Sexologist Alexa Andre (@sexwithalexa) gets in bed with hypnotherapist and intimacy coach Kate Shelor for an in-depth conversation about erotic hypnosis, the subconscious mind, and how our thoughts, beliefs, and emotional conditioning shape pleasure, desire, and orgasm. Recorded on the Temptation Cruise, this episode breaks down what hypnosis really is, how it differs from pop-culture myths, and how erotic hypnosis can help people get out of their heads, release sexual shame, and reconnect with their bodies.

In this episode, Alexa and Kate discuss:

• The role of the subconscious mind in sex, pleasure, and behavior
• Why so many people struggle to stay present during sex
• Anxiety, body image, and self-conscious thoughts in the bedroom
• How hypnosis helps people get out of their heads and into sensation
• Why all hypnosis is ultimately self-hypnosis
• Consent, collaboration, and personal agency in hypnosis
• Common myths about hypnosis from movies and pop culture
• Whether some people are “more hypnotizable” than others
• Sexual blocks related to orgasms, erections, and arousal
• Kate’s personal journey using hypnotherapy to overcome orgasm struggles
• How language and self-talk program sexual responses
• The power of repetition in shaping subconscious beliefs
• Blindfolds, sensory deprivation, and imagination in erotic play
• Practical self-hypnosis and mindset exercises for home
• Auditing negative self-talk and replacing it intentionally
• Rewriting old conditioning with new emotional experiences
• Why the subconscious mind overrides logic every time
• Surrounding yourself with sex-positive language and media
• The best time of day for self-hypnosis
• How long hypnosis takes to create change

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