If sex is feeling stressful, book a free Unlock Your Passion call with Heather to find out about her Pathway to Passion coaching program. https://HeatherShannon.co.In this episode, Heather introduces Kristin Vyas, a sex and intimacy coach who has joined the Ask A Sex Therapist team. Kristen shares the top sex issues she sees with clients including erectile dysfunction, mismatched libidos and shame around kinks. Heather and Kristen discuss the impact of societal pressures on masculinity. They talk about the importance of open communication about kinks and desires, the role of anxiety in sexual performance, and the necessity of ongoing sex education. The conversation emphasizes the importance of viewing yourself and your partner as a whole person. Learn why curiosity and understanding in relationships can be your secret weapon to a great sex life and start redefining sexual experiences beyond traditional norms.Chapters00:00 Introduction of Kristin Vyas01:00 Understanding Erectile Dysfunction02:41 Redefining Pleasure and Connection05:47 The Role of Anxiety in Sexual Performance06:51 The Power of Thoughts in Sexual Experiences09:18 The Impact of Adult Content on Sexual Expectations11:56 The Importance of Ongoing Sex Education15:28 Exploring Kinks and Shame19:04 The Need for Acceptance in Kink20:38 Common Kinks and Societal Pressures23:02 The Pressure on Men in Sexual Relationships26:11 Exploring Sexuality Beyond Labels27:38 The Evolution of Sex Education29:47 The Importance of Communication in Relationships32:50 Understanding Boundaries and Safety35:56 Navigating Kinks and Preferences41:13 The Complexity of Desire45:53 Rediscovering Core Desires48:34 Curiosity and Empathy in RelationshipsKeywordserectile dysfunction, sex therapy, intimacy coaching, sexual health, kink, communication, consent, masculinity, sexual desire, sex educationThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp