Owning Your Sexual Self
Psychology & Relationships
About
Hi! I'm Rachel Maine! I am a sex coach and sexuality educator that helps women discover and embrace what brings them pleasure so that they can own their sexual self. This podcast provides a space for listeners to think openly about their sexuality and discusses all topics surrounding sexual health and wellness through a sex positive lens. Of course, there will be humor and profanity involved because well... that's my jam! Be sure to subscribe and review the podcast so you never miss a beat!
Episodes
- 270. Pleasure Has No Age Limit with Suzanne Noble
Hello hello! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self Podcast! This week’s guest is the incredible Suzanne Noble, host of the wildly popular podcast Sex Advice for Seniors and one of the most refreshing voices out there when it comes to…
- 269. Becoming a More Embodied Lover with Jim Benson
Hey hey! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’m joined by Jim Benson for a really powerful conversation around male pleasure, intimacy, embodiment, and connection. Jim has spent more than two decades helping men…
- 268. Pleasure is a Fertility Treatment with Nicole Lange
This week I’m joined by the incredible Nicole Lange to talk all things fertility, nervous system, and whole body healing. Nicole is an acupuncturist with over 20 years of experience specializing in reproductive and emotional health, and he…
- 267. It's Not Incompatibility with Jessica Idoine
Hey everyone! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’m really excited to have Jessica Idione here! Jessica is a licensed and certified relationship and sex therapist who works with both couples and individuals usi…
- 266. Rethinking Pelvic Pain with Dr. Jordan Barber
Hello and welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’ve got Dr. Jordan Barber on the show and I’m so excited for you to hear this one. Dr. Barber is a doctor of acupuncture and oriental medicine who specializes in pai…
- 265. Desire, Boundaries, and Receiving with Lorina Manzanita
Hello! We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’m so excited to have Lorina here on the show. She is a somatic intimacy coach, certified Somatic Experiencing practitioner, and PhD student in human…
- 264. A Guided Practice for Self Compassion and Connecting with Your Inner Child
Hello, hello! We’re back with another minisode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This is stage three of Somato Respiratory Integration (SRI), a guided somatic practice to support you when you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or strugg…
- 263. A Guided Practice for Navigating Inner Conflict and Self Blame
Hi all! We’re back with another minisode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This is stage two of Somato Respiratory Integration (SRI), a guided somatic practice to support you when you’re feeling conflicted, stuck, or hard on yourself…
- 262. A Mini Guided Practice for Feeling Stuck, Disconnected, or Hopeless
Hello, hello! We're trying something new on the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast this week! It's my first minisode! This is a guided somatic practice called Somato Respiratory Integration, or SRI for short, designed to support you through f…
- 261. Relentless Authenticity with Jocelyn Silva
Hello hello! We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I’m so excited to have Jocelyn Silva here for this conversation. Jocelyn is a sex and relationship coach who helps people break free from shame, reconnect…
- 260. Understanding Mother and Father Learning with Shannon Hamaker
Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I am so excited to have Shannon Hamaker here for this conversation. Shannon is a speaker, somatic practitioner, and certified sexual health educator with over 20 years of experience in s…
- 259. REAL skin with Dr. Mina
Hello! We're back with another Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I'm so excited to have Dr. Mina on the show today! She is a Harvard trained, double board certified dermatologist with nearly two decades of clinical experience and the founde…
- 258. Befriending Your Body with Molly Eames
Welcome back to another episode of the Owning Your Self podcast! I am so excited to have Molly Eames back on the show this week! Molly is a somatic experiencing practitioner and sex therapist whose work sits at the intersection of nervous…
- 257. Taking Responsibility for Your Pleasure with Elana Auerbach
Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I'm genuinely so excited for you to meet today’s guest, Elana Auerbach! Elana is an author, mentor, activist, and someone who truly lives the work she shares. Her journey into pleasure d…
- 256. Trust, Consent, and Shibari with JoJo Seamons
This week I’m joined by the one and only JoJo Seamons! JoJo is an intimacy and embodiment coach who truly lives at the intersection of spirituality, sexuality, and rebellion. She brings a grounded, heart led approach to kink, consent, and…
- 255. Speaking Your Desire with Bri Carey
Hello! Welcome back to Owning Your Sexual Self! This week I’m so excited to welcome Brianna Carey back to the show! Bri is a certified relationship and intimacy coach, a sexual health educator, and the co host of the Intimacy Evolution pod…
- 254. Emotional Safety, Boundaries, and Inner Child Healing with Christina Prokos
Heyy! Welcome back to Owning Your Sexual Self! I am so excited to have Christina Prokos on the podcast today! Christina is an intuitive life and spiritual coach and shaman whose work blends inner child healing, shadow work, and emotional s…
- 253. Healing Through Connection with Andre Lazarus
Hello! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I'm so excited to finally welcome Andre Lazarus to the show. Andre is a somatic intimacy guide and a widely recognized voice in conversations around relationships, sexuality, and…
- 252. Tapping to Release Sexual Shame
Hello! Welcome back the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This episode kicks off the new year with a short and powerful practice you can use right in the moment. It's all about slowing down, reconnecting with your body, and gently shifting…
- 251. Own Your Fertility with Dr Jaime Knopman
Hello! Welcome back to another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I'm joined by Dr Jaime Knopman, a board certified reproductive endocrinologist and one of the leading voices in fertility preservation today. Jaime br…
- 250. Healing Religious Trauma with Danie Bergstrom
Hey hey! Thank you so much for coming back to another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week we have Danie Bergstrom on the show! Danie is a queer somatic sexologist and a trauma specialist working with the sapphic commu…
- 249. Releasing Expectations and Rediscovering Pleasure with Devin Scott
Hello! Welcome back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I am so excited for you to hear from Devin Scott today! Devin is a therapist and coach who helps people reconnect with their own inner wisdom and move through…
- 248. The Bedroom Gap with Dr. Maria Sophocles
Today I am joined by the incredible Dr Maria Sophocles and I could not be more excited. She is a nationally recognized menopause expert an author a sought after public speaker and a fierce advocate for womens sexual health. Her new book Th…
- 247. Understanding Anorgasmia with Dr. Aly Ash
Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I am so excited to have Dr. Aly Ash back on the show today! Aly is a Stanford lecturer, an author, and the founder of TurnON Love, and she has such a natural way of bringing clarity and…
- 246. Reclaiming Pleasure with Arya and Tugce Balik
Hello! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I am joined by the amazing Tugce Balik! Tugce is an ABS certified sexologist Authentic Tantra® practitioner, and advisor to the AI empowered intimacy concierge Arya. Tug…
- 245. How & When to Breakup with Dr. Aly Ash
Hey, hey! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I am so thrilled to welcome back Dr Aly Ash! She’s a Stanford lecturer, author, and the founder of TurnON Love, and she has such a gift for turning life’s hardest moments into…
- 244. Bringing Vacation Vibes to the Bedroom
Hello party people! We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! What is it about vacation sex that feels so good? Maybe it’s the sunshine, maybe it’s the lack of stress, or maybe it’s just that “no responsibilit…
- 243. Long-Term Love and Libido with Dr. Diane
Hello everyone! This week I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Diane, a clinical psychologist and relationship expert who helps couples keep long-term love and libido thriving. Her work focuses on keeping connection and libido alive through ho…
- 242. The Power of Erotic Wholeness with Darshana Avila
Hey hey! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I am so thrilled to welcome back the incredible Darshana Avila. You might recognize her from Netflix’s Sex, Love & Goop , where she helped bring real conversations abo…
- 241. What You Need to Know About PCOS with Cory Ruth
Hello! We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I am so excited to welcome Cory Ruth to the podcast this week! Cory is a registered dietitian and women’s health expert who has helped countless women better un…
- 240. Writing Your Way to Shameless Sexuality with Tash Doherty
Hey, hey! We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I'm joined by Tash Doherty! Tash is a writer, creator, and voice for shameless sexuality. She has a gift for turning personal experiences into stor…
- 239. From Shame to Orgasmic Power with Susan Bratton
Hello! Welcome back to another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I am beyond excited to welcome back one of my absolute favorite guests, Susan Bratton. Susan is a powerhouse in the world of intimacy and pleasure, kn…
- 238. Male and Female Infertility with Gabriela Rosa
Hello everyone! I’m so excited for this week’s episode with the amazing Gabriela Rosa! Gabriela is a fertility specialist, naturopath, Harvard University award scholar, and founder of the Rosa Institute! She’s worked with over 200,000 coup…
- 237. The Bristle Reaction & Rejection in Relationships with Vanessa & Xander Marin
Hey, hey! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I can hardly believe I get to say this, but today’s guests are none other than Vanessa and Xander Marin! Vanessa is a sex therapist with over 20 years of experience, Xander is…
- 236. Relationship Building and Holistic Divorce with Sarah Intelligator
Welcome back! Today’s guest is the amazing Sarah Intelligator and we are talking all about holistic divorce! Sarah is a family law attorney and longtime yoga teacher who brings heart, empathy, and a whole new approach to what divorce can l…
- 235. Exploring Non-Sexual Intimacy
Hello everyone! This week’s episode is such a good one and I cannot wait for you to hear it. I’m finally back with a solo episode and we are talking all about non sexual touch. Think cozy cuddles, lingering hugs, playful connection, and in…
- 234. Hungry for Pleasure After 40 with Pamela Madsen
We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self Podcast! This week I’m joined by the incredible Pamela Madsen, a true pioneer in the world of sexuality and somatic healing. Pamela has spent decades helping women reconnect wi…
- 233. How to Avoid The 7 Year Itch
Hello hello! Welcome back for the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week’s episode is a super special one because I have a very important guest joining me, my husband Danny! Not only are we squeezing in this recording just in time for…
- 232. Neuroqueer Sex Ed with Emily Zed
Hello! We're back with the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’m chatting with the incredible Emily Zawatsky aka Emily Zed Sex Ed, the Canadian queer sex educator shaking up sex ed as you know it. With over ten years of experience…
- 231. Inside Floored with Sara Reardon
Welcome back! Thank you for tuning into another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I’m so pumped for this week's episode with Sara Reardon, pelvic health expert and the author of Floored ! We’re talking all about her amazing b…
- 230. Let's Talk Pelvic Floors with Dr. Amanda Neri
Hello everyone! Welcome back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Amanda Neri to talk all things pelvic floor. Amanda is a pelvic health expert who makes this topic feel way…
- 229. Six Ways to Invite More Affection, Respect, and Joy
Hello! We're back with another solo episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! If you're tired of feeling disconnected or like you're always the one holding things together, you're going to want to listen to this. This episode is pack…
- 228. An O-Shot 101 with Kathryn Faraj
Welcome back Owning Your Sexual Self listeners! I first heard about the O-Shot while wandering through a women’s conference and immediately got curious. Enter Kathryn Faraj. She's a former ICU nurse turned hormone and sexual wellness exper…
- 227. The Sacred Arc of Womanhood with Christine Marie Mason
Hello everyone! We're back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I've got Christine Marie Mason with me today! Christine is the founder of Rosebud Woman, the brilliant mind behind The Nine Lives of Woman, and someone…
- 226. Somatic Tools for a More Connected Life with Hannah Deindorfer
Hello, hello! We're back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! Get ready for a juicy and grounded conversation with somatic coach and nervous system genius, Hannah Deindorfer. Hannah shares what it really means to fee…
- 225. Healing from the Inside Out with Alicia Stanko
Hello! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! You’re in for such a powerful episode today with my friend Alicia Stanko. After nearly ten years as an ER nurse, Alicia shifted into holistic wellness coaching and is now helping…
- 224. 30 Days of Passion, Play, & Connection
Hello! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week we’re refreshing my 30 Day Intimacy Challenge, a 30-day journey designed to add more play, excitement, and emotional closeness with your partner. I'll be sharing simple…
- 223. Mid-life Magic with Shannon Hamaker
Welcome back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I love getting to record episodes with friends who are just as passionate about this work as I am, and today’s guest is one of those people! Shannon is a midlife coac…
- 222. Exploring New Paths to Pleasure with Susan Bratton
Hello hello! Welcome to the Owning Your Sexual Self Podcast! Susan Bratton is back, and I could not be more excited! She was one of my favorite guests last year, and if you’ve heard her before, you know why. As an intimacy expert to millio…
- 221. A Guide to Champ Quality Oral with Dr. Aly Ash
Welcome back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I've got on Dr Alison Ash who is a trauma-informed intimacy coach, Stanford University lecturer, author, and founder of TurnOn.Love. I'm so excited to have…