Sensual Self with Ev'Yan Whitney
82 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 576 ratingsSensual Self (formerly The Sexually Liberated Woman) is a podcast that invites you to luxuriate in the pleasures of your body. Hosted by sexuality doula® Ev’Yan Whitney, you’ll be guided to slow down, tune in, heal, and feel the sensations and pleasures of your sensual body. Sensual Self explores the nuances of sensuality at the intersection of identity, sexuality, embodiment, and healing, and features conversations and practices to help you connect with your sensual self. Check out the guided journal of the same name coming December 7 from Penguin Random House.
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Episodes
29: Black Pleasure Matters
July 18, 2018 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. Ev'Yan has a conversation with Dalychia and Rafaella, the radical babes behind Afrosexology.com. They do incredible and work around educating, liberating, and healing black sexuality by creating spaces for black women and femmes to find sexual pleasure and erotic joy. The three of them talk about using pleasure as an act of resistance and the importance of black women prioritizing f...
28: Pelvic Bowls & Yoni Eggs
July 04, 2018 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. Before you use a yoni egg, listen to this. In this one, Ev'Yan chats with her friend, Danielle Cornelius (daniellecornelius.com), a chiropractor and holistic pelvic care practitioner, who specializes in the health and healing of the pelvis. They talk all about the importance of taking care of this part of the body and how its wellness is an important part of sexual pleasure and libe...
27: I'm Coming Out (Again)
June 20, 2018 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. In celebration of Pride month, Ev'Yan takes you on an intimate journey through her messy, confusing, dramatic queer identity origin story—from her very first girl crush to how her religious family reacted to her coming out to how she expresses her queer identity while being married to a man. She speaks vulnerably about the myths and fears that kept her from exploring her sexuality ...
26: Tasha Is A Sexually Liberated Woman
June 06, 2018 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. Ev'Yan has an open and vulnerable conversation with Tasha, a client she worked with and helped come from out of the clutches of sexual shame and into a "give no fucks" kind of sexual expression. Tasha shares how she went from sex being this traumatic, serious thing for her to reclaiming her laughter and seeing sex as play. She also gets really candid about her personal story as a su...
High Hopes, Low Desire
April 25, 2018 07:00 - 11 minutes*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. Hi! Long time no see! Did you miss me? It's been almost a year since I've been in your feed and I'm back today with a special announcement—just for you. (Don't worry, you're going to love it.) Low-desire resources: www.evyanwhitney.com/blog/sex-starved-relationship-advice Music: Erykah by Otis McDonald Cover photo: Celeste Noche For show notes of this episode, click here. Hosted ...
Ep. 25: Your Sexuality Questions Answered!
May 31, 2017 18:25 - 59 minutes*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. In this one, Ev’Yan answers emails and gives sex advice with her super smart sex educator friend, Amory Jane (amoryjane.com). One person doesn’t know how to keep her self-made boundary of safe sex because sex without a condom feels too good. Another’s asking for input on how she can date and explore her sexuality in college as a homeschooled virgin. And they give one woman tips on h...
24: My Very First Time
May 03, 2017 16:57 - 16 minutes*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. In this quickie episode, Ev’Yan talks about her "first time." Also in this episode: Self-pleasure, teenaged love and relationships, a dirty little secret, International Masturbation Month, and the origin story of how Sex Love Liberation was born. For show notes of this episode, click here. Music: "Erykah" by Otis McDonald Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
23: Men Need Sexual Liberation, Too
April 19, 2017 15:38 - 56 minutes*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. In this one, Ev’Yan Whitney speaks with a sexually woke guy who goes by the name "Expressions Untold" on Instagram about male sexuality and what men’s sexual liberation looks like. Expressions Untold gets vulnerable about his own sexual liberation journey, sharing with us how he went from praying away his sexuality to embracing who he is as a sexual being, and he speaks very candidl...
Ep. 22: Reclaiming Your Sexuality With Erotic Dance
April 05, 2017 17:08 - 1 hour*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. Ev’Yan Whitney speaks with her friend Rashida KhanBey (rashidak.com), a striptease teacher who uses erotic dance as a method of reclaiming and connecting to her sexuality. Rashida gives us a glimpse of her self-love journey—how it was she came to start teaching erotic dance in the first place—and shares a few simple dance moves you can try, no matter what your size or your experienc...
Ep. 21: Oshun, Sensuality, & Decolonizing Black Femme Sexuality
March 15, 2017 19:31 - 48 minutes*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. Ev'Yan chats with Dr. Zelaika Clarke about Oshun, the Yoruba deity of sensuality and sexuality, and how we can use Her influence to empower and liberate our sensual and erotic expressions. Music: "Erykah" by Otis McDonald "Sunday Afternoon" by Poddington Bear For show notes of this episode, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 20: Sexual Self-Care For Depression
March 02, 2017 18:59 - 17 minutes*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. In this one, Ev'Yan shares how she's coping through some hard mental health stuff that's been coming up lately which is making her feel disconnected from her sexuality. She talks about the ways she's practicing sexual self-care—that is, a self-care practice that heals and gently acknowledges you as a sexual being—and how you can practice it too if you're in the same boat. *Music: Er...
Ep. 19: My Mom is a Sexually Liberated Woman (ft. Ev'Yan's mom)
February 15, 2017 17:52 - 39 minutes*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. Ev'Yan's back from hibernating with a brand new episode! In this one, Ev'Yan speaks very candidly with her mom, Simone, about sex and sexuality — for the first time ever in her adult life. Simone talks about how her strict Christian upbringing informed her sexuality, her first experiences with sex as a young woman, and what sex is like for her now as a 53-year-old woman in a new rel...
Hibernating Like A Beautiful Black Bear
December 07, 2016 22:43 - 4 minutesHi! Don't get too excited. I'm still hibernating in my cave, but I wanted to take a quick moment to check in and see how you're doing because I miss you! I'm also giving you a glimpse of what my hibernation process looks like, as well as ways you can keep yourself busy while I'm away for the winter. To catch up on episodes you might've missed, go to www.evyanwhitney.com/podcast. To read some of my essays on sex, sensuality, and my personal relationships, go to www.evyanwhitney.com/blog. And i...
Ep. 18: Sexual Liberation After Trauma
October 19, 2016 07:01 - 1 hour*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. Ev'Yan chats with writer and erotic artist, Sheena LaShay, about how she went from deep, heartbreaking sexual trauma and depression to radical sexual agency and erotic empowerment. Sheena shares some of her sensual practices (including how she uses erotic dance as a method of sexual healing outside of the bedroom), how she found safety in the pleasure of her own body again, and also...
Ep. 17: Secret Bad Girls and Sexual Trauma
October 05, 2016 07:01 - 51 minutes*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. In this episode, Ev'Yan chats with her friend and trauma specialist Rachael Maddox about sexual trauma—what it is, how it shows up and works in the body, and how you can begin to resolve your sexual trauma on your own. Rachael also shares her personal story of survival and Ev'Yan reads a snippet of her book, Secret Bad Girl. *Music: Erykah by Otis McDonald For show notes of this ep...
Boss Ass Bitch PSA
September 20, 2016 16:48 - 2 minutesEv'Yan's skipping this week's episode to focus on being a boss ass bitch and putting the final touches on her soon-to-be-released workshop, Sexting Myself. But don't worry, she gives you something to do in the meantime. And if you're curious about her workshop, go to sexloveliberation.com/sextingmyself for more information. It's going to be a lot of fun! Thanks for the support! See you in two weeks! *Music: Erykah by Otis McDonald For show notes of this episode, click here. Hosted on Acas...
Ep. 16: On Healing My Sexual Past
September 07, 2016 07:01 - 14 minutes*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. In this quickie episode, Ev'Yan shares a method she uses as a way to heal and bring forgiveness to her sexual past. It's kind of corny, but it works for her and for her clients. *Music: Erykah by Otis McDonald For show notes of this episode, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 15: Taking Your Erotic Power Back With Sensual Selfies
August 24, 2016 07:02 - 1 hour*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. In this episode, Ev'Yan chats with her friend and fellow sexy selfie-taker Allie Oops, an Instagram babe that inspired Ev'Yan to begin using sensual self-portraiture as an act of self-love. She and Allie talk about a lot of things, like Instagram censorship, the reason why nude selfies are political, and some of Allie's favorite poses. Ev'Yan also asks Allies some fun rapid-fire que...
Ep. 14: Why I Post Naked Photos on the Internet
August 10, 2016 07:01 - 18 minutes*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. In this episode, Ev'Yan talks about why she takes nude selfies and posts them on the internet — as a form of self-love. There's also something else that she needs your input on. Don't be shy! *Music: Remember Something I Forgot by Comfort Fit For show notes of this episode, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 13: Sex With Friends: Aida
July 27, 2016 07:00 - 58 minutes*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. Ev'Yan talks with her good friend Aida Manduley about their sexual origin story: their first memory of sex as a young person, how their Jehovah's Witness upbringing informed their ideas about sex and sexuality, and how Aida found body positivity and acceptance with the help of sexy Tumblr. Also discussed? Live Journal, Deviant Art, Brian Molko, glitter, and glitter. *Music: Heart Ac...
Ep. 12: Depression & Dry Spells
July 13, 2016 05:39 - 13 minutes*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. In this quickie episode, Ev'Yan talks about her depression, and how it's been affecting her sex life. She also shares what she's doing to cope with sexlessness. If you're in a similar place, if you're feeling weighed down by the influx of bad news and are trying to hold it together, know that you aren't alone. We're in this together. *Music: Spellbound by Broke For Free > http://fre...
Ep. 11: Our Polyamorous Relationship
June 29, 2016 05:37 - 54 minutes*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. Ev'Yan sits down with her husband of almost ten years, Jonathan Mead, to talk about their polyamorous relationship: how it was they decided to be non-monogamous, and what they've learned since they've opened up. Also, Ev'Yan and Jonathan answer listener questions about polyamory, like how they dealt with jealousy and the advice they'd give to poly newbies. *Music: Only Knows by Brok...
Ep. 10: Non-Monogamy & My New Marriage
June 15, 2016 05:26 - 17 minutes*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. In this quickie episode, Ev'Yan talks about her polyamorous relationship—the high points, the low points, and where she and her husband are at right now with everything. *Music: Everything's Nice by Jingle Punks > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nRqqD34zQ0 For show notes of this episode, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 9: Solo Sex Magic With A Sex Witch
May 24, 2016 21:06 - 46 minutes*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. Ev'Yan Whitney chats with Vanessa Cuccia, founder of Chakrubs.com and general sex witch, about masturbation as a form of self-care and how to practice solo sex magic. And if that's not enough to get you masturbating more, Ev'Yan shares her list of 35 reasons you should add masturbation to your self-care ritual. *Music: Looped by Jahzzar > http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/S...
Ep. 8: A Quickie: I'm Not Having Enough Sex (With Myself)
May 18, 2016 05:14 - 13 minutes*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. In this episode, Ev'Yan chats about her struggle with this weird sex rut she's found herself in since she got married. *Music: Erykah by Otis McDonald For show notes of this episode, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 7: A Slut Is A Sexually Liberated Woman
April 26, 2016 20:54 - 43 minutes*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. In this episode, Ev'Yan sits down with Kristen Korvette of slutist.com to discuss sluthood, witches, and why the slut is a sexually liberated woman. They also their favorite slut icons and how *you* can begin to embrace your inner slut on your own terms. *Music: Lude Illa by Joe Bagale > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXKASFOK7u0 For show notes of this episode, click here. Hoste...
Ep. 6: The Time I Had An Orgasm in Front of 150 People
April 06, 2016 06:31 - 16 minutes*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. Ev'Yan Whitney talks about her experience of performing in the Vagina Monologues and how she came (and came!) on stage in front of nearly 200 people. *Music: Toboggan by Silent Partner > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bCzOYac3Wg For show notes of this episode, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep 5: How to Have a Better Sex With Your Partner With Polarity
March 30, 2016 16:00 - 37 minutes*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. Ev'Yan Whitney and her husband, @JonathanMead, demystify masculine and feminine polarity, and discuss how your relationship and sex life can change when you pay more attention to these inner energies. Also: Jonathan gave Ev'Yan a mini-orgasm, which was captured on this recording. :) Resources mentioned in this episode: - David Deida, The Way of The Superior Man For show notes of th...
Ep. 4: My Sexless Marriage
September 01, 2015 07:56 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. A conversation between Ev'Yan Whitney and her partner of almost ten years about how their past sexless marriage and the process they went to heal it. For show notes of this episode, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 3: Ingrid is a Sexually Liberated Woman
August 19, 2015 07:54 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MB*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. A very personal story about one woman's journey to sexual liberation after being a victim of sexual trauma. For show notes of this episode, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 2: Emily is a Sexually Liberated Woman
August 12, 2015 07:53 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. A candid intimate conversation between Ev'Yan Whitney & her previous client, Emily, where they chit-chat about her (Emily's) sexual liberation journey & how she came home to her body. For show notes, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 1: Kate is a Sexually Liberated Woman
August 04, 2015 07:52 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman. A candid intimate conversation between Ev'Yan Whitney & her previous client, Kate, where they chit-chat about her (Kate's) sexual liberation journey & how the sex is now. For show notes of this episode, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.