Looking to get out of your sex rut? Book a free consultation with a member of the Ask A Sex Therapist coaching team! https://form.jotform.com/253156356665060AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and host Heather Shannon speaks with Naturopathic Doctor Jordin Wiggins about the challenges faced by high achieving women in their intimate relationships. In particular, Jordin share how women's "supertraits" can lead to burnout and hinder their ability to connect emotionally. The discussion covers the importance of understanding emotional needs, setting boundaries, and recognizing coercive control in relationships. Jordin emphasizes the need for self-care and the prioritization of pleasure in both personal and sexual life, offering insights into how women can learn to receive and create fulfilling relationships.Find out more about Dr. Jordin Wiggins and her work with Supertraits here: https://www.thepleasurecollective.com/educationFollow Dr. Jordin Wiggins on IG - https://www.instagram.com/drjordinwiggins/Chapters00:00 Introduction to High Achieving Women and Pleasure02:34 Understanding Burnout and the Pleasure Problem05:27 Super Traits and Their Impact on Relationships08:08 The Connection Between Childhood and Adult Relationships10:43 Navigating Boundaries and Emotional Safety13:27 The Role of Sensitivity and Empathy16:05 The Importance of Emotional Needs in Relationships18:42 The Messy Middle of Change21:15 Learning to Receive and Shift Dynamics23:37 Creating a Pleasure-Centered Life31:44 Navigating Life's Pleasures and Challenges33:38 The Cultural Disconnect from Pleasure35:46 The Shift Towards a Pleasure-Centered Life37:42 Understanding Power Dynamics in Relationships39:55 The Impact of Coercive Control45:54 Transforming Sexual Relationships53:44 Finding Support and Resources58:32 Embracing Change and VulnerabilityCheck out the video version of this episode on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/bWUnwluNffIKeywordspleasure, high achieving women, super traits, burnout, intimacy, relationships, emotional needs, coercive control, self-care, sexual healthThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp