Owning Your Sexual Self

Hosted by Rachel Maine

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Jun 2026

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Hi! I'm Rachel Maine! I am a sex coach and sexuality educator that helps women discover and embrace what brings them pleasure so that they can own their sexual self. This podcast provides a space for listeners to think openly about their sexuality and discusses all topics surrounding sexual health and wellness through a sex positive lens. Of course, there will be humor and profanity involved because well... that's my jam! Be sure to subscribe and review the podcast so you never miss a beat!

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June 1, 202641 min

271. Your Body is a Genius with Laura & Morgan

Hello, hello! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I’m so happy to have Laura and Morgan here today! These two have dedicated so much of their work to helping people better understand their bodies and access information that far too many of us were never taught. Through their work in sexual health, midwifery, hormones, and body literacy, they’re helping people build trust in themselves and approach their bodies with more curiosity, confidence, and compassion. This was such a thoughtful conversation, and I know you’re going to take a lot away from it!In this episode:The lack of education around hormones and cyclesHow cycle tracking can build body awarenessThe importance of body literacyWhy every hormonal experience is uniqueCommon myths about cycle phasesTracking apps pros and consWhy hormone education should start earlierThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!**This episode is sponsored by Wellness Sexpertise with Rachel Maine. Visit pure.shop/shop?sh=V9S5E8R and use my exclusive code MY9PU44 for 15% off your order!**Connect with Laura & MorganInstagram: @ItsLauraAndMorganWebsite: ItsLauraAndMorgan.comThe Cycle Book can be found anywhere you buy booksSupport the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: therachelmaine@gmail.com

May 18, 202630 min

270. Pleasure Has No Age Limit with Suzanne Noble

Hello hello! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self Podcast! This week’s guest is the incredible Suzanne Noble, host of the wildly popular podcast Sex Advice for Seniors and one of the most refreshing voices out there when it comes to sex, ageing, pleasure, and relationships. Suzanne brings honesty, humor, confidence, and so much lived experience into this conversation as we talk about what it really looks like to stay curious, connected, and sexual later in life. In this episode:Sex and sexuality after 50 and 60How menopause can impact desire and arousalThe stigma around older adults being sexualThe myth that sexuality has an expiration dateHow sex can become longer and more intentional with ageRedefining relationships later in lifeExploring kink, BDSM, and sexual creativity later in lifeThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!**This episode is sponsored by Instant Hydration. Visit InstantHydration.com and use my exclusive code RACHEL33826 for 40% off your order!**Connect with SuzannePodcast - Sex Advice for SeniorsWebsite - SexAdviceforSeniors.comSupport the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: therachelmaine@gmail.com

May 11, 202639 min

269. Becoming a More Embodied Lover with Jim Benson

Hey hey! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’m joined by Jim Benson for a really powerful conversation around male pleasure, intimacy, embodiment, and connection. Jim has spent more than two decades helping men become more confident, present, and skillful lovers through his work in tantra, coaching, and somatic based sexuality education. He brings such a refreshing perspective to conversations around sex, shame, performance, and pleasure, and I absolutely loved where this discussion went.In this episode:Why many men never learned intimacy skillsHow porn impacts connection and presenceRoutine sex versus embodied sexHow shame and trauma affect sexBalancing pleasure and connectionUsing breathwork to increase pleasureCreating intimacy through touch and breathWhy sex can get better with ageThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!**This episode is sponsored by Foria. Visit ForiaWellness.com and use my exclusive code MAINE20 for 20% off your order!**ResourcesHow to Talk to Your Man About SexSensate Focus 101The 3 Minute GameConnect with JimWebsite: AwakenedMasculine.comSupport the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: therachelmaine@gmail.com

May 3, 202638 min

268. Pleasure is a Fertility Treatment with Nicole Lange

This week I’m joined by the incredible Nicole Lange to talk all things fertility, nervous system, and whole body healing. Nicole is an acupuncturist with over 20 years of experience specializing in reproductive and emotional health, and her approach is unlike anything you typically hear in fertility. She blends traditional Chinese medicine, trauma informed care, and a deep understanding of how our bodies function to help people reconnect with themselves. The way she talks about fertility shifts it out of pressure and into pleasure, and I cannot wait for you to hear her perspective.In this episode:The difference between treating parts of the body versus the whole personWhat happens when trying to conceive starts to take over your lifeHow the pressure around fertility can build without you realizing itWhy your body needs to feel safe before it can shift into reproductionWhy changing patterns takes time and doesn’t happen overnightThe role pleasure plays in supporting your systemWhy sex can start to feel like pressure instead of connectionWays to take the pressure off and bring some ease back inThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!**This episode is sponsored by Wellness Sexpertise with Rachel Maine. Visit pure.shop/shop?sh=V9S5E8R and use my exclusive code MY9PU44 for 15% off your order!**Connect with NicoleWebsite: LifeHealingLife.comYouTube: @TheBabyYouWant Support the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: therachelmaine@gmail.com

April 27, 202633 min

267. It's Not Incompatibility with Jessica Idoine

Hey everyone! Welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’m really excited to have Jessica Idione here! Jessica is a licensed and certified relationship and sex therapist who works with both couples and individuals using a trauma informed, somatic, and evidence based approach. She’s known for reframing relationship myths and helping people make sense of dynamics that often get labeled as incompatibility. This is one of those conversations that can really change how you understand what might be happening between you and your partner.In this episode:How couples often interpret challenges as incompatibilityThe role of the nervous system in connection and conflictThe connection between emotional and physical responsesSimple ways to slow things down and reconnectDifferent ways desire can show up for peopleThe importance of communication and checking in with each otherHow curiosity can shift the way you understand your partnerThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!**This episode is sponsored by Instant Hydration. Visit InstantHydration.com and use my exclusive code RACHEL33826 for 40% off your order!**Connect with JessicaInstagram: @JessicaIdoine Retreat Instagram: @ECRetreats Website: JessicaIdoine.comSupport the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: therachelmaine@gmail.com

April 20, 202638 min

266. Rethinking Pelvic Pain with Dr. Jordan Barber

Hello and welcome back to the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’ve got Dr. Jordan Barber on the show and I’m so excited for you to hear this one. Dr. Barber is a doctor of acupuncture and oriental medicine who specializes in pain and takes a biomechanics driven approach to pelvic health. He works closely with pelvic floor physical therapists and brings a much needed focus to men’s pelvic health, an area that’s often overlooked and misunderstood. His work with dry needling and the nervous system offers a different way of understanding symptoms that people aren’t getting clear answers for, and you can feel how passionate he is about bringing more awareness to this space.In this episode:Men’s pelvic health and why it’s often overlookedHow pelvic pain impacts daily life, relationships, and self esteemCommon symptoms like urinary issues, pain with sex, and erectile dysfunctionWhat dry needling is and how it targets muscle and nerve functionWhat a session feels like and how quickly people may see changesThe role of the nervous system and stress in ongoing pelvic symptomsWhere to start when seeking help and how to advocate for proper careThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!**This episode is sponsored by Foria. Visit ForiaWellness.com and use my exclusive code MAINE20 for 20% off your order!**ResourcesAseDirectory.com MyopainSeminars.com r/PelvicFloorNeedlingConnect with Dr BarberSocials: @JBarberLACSupport the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: therachelmaine@gmail.com

April 13, 202638 min

265. Desire, Boundaries, and Receiving with Lorina Manzanita

Hello! We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’m so excited to have Lorina here on the show. She is a somatic intimacy coach, certified Somatic Experiencing practitioner, and PhD student in human sexuality, with over 25 years in the healing arts and a deep focus on somatic intimacy. She blends multiple modalities to support trauma informed, pleasure inclusive work, and is the creator of the Held and Fulfilled program, helping people build deeper intimacy, stronger boundaries, and a greater capacity to receive, which is exactly what we get into together in this conversation.In this episode:How somatic work connects to sexuality and intimacyHow early experiences shape patterns around pleasureThe impact of performative sex and disconnection from the bodyThe four Rs of fulfillment: recognizing, reaching, receiving, and releasingWhy receiving pleasure and support can feel difficultHow to create safe spaces to practice boundaries and desireHow pleasure supports nervous system regulationThe impact of disconnection from pleasure on mood and creativityThank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!**This episode is sponsored by Wellness Sexpertise with Rachel Maine. Visit pure.shop/shop?sh=V9S5E8R and use my exclusive code MY9PU44 for 15% off your order!**ResourcesGet Lorina's free mini-course, Nourished: The Neuroscience of Receiving Beautifully at https://tinyurl.com/3sfjcj4hConnect with LorinaWebsite - LorinaManzanita.comSupport the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: therachelmaine@gmail.com

April 6, 20268 min

264. A Guided Practice for Self Compassion and Connecting with Your Inner Child

Hello, hello! We’re back with another minisode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This is stage three of Somato Respiratory Integration (SRI), a guided somatic practice to support you when you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or struggling to offer yourself compassion. Through breath, body awareness, and simple declarations, you’ll be guided to connect with your inner child, soften self blame, and begin moving through what feels stuck. This is a practice you can return to whenever you need to meet yourself with more compassion and create a sense of safety within.*This practice was created by Donny Epstein, creator of network spinal chiropractic and the 12 stages of healing*Thank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this series!Support the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: therachelmaine@gmail.com

March 30, 20269 min

263. A Guided Practice for Navigating Inner Conflict and Self Blame

Hi all! We’re back with another minisode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This is stage two of Somato Respiratory Integration (SRI), a guided somatic practice to support you when you’re feeling conflicted, stuck, or hard on yourself. Through breath, body awareness, and simple prompts, you’ll begin to notice the different parts of you that are asking to be heard and learn how to hold them with more compassion. This is a practice you can come back to whenever you need to soften the tension and feel more connected to yourself.*This practice was created by Donny Epstein, creator of network spinal chiropractic and the 12 stages of healing*Support the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: therachelmaine@gmail.com

March 23, 20269 min

262. A Mini Guided Practice for Feeling Stuck, Disconnected, or Hopeless

Hello, hello! We're trying something new on the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast this week! It's my first minisode! This is a guided somatic practice called Somato Respiratory Integration, or SRI for short, designed to support you through feelings of hopelessness, shame, or disconnection. Using breath and three simple points on the body, you’ll learn how to identify where things feel open and where they feel stuck, and how to work with both through awareness and repetition. This is a practice you can return to whenever you need a reset or a way to feel more grounded in your body.*This practice was created by Donny Epstein, creator of network spinal chiropractic and the 12 stages of healing*Support the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: therachelmaine@gmail.com