Its the last episode of Season 1 and I couldn't be prouder! Join me in recapping the season and I leave you with a few gems to digest until Season 2 returns in January 2020! 

Imagine you are experiencing symptoms of depression, your mood is off, your sex drive is affected, and it's getting in the way of living your "Best Life", how do you make sense of all of that? This week I am joined by Sherod Haynes, a Neuropsych MD/Ph.D. candidate whose research expertise is Depression. We dive into what depression looks like in the black community, how symptoms differ between men and women. We are discussing attachment styles and how that intersects with mental health and mood. Of course, sex and sexual intimacy are discussed as we dive into the effects of Depression on sex drive and performance. This episode is imperative to your life, don't miss it! 

This week I am joined by Dr. Nikki Coleman, a Licensed Psychologist in Houston, whose research involves sexual schemas in the Black community, how sexual relationships impact our mental health, and the implications of today's culture on Black female sexuality. We dive into the origins of sexual shame in the Black community and how a history of body politics has fostered an inability to acknowledge our sexuality as an inherent right not just a luxury. Sharing personal experiences, all while providing a psychological framework for our sexual behaviors give light into how important and satisfying this conversation is. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. 

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@drnikkiknows 

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Remember that one time when you were on a first date and the chemistry was great and sexual energy was in the air, you wanted to do more...what happened next? This week I am joined by Derion and Miana as we dive into the various perspectives of having sex on the first date or not. What factors contribute to making the decision? Are you driven by gender roles or respectability politics? Does your answer change depending on your sexuality? I can't wait to hear your thoughts. 

Miana G. 

@mianawho

Derion

@adultuncensoredpod

This episode Temara Today chats with sex educator and certified trauma expert, Jimanekia Eborn, about sexual trauma, healing, relationships, and body boundaries. We share intimate details regarding our own experiences with sexual trauma and what the path to healing and recovery looks like in relationships and in our own bodies. We discuss triggers, boundaries, communicating about sex and pleasure post-traumatic experiences.  

Other things to consider: this is a safe space, no judgment zone! Sexual traumatic conversations are sensitive but can also be very empowering. 

*Jimanekia Eborn is a Queer Media Consultant, Comprehensive Sex Educator, and Sexual Assault & Trauma Expert. She is the host of her own podcast-Trauma Queen, where she interviews survivors of sexual assault and allies in uplifting their voices and reclaiming their truth. 

@theblackjezebel

@jimanekia

@temaratoday

https://traumaqueen.love

https://www.instagram.com/jimanekia/

This episode I am joined by Denitia Flemming, referred to as "Cara", who shares her journey of sexual identity through marriage, the swingers lifestyle, polyamory and much more. We dive into the depts of fluid relationship style and how that shows up within the black community from a female's perspective. 

Cara takes us through the highs, lows, and all the shit in between that gives you a lens into female sexual fluidity. I can't wait for you to listen and share your thoughts!

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@likesaltonfruit

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@theblackjezebel

On this bonus episode, I bring to you the highlights of my weekend at the 5th Annual Sex Down South Conference in Atlanta. The whole weekend was LITTTT AF. You definitely don't want to miss me dungeon experience run down!

This is a great episode to get you prepared for tomorrow's rundown on Polyamory: A Black Queer Women's Experience.