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The brain is our biggest sex organ, with areas like the anterior cingulate cortex and genital sensory cortex activating during both physical stimulation and erotic thoughts. Understanding how to seduce the mind creates a foundation for profound physical pleasure experiences.

• Pleasure begins between the ears, not between the thighs
• The brain crotch (genital sensory cortex) activates during both physical stimulation and imagination
• Mental blocks to pleasure are like being stuck in traffic—anxiety and overthinking stall desire
• Dr. Emily Nagoski's dual control model explains desire as having accelerators and brakes
• Releasing the brakes (stress, shame, distractions) is more important than pressing the accelerator
• Effective mental seduction techniques include anticipation, suggestion, dirty talk, and sensory deprivation
• Fantasy play, erotic intelligence, and forbidden thrills create powerful mental arousal
• Taking time with mental stimulation before physical touch transforms intimate experiences

Send me a DM or comment on the podcast to let me know which technique you tried and how it went. If you enjoyed this episode, share it, subscribe to the podcast, and check out my correlating article on Substack called "The Good Kind of Mind Fuck."

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Audio erotica offers a revolutionary approach to pleasure by harnessing the power of imagination and creating safe, consent-driven spaces for exploring desires and fantasies without judgment or performance pressure.

• Audio engages our brains—our largest erogenous zones—in ways visual porn cannot
• Research shows 90% of women's sexual fantasies are driven by imagination rather than physical stimulation
• Platforms like Quinn, Dipsea, and Femtasy collectively have hundreds of millions of listeners
• 85% of listeners report feeling more emotionally connected to themselves afterward
• 70% of users experience increased sexual confidence after listening
• Audio erotica helps 65% of listeners better communicate their desires to partners
• Content typically centers consent, diverse identities, and varied desires
• Most platforms are created by women, for women, with the female gaze in mind
• Popular genres include dominance/submission, slow sensual storytelling, praise kink, and role play
• Can be used solo or as a couple's tool for exploration and communication
• Provides a discreet, shame-free way to explore sexuality and pleasure

If you enjoyed this episode, give it a like, subscribe to the podcast, and share it. Tag me @Brianna on social media and leave a comment with your favorite audio erotica platforms or episodes—I'm always looking to add to my playlist.

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Talking about sex can be intimidating, but it's essential for creating a fulfilling sexual relationship. We unpack how to communicate about sex effectively while navigating the complex interplay between desire, pleasure, and intimacy.

• Asking for consent before discussing sex creates a safer space for vulnerability
• The way we define sex shapes our expectations and desires in relationships
• Rating sexual satisfaction across frequency, intimacy, and satisfaction helps identify specific areas for growth
• Sexual tension often stems from context rather than rejection
• Honoring your partner's sexual boundaries while expressing your desires leads to greater intimacy
• Quality of sexual encounters matters more than frequency in cultivating desire
• Non-sexual intimacy (cuddling, back rubs, emotional availability) creates foundation for sexual connection
• Communication about specific desires (more foreplay, full-body attention) leads to more satisfying experiences

If you're struggling with sexual communication in your relationship, start by asking your partner: "Are you open to having an intentional conversation about our sex life?" Remember, communication is lubrication.

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Have you ever wondered if your solo pleasure practice is normal, healthy, or even allowed? You're not alone. The stigma surrounding masturbation has created generations of adults who harbor unnecessary guilt about this completely natural human behavior. But what if self-pleasure isn't just okay—what if it's actually beneficial for your health, relationships, and emotional wellbeing?

Dive into the science-backed benefits of masturbation that extend far beyond momentary pleasure. From stress reduction and improved sleep to boosted immunity and heart health, regular self-touch offers remarkable physical advantages. For vulva owners, it can ease menstrual cramps through endorphin release. For penis owners, regular ejaculation has been linked to lower prostate cancer risk. Everyone benefits from the strengthened pelvic floor muscles, improved body confidence, and enhanced sexual function that comes through understanding your own pleasure.

Contrary to common concern, masturbation within relationships isn't competition—it's collaboration. Discover how mutual masturbation creates a uniquely vulnerable experience that serves as a "live-action user manual" for partnered sex. Learn why fantasy is a healthy component of sexual function, with approximately 90% of women requiring mental sexual framing to fully engage desire. Challenge the notion that self-pleasure takes away from partnership, and instead see how it gives something valuable to yourself while creating the blueprint for deeper connection with others. Whether you're exploring solo or with a partner, remember this simple truth: your pleasure is yours, and masturbation is your private practice of becoming who you truly are. Ready to transform your relationship with self-pleasure? Join me in celebrating not just Masturbation May, but a lifetime of confident, empowered sexual wellness.

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We're creating a curious, cozy corner of the internet where we can explore the beautiful complexities of intimacy, love, and erotic connection together. Each week, we normalize conversations around pleasure, deconstruct stigmas surrounding sex, and help you step more fully into your relationships and erotic power.

• Educational deep dives with leading experts in intimacy and sexuality
• Soul-bearing personal stories that will resonate with your own experiences
• Raw, real conversations about the many ways we relate to one another
• A judgment-free space where your desires are validated as normal and natural
• Celebration of authentic expression and eroticism in all its forms

Join the conversation that so many people are begging to have more of—invite your friends, family members, and lovers to listen along.

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I have been a part of the population of vulva owners who have betryed their sexual satisfaction. I have been one of those vulva owners who has dismissed my pleasure, who has silenced my desires, who has fantasized my way to climax and faked orgasm completely. 

It sucks. It feels dirty. It feels deceitful, it feels like "why have sex, if this is what it is."  But I promise that’s not what sex is.

And if that is what it has been for you, then I’m am so ready for you to experience the fullness of what sex can be. I’m so ready for you to look forward to sex. I ‘m so ready for you to prortize your pleasure and be adamant about your sexual satisfaction.

Because when you do, your world will change. It is 2021 the bar for sexual satisfaction starts where you feel taken care of. 

In this episode I cover:

• 1998 Movie - Pleasantville & it's take on sexual suppression
• Common struggles of vulva owners when it comes to sexual satisfaction
• 4 Ways to discover your pleasure
• Why sexual wellness is important

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I have partnered with a company called TheBiggerO! They are the inclusive, woman-friendly online sex shop you always wished existed. And now it does! It's not necessarily about reaching the biggest O! But rather all of the different ways you can honor, enjoy and enhance your pleasure. It’s sexual exploration without judgment. Because I think we can all agree that sex and shame, don't belong together. The Bigger O! offers pleasure essentials for all genders, to use alone or with a partner. 

Head over to TheBiggerO.com and snag one or 10 of their amazing products from some of the most innovative names in the sex tech game to enhance your play and use coupon code BRE10 at checkout for 10% off. 

The emphasis is YOUR PLEASURE. Let's explore together...

Are you still part of the dating pool? Want a new way to meet? Head over to

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You want to feel sexy? You want to learn how to take charge of your life and show up as your most authentic self? This episode has your name written all over it! -- Short and simple, you have everything you need to show up as the goddess you are. It’s not maybelline, baby, you were, in fact, born with it! 

Also, we've got a Full Moon In Aquarius Baby! So how fitting of this episode to come out today! Let's shed our self-doubt, let's release what is not serving us, let's reclaim our power & let our authenticity shine! 

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I have partnered with a company called TheBiggerO! They are the inclusive, woman-friendly online sex shop you always wished existed. And now it does! It's not necessarily about reaching the biggest O! But rather all of the different ways you can honor, enjoy and enhance your pleasure. It’s sexual exploration without judgment. Because I think we can all agree that sex and shame, don't belong together. The Bigger O! offers pleasure essentials for all genders, to use alone or with a partner. 

Head over to TheBiggerO.com and snag one or 10 of their amazing products from some of the most innovative names in the sex tech game to enhance your play and use coupon code BRE10 at checkout for 10% off. 

The emphasis is YOUR PLEASURE. Let's explore together...

Are you still part of the dating pool? Want a new way to meet? Head over to TheBlinkDate.com and join their waitlist for their audio only blind speed dating. 

Thanks for spending time with me! New Episodes drop every Wednesday. Hit the follow button to get notified!

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Become an Intimacy Insider: https://intimacyinsider.substack.com/ and get your weekly dose of deliciousness sent right to your inbox. Think your personal playground + library for erotic and relational wellness.

Join My Email List: https://briannaendrina.myflodesk.com/joinemaillist I'll send you monthly newsletters filled with updates, smut, relatables & other goodies to keep you sated.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! Your voice matters -- and it's super sexy to show love and support!

Stay sexy, Stay curious,

Love, Bri

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Have you been going through a season of singleness or an extended period without sex? My guest host this week, Tara Alice, is diving into the struggles, lessons and clarity that has come from her 2 year season of singleness and 2.5 year abstinence journey!

We talk about:

• The benefits of dating yourself
• The importance of nurturing your platonic relationships 
• The impact of sex energy & sexual spirituality
• The clarity that comes with a season of singleness 
• Her 2.5 year journey without sex

+ so much more! 

Tara is also a Soul Coach! She works with fitting clients, 1 on 1, to bring clarity to their life on a deeper more soulful level.

Connect with Tara
IG  @TheTaraWay  &  Email  TheTaraWay@gmail.com

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I have partnered with a company called TheBiggerO! They are the inclusive, woman-friendly online sex shop you always wished existed. And now it does! It's not necessarily about reaching the biggest O! But rather all of the different ways you can honor, enjoy and enhance your pleasure. It’s sexual exploration without judgment. Because I think we can all agree that sex and shame, don't belong together. The Bigger O! offers pleasure essentials for all genders, to use alone or with a partner. 

Head over to TheBiggerO.com and snag one or 10 of their amazing products from some of the most innovative names in the sex tech game to enhance your play and use coupon code BRE10 at checkout for 10% off. 

The emphasis is YOUR PLEASURE. Let's explore together...

Are you still part of the dating pool? Want a new way to meet? Head over to TheBlinkDate.com and join their waitlist for their audio only blind speed dating. 

Thanks for spending time with me! New Episodes drop every Wednesday. Hit the follow button to get notified!

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Become an Intimacy Insider: https://intimacyinsider.substack.com/ and get your weekly dose of deliciousness sent right to your inbox. Think your personal playground + library for erotic and relational wellness.

Join My Email List: https://briannaendrina.myflodesk.com/joinemaillist I'll send you monthly newsletters filled with updates, smut, relatables & other goodies to keep you sated.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! Your voice matters -- and it's super sexy to show love and support!

Stay sexy, Stay curious,

Love, Bri

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What is POWER? How do you utilize it to level up yourself and your relationships? Dr. Harmony Hunt, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Power Exchange Coach joins me this week to demystify how we view POWER and shed light on the way it impacts our relationship to ourselves as well as others.

We cover:

• What power exchange is
• How media portrays power exchange
• 50 Shades of Grey
• Benefits & Relevance of Power Exchange Dynamics
• Common misconceptions about Power Exchange
• Advice for anyone seeking to have Heavy Power Exchange relationships

...and a ton more! 

If this episode has you looking at all of your relationships with a new found appreciation and curiosity, then please share, review & follow Dr. Harmony Hunt for more content!

Connect w/ Harmony!
IG  @PowerExchangeCoach  & @KinkyLifeCoach 

Be on the look out for her course on Creating Balance in Power Exchange coming out soon!

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I have partnered with a company called TheBiggerO! They are the inclusive, woman-friendly online sex shop you always wished existed. And now it does! It's not necessarily about reaching the biggest O! But rather all of the different ways you can honor, enjoy and enhance your pleasure. It’s sexual exploration without judgment. Because I think we can all agree that sex and shame, don't belong together. The Bigger O! offers pleasure essentials for all genders, to use alone or with a partner. 

Head over to TheBiggerO.com and snag one or 10 of their amazing products from some of the most innovative names in the sex tech game to enhance your play and use coupon code BRE10 at checkout for 10% off. 

The emphasis is YOUR PLEASURE. Let's explore together...

Are you still part of the dating pool? Want a new way t

Thanks for spending time with me! New Episodes drop every Wednesday. Hit the follow button to get notified!

If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all episodes on Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/@briannaendrina

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Become an Intimacy Insider: https://intimacyinsider.substack.com/ and get your weekly dose of deliciousness sent right to your inbox. Think your personal playground + library for erotic and relational wellness.

Join My Email List: https://briannaendrina.myflodesk.com/joinemaillist I'll send you monthly newsletters filled with updates, smut, relatables & other goodies to keep you sated.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! Your voice matters -- and it's super sexy to show love and support!

Stay sexy, Stay curious,

Love, Bri

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It's story time y'all! I made someone uncomfortable, but what's new? 

Sexual dissatisfaction is one of the most common things people come to me about.  It breaks my heart knowing that there are so many couples whose sexual needs aren't being met because they don't have the tools or confidence to ask for what they desire.

This week I'm coming at ya with a solo episode to talk about how to improve sexual intimacy with your partner and get that good dose of fucking you've been craving.

Go get it!

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I have partnered with a company called TheBiggerO! They are the inclusive, woman-friendly online sex shop you always wished existed. And now it does! It's not necessarily about reaching the biggest O! But rather all of the different ways you can honor, enjoy and enhance your pleasure. It’s sexual exploration without judgment. Because I think we can all agree that sex and shame, don't belong together. The Bigger O! offers pleasure essentials for all genders, to use alone or with a partner. 

Head over to TheBiggerO.com and snag one or 10 of their amazing products from some of the most innovative names in the sex tech game to enhance your play and use coupon code BRE10 at checkout for 10% off. 

The emphasis is YOUR PLEASURE. Let's explore together...

Are you still part of the dating pool? Want a new way to meet? Head over to TheBlinkDate.com and join their waitlist for their audio only blind speed dating. 

Thanks for spending time with me! New Episodes drop every Wednesday. Hit the follow button to get notified!

If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all episodes on Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/@briannaendrina

Let's Be Friends!

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Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannaendrina

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briannaendrina

More Resources For You: https://briannaendrina.com/

Become an Intimacy Insider: https://intimacyinsider.substack.com/ and get your weekly dose of deliciousness sent right to your inbox. Think your personal playground + library for erotic and relational wellness.

Join My Email List: https://briannaendrina.myflodesk.com/joinemaillist I'll send you monthly newsletters filled with updates, smut, relatables & other goodies to keep you sated.

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! Your voice matters -- and it's super sexy to show love and support!

Stay sexy, Stay curious,

Love, Bri