The SmartSex Podcast (Leslie Gustafson)

Sexuality, Sensuality, Erotic… all words that women tend to shy away from.

BUT… Cindy Scharkey and I are here to empower women to put aside their fear and embrace cultivating sensuality and erotic energy in one’s life and relationships.

This episode hits on what’s blocking women's expression of sensuality and ways to overcome it. To have the freedom to voice what they need and to seek pleasure. Put the work of YOURSELF on the forefront. Let yourself have what you long for: in yourself, in your life, in your sexuality, and in your relationships.

Cindy Scharkey, RN, BSN, is passionate about breaking the silence surrounding women’s sexuality. Through her workshops, speaking events, and private consultations, she equips women with both content and self-confidence to express, experience, and enjoy their sexuality. She also empowers parents with knowledge and confidence to be their child’s primary sexual health educator. Cindy offers sex education and resources through her free monthly newsletter and blog at www.cindyscharkey.com.

And she just launched her new book – Permission for Pleasure: Tending Your Sexual Garden

Thank you Cindy for our delightful and empowering conversation.

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In this episode, Leslie is joined by guest, Cassie Howard. In a rich, fun conversation, they discuss the connection between sex, money, and personal growth. 

Cassie is an online business mentor for women that is known for her savvy sexy sales skills and her ability to make business simple, fun, AND sustainable.

Cassie shares that succeeding in her business has given her an inner confidence and a feeling of power, similar to the transformative experience of an orgasm! 

The conversation moves on to careers and passion! If something isn't enjoyable, it won't get done. 

Prioritizing pleasure leads to further success! Cassie and Leslie share how this was evident in both their entrepreneurial journeys. 

They also discussed the impact of money on their lives, with Cassie noting that having more money allowed her to enjoy luxury experiences in and out of the bedroom.  They emphasized the need for communication and mutual desire to keep pleasure and fun alive in the bedroom and in the whole of one's life. 

Thank you, Cassie, for joining the podcast! 

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In this episode, Leslie continues the orgasm talk with her girlfriends Lori, Laurel, Jamie and Kristen about how women work sexually amongst laughter and even singing.

How we as women and men have been oversold a masculine model of sexuality with it’s performance orientation and outcome focus, and the impact that has had on everyone’s understanding of sexuality. The negative effects of this on both men and women are brought to attention.

We move into talking about the differences between and myths we hold about men’s and women’s orgasms.

Central to this episode are lively thoughts, feelings and experiences around the topic of masturbation. An emphasis on the importance of knowing how our own personal sexuality works, how our bodies work and discovering what brings us pleasure is highlighted. Also, Leslie educates on the effect that self-pleasuring and knowing how one works has on pleasurable and predictable orgasms for women.

As in previous episodes, much of the fun, jaw-dropping, and relatability is found in the honest sharing and humor brought by the girlfriends with their willingness to share. We are invited to hear how it really is for them in their lives and intimate relationships.

Personal turn-ons that many women will relate to, creating anticipation, sexual communication, out-of-the-bedroom foreplay and sex education via the “Friends” TV show all get talked about.

Lastly, Leslie educates on universal orgasm blocks and provides the big keys to having consistent, wanted sex.

PLEASE Subscribe, Enjoy! And Become, Better, Smarter and Sexier!

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In this first episode of The Smart Sex Podcast 2.0 that explores the benefits of sex at both the beginning and end of the conversation,

Leslie and her former producer Kristen Wheeler talk real about women, sex and their experience in partnerships and marriage.

Old myths about male and female sexual and emotional connection dynamics and how they develop are explored.

In addition, what are the common needs, wants and 

attitudes of women and men around sex and connection and how they can be bridged.

 “Are men’s and women’s needs really that different or not?”

Antidotes are offered around the often “Catch 22” power struggle that keeps many men and women circling in patterns of tension and conflict instead of harmony in their sexual life together.

Other potent questions are answered:

“Is there more to what a man is saying when he proclaims,
‘I want sex’? “

What is the meta message?

 “Is it true women more than men’s sexuality must be “activated”?”

This question opened up education about how women’s sexual brains work and how to increase turn- ons.

Permission for self-care, personal satisfaction and empowerment for women in sustaining sexual interest and want, particularly for Mothers who often feel pressure and demand that shuts down desire, is given wholeheartedly.

Finally, how to elevate sexual communication between partners was taught.

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In this episode,
Leslie is joined by real women Jamie Miller, Laurel Avrin, Kristen Wheeler, and Lori Makkai as they all discuss the HOT topic of Orgasm for women…

What orgasm is, how it happens mand what gets in the way is explored.

Through moments of much laughter, this episode digs deep on the intricacies of orgasm and the personal and relational issues that surround them.

The role of pressure and expectations, stress, caregiving, and over-thinking on orgasm and sexual pleasure in general is discussed.

How to activate our own sexual want and keep it alive, the importance of the right atmosphere and context, plus what arousal is are all talked about both clinically and personally. 

Leslie educates about how knowing our turn-ons and turn-offs can be game-changing for us.

You will also hear about what partners can do and not do to help the sexual experience and enhance the likelihood of orgasm.

The courageous women in this episode share their personal experiences around orgasm and their own discovery of orgasm.

The Smart Sex Podcast is Real Talk About Sex, Relationships & HOT Topics. 
Your listening, joining the conversation on social media and telling others keeps the podcast up and running - THANK YOU!

Leslie can be found on all major social media platforms, particularly at Instagram @LeslieGustafson1

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What does it take to have a successful dating life? 
Do you need confidence?
Do you need game?
How has dating changed since the pandemic?
Where is dating headed - online, in real life, both? 

I was delighted to have three incredible, knowledgeable dating coaches to talk about what single people are up against, how to navigate dating, and what the sexual culture is like today in this first part of Sex and Dating Today. 

About my Guests:
With over 10,000 hours of one-on-one coaching and training experience, Nate Hockstra is an expert in helping men find meaningful relationships without the use of any “pick up” or game playing. You can connect with him at Ditchthegame.com

Connell Barrett is the founder of Dating Transformation and a dating coach for The League. He is the author of the book, Dating Sucks, But You Don't, a dating guide for men in the #MeToo Era. He's also an advisor for AskMen and Elite Daily, and has appeared on "Access Hollywood,” and the Today Show, as well as in Playboy, Cosmopolitan, and O, The Oprah Magazine. You can read his weekly advice column, “Ask the Dating Coach,” at DatingTransformation.com.

Anwar White is a certified dating and relationship coach for women of color who has helped thousands of women heal their hearts, date effectively, and get their guy! You can check him out further at Get Your Guy Coaching, or book a free consultation with him at getyourguycoaching.com/apply.

PLEASE Subscribe, Enjoy! And Become, Better, Smarter and Sexier!

For products and programs to grow, enhance and transform your life, relationships and intimacy visit  www.leslieGustafson.com/shop

Leslie Gustafson can be found on Instagram @LeslieGustafson1