Marriage isn’t just about love—it’s about learning how to communicate, stay connected, and choose each other in the messy middle. After 8 years married (10+ together), I’m sharing the 8 lessons that turned resentment and miscommunication into deeper intimacy, more laughter, and a rock-solid team.

You’ll learn:

• Why small hurts fester—and a simple cadence for hard conversations

• How specificity (dishes, gifts, date night) ends disappointment

• The appreciation effect: getting more of what you want without nagging

• “Us vs. the problem”: shifting conflict into collaboration

• Everyday ways to build physical + emotional connection (hugs are foreplay)

• How playfulness keeps desire alive in busy seasons

• Dreaming together so you don’t drift apart

• Using shared values to make decisions (and drop what doesn’t matter)

Resources:

• Related episode: 5 Ways The Queen’s Code Shifts Your Perspective About Men

• Explore the Sensual Embodiment Collective for practices that turn ideas into embodied change https://janninemackinnon.com/sensual-embodiment-collective/

• Free Honey Pot Meditation for a 10-minute connection reset https://janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot/

So many women freeze up when it comes to using their voice in the bedroom. You want to say something… but the words feel clunky, the mood feels fragile, and the moment passes.

In this week’s episode of Sacred Sex for Real Women, I’m joined by Luna Agneya, Relationship Coach and Tantrika, to explore the art of erotic talk — and how it’s different from the performative “dirty talk” you might see in porn.

You’ll learn:

• Why erotic talk is more about embodiment than performance

• How structure can actually make things sexier and safer

• Simple tools to amplify connection and pleasure right away

• Why bringing your erotic voice into sex builds confidence in every area of life

This is a real, grounded conversation for women who want more than quick fixes or clichés — it’s about reclaiming your authentic voice, deepening intimacy, and turning communication into one of the hottest tools for long-term love.

🎧 Tune in now and discover how to move from silence to sensual expression — and why your voice might just be your most powerful pathway to pleasure.

Links

• Free Honey Pot Meditation — awaken your sensual energy in just 10 minutes
• Sensual Embodiment Collective — your sacred library of feminine embodiment & pleasure practices. Receive 10% off with code PODCAST
• Sex Magick Ritual Kit — free guide to manifest with your sexual energy
• Connect with Luna: LoveThatLiberates.com | Sensual Art School | Luna’s Substack: Love That Liberates

Learn More About Luna

Luna is the Headmistress of the Sensual Arts School, Evolving Eros and the Liberating love Collective, a seasoned Tantrika, Sensualist, Ritualist, and Creatrix with over a decade of experience in the realms of conscious sexuality. As a global facilitator of retreats and workshops, Luna is dedicated to creating trauma-informed, sacred spaces for exploring the erotic and fostering connection with a Queer and Kink friendly lens. Her expertise spans Somatic embodiment, Tantric Yoga, Relationship Transformation and Sacred Sexuality, crafting liberating, healing, and empowering experiences for participants worldwide. Luna's diverse certifications and trainings include VITA Tantric Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching, yoga instruction, breathwork, and Transformational Facilitation and Somatic Shadow Work facilitation. Committed to continuous growth, Luna has immersed herself in the study of NonDual Shaiva Tantra since 2019. As both a teacher and practitioner, she embodies the principles of Embodied Liberation, living as a devotee of Love and Sensuality.

Most women use their sexual energy only for release—but what if it could be your most powerful self-care tool? In this episode of Sacred Sex for Real Women, you’ll discover how to stop unconsciously leaking energy and instead circulate it through your body so it nourishes you—bringing radiance, nervous system balance, and everyday aliveness.

I’ll share my personal journey of shifting from sex as validation with others to using my own sexual energy as a source of nourishment and empowerment. You’ll also learn a simple, doable practice to hold, harness, and alchemize your turn-on for deeper presence, self-love, and sacred connection.

🌹 Links + Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• S2 Ep14: Your Sexual Energy Is Your Life Force Energy

• S2 Ep 12 - Unveiling Erotic Blueprints: A Journey to Sexual Empowerment with Angela Thurston

• S4 Ep109 - What the F*ck Does Yoni Actually Mean (And Why I Use It)

• Join the Sensual Embodiment Collective (SEC)—podcast listeners get 10% off with code PODCAST

• Free Honey Pot Meditation

• Join Our Next Live Embodiment Journey for Free (first-time guests)

What if you could communicate with the men in your life in a way that inspires them to open up, feel valued, and show up as their best selves—without falling into criticism or disconnection?

In this heartfelt and perspective-shifting episode of Sacred Sex for Real Women, I’m joined by Relationship & Intimacy Coach Carla Crivaro for a deep dive into how we can truly love, respect, and uplift the men we share our lives with.

Together, we unpack:

• Why men’s emotional shutdown often isn’t about you—and how to respond in a way that builds trust instead of walls.

• The surprising ways patriarchy impacts men too (and why this matters for intimacy and connection).

• How to recognize and receive the unique ways men give love—so you stop missing the gestures that are already there.

• Why setting your partner up to win is one of the most powerful shifts you can make in your relationship.

• How to navigate those “stuck” phases, from career challenges to grief, with compassion, space, and clear communication.

We also draw powerful parallels to The Queen’s Code by Alison Armstrong (one of my most popular podcast topics ever) and explore practical ways to bring these concepts into your real life.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by miscommunication, longed for more harmony in your relationship, or wanted to better understand the masculine perspective, this conversation is your invitation to see men through a whole new lens—one that celebrates your differences, strengthens your bond, and brings more love into the everyday.

Links & Resources Mentioned:
📚 Listen to “5 Ways The Queen’s Code Shifts Your Perspective About Men” – my top 10 episode diving deep into Alison Armstrong’s work
💌 Join the Sensual Embodiment Collective and receive 10% off with code podcast: janninemackinnon.com/sensual-embodiment-collective

Website: www.carlacrivaro.com (assess your sex, love andrelationships)

Instagram- The Sexuality Sanctuary https://instagram.com/the.sexuality.sanctuary @the.sexuality.sanctuary

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

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-crivaro-coach-facilitator

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@carlacrivaro

Spotify playlist where I have been guest on podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0zMYspd6sC4hvBx33p7f7E?si=1fe5a0b81fce4d03

More About Carla:

Carla Crivaro is a Sex, Love & Relationship Coach who helps leaders and foundersreignite their sex lives and deepen their relationships - so they feel confident,desired and fully connected in every area of life, from the bedroom to theboardroom.

She believes your personal life is the foundation of your professional success. Everhad an argument with your partner and found it hard to focus at work? Exactly.

Through 1:1 coaching, group programs and in-person events, Carla supportspeople who feel shut down or disconnected in the bedroom to feel confident,vibrant, and alive - so they can lead powerfully in business too.

Her vision? That you walk into work lit up, inspired and energised after the bestsex of your life that morning.

Carla is calling on leaders to be bold enough to acknowledge that sex andrelationships matter - and to bring this conversation into their workplaces throughcoaching, workshops and talks.

Take her self-assessment atwww.carlacrivaro.comto see how aligned you are insex, love and relationships

Ever feel awkward saying vagina or pussy?

In this episode, we unpack the real meaning of yoni—and why the words you use for your body matter. You’ll learn the difference between vulva, vagina, pussy, and yoni, and how language can either block your pleasure or unlock sacred connection. Walk away with a simple embodiment practice to help you reclaim your word—and your power.

✨ Resources & Links Mentioned:

🔹 FREE Honey Pot Meditation – Connect with your yoni space through this sacred embodiment practice:
janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot

🔹 Join the Sensual Embodiment Collective – A sanctuary of weekly practices to rewire your nervous system and reconnect with your sensual self. Use code PODCAST for 10% off:
janninemackinnon.com/sensual-embodiment-collective

🔹 Connect with me on Instagram – Share your chosen word with me!
instagram.com/jannine.mackinnon

Journal Prompts:

• What were you taught to call this part of your body growing up?
• How did those words feel then—and how do they feel now in your adult body?
• What memories or messages rise when you say those words out loud?
• If you could choose a word that made your body feel honored, seen, and loved—what would it be?
• What do you want to feel when you connect to this space? Sensual? Sacred? Free?

Feeling numb or disconnected from your yoni? You’re not alone—and this practice can help.

In this episode, we’re diving into Yoni Breathing—a simple, powerful way to reconnect with your body, awaken sensation, and expand your capacity for pleasure.

You’ll learn:
💋 What yoni breathing is and how it actually works
💋 Why numbness and disconnection are so common (and not your fault)
💋 How to start yoni breathing—even if you only have 5 minutes
💋 Why this tantric practice helps build pleasure from the inside out
💋 How it supports healing from overstimulation, vibrators, past trauma & more

Plus, I’ll walk you through how to do the practice step-by-step, and how to deepen with guided audios inside the Sensual Embodiment Collective.

🎁 Use code PODCAST for 10% off your membership: https://janninemackinnon.com/sensual-embodiment-collective/

✨ Real sex tools for real women.
🎧 Tune in to awaken your yoni with nothing but your breath.

Forget the surface-level tips like toys, lingerie, and new positions. In this episode, we explore three powerful ways to deepen connection and reignite desire in long-term love—without relying on quick fixes or novelty highs.

You’ll learn how to:
– Use a Yes/No/Maybe list to guide sexy, honest conversations
– Build sexual confidence by learning new skills together
– Explore cannabis or psilocybin to unlock deeper states of pleasure and connection

Plus, I share why Sacred Sex for Real Women is the new name of the show—and what that shift means for you.

✨ Grab your free Yes/No/Maybe checklist: https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/21057/160597396785465041/share
🛏️ Check out the Beducated 40% off summer sale: https://janninemackinnon.com/beducated
🌿 Get curious about plant allies in the bedroom

This episode is your invitation to explore sacred sex that actually works for real life.

You don’t need a 3-hour tantric sex ritual to have sacred, satisfying sex—here’s what actually works.

If you’ve ever felt like “better sex” meant adding another thing to your to-do list, this episode is your permission slip to do it differently. Jannine breaks down the 3 myths behind long, performative sex rituals—and offers grounded, doable alternatives for real women with full lives.

You’ll learn:
✨ Why connection outside the bedroom matters just as much as what happens in it
✨ How a 1-hour weekly devotional pleasure ritual (with yourself!) can transform your sex life
✨ How to use the 3 keys of Tantra—breath, sound, and movement—to build lasting, embodied pleasure

Whether you’re in a relationship or not, this episode will show you how to weave sacred sex into your actual life—without needing incense or hours of eye gazing.

🎧 Mentioned in this episode:
– 🔥 Join the Sensual Embodiment Collective (use code podcast for 10% off): https://janninemackinnon.com/sensual-embodiment-collective/
– 🍯 Get the FREE Honey Pot Meditation: https://janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot/
– 📚 Better Sex Through Mindfulness (Book): https://amzn.to/456bpWE
– 🎙️ S3 Ep102 - Why Mindfulness is Essential For Better Sex

| Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/12WFHmJ4RyDoR1J9l2iBmR?si=p7Mkz_-fQn-2BcEZarHUvQ

| Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s3-ep102-why-mindfulness-is-essential-for-better-sex/id1645171635?i=1000713228864

– 🎙️ S3 Ep73 - 3 Keys of Tantra for Orgasmic Bliss: Breath, Sound and Movement

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s3-ep73-3-keys-of-tantra-for-orgasmic-bliss-breath/id1645171635?i=1000678291070

– 🎙️ S3 Ep82 - It’s Not You, It’s Biology: Why Women Take Longer to Orgasm (And How to Make the Most of It)

| Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/69qCPq7dpZisiZYTokaJzN?si=ciIkah7qSruttzdGh1Id2A

| Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s3-ep82-its-not-you-its-biology-why-women-take-longer/id1645171635?i=1000688914229

Love, libido & longevity—can they all exist together?In this soulful conversation with Dr. Diane Mueller (aka my libido doc), we’re busting the myth that long-term relationships kill passion. From healing performance pressure to navigating shame-free communication, we explore what it really takes to reignite desire in committed love.

We also unpack the growing trend of open relationships—and whether they’re truly a solution for fading intimacy. Plus: how novelty, nervous system safety, and small shifts in how we touch and talk can create big waves of pleasure.

If you’re craving more spark, depth, and orgasmic connection with your partner—but want it to feel real, not performative—this episode is your permission slip.

🎧 Tune in to learn:– Why libido often fades in long-term love (and what to do about it)– How to bring novelty and curiosity back to your sex life– The truth about open relationships as a fix– How pleasure evolves—and why that’s not a bad thing– What actually helps you feel safe enough to surrender

Dr. Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM, is a board certified sexologist with dual doctorates in Naturopathic as well as Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is the founder of the sex education center: MyLibidoDoc.com and hosts 'The Libido Lounge' podcast, where she helps monogamous couples create more passion, desire, hotter sex and better communication.

Free e Book: Revive Your Love Life: 5 easy steps for mindblowing orgasms and romance: ⁠hotterlife.com⁠

Is your libido low? Do you have desire discrepancy with your partner? Is sex and intimacy mostly something of the past? Do you feel bored or unmotivated to be intimate with your partner? So many people seek hormone replacement therapy as the answer for these problems. While balancing hormones is essential, many times this does not fix libido and people are left with their intimacy life falling apart. Want that new relationship energy back? Want the stability of monogamy but the excitement of novelty?  This book gives hope, insight, and actionable steps to how to keep your love and romance alive in your long-term relationships.

YesNoMaybe Checklist: MySexDoc.com

The Yes, No, Maybe Checklist is a fun, engaging way to discover what lights you and your partner up. Each partner independently marks “Yes” for activities they’re eager to try (e.g., scheduling a sensual date night), “No” for those they’re not comfortable with (e.g., specific positions that feel off-limits), and “Maybe” for possibilities to explore together (e.g., introducing novelty like role-play). With over 100 carefully curated items—spanning sensual touch, creative positions, communication techniques, and passion-boosting ideas like those in Dr. Diane’s Hot Monogamy Club—this checklist helps couples navigate desire mismatches, reignite excitement, and build trust. It encourages notes on preferences (e.g., giving vs. receiving) and physical or emotional limits, ensuring every step feels safe and consensual.

Ever looked around at your life and thought, “I should be happy… so why do I feel so empty?”

If you’ve been the good wife, the perfect mom, the woman who does it all — but something still feels missing — this conversation is for you.

In this powerful and intimate episode, I sit down with Tantra teacher and relationship coach Kimberly Coffin to explore what it really means to choose yourself unapologetically—and how that choice changes everything.

You’ll hear:
— Kimberly’s raw story of reclaiming her body, voice, and truth after trauma
— How to recognize when a relationship is holding you back (even if it “looks perfect”)
— The inner work that paves the way for sacred, soul-level partnership
— How to stop performing and start receiving in love, sex, and life

Whether you’re in the messy middle of healing or just starting to explore your desires, this episode will remind you: your power lies in choosing you.

🎧 Press play and feel what’s possible when you stop settling and start rising.

Learn More About Kim

Kimberly Moore-Coffin is a certified trauma-informed Intimacy, Relationship & Tantra Teacher, Speaker, Bestselling Author, founder of Get Your Sexy Back and Co-Founder of Phoenix Rising Retreats. 

Kim is known for helping couples and individuals awaken authentic connection, deep intimacy, and a whole lot more turn-on—without the pressure, performance, or shame.

With a mix of warmth, real talk, and nervous system wisdom, Kim teaches how to come home to your body, speak your truth, and reignite your sensuality.  Her favourite part? Watching people realize that sacred connection isn’t something you chase- it’s something you create.

Kim's Links