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IN THIS EPISODE: I recorded a short and sweet solo episode for you but really it’s a love-letter to my former self. Anxiety (just a different term for “fear”) is telling you something and if you are feeling it around sex, there is something to learn. And I promise you, it’s not that you are […]

175. When Your Husband Wants Sex and You Feel Anxious

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IN THIS EPISODE: Since we’re headed into a time of the year where there may be some extra space as a couple, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about expectations around sex and special occasions.  I know this happens more often with birthdays and vacations but it’s possible that in the […]

174. The Expectations for Sex on Special Occasions

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IN THIS EPISODE: The idea that men are so simple to please and women are a difficult maze of sensitive knobs and dials, often leaves female pleasure forgotten about. But what if something else was happening? What if our culture has only taught men and women about men’s bodies and pleasure? What if women’s genitals […]

173. Why Sex Often Doesn’t Feel Good For Women

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IN THIS EPISODE: Janna and her husband discuss the ins and outs of talking about sex as a couple- why so many people struggle with it, their personal challenges with communication, and what they’re currently experimenting with to try to improve. REFERENCES: Doing It Together Wanting It More Foundations FREE 3-Part Video Series for Women: […]

172. When Talking About Sex is Difficult as a Couple

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IN THIS EPISODE: It’s been a dream of mine to be able to chat with my daughter on the podcast and get her take on some of the concepts we discuss here. In this episode, we touch on what she is learning in her class about consent and rape culture, her take on what’s happening […]

171. Teaching Teens Consent – with Janna’s daughter

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IN THIS EPISODE: Over the last 8 years Janna has specialized in helping women with low libido, she frequently hears them share about how difficult it is to talk with their husbands about personal hygiene. “My husband always has bad breath.” “I wish he would shave before coming to bed.” “Is it too much to […]

170. Does Husband Hygiene Impact a Wife’s Libido?

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IN THIS EPISODE: If you’ve ever felt emotionally disconnected during sex, you’re not alone. Janna and her husband Dwayne talk through the common reasons this can happen (for both men and women), how to recognize when you’re feeling out of sync, how to share that with your partner, and the steps you can take to […]

169. How to Stop Feeling Emotionally Disconnected During Sex

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IN THIS EPISODE: Janna shares a major life update with her listeners and introduces a very special guest. In early October, she married her new partner, Dwayne. Together, Janna and Dwayne openly and courageously reflect on the past few years — including Janna’s divorce, how they met, and what sparked their connection. They also give […]

168. I’m Re-Married!…Which Means I Got Divorced | Ep. 168

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IN THIS EPISODE: Part 2 of Lisa’s story is a must-listen episode. She opens up about how decades of prioritizing her husband’s sexual needs while ignoring her own led to a nervous breakdown that affected her both physically and emotionally. Lisa believed she was doing the right thing—following the “marriage formula” and giving him what […]

167. How Following the “Good Wife” Formula Led to a Nervous Breakdown – with Lisa (Part 2)

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IN THIS EPISODE: In Part 1 of Lisa’s story, she looks back on her youth and the awkward search for answers about sex and sexuality as a now 59-year-old woman. Her parents spoke in vague, confusing terms and never provided real context, which she found bizarre. The explanations she did receive made her body’s natural […]

166. How a Lack of Guidance Creates Fear and Confusion Around Sex – with Lisa (Part 1)