In this episode of The Captains Lifestyle Podcast, Taylor is interviewing Shana James about her new book Honest Sex.

We talk about how to incorporate honesty and vulnerability into a relationship, to make it more meaningful and long lasting. How to get in touch with your intuition and how to communicate properly with your partner.

Also we talk about how to build deeper intimacy and get better sex thru the 6 fundamentals outlined in the book.

Timestamps:
08:05 Introduction
10:14 Post Breakup Realizations
12:11 Mature Honesty
15:44 The Misery of Uncertainty
21:02 Vulnerable Communication
25:05 How can we bring out that vulnerability
26:57 Curiosity
29:21 How to get more curious
32:06 How to get more in tune with your intuition
41:53 Four Foundations of conversations about sex
41:56 Prioritize Curiosity
43:06 Get to the root of desire
45:11 Be Clear if you are in Explore or Decision making mode
46:38 Be willing to collaborate
49:25 The appreciation sandwich
52:54 Debrief after Sex
55:05 6 Fundamentals of deeper intimacy and better Sex
55:15 Be on the same Team
55:31 Differences can bring you closer
55:58 Assume the best of each other
56:38 Share why to deepen understanding
57:21 Use Desires not Complains
57:32 Undefend yourself
58:11 Shana's opinion on Semen Retention!

How to Find Shana:
https://www.instagram.com/shanajames/?hl=en
https://shanajamescoaching.com/honest-sex/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/man-alive/id1253614865

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Mentions:
08:19 - Taylor on Shanas Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41goA0SqWMM
08:24 - Honest Sex Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJYQ1HNK/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d
41:06 - TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGIq5_Ll4zk

“It is hopeful to ask questions that keep a person focused on their body sensations, rather than bringing them back to their thoughts.” - Elisa Moran

152: Deeper Intimacy and Better Sex with Shana James

The Captain's Lifestyle Podcast

152: Deeper Intimacy and Better Sex with Shana James