When it comes to finding more pleasure in your relationship, many people turn to new toys or adventurous positions. While these can add excitement, the novelty often fades, leaving you searching for the next "fix" without addressing the deeper roots of lasting pleasure.

In this episode, we’re diving into the four inner shifts that can dramatically expand your capacity for pleasure—far beyond the surface-level quick fixes. Discover how to unlock deeper connection, confidence, and joy in your relationship by focusing on what truly matters: your mind, body, and energy.

Inside This Episode

• Breaking Free from the Routine: Unlocking True Sexual Expansion
• Deep Diving Within: Shadow Work and Emotional Healing for Freer, More Joyful Sexuality
• Owning Your Space: Cultivating Body Confidence and Comfort
• The Art of Sensual Living: Activating Pleasure Through Your Senses
• Channeling Sexual Energy: Breathwork and Energy Play for Maximum Fulfillment

Links

• Get on the Waitlist to amplify your pleasure with January’s events and new program: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/21057/122005522832426619/share
• Weekly Date Night With Yourself - Ep23 - Why You Need to Date Yourself: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/mbW9OZJPbHb
• Breath, Sound, and Movement - Ep73 - 3 Keys of Tantra for Orgasmic Bliss: Breath, Sound and Movement: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/uCQXbR6tzPb
• Ep 65 - Your Sexual Energy Is Your Life Force Energy - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BpEorTmWZGb
• Infuse Your Body with Sensual Radiance With Our Free Honey Pot Meditation: https://janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot/
• Save 25% off and Embrace The Sensual Woman Within with the Unapologetic Practices Collection with code PODCAST: https://janninemackinnone.com/practices/
• Spark a Shift in Your Sexuality and Relationships with a Complimentary Connection Call: https://tidycal.com/janninemackinnon/catalyst-call
• Save 25% off Beducated, the Netflix for Online Sex Education with code UM25: https://janninemackinnon.com/beducated/
• Save 10% off Waands pleasure tools with code UNAPOLOGETIC: https://waands.com/?ref=jannine
• Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jannine.mackinnon/

Did you know your anus has more nerve endings than your vaginal canal? It just goes to show that there is massive pleasure potential in exploring this somewhat taboo area of you body and releasing the shame, fear, and perhaps trauma associated with it.

In this week's episode we're diving into all of this with everything you need to know about anal pleasure so you can have a beautiful experience. Not only will you learn the role your subscious pleays, but also basic safety, and how to gradually build up to anal sex. You'll be fully equipped to explore your anal pleasure curiosities from an empowered and grounded place.

In This Episode

• Your anus has more nerve endings than the vaginal canal
• Approaching anal pleasure with empowered grounded curiosity
• Moving through shame, fear, and trauma
• Start slow with lots of lubricant
• Lay some groundwork with clear communication
• Basic anal pleasure safety
• Creating safety by incorporating anal pleasure in a gradual way
• Incorporating holistic sex tools to amplify your pleasure

Show Notes

• S3 Ep73 - The Three Keys of Tantra for Orgasmic Bliss: Breath, Sound, and Movement: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/309Z56fpoPb
• S1 Ep23 - Why You Need to Date Yourself: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4k3EvYmmhKhi03hSL0mnFJ?si=bVgPniehS9O7mO-3dgtFyw
• Infuse Your Body with Sensual Radiance With Our Free Honey Pot Meditation: https://janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot/
• Spark a Shift in Your Sexuality and Relationships with a Complimentary Connection Call: https://tidycal.com/janninemackinnon/catalyst-call
• Save 25% off Beducated, the Netflix for Online Sex Education with code UM25: https://janninemackinnon.com/beducated/
• Save 10% off Waands pleasure tools with code UNAPOLOGETIC: https://waands.com/?ref=jannine
• Save 15% off and Embrace Your Divine Feminine with the Unapologetic Practices Collection with code PODCAST: https://janninemackinnone.com/practices/
• Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jannine.mackinnon/

Way too many women hate looking at pictures of themselves, making self portraiture, and even boudoir photography, an incredible portal for transformation. Misty Moss, Boudoir Photographer, Self Portrait Artist, and Burlesuqe Performer, along with your host, Jannine MacKinnon, Sex, Love, and Relationship Coach, share about their journeys in transforming through the taboo, and the power of being witnessed and celebrated while working through your insecurities in front of the lense. If you desire to feel more confident in your body and in who you are, this is the episode for you. In This Episode

• Shadow Work Baby: Learning to Make Friends With Your Demons
• Healing Negative Body Image Through Self Portraiture and Boudoir Photography
• History of Renaissance Paintings and Boudoir: Reclaiming Nude Art For The Female Gaze and Empowerment
• The Importance Of Feeling Into Your Body and Creating Space For Big Feelings
• A New Perspective on Self Portraiture
• Taking Time To Connect With The Love and Pleasure Of Your Body

More About Misty Moss

Misty Moss is a boudoir photographer, self portrait artist, and burlesque performer in Victoria, Canada. Specializing in helping her clients and community see themselves as powerful works of art since 2016, she has honed in on helping others experience their own body celebration story after discovering the transformative (and frankly mildly addicting) powers of empowerment, embodiment, and self love that these art forms offer. Her motto is "my art heals my clients, and my clients heal me" - truly honouring the mutual energy exchange and transformative powers that boudoir photography holds.

• Website: https://www.moss-photography.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mossboudoir
• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mossphotographyselfloveclub

Show Notes

• Infuse Your Body with Sensual Radiance With Our Free Honey Pot Meditation: https://janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot/
• Spark a Shift in Your Sexuality and Relationships with a Complimentary Connection Call: https://tidycal.com/janninemackinnon/catalyst-call
• Save 25% off Beducated, the Netflix for Online Sex Education with code UM25: https://janninemackinnon.com/beducated/
• Save 15% off and Embrace Your Divine Feminine with the Unapologetic Practices Collection with code PODCAST: https://janninemackinnone.com/practices/
• Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jannine.mackinnon/

This episode dives headfirst into the taboo while Gaia Morrissette, BDSM Expert, High Priestess, and Pro Dominatrix, and I chat about the incredible intersection of BDSM in healing trauma, reclaiming authentic pleasure, challenging societal stigmas and misconceptions about kink, and so much more.

By redefining vulnerability as a strength, we show you how mutual respect, consent, and clear communication create empowering and intimate relationships and experiences. During this conversation you'll be lead through practical steps to begin your exploration, from connecting with supportive communities to leveraging resources. Ultimately, you're invited to break free from shame, embrace your desires, and unapologetically claim your sexual identity, creating a deeper sense of self and more fulfilling connections.

In This Episode

• Unpacking the Stigma: Understanding Shame and Pleasure
• The Therapeutic Potential of BDSM in Trauma Healing- Breaking Down the Myths: BDSM Beyond Whips and Chains
• The Power of Vulnerability and Consent in Intimate Relationships- Baby Steps to Exploration: Resources and Local Events
• Communication as the Cornerstone of Kinky and Healthy Sex
• Living Authentically: Claiming Your Sexual Identity Without Delay

Learn More About Gaia

Holistic Sexual Wellness Specialist, Gaia Morrissette believes the keys to a happy, healthy, wealthy, magical and EPIC orgasmic life is ; Sexual Wellness, Embracing the human experience and releasing fear, shame , guilt and self-loathing. Gaia supports people living with pleasure through Holistic Sexual Wellness, Trauma Recovery. She is also a BDSM Wellness expert, High Priestess and Pro-Dominatrix.

For over 20 years she has been a renowned international speaker, trainer, facilitator, podcaster and coach who makes the world a happier, safer and sexier place for us all. Gaia is the founder of SucculentLiving.com, empressgaia.com & Succulent living institute. Her education and training consist of, sexology, trauma recovery, life coaching, tantra training, BDSM,sex coaching, and lots of practice in the areas of play, healing, and exploring.

• Non-Kink Website: https://www.succulentliving.com/
• Kinky Website: https://www.empressgaia.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaia.morrissette
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GaiaMorrissette

Show Notes

• Infuse Your Body with Sensual Radiance With Our Free Honey Pot Meditation: https://janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot/
• Spark a Shift in Your Sexuality and Relationships with a Complimentary Connection Call: https://tidycal.com/janninemackinnon/catalyst-call
• Save 25% off Beducated, the Netflix for Online Sex Education with code UM25: https://janninemackinnon.com/beducated/
• Save 15% off and Embrace Your Divine Feminine with the Unapologetic Practices Collection with code PODCAST: https://janninemackinnone.com/practices/
• Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jannine.mackinnon/

Sure, getting a new toy or trying a new position can be fun, but the novelty wears off and the orgasms tend to hover around the same area. If you really want to expand your orgasms, you need to work with three keys of Tantra, breath, sound, and movement. When you begin to work with these three keys, you beging to move and amplify your energy, creating deeper connection with your body, your sensation, and your partner, and experiencing more expansive pleasure and orgasmic bliss.

Not sure what I'm talking about when I say breath, sound, and movement? Tune into the episode and learn how you can incorporate these easily accessible tools into your self pleasure practice and partnered experiences.

PS We are also having the biggest sale of the year with 30 - 50% off all services and offers! Check them out here: https://janninemackinnon.com/black-friday/ In This Episode

• Learning to work with and amplify your sexual energy with three keys of Tantra
• Building the mind body connection with your breath
• Amplifying your sensations through sounding
• Using sounding as a tool for transformation outside of the bedroom
• Surrendering into intuitive movement
• Practicing these tools with a self pleasure practice before incoporating in to partnered experiences

Show Notes

• 30% - 50% off All Offers and Services until December 1st: https://janninemackinnon.com/black-friday/
• Podcast Episode Why You Still Have The Same Triggers After Years of Self Work (touching on the difference between breathwork and pleasure practices): https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/unapologeticjannine/episodes/S2-Ep24---Why-You-Still-Have-The-Same-Triggers-After-Years-of-Self-Work-e2g12oi
• Infuse Your Body with Sensual Radiance With Our Free Honey Pot Meditation: https://janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot/
• Spark a Shift in Your Sexuality and Relationships with a Complimentary Connection Call: https://tidycal.com/janninemackinnon/catalyst-call
• Save 25% off Beducated, the Netflix for Online Sex Education with code UM25: https://janninemackinnon.com/beducated/
• Save 15% off and Embrace Your Divine Feminine with the Unapologetic Practices Collection with code PODCAST: https://janninemackinnone.com/practices/
• Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jannine.mackinnon/

In this episode, Whitney Kobrin, Love Expert and Dating Coach, is back again to join us for a new segment, Hot Topics, as we discuss a recent research article "Overcoming Purity Culture & Sexual Dissatisfaction to Feel Empowered In Your Sexuality." We explore how the restrictive messages of purity culture contribute to sexual shame and dissatisfaction, particularly for women, impacting not only their ability to fully embrace their sexuality, but also the physical manifestation of sexual pain like vulvodynia and vaginismus. We share frank personal experiences and strategies to reconnect with your body and rediscover pleasure through non-sexual touch, open communication, and trust-building practices.

The conversation highlights the importance of understanding personal desires, building comfort with intimacy, and aligning with one’s natural cycles for deeper, authentic connections. We hope that through this episode you feel empowered to break free from limiting beliefs, reclaim pleasure, and foster a confident, fulfilled sexual identity.

In This Episode:

• Breaking Free from Purity Culture’s Constraints
• Embracing Your Sexuality as an Integral Part of Your Identity
• The Moment of Awakening: Understanding Your Body’s Needs
• Starting Small: Non-Sexual Ways to Connect with Pleasure
• The Power of Slow: Why Taking Your Time Matters
• Communicating Your Needs with Your Partner
• The Role of Trust and Safety in Sexual Exploration
• Understanding and Tracking Your Cyclical Nature
• Practical Tips for Inviting Playfulness into Intimacy
• Choosing a Life of Fulfillment Beyond Tolerance

Show Notes:

• • Check Out Our Huge Black Friday Sale 30% - 50% off all classes and services: https://janninemackinnon.com/black-friday/
  • Infuse Your Body with Sensual Radiance With Our Free Honey Pot Meditation: https://janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot/
• • Spark a Shift in Your Sexuality and Relationships with a Complimentary Connection Call: https://tidycal.com/janninemackinnon/catalyst-call
• • Save 25% off Beducated, the Netflix for Online Sex Education with code UM25: https://janninemackinnon.com/beducated/
• • Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jannine.mackinnon/
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  More About Whitney Kobrin: Whitney Kobrin is a Dating & Relationship Expert and Love Coach who has transformed the love lives of hundreds of women. Whitney blends decades of experience overcoming her own dating and relationship challenges with professional training in Psychology,Life Coaching, and trauma therapy. Whitney has been featured on Amazon TV, Roku, MSN.com, andmany other outlets spreading her empowering message that "Modern dating is frustrating, but LOVE is still worth it!" Drawing on her past experience as a Matchmaker, Whitney equips women with practical dating skills for today’s complex world. Then, she also takes clients deeper into the inner work needed to love yourself, heal damaging patterns, and attract the high-caliber partner you truly deserve. Whitney's unique approach compassionately addresses the whole self: mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. We are so excited to welcome Whitney Kobrin! Website: https://whitneykobrin.com/

  Love Coach In My Pocket Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WhitneyLoveCoachhttps://www.youtube.com/@WhitneyLoveCoach

Taking responsibility for your pleasure is an act of empowerment that deepens your connection to yourself and enhances your relationships. Most women expect their partners to intuitively know how to please them, but the reality is that true fulfillment begins within. By understanding what ignites your desire and embracing practices that support your sensual exploration, you empower yourself to experience deeper intimacy and joy. This episode will guide you through the key aspects of claiming your turn-on, recognizing your unique pleasure pathways, and fostering a more fulfilling, unapologetic approach to sexuality. In This Episode

• Embracing Responsibility for Your Pleasure

• Know Yourself Before Expecting Others to Know You
• The Ripple Effect of Active Engagement in Pleasure
• Accelerating Pleasure Through Self-Discovery

• • Mastering Your Brakes and Accelerators
  • Identify Your Pleasure Pathways
  • Defining and Communicating Your Needs
  • • Bringing Your Desires Into Everyday Conversation
    • The Power of Feminine Invitation

• Practical Ways to Deepen Your Connection with Pleasure

• • Becoming Sexually Literate
  • Weekly Date Night With Yourself

Show Notes

• Infuse Your Body with Sensual Radiance With Our Free Honey Pot Meditation: https://janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot/
• Emily Nagoski Come As You Are book: https://amzn.to/3UJFfuE
• Spark a Shift in Your Sexuality and Relationships with a Complimentary Connection Call: https://tidycal.com/janninemackinnon/catalyst-call
• Save 25% off Beducated, the Netflix for Online Sex Education with code UM25: https://janninemackinnon.com/beducated/
• Save 15% off and Embrace Your Divine Feminine with the Unapologetic Practices Collection with code PODCAST: https://janninemackinnone.com/practices/
• Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jannine.mackinnon/

Orgasms can feel elusive for many women, leaving some wondering if those stories of deep, expansive pleasure are truly possible. Yet we know they are! So what’s holding you back from moving past pre-orgasmic stages or brief bursts of pleasure to experience full-body, wave-like, expansive orgasms?

That’s the focus of today’s Tuesday Transmission on Unapologetic with Jannine MacKinnon. In this episode, “7 Reasons Why You’re Not Experiencing Expansive Orgasms,” we dive into the hidden barriers that may be blocking you from orgasmic bliss. Join us to understand these obstacles and feel empowered to navigate your path toward expansive pleasure and ecstasy. In This Episode

• 7 Reasons You're Missing Out on Expansive Orgasms
• Obstacles to Experiencing Expansive Orgasms: What’s Standing in the Way?

• • Disconnected from Your Body: Reclaiming Sensual Awareness
  • Self-Conscious and Self-Critical? Releasing Mental Blocks for True Pleasure
  • Negative Beliefs Around Sexuality: Overcoming Cultural Conditioning
  • Chasing the Climax: Learning to Flow Rather Than Force
  • Skipping the Warm-Up: The Essential Role of Slow-Building Arousal
  • Contracted Breath and Body: Unlocking Relaxation for Heightened Sensation
  • Struggling to Surrender? Finding Safety and Freedom in Vulnerability

• Embracing Your Body’s Birthright to Pleasure
• Inviting Radiance Through Pleasure: A Key to Feminine Magnetism

Show Notes

• Infuse Your Body with Sensual Radiance With Our Free Honey Pot Meditation: https://janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot/
• Spark a Shift in Your Sexuality and Relationships with a Complimentary Connection Call: https://tidycal.com/janninemackinnon/catalyst-call
• Save 10% off and Embrace Your Divine Feminine with the Unapologetic Practices Collection with code PODCAST: https://janninemackinnone.com/practices/
• Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jannine.mackinnon/
• Save 25% off Beducated, the Netflix for Online Sex Education with code UM25: https://janninemackinnon.com/beducated/