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Mating and RelatingAuthor: Brianna Endrina
Where curiosity meets conversation! Mating and Relating is bringing the real, the taboo and the relatable to the table in love, sex and relationships! Im Bri and my mission for the M&R Podcast is to be a safe space to explore the nuances of relationships and sex. We are connective beings meant to nourish and embrace our erotic nature with ourselves and with others. Whether platonic, romantic, monogamy, multi-gamy or somewhere in between, we all desire to live and feel fully expressed, safely loved and well f*cked; specifically in the ways that nurture and expand our individual versions of self and intimacy. Each week Ill aim to normalize the convo and refine the stigmas around sex and love through candid chats, personal experiences, educated segments and empowering tidbits to show you just how relatable your desires and situations actually are! Invite your friends, your partner, your mother or your platonic lovers and join the convo everyone is begging to have more of! Language: en-us Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Self-Improvement, Sexuality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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How Religion, Trauma, and Bipolar Disorder Shaped My Sexuality with Brittney Smith
Episode 7
Wednesday, 9 July, 2025
Ask Bri! Got a question? Send it over and listen out for a response during the following episode!Brittany Smith shares her journey from religious sexual repression to self-acceptance and healthy relationships, offering powerful insights on reclaiming pleasure after trauma.• Growing up in a Texas church where sexuality was only discussed within marriage context• Writing love letters to future spouses at age 12 with no actual sex education • Experiencing sexual trauma from a church authority figure with nowhere to turn• Feeling shame and confusion from mixed messages about sexuality• Living with bipolar disorder and its impact on sexual expression• Discovering self-pleasure for the first time in her thirties• Finding healing through a supportive marriage that prioritizes mutual pleasure• Learning to trust herself and her desires after years of conditioning• Building confidence to initiate and communicate sexual needs• Embracing sexuality as an integrated part of identity rather than something compartmentalizedIf you're struggling with any of the topics discussed in today's episode, there are resources below to help you get support. Sometimes the first step is simply saying things out loud in a safe container.RESOURCESThe National Domestic Violence Hotlinehttps://www.thehotline.org/The National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotlinehttps://rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotlineNational Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)https://www.nsvrc.org/sarts/toolkit/6-4____Get In Touch With Brittney! IG @BrittneyBenavidezSmithWebsite: OneInAMelody.com____Thanks for spending time with me! New Episodes drop every Wednesday. Hit the follow button to get notified! If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all episodes on Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/@briannaendrina Let's Be Friends! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannaendrina/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannaendrina Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briannaendrina More Resources For You: https://briannaendrina.com/ Become an Intimacy Insider: https://intimacyinsider.substack.com/ and get your weekly dose of deliciousness sent right to your inbox. Think your personal playground + library for erotic and relational wellness. Join My Email List: https://briannaendrina.myflodesk.com/joinemaillist I'll send you monthly newsletters filled with updates, smut, relatables & other goodies to keep you sated. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! Your voice matters -- and it's super sexy to show love and support! Stay sexy, Stay curious, Love, Bri
