Sexual Confidence on Tap: Recent Episodes
Sexual Confidence on Tap
Join million-copy best-selling author Shannon Ethridge & Friends as they dive D-E-E-P into the mysteries of healthy sexuality! Known as a "trailblazer" in BOTH the fields of sexual integrity AND sexual intimacy, Shannon's "no-candy-coating" style of conversation about all-things-sexual provides healing to the hurting, courage to the cowardly, and inspiration to men, women, and couples seeking a stronger sexual, emotional, and spiritual bond with their mate!
Does sex feel more like a burden than a blessing? What if God gave you supernatural mental powers to re-create the arousal that you once had in your relationship? Join Shannon and Mary Thomas as they discuss the “Divorce-Proof Your Marriage Summit!”
Ever feel like sex is more of a bargain process than genuine intimacy? Join Shannon & Pastor/Counselor/Author Chris Legg as they discuss a brighter vision for your marriage and sexual dynamic!
Many of the stresses in marriage (and in the marriage bed) stem from our own STORIES. Join Shannon and Brad & Kate Aldrich, hosts of the Still Becoming One Podcast, as they unpack making sense of your OWN relationship stories!
Shannon & Rev. Dr. Angie McCarty wrap up their 8-part "Messy Sex" series by discussing HOW to move beyond the emotional & spiritual damage of the purity movement culture and embrace our ability to HEAL!
Talking to Teens about SEX can create an awkwardness like no other! But it doesn't have to be this way. Rather than repeating the “purity movement” mistakes, Shannon & Angie share practical strategies for making these natural conversations... well... natural!
Child Sex Education If we aren't repeating the mistakes of the "purity movement" culture, WHAT do we tell our young children about sexuality? Join Shannon & Angie as they dive into THAT messy topic!
Sexuality has become SUPER MESSY, especially when we consider the damage that the "Purity Movement" has done over the past 30 years. Join Shannon & Rev. Dr. Angie McCarty as they discuss forgiving those that led us down this “purity culture” path.
Sexuality has become SUPER MESSY, especially when we consider the damage that the "Purity Movement" has done over the past 30 years. Join Shannon & Rev. Dr. Angie McCarty as they discuss “Embodiment Theology” and the impact of seeing Jesus as not just fully GOD but also fully HUMAN (sexuality and all)!
Sexuality has become SUPER MESSY, especially when we consider the damage that the "Purity Movement" has done over the past 30 years. Join Shannon & Rev. Dr. Angie McCarty as they discuss Angie's doctoral research, her 5 key findings in her research, and her vision for a "NEW Sexual Ethic" that is encouraging to those both inside and outside of church walls.
Sexuality has become SUPER MESSY, especially when we consider the damage that the "Purity Movement" has done over the past 30 years and the ongoing struggle to define "Biblical Marriage." Join Shannon & Dr. Rev. Angie McCarty as they discuss Angie's doctoral research and her vision for a "NEW Sexual Ethic" that is encouraging to those both inside and outside of church walls.
Sexuality has become SUPER MESSY, especially when we consider the damage that the "Purity Movement" has done over the past 30 years and the ongoing struggle to define "Biblical Marriage." Join Shannon & Rev. Dr. Angie McCarty as they discuss Angie's doctoral research and her vision for a "NEW Sexual Ethic" that is encouraging to those both inside and outside of church walls.
Ever feel like you're a SLAVE to pornography? Wonder what it could be like to be FREE and how life & relationships might IMPROVE as a result? Join Shannon Ethridge & Sathiya Sam as they continue discussing how both men and women can choose much healthier alternatives for creating novelty and arousal!
Ever feel like you're a SLAVE to pornography? Wonder what it could be like to be FREE and how life & relationships might IMPROVE as a result? Join Shannon Ethridge & Sathiya Sam as they discuss his journey from bondage to liberation!
Most of us have a past, but when it bleeds into our present, it negatively impacts the future! Join Shannon Ethridge & Teresa Janzen as they discuss how to keep your OLD relationships from spoiling the one you have NOW!
What's "normal" when it comes to sexual frequency, initiation patterns, levels of satisfaction, etc.? The conversation continues as Shannon interviews Researcher, Journalist, and Author Shaunti Feldhahn about what SHE learned through conducting one of the LARGEST research studies on sex & marriage ever done with over 5300 participants!
Lots of people claim to know about what makes sex and marriage the BEST it can be, but Dr. Michael Sytsma and Shaunti Felhahn have done one the LARGEST research studies to determine the REAL secrets of relational success! Join Shannon & Dr. Sytsma as they discuss their monumental research project and their NEW BOOK that promises to be a game-changer!
Valentine’s Day usually elicits conversations of romance and flowers and chocolate, but this year Shannon delves DEEPER into a conversation with Joey Papa, host of “The Failed Christian“ podcast, talking openly about painful pasts, rocky roads to recovery, and what REAL love (of self) looks like! Warning: This episode is sexually and spiritually graphic.
Want to know one of the BEST aphrodisiacs for any relationship? EMPATHY! With it, couples thrive. Without it, they wither. Join Shannon & Dr. Janet Birkey as they discuss how to IMPROVE your empathy skills, and therefore improve your sex life!
A solid strategy, or the death of spontaneity? Join Shannon & Angie McCarty as they discuss this and the plethora of other topics lined up to be tackled on the show this year!
12 Days of Kissmas... Mistletoe Magic... Be inspired to make mind-blowing memories this year with these and other bright ideas for building intimacy!
Feeling SEXIER as you age — is that even possible?!? YES!!! Join Shannon as she interviews Army Chaplain and Ms. Veteran America Finalist Lisa Northway about cultivating confidence in her sixties!
Are you a single mom trying to navigate life? In this episode of Sexual Confidence on Tap, Shannon Ethridge talks with Jennifer Maggio about Single Mom University and their upcoming Life Of A Single Mom Conference where Shannon will speak on “The Truth About Sex & Dating!”
Without a good FIGHT, Great makeup sex NEVER happens! Listen in as Shannon, Angie, and Julie discuss how lovers can FIGHT fair and well!
Has your lovemaking fallen into a deep rut? Ready to discover your adventurous side again? Join Shannon, Angie, and Julie for a conversation designed to pull you OUT of your old comfort zone!
When was the last time you were REALLY KISSED? Not the obligatory peck, but one that leaves you wanting MORE?! Join Shannon, Angie & Julie as they discuss the power of passionate kissing -- lips as well as other body parts!
Remember when you felt you could talk to your partner all night long? Or create all kinds of warm fuzzy feelings simply by exchanging sweet nothings over the phone? Join Shannon, Angie & Julie as they discuss the often-overlooked FOREPLAY method of T-A-L-K!
What is it about SUMMER that seems so SEXY? Maybe it's doing less... worrying less... wearing less... connecting more... touching more... Hoping to HEAT your summer UP? Shannon invites fellow "Sexperts" Julie Sibert and Rev. Angie McCarty to be a part of the Summer Lovin' Series!
Does an Orgasm Gap exist in YOUR relationship? Does the sex seem far more about HIM than YOU? Does HE seem to have all the "fun" while YOU feel pressured... overwhelmed... distracted... inadequate? Shannon interviews Sharon Williams and discuss how to overcome the frustrating Orgasm Gap!
Feel like you've been chewed up and spit out by a Narcissistic Partner? Does the pain of staying seem GREATER than the pain of leaving? Shannon interviews Susanne Moore about her narrow escape from an incredibly abusive relationship and how she's using her pain to HELP others!
Feeling DUPED by the "Purity Movement" of the past 30 years? Did you try your best to save sex until marriage and then STRUGGLE in ways you never expected? Shannon interviews Rev. Angie McCarty about her doctoral research project on how we can HEAL those exact hurts! Take Angie's Survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sexual-ethics
Over 50% of adults will have to "Re-Enter the Dating World" at some point. Dating again after a relationship loss or disaster can be SCARY! Listen in as Shannon & Michele share 5 Red Flags for Dating Relationships!
Over 50% of adults will have to "Re-Enter the Dating World" at some point. Dating again after a relationship loss or disaster can be SCARY! Listen in as Shannon & Michele share 5 Red Flags for Dating Relationships!
Sexually speaking, do you ever feel like you and your mate are from entirely different planets? There's a biological reason for that! Join Shannon and Dr. John Gray as they continue discussing "Venus and Mars in the Bedroom!" (part 2)
Sexually speaking, do you feel that you and your partner are from entirely different planets? There's a biological reason for that! Join me and Dr. John Gray for part 1 of "Venus and Mars in the Bedroom!"
Could what you consume in the kitchen be impacting how you feel in the bedroom? According to Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Author Christine DeLozier, the answer is a resounding YES!!! Listen in on the conversation between Shannon & Christine in Episode 37 - Great Foods for Great Sex!
We don't usually "find" time and energy for vibrant sex... but we can MAKE time and energy for it! How? Through mindfulness! Join Shannon Ethridge & Michele Woods for Episode 36 as they discuss 12 Tips for Mindful Intimacy!
As we celebrate OUR FIRST FULL YEAR, Shannon & Michele dedicate Episode 35 to YOU, our faithful listeners, as we share highlights of 2020, hopes for 2021, and wrap up the season with answers to a few great listener questions!
Does ADD/ADHD play a bigger role in your marriage & sex life than you realize? Join Shannon & Dr. Ari Tuckman as they discuss his book, ADHD After Dark, and learn how Attention Deficit Disorder does NOT have to wreak havoc on your relationship!
If you (or someone you know) feels COMPELLED to look at pornography, wasting far more time than intended and feeling guilt and shame afterward, then this presentation is for you! Shannon shares her Covenant Eyes webinar on "Helping Women Addicted to Porn" as Episode 33.
Does something as simple as GRATITUDE really have the power to transform your marriage AND your marriage bed? Absolutely! Listen in as Shannon & Michele and their husbands share from their hearts about what they & many listeners are giving THANKS for this holiday season!
Can two adults manage to conduct a healthy pre-marriage relationship WITHOUT sex being involved? According to Rob Kowalski, self-proclaimed former bad boy and celibacy advocate, the answer is "YES!" Listen in as Shannon & Rob discuss reasons to "wait while you date" and successful strategies for "dating while waiting!"
What are YOUR thoughts about the "Purity Movement" of the past 30 years according to YOUR life experiences? The concept has come under great scrutiny by those who feel like they got "cheated," but could it be that sexual integrity really IS a worthy pursuit? Join Shannon & Former Male Stripper Rob Kowalski as they consider the high price & higher payoff of enjoying sexual intimacy exclusively within marriage.
When it comes to sex, do you have a hard time getting your HEAD in the BED? Are you distracted by other thoughts that prevent you from ever getting aroused? If so, consider how couples erotica could help!
Are YOU one of the MANY couples who have REVERSED your stereotypical gender roles? Are you barely surviving or totally THRIVING -- both inside and outside of the bedroom? Join Shannon Ethridge and Jessica & Lee Prophitt for Episode 28 as they discuss "The Impact of Role Reversal"
Ready to WRAP your husband's heart around your little finger? ROCK your next oral sex adventure by "making love to him with your mouth!" Join Shannon Ethridge & co-host Michele Woods as they discuss "10 Tips for BLOWING His Mind!"
Long for a loving relationship, but can't seem to make one last? Wonder if you're doing something wrong? Join Shannon Ethridge & Yahnathan Immanuel as they discuss "How Singles Sabotage Relationships!"
Feeling disillusioned in the intimacy department? Blaming your mate for a less-than-great sex life? Maybe YOU hold more responsibility for the relational dynamic than you realize! Join Shannon & Dr. Corey Allan as they discuss "3 Ways We Sabotage Our Sex Lives!"
Does Porn Addiction DESTROY Marital Intimacy Beyond Repair? While it CAN, it certainly doesn't HAVE to! Listen in as Shannon Ethridge & Crystal Renaud Day discuss the Post-Porn Addiction Marriage and how healing from pornography addiction IS totally possible! Also, learn about the S.H.E. Virtual Recovery Summit coming up October 5-9, 2020 and how YOU can register for FREE!
Can masturbation have a POSITIVE impact on an individual’s life? Health? Relationships? These are common questions in the minds of males and females of all ages, so Shannon and Michele have an uncommon conversation around these very questions. Join them for PART 2 of the “Masturbation Conversation” that you most likely NEVER got from your parents or pastors!
Does masturbation have a NEGATIVE impact on an individual’s life? Health? Relationships? Connection to God? These are common questions in the minds of males and females of all ages, so Shannon and Michele have an uncommon conversation around these very questions. Join them for the “Masturbation Conversation” that you most likely NEVER got from your parents or pastors!
Mismatched Sex Drives – are they wreaking havoc in YOUR relationship? If you’ve been with your mate very long, you’ve probably realized that one of you wants sex more often (or more intensely) than the other. Does sexual frequency and intensity have THAT big of an impact on the quality of a relationship? Listen in as Shannon discusses this vital topic with fellow intimacy expert Dr. Michael Sytsma.
When YOU see a new "sex scandal" in the news, is YOUR reaction judgment and condemnation, or compassion and concern? Believe it or not, your reaction to what others are going through GREATLY influences how you'll feel about your spouse, yourself, and even your own children's sexual journey! Shannon and Michele dive DEEP into this discussion in Episode #20 - Losing Your Judgment vs. Losing Your Mind!
Why Settle for ONE Kind of Orgasm? Perhaps you've heard that the "G-spot" is a myth made up by magazines to sell more copies? NOT so! In today's episode, Shannon & Michele give practical step-by-step guidance for both men and women on how to discover (and trigger) that elusive G-spot, PLUS how to combine that with clitoral stimulation for a "Blended Orgasm" too! Discover these secrets, and you'll be her DREAM Lover, Gentlemen!
Is Your Husband Illclitorate? Are YOU? Female sexual satisfaction is a HUGE component in a relationship, but sometimes he (or she) just doesn't quite know how to make that kind of magic happen consistently. Join Shannon & Michele as they discuss practical tips and tricks for an ORGANIC and ORGASMIC experience with ENGORGING and ENGAGING her clitoris!
Is Your Husband Illclitorate? Are YOU? Female sexual satisfaction is a HUGE component in a relationship, but sometimes he (or she) just doesn't quite know how to make that kind of magic happen consistently. Join Shannon & Michele as they discuss practical tips and tricks for an ORGANIC and ORGASMIC experience with ENGORGING and ENGAGING her clitoris!
Do your sexual feelings MATTER to your partner? If you're not having a good time in bed, can you TELL your partner? And if you admitted your disillusionment, would it matter to your spouse? Peek behind the coaching session curtain as Shannon encourages "Vicki" to find her voice and confess her frustrations with the kind of sex she's been stuck with for years! (Warning: Contains graphic content!)
Strengthen the Muscles that Strengthen Your Sex Life! Is your relational intimacy being hindered by post-partum poor body image? Painful intercourse? Leaky bladder problems? In today's episode, Shannon and Michele talk with Wendy Powell of MUTU Systems about how women can solve ALL these problems for a more vibrant sex life and healthier self-esteem!
Did "True Love Waits" Leave You Feeling "Neutered?" - part 2 Shannon, Michele, and Pastor Vincent Smith continue their conversation about the generation that feels "duped" by the Purity Movement... why that message seemed like a good idea at the time... how to heal the damage done... and how to provide a more balanced conversation about healthy sexuality with the next generation of young people!
Over 20 years ago, there was a movement in our country to have teenagers sign pledges of abstinence until marriage. Some of those teens are now in their 30s and have a bitter taste in their mouth from "drinking that Kool-Aid" so to speak. Join Shannon & Michele as they have a candid conversation with Pastor Vincent Smith, who speaks on behalf of many in his generation who feel somewhat "duped" by the Purity Movement and the "Silver Ring Thing!"
Shannon continues her in-depth conversation with Dr. James Reeves, pastor and creator of the FEARLESS SERIES for Woman, a video project designed to bring hope & healing to women who've been sexually abused, and to equip the churches, family members and friends who desire to have therapeutic conversations around these sensitive issues.
Many fear touching THIS topic with a 10-foot pole, but Dr. James Reeves is a pastor who is tackling the issue of sexual abuse of women without shame or hesitation! Learn about what women need to heal, what husbands need to understand, and what YOU can do to help any sexually abused woman you know!
What does SHE need from HIM during times of great stress and crisis? Join Shannon, Michele, and Dr. Corey Allan as they discuss the importance of trustworthiness, overt communication, emotional connection, and lots more!
Have You Forgotten How to Make Out Before Making Love? Has sex lost some of its luster lately? Have you lost those loving feelings for no reason at all? Perhaps it's time for YOU to Rediscover the Art of Making OUT before Making Love! Join Shannon & co-host Michele for this juicy conversation that's sure to re-awaken the curious teenager in YOU!
Are AMERICAN WOMEN Bad Lovers? Could our cultural upbringing as western women have negatively impacted our social & sexual development? What does a GREAT lover look & sound like? (Hint: It's not what you think!). Join Shannon & Michele as they discuss this intriguing topic with repeat guest Dr. Doug Weiss!
Do you LONG for a level of connection that seems to be MISSING in your marriage? What does it mean to be faithful not just TO your spouse, but also TOWARD your spouse? Join Shannon and Michele as they interview Dr. Doug Weiss about Intimacy Anorexia!
What is at the root of a Sexless Marriage? Is it fair to SHAME your partner for wanting sex more often than you? Those are the questions Shannon and Michele wrestle with in today’s episode!
Why wait until February 14 each year to express your love and passion for one another?! In today’s episode, Shannon and Michele are joined by husbands Charlie and Brian to discuss creative, inexpensive, and FUN ways to celebrate your relationship on the 14th of EVERY month!
CAN WE REALLY BE HOLY AND HORNY AT THE SAME TIME? We continue the controversial conversation around Jesus being a SEXUAL being, the hermeneutical hills that Shannon is willing to DIE on, and WHY these issues MATTER to those both inside and outside of the church.
Episode 3: Weird Chat about Sex & Jesus (part 1) with Shannon Ethridge, Michele Woods and Dr. David Lawson
DO YOU HAVE A LOVE/HATE RELATIONSHIP WITH SEX & GOD??? Shannon challenges us with SIX thought-provoking questions she asks EVERY audience, and interviews her own Human Sexuality Professor, Dr. David Lawson, to chew on how our world/church desperately NEEDS a total sexual paradigm SHIFT toward sex-positive thinking!
Sexual Confidence on Tap with Shannon Ethridge & Friends episode 1 is the first of many exciting conversations to come with million-copy best-selling author and sexpert Shannon Ethridge! In this episode, Shannon and cohost Michele Woods, discuss honesty, starting over, and sexual addiction.
Check out ShannonEthridge.com for relationship resources including the upcoming Sexually Confident Couples workshops in Placencia, Belize May 24 – 27, 2020 OR May 27 – 30, 2020!
"Why doesn't my wife like her breasts to be touched?" a listener asks. Shannon & Michele dive into many reasons why most people are obsessed with breasts. PLUS, some inspiring "holy erotica" (written by one of Shannon's clients) that's sure to warm up your relationship!