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• Sex & Menopause: Beyond the Hot Flashes

  Menopause is not the end of your sex life, but let’s be real—it does change things. So how do you navigate intimacy when your body is moving through a whole new season?This week on Daring Discussions, I’m joined by Dr. Shamyra Howard-Blackburn, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Sex Therapist, and we’re breaking down what menopause really means for your pleasure, confidence, and relationships. From vaginal dryness and shifting libidos to rediscovering intimacy on your terms, we’re talking about how to keep your sex life fulfilling—without shame, fear, or feeling like your best years are behind you.This one is for every woman who’s been told that menopause means the end of all that it means to be a woman. It doesn’t. Hit play and let’s get into it.Get Dr. Shamyra's Menopause plan Here

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• Sex & Attachment Styles

  Let’s talk about it—your attachment style is absolutely showing up in your sex life, whether you realize it or not.Are you someone who craves closeness and reassurance after sex? Or do you pull away when things start feeling too intimate? Maybe you’re out here wondering why you always seem to attract the same type of partner. This week on Daring Discussions, I’m sitting down with a relational trauma therapist to break down how our attachment styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—shape the way we experience intimacy. We’re getting into childhood wounds, emotional safety, and what it actually takes to build healthy sexual and emotional connections.Because listen, sis—understanding yourself is the first step to healing your patterns. And we’re doing that work together. Hit play, take some notes, and let’s grow!

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• Sex & Salvation w/ Sefana Samples

  What does salvation have to do with sex? In this episode of Daring Discussions, I’m joined by Sefana Samples, a Christian family and relationship coach who specializes in helping you become successfully single!. This Daring Discussion is about the ongoing tension between faith, sexuality, desire, and intimacy.We’re breaking down how to honor God with your body and your desires, what purity culture gets wrong, and how to navigate singleness without shame. Can you embrace your sexuality while staying rooted in your faith? The answer might surprise you.This episode is full of grace, truth, and some real talk for anyone who’s ever felt stuck between their spiritual walk and human needs. Hit that play button, and let’s have the conversation you didn’t know you needed!

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• Sex & Fatherhood: Dating as a Single Dad

  Fatherhood and intimacy—how do they coexist? In this episode of Daring Discussions, I’m chopping it up with Larry Jr. from Daps with Dads, and we’re getting into it all.We’re talking about what it really means to date a single father (and why it’s not for the weak), how fatherhood shifts a man’s understanding of intimacy, and the hard realities of co-parenting. Plus, we’re diving into the dreams and challenges of building healthy blended families and raising kids to learn from our past mistakes instead of repeating them.Whether you’re a dad, dating one, or just curious about how fatherhood changes the way men approach relationships, this episode is for you. Let’s get into it!Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe—this one’s real, raw, and necessary.

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• What is Good Sex? w/ Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons

  Girlfraans, you ever wonder what research has to say about good sex? Well, today we’re getting ALL the tea! I’m joined by Dr. Candice Hargon—author of Good Sex—and she’s breaking down what science says about pleasure, desire, and intimacy. We’re talking about how to unlearn sexual myths, reclaim your body, and use knowledge to empower your love life.This episode is for all my sisters trying to balance faith, freedom, and feeling good in their own skin. Trust me, you’ll be taking notes on this one!Grab your headphones, a journal, and a little bit of courage because we’re having the conversation you need. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe—let’s learn and grow together!Here is the link to get your copy of Good Sex:Here is the link to the Sexual Possibilities Inventory:

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