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The Wright Conversations

By: Rachel Wright
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  • Discover something new about your sexuality, mental health, or relationships. Go from confused to curious to connected while having conversations in this shame-free space. This is the club where everyone who is tired of pretending to be “normal” comes to learn, experiment, and play. Screw the norms, and unlearn shame and out-dated stigmas. Freshen up your perspective on sex, love, and wellness so that you can upgrade your life into the one that was meant for you. Stop squeezing into other people’s suffocating restrictions, and live up to your authentic self. Through monologues and conversations with fantastic humans, we’ll discuss monogamy, non-monogamy, undoing traumas, working up your libido, vaginal health, self care, polyamory, masturbation, asexuality, coming out, gender, arousal, depression, and anxiety - and plenty more. No matter who you are, you’re embraced here. The LGBTQ+ community is celebrated here. Rachel Wright, LMFT, hosts this show. She is a non-monogomous, queer, psychotherapist who is also a New Yorker. You might have heard about her work in NY Times, Shape, or Cosmopolitan Magazine. Scream less. Screw more.
    2022
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Episodes
  • Ep. 87 A Conversation About Shameless Sex with the Shameless Sex Ladies, Amy & April

    Ep. 87 A Conversation About Shameless Sex with the Shameless Sex Ladies, Amy & April
    Feb 7 2024
    Amy Baldwin is a sex and relationship coach trained in both the Somatica® and Hakomi Method, certified sex educator, lead educator for überlube, as well as co-owner of a mother-daughter owned online pleasure boutique called Pure Pleasure Shop. Amy was voted Sexpert of the Year in both 2022 and 2024 within the pleasure products industry. Amy has a passion for promoting shame-free, pleasure-focused sexuality education while emphasizing the deep emotional and energetic forces behind great sex and intimate connection, offering everything from private sessions to how-to workshops to erotic empowerment retreats. April Lampert is a certified sex educator who has been a sexual pleasure pioneer since 2008, educating people around the globe about sex toys and sexual health and wellness. She is co-owner and Chief Sales and Partnerships Officer of Hot Octopuss, one of the most innovative and inclusive sex toy brands today. April is an industry personality, mentor and was Woman of the Year in the pleasure products industry in 2016, Sexpert of the Year in 2024, and has dedicated her life to the business of sexual pleasure. April uses her fun-loving attitude, worldly experience, and quick wit to help normalize the conversations around sex and inspire more pleasure for everyone.   Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by The Shameless Sex Ladies, Amy Baldwin and April Lampert to talk about what Shameless Sex means, who the Shameless Sex book is for, and the importance of sharing accurate information around sex. We also talk about how shame shows up in our lives, learning to accept and love ourselves, and normalizing experiencing shame. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:46] A bit about Amy.[04:17] A bit about April.[06:42] Shameless Sex.[10:31] The Shameless Sex book.[21:58] Notable interviews.[28:36] April’s words of wisdom.[32:07] Amber’s words of wisdom.   Quotes: “It really does start with you.” [17:01]“No one gets to determine who you are as a sexual being or who you should be as a sexual being.” [32:25]“Shame can show up in so many ways.” [34:19]   Connect with Shameless Sex Website: www.shamelesssex.com. Instagram: @shamelesssexpodcast. TikTok: @shamelesssexpodcast.   Connect with Rachel Wright Website: https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram: @thewright_rachel Twitter: @thewrightrachel   Resources Shameless Sex.   Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
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    39 mins
  • Ep. 86 A Conversation About Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships with Lauren Fogel Mersy and Jennifer Vencill

    Ep. 86 A Conversation About Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships with Lauren Fogel Mersy and Jennifer Vencill
    Jan 3 2024
    Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy is a licensed psychologist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology and completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Minnesota’s Institute for Sexual and Gender Health. She has advanced training in Gottman Method couple therapy, and emotionally focused couple therapy. She specializes in sexual health and relationships, and owns her own private practice in Minnesota. She is the co-author of the book, Desire: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships. Jennifer A. Vencill, Ph.D., is a board-certified clinical health psychologist and AASECT-certified sex therapist, practicing primarily in Mayo Clinic's Menopause and Women's Sexual Health Clinic and Transgender and Intersex Specialty Care Clinic. Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Lauren Fogel Mersy and Jennifer Vencill to talk about changing terminology around libido and desire, how to talk about libido differences in relationships, and the importance of education. We also talk about the misconceptions around desire stereotypes, sex therapy vs couples therapy, pain and libido, and how to deconstruct our sexual script. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:25] A bit about Lauren and Jennifer. [04:58] Libido and desire. [06:40] Differences vs mismatched. [09:50] How libido differences manifest. [13:24] Starting the conversation. [17:44] Zombie facts. [23:44] The importance of education. [24:56] Is non-monogamy a good solution? [29:48] Sex therapy or couples therapy? [37:19] Libido and pain. [38:34] Deconstructing our sexual script.   Quotes: “There’s not usually one person that’s the problem.” [12:55] “Pain is a big underlying factor for many people.” [37:41]   Connect with Lauren Fogel Mersy Website:            drlaurenfogel.com. Instagram:          @drlaurenfogelmersy. TikTok:              @drlaurenfogelmersy.   Connect with Jennifer Vencill Instagram:          @drjennifervencill.   Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources desire-book.com.   Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test   Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.   Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
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    43 mins
  • Ep. 85 A Conversation About "My First Polyamorous Relationship" with Sydney Harris

    Ep. 85 A Conversation About "My First Polyamorous Relationship" with Sydney Harris
    Dec 20 2023

    Sydney Harris Bio

    Sydney Harris is a Sexuality Educator, with expertise in psychology and mental health, gender studies, human sexuality, empowerment through education, and animal-assisted therapies and interventions.

    She runs the social media page, Clitoriscious, and is the host of the Clit Talking Podcast.

    Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Sydney Harris to talk about how she started with non-monogamy, her first non-monogamous experience, and unlearning romantic expectations. We also talk about Sydney’s breakup, mental health struggles, and lessons she has learned from her experiences.

    Let’s delve in!

     

    In this Episode You’ll Learn:

    • [04:15] How to: Non-monogamy.
    • [07:14] Sydney’s first time.
    • [10:00] The academic approach.
    • [13:35] The group experience.
    • [26:02] The romantic love condition.
    • [30:03] The breakup.
    • [34:15] Lessons learned.
    • [42:51] Sydney’s words of wisdom.

     

    Quotes:

    • “Take the time to use the right pronouns.” [22:38]
    • “There’s a difference between adjusting behaviors or adjusting who we are.” [32:39]
    • “Listen to your body and trust what it’s telling you.” [43:08]

     

    Connect with Sydney Harris

    Website:            www.clitoriscious.com.

    Instagram:          @clitoriscious.

     

    Connect with Rachel Wright

    Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com

    Instagram:          @thewright_rachel

    Twitter:              @thewrightrachel

     

    Resources

     

    Evvy Vaginal Health Test! Use Code: RACHEL10 for $10 OFF your first test

     

    Get a 1-day FREE Trial and 40% OFF A Yearly Subscription at Beducated! Use Promo Code: WRIGHTCONVERSATION.

     

    Get 20% OFF Your First Order at The Honey Pot! Use Promo Code: Rachel20

     

    WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!

     

    Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel

     

    Get your Zumio Discount!

     

    Call to Action

    Please, if you love this episode, share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow, please leave a review, and don’t forget to subscribe.
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    45 mins
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