Sensual Self with Ev'Yan Whitney

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40. The Trauma Queen May 15, 2019

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*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman.

Ev’Yan chats with comprehensive sex educator and trauma expert, Jimanekia Eborn, about sexual trauma and healing. Jimanekia speaks truth about the ways trauma shows up in our lives, the importance of knowing your triggers, and how to find compassion for yourself as you respond to being triggered. The advice in this conversation gives the healing and affirmation everyone needs—no matter where you are in your sexual liberation journey.

Other things they discuss: Jimanekia’s personal journey to becoming a sex educator and trauma expert; how to adequately support survivors as both a friend and a lover; the difference between an accomplice and an ally; and some words of encouragement and love to survivors that will provoke healing.

For show notes of this episode, click here.

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You can find more about Ev'Yan and her work at evyanwhitney.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.

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CREDITS

Music: Otis MacDonald and Comfort Fit

Editing help: Samantha Ridell

Cover photo: Celeste Noche

Design: Bianca Ng

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39. Cats Are Sluts May 01, 2019

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*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman.

Ev'Yan sits down with writer, educator, and returning guest, Kristen Sollée to talk about Kristen's exciting upcoming book, Cat Call: Reclaiming the Feral Feminine. Kristen schools us about all of the historical parallels between felines and femininity, and illustrates how integral and important cats are to femme sexuality.

Other things they discuss: Who gets to claim themselves as a witch or slut; the similarities in the persecution (and liberation) of women and cats; and how to tap into cat energy to inspire your sovereign sexuality.

For show notes of this episode, click here.

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To revisit old episodes and keep the TSLW thriving, go to evyanwhitney.com/podcast.

You can find more about Ev'Yan and her work at evyanwhitney.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.

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Music: Otis MacDonald and Comfort Fit

Editing help: Samantha Ridell

Cover photo: Celeste Noche

Design: Bianca Ng

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Sex Resolutions! Jan 16, 2019

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*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman.

Ev'Yan peeps her head out of her hibernation cave and shares a few of the sex resolutions she made for 2019.

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And many thanks to today's sponsor: Youth Testify. For more about their initiative, visit youthtestify.org.

For show notes of this episode, click here.

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Music: Otis MacDonald

Cover photo: Celeste Noche

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38: Che Che is Sexually Liberated Nov 21, 2018

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*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman.

Ev'Yan sits down with Che Che to talk with her about her sexual liberation journey. Che Che shares how she became sexually free, how she found her erotic voice, and how she began prioritizing her pleasure outside of insecurities and fear.

Other things they talk about: using your solo sexual relationship (i.e., masturbation) to strengthen your relationship with your partner; releasing limiting beliefs around sex as an act of resistance; and the transformational experience of pursuing sexual healing.

And also—Ev'Yan makes an important announcement about the show.

For show notes of this episode, click here.

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Music: Otis MacDonald

Editing help: Justine McLellan

Transcriptions: Jordan Bailey

Cover photo: Celeste Noche

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37: Ask a Sexuality Doula Nov 07, 2018

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*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman.

Ev'Yan gives sex advice and helps solve some listeners' sexuality conundrums—from sexual liberated virgins to orgasm frustrations to a boyfriend who hates his girlfriend's pubic hair to troubleshooting missing sex drives.

Ev'Yan also talks about what on earth a sexuality doula is and what she does as someone who's built a thriving practice as one.

Mentioned on this episode: The Virginity Fraud TED Talk; autostraddle.com; low-desire series; Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski.

For show notes of this episode, click here.

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You can find more about Ev'Yan and her work at evyanwhitney.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.

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Music: Otis MacDonald

Editing help: Justine McLellan

Transcriptions: Jordan Bailey

Cover photo: Celeste Noche

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36: My Sister is a Sexually Liberated Woman Oct 24, 2018

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*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman.

In this one, Ev'Yan and her little sister, Jarani, have a vulnerable and funny conversation about sex. They reminisce about Jarani's first sex talk, her growing up as a late bloomer, and what it was like for her coming into her sexuality as the "good girl" in the family.

Other things they discuss: intergenerational sexual trauma; using cannabis to help you get back into your body during sex; and having sex with chronic pain.

For show notes of this episode, click here.

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You can find more about Ev'Yan and her work at evyanwhitney.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.

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Music: Otis MacDonald and Comfort Fit

Editing help: Justine McLellan

Transcriptions: Jordan Bailey

Cover photo: Celeste Noche

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35: Sex Work & Sexual Liberation Oct 10, 2018

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*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman.

Ev'Yan brings back sex activist and porn performer Allie Oops (@cummanifesto) to talk all about sex work—what it is, why Allie does it, and how we cannot talk about sexual liberation and sex-positivity without talking about and supporting sex workers.

Other things they discuss: The whorearchy and how Allie dismantled her own whorephobia; the difference between feminist porn and ethical porn; porn literacy and politics; who gets to call themselves a sex worker; and how to humanize and adequately support sex workers.

For show notes and resources, click here.

For more about Ev'Yan and her sexual liberation work go to evyanwhitney.com. Check her out on Instagram at instagram.com/evyan.whitney.

Music: Otis MacDonald and The Custodian of Records

Editing help: Justine Mclellan

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34: My Sexual Liberation Is Not For Male Consumption Sep 26, 2018

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*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman.

After receiving an unsolicited dick pic regarding her sensual selfies, Ev'Yan goes off on men who objectify her body without her consent and invite themselves into her sexual expression.

She also gives some tips and words of encouragement for women/femmes who want to express and explore their sexuality in public but are afraid to do so.

Bookmark this one and listen to it whenever you need to be reminded that you can feel safe and express your sexuality in the open at the same time.

Other things mentioned: the feature on BuzzFeed; Resistance Rises panel and happy hour event; Camp Fireheart retreat; The Sexually Liberated Woman on Spotify; Stop Telling Women to Smile.

For show notes of this episode, click here.

You can find more about Ev'Yan and her work on her website evyanwhitney.com. Follow her on Instagram: @evyan.whitney.

Music: Otis MacDonald and Comfort Fit

Editing help: Justine Mclellan

Cover photo: Celeste Noche

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32: Taking The Earth As Your Lover Aug 29, 2018

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*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman.

Ev'Yan chats with an ecosexual femme Luna Dietrich (@pusssywitch), who is in a sexual relationship with the earth. They talk about what ecosexuality is, what it looks like in practice, and how Luna embodies and honors this sexual identity on her own terms.

They also talk about how this sensual relationship with nature is available and accessible to all of us and Luna gives us some suggestions on how we can connect with our sexuality through nature.

And later: Ev'Yan has an exciting announcement!

For show notes of this episode, click here.

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You can find more about Ev'Yan and her sexual liberation work on her website: evyanwhitney.com. Follow her on Instagram: instagram.com/evyan.whitney.

Music: Otis MacDonald and The Custodian of Records

Editing help: Justine Mclellan

Cover photo: Celeste Noche

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31: The Moon, The Stars, & My Sex Life Aug 15, 2018

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*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman.

In this one, Ev'Yan gets dragged (in a good way!) by the stars in an astrology reading done by astrologer, Jaliessa Sipress (@jaliessasipress) of Obsidian Moon Astrology. The reading goes over parts of Ev'Yan's natal chart and how certain planets (and their placements) are influencing her sexuality, sexual identity, sex life, and even her kinks. It's kind of creepy how accurate it is.

Other things discussed: demisexuality; Mars and Venus; Virgo and Cancer energy; kink quizzes; astrology as a tool of self-awareness and exploration; how Jaliessa got into this work; and how Ev'Yan being a sexuality doula and sex educator was literally written in the stars.

For show notes of this episode, click here.

You can find more about Ev'Yan and her sexual liberation work on her website: evyanwhitney.com.

Follow her on Instagram: instagram.com/evyan.whitney.

Music: Otis MacDonald and Comfort Fit

Editing help: Justine Mclellan

Cover photo: Celeste Noche

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.