193: Honest Sex - How to Have Healthy and Hot Intimacy with Shana James

Before communicating your desires in your relationships, how can you be truthful with yourself? What are your current wants and needs? Shifting your focus from complaining to what you really desire can change your relationships. But how can you discuss sex without harming your sex life? Mature and honest communication is the foundation of authentic sexuality. By assuming the best, speaking from a place of desire, and remaining curious, you can transform your relationships and develop healthy and passionate intimacy.  Tune in to this inspiring episode to learn how! As a relationship coach for 20 years, Shana James has humbly discovered the cause of disconnection and distrust in relationships, as well as how to build trust and keep passion alive. Shana has a Master’s in psychology, as well as DISC and Positive Intelligence certifications. She has facilitated decades of Authentic Relating workshops based on her training in communication, mindfulness, psychology and sensuality, and specializes in helping clients date and create healthy relationships after divorce. Shana is the creator and host of the Man Alive podcast, with 250+ episodes and more than 1/2 million downloads, and has a TEDx Talk, 'What 1000 Men's Tears Reveal About the Crisis Between Men and Women.' She recently released her book Honest Sex: A Passionate Path to Deepen Connection and Keep Relationships Alive. She also published: Power and Pleasure: A Man's Guide to Becoming a Confident and Satisfied Lover and Leader.  For more information about Shana James go to: Shanajamescoaching.com For her TedX Talk go to: https://youtu.be/GGIq5_Ll4zk  For her FREE chapter of Honest Sex - What is Sex actually? Go to: Shanajamescoaching.com/honest-sex Take the "Discover Your Love Avatar" QUIZ!  You'll learn about your super power, the love blocks that hold you back and how relationship ready you are. Go to: MidlifeLoveOutLoud.com/lovequiz If you’d like some one-to-one coaching with Junie, apply for a complimentary 30-minute Love Breakthrough Session here: https://calendly.com/juniemoon/lbtsession today so she can support you on your love path. And don’t forget to subscribe to Midlife Love Out Loud so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to https://midlifeloveoutloud.com/  and don't forget to join the FIND FABULOUS LOVE AFTER 40 group on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/findfabloveafter40