mistreatment of cast members, and UCAN’s work towards making Reality TV production more ethical.

    Let’s delve in!

    In this Episode You’ll Learn:

    • [02:20] A bit about Nick.
    • [04:51] Why Nick got on Reality TV.
    • [08:55] What is sold vs what is real.
    • [12:19] The production of the experiment.
    • [16:41] Making a show more relatable.
    • [20:01] Maintaining a story arc.
    • [26:57] Mistreatment of cast members.
    • [30:13] Nick’s advice to prospective cast members.
    • [33:18] Nick’s words of wisdom.

    Quotes:

    • “It’s the same level of experiment as the Squid Games.” [12:47]
    • “Everyone is going to have a different experience.” [26:07]
    • “Until you actually go through it, you don’t know.” [31:14]

    Connect with Nick Thompson

    Website: www.ucanfoundation.org.

    Instagram: @nthompson513.

    Connect with Rachel Wright

    Website: https://rachelwrightnyc.com

    Instagram: @thewright_rachel

    Twitter: @thewrightrachel

    Resources

    MoveOn.org.

    Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test

    Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.

    Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20

    WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!

    Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel

    Get your Zumio Discount!

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    37 mins
  • Ep. 80 A Conversation About Everything Vaginal Health with Priyanka Jain

    Ep. 80 A Conversation About Everything Vaginal Health with Priyanka Jain
    Nov 15 2023

    Priyanka Jain is the Co-Founder of Evvy. She has always been passionate about leveraging data to improve outcomes for women.

    She spent the past four years as Head of Product at pymetrics, where she focused on building algorithms to make hiring more fair, efficient, and transparent. Priyanka is also a spokesperson for the UN Foundation’s Girl Up Campaign, Chair of the Acumen Fund’s Junior Council, and she is on the Innovation Board for the XPrize Foundation

    Priyanka holds a BSc from Stanford, where she was a Mayfield Fellow and President of Stanford Women in Business.

    Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Priyanka Jain to talk about the missing research into vaginal health, the vaginal microbiome, and the lack of education. We also talk about the products aimed at improving vaginal health, the Evvy tests, and how Evvy is helping to unlearn the faults in sex education.

    Let’s delve in!

    In this Episode You’ll Learn:

    • [01:05] A bit about Priyanka.
    • [08:44] What is the vaginal microbiome?
    • [12:54] The lack of knowledge.
    • [17:32] The truth about vaginal health products.
    • [21:47] What does the Evvy test do?

    Quotes:

    • “To this day, we are diagnosed on average 4 years later than men for over 770 diseases.” [03:32]
    • “Water does a great job down there and you don’t need a lot more than that.” [18:47]

    Connect with Priyanka Jain

    Website: www.evvy.com.

    LinkedIn: Priyanka Jain.

    Instagram: @evvy.

    TikTok: @evvybio.

    Connect with Rachel Wright

    Website: https://rachelwrightnyc.com

    Instagram: @thewright_rachel

    Twitter: @thewrightrachel

    Resources

    Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test

    Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.

    Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20

    WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!

    Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel

    Get your Zumio Discount!

    Call to Action

    Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
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    34 mins