Intimacy for Working Moms | Desire, Relationships, Sexuality, Romance, Marriage

Are you curious about ethical-non monogamy (ENM)? Wondering if it can be a way to spice up your marriage or relationship? Or do you just want to learn what all the rage is about ENM? 

In this episode, Luciana interviews Sir Pocketz, a somatic and relationship coach specializing in ethical non-monogamy (ENM). 

The discussion explores the different forms of non-monogamy, including swinging, open relationships, and polyamory, with Sir Pocketz providing detailed explanations of each and sharing personal experiences from his own polyamorous marriage.

Key topics included the motivations for exploring non-monogamy, the importance of...

What is your relationship to desire? What do you do when you feel desire? Do you let it emerge and blossom, or do you suppress it? How do you communicate your desires to your partner? 

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the foundational pillars of healthy relationships: how intentional communication fuels genuine desire and sustains a thriving marriage.

Whether you are seeking to reignite the spark in your long-term marriage, navigate complex dynamics in modern relationships, or open up more erotic communication, this conversation provides actionable insights and thought prompts to transform h...

Do you struggle with allowing yourself to receive pleasure? How to make your body feel like yours again after having kids? How to connect intimately with your husband again without it feeling like another thing on your to-do list?

In today's episode, I interview Jannine Mackinnon, Pleasure Alchemist and Sacred Sex coach. 

The interview focuses on the importance of pleasure as self-care for working mothers. Jannine explains how pleasure is a powerful tool for stress reduction and nervous system regulation, emphasizing that self-care should be integrated into daily routines rather than added as another task.

Are you looking for more ways to connect with your partner? Do you miss the romance you enjoyed at the beginning of your relationship? Looking for romance tips that won't break the bank?

In this episode, I teach the rose technique as another non-sexual intimacy technique that you can try with your partner to enhance romance, intimacy and sensuality in your relationship. You'll learn how to use a rose to enhance your emotional connection and increase the romantic connection. 

This technique takes the pressure off of sex, and gives you one more tool in your t...

Are you struggling in your relationship? Are you looking for more ways to connect emotionally with your partner but not sure where to start? Are there any other tools besides couples therapy to support couples?

In this episode, I interview Julia and Uni, co-founders of The Conscious Partnership Circle.

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In this conversation, Luciana sits down with Sara of Midnight Blossom Tantra to explore desire, sexuality, Tantra and embodied awareness particularly as they relate to working mothers. Sara reframes desire not as selfish, but as a vital source of motivation, fulfillment, and growth—one that can strengthen our relationship with ourselves and enrich our connections with others, especially in intimate relationships.

Together, they discuss realistic ways busy women can bring greater presence and intention into daily life through small rituals, mindful pauses, meditation, and self-care. Sara also clears up common misconceptions about Tantra, describing it as a ho...

Wanna know my favorite sexy tip to honor your man? What's something you can do to not just drive him wild- but make him feel desired, revered and truly wanted?

This episode explains the technique of the lingam massage. A way to honor a man's sexual essence through intentional touch. Learn the steps here and be prepared to have fun together!

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What does the tantric word "yoni" mean and how can it apply to my life? How can I deepen my sexual pleasure and connection to my partner with the practice of the yoni massage? 

Embracing the concept of sacred sexuality, we can learn to receive through the energetic space of the yoni, allowing us to fully receive and deepen our pleasure, or help us heal sexual problems like vaginal tightness, dryness or pain. The yoni massage is another tool in your toolbox to allow for more connection, intimacy and pleasure with your partner! 

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Surprised to hear the words BDSM and parenting in the same sentence? What skills can we learn from tantra and kink to make us better parents?

In this episode, Luciana interviews Aviva, a mother, pleasure coach and trauma-informed facilitator. Aviva shares her journey of integrating lessons from tantra and kink—such as containment, holding space, attunement, energy management, consent, negotiation, and aftercare—into her parenting style. She emphasizes the importance of being the 'captain of the ship' in the household, moving beyond performative parenting to authentic leadership and connection with children. The discussion explored how pleasure and play...

Do you know the updated and nuanced definition of consent? Do you wonder if consent still applies to your marriage or long-term relationship? 

This episode covers what we really mean by consent, the new definition (much better than when we were teenagers!) and explains why understanding consent and your embodied yes, no, maybe or hell yeah is key to creating more pleasure, fun and honesty and authenticity in your relationship. 

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Featuring Dr. Jihane Farrell, Funcional Health Coach, and an expert in healthy habits for women over 40, this episode focuses on evidence-based strategies to support weight management, overall health, and libido, particularly during perimenopause and menopause.

Jihane emphasizes that sexual health is a reflection of overall health, and that restrictive dieting or excessive calorie cutting can harm libido by putting the body into survival mode and disrupting hormone production.

The conversation also addresses the impact of stress and the need for women to prioritize self-care and relaxation to support sexual desire.

Jihane encourages women...

Do you find yourself exhausted at the end of the day and struggling to have enough energy available for sex? Do you wish you could have more energy to connect intimately with your partner?

In this episode I share my 5 tips on how to maintain a higher level of energy for yourself, so that when you choose you can draw from a reservoir of internal energy and feel charged and ready for intimacy. 

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Looking for ways to bring the spark back to your relationship? Need some new things to try to spice up the bedroom?

In this episode, I explain 4 different types of touch that you can try tonight! They are easy, non-sexual touch techniques that you and your partner can use on each other anytime! 

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Are summer vacations stressful? Do you have a hard time finding a moment to connect with your partner while traveling with kids?

Summer vacations with children can be a lot of work, and may not be as relaxing as we intend them to be. In this episode, I'll share my number 1 strategy to ensure that your summer vacation is supporting you as a family, and fueling your connection and emotional intimacy with your partner!

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Business travel can be a strain on your marriage or your relationship.

Whether you are the one who travels for business or your partner is the one who travels, this episode will give you tips of how to ensure that trips aren't a drain on your connection. 

In addition, you'll get some tips on how to keep your sexual energy charged while one or both of you is traveling so you can keep up your desire for when you're together again!

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Ever wondered what the male perspective is on the importance of intimacy? What does a lack of intimacy do for men? 

In this episode, Luciana's husband speaks about how men suffer from a lack of intimacy more broadly in their lives. This creates problems for both men and women and spills into relationships and friendships.

Both Luciana and her husband give tips on how to create more intimacy in our lives so that intimacy is not scarce, but rather in abundance for the benefit of all!

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Looking for some creative ways to expand your sexual repertoire with your partner? Curious about BDSM? Ever wondered where to start as a couple interested in BDSM?

In this interview with artist and facilitator Zen Steady, he shares his passion for Sacred Kink, BDSM, Neo-Tantra, Shibari and Kinbaku. 

Zen explains the differences between mainstream portrayals of BDSM, such as in '50 Shades of Grey,' and the more intentional, presence-based approach of sacred kink, which emphasizes communication, boundaries, consent, and the receiver's experience. He details practical steps for couples new to BDSM, including discussing boundaries, d...

Ever wondered how tantra and kink can benefit your relationship? Curious to learn more about tantra and kink (BDSM) to see what it's all about?

In this exclusive interview with Lucia Gabriela, Somatic Intimacy Leader, creator of the Tantrikink® Methodology, she explains how both tantra and kink together can improve relationships by helping you gain clarity, confidence and passion. 

Lucia Gabriela is also the visionary behind Sol y Luna Festival and Sol y Luna Retreat—immersive gatherings devoted to embodiment, ritual, nature connection, and conscious community.

Through Sol y Luna, she guides individuals, coup...

Interested in how men can support their female parter's desire? What challenges do men face with intimacy and desire? How can you communicate better with your husband? What can men learn from tantra?

In this exclusive interview with Luciana's husband (named "love" for confidentiality) he shares his perspective into the male brain on things like intimacy, desire, communication and tools for long-term relationships.

This episode will give you tips on how to talk to your male partner and what to be sensitive about as you approach conversations about intimacy. 

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Do you struggle with jealousy in your relationship? Do you wish you didn't feel jealous so often?

Although jealousy is a natural human emotion and everyone feels it, this episode teaches tips and techniques to stop feeling jealous, for good. 

These tips worked for me where I very rarely feel jealous anymore in my marriage, and I used to consider myself a very jealous person! With these tips, you can stop the struggle too.

If you need more support on desire, relationships or working through jealousy, sign up for my 1 on 1 de...

In this exclusive interview with Board Certified Sexologist and Certified Sex Coach Jennifer Summers, we explore topics of female orgasm and anatomy, increasing female pleasure and desire and making it all do-able for busy working moms!

Jennifer shares her number 1 recommendation for improving female pleasure and gives actionable tips for our daily lives!

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Do you have sexual desire within you, but not for your husband? Do you feel shame or guilt by not having a sense of desire for your husband? 

This is a very difficult truth to admit and an easy one to swipe under the rug as unimportant, especially relative to other priorities like family, kids and our jobs.  This episode normalizes fluctuations in desire in long-term relationships, and creates a safe space to invite women to explore the root cause of a lack of desire for their husbands.

The episode gives some solutions for moving fo...

Does sex still feel like an obligation at the end of the day? Ever wonder why?

According to relationship expert Esther Perel, female desire dies faster than male desire in a marriage due to lack of seduction. Women still crave romance and an interesting story to keep desire alive for them, and therefore keep them WANTING sex instead of just performing it. 

Listen to this episode for 4 tips on keeping seduction and desire alive for you in your marriage or long-term relationship! 

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Are you connected with your own erotic vitality? If I asked you to describe your erotic vitality, what would you say? 

This episode defines erotic vitality and introduces relationship expert Esther Perel's concept of distance, which helps to maintain erotic vitality in long-term relationships. Come away with 3 tips to connect to your own erotic vitality and to find where a small amount of distance in your current relationship can help to keep your erotic vitality up! 

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Do you know which areas of your body are most pleasurable for you? Are you connected to your own sexuality and sense of desire?

As our bodies change, where pleasure sits in our bodies can also change. This happens during major changes (post-partum or menopause) but can also just naturally shift over time.

Having an ecstatic self pleasure ritual as a part of your sexual repertoire will support you to continuously know your body and be on top of your own sexuality. This will empower you to communicate, share and enjoy experiences with your partner...

Are you a busy mom trapped in the routine of planning, doing and holding up everything for your family? Do you struggle to find a space to relax and receive? 

If so, this episode will help you tap into your feminine sexual essence, which will allow you to release, relax and let go. Learn about feminine and masculine sexual energy in this episode to increase both your desire and your pleasure! 

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Are you looking to bring some excitement back into your marriage? Are you curious to try new experiences together with your partner?

In this episode I mention several types of fun and sexy experiences you can try together, depending on your level of open-mindedness, adventurousness and overall curiosity. I also give some tips to help you decide what kind of events you may enjoy and what to look out for. 

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Have you tried sex toys before but didn't find them too helpful? Do you feel pressure or anxiety when you even think about using toys? 

This episode explains why sex toys will not fix your desire problem, and why they can actually make it worse. I include a gauge on if you are ready for sex toys, and if not, recommend what to do instead. 

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Do you want to improve your emotional connection with your partner? Are you looking for new ways to boost your marriage bond? Do you feel like you are too busy and tired to connect deeply and don't know where to start? 

In this episode I explain one simple technique called the eye gazing exercise, a non-sexual exercise that can be done in less than 10 minutes, but have powerful effect on strengthening your bond! 

Instructions:

1. Find a time and space where you will be uninterrupted for at least 20 minutes. Set a timer for 5 or 10 mi...

Are you struggling with communication with your partner? Have you tried all the standard tips and techniques and they still don't seem to work? 

In this episode, Peter Petersen of Everyday Tantra offers 4 tips for heartfelt communication. By starting from a place of peace and embodiment and inviting curiosity, communication can become a bridge to more intimacy and connection, while still getting your needs in relationship met! 

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Do you wish you had time for more romance in your marriage? Is romance only saved for some special occasions a few times a year? Wondering how to bring more romance into your life?

In this episode I teach the tantric method of creating the sacred space to bring romance right into your home! This method is easy and hassle free, and doesn't require the planning of going out on a date! You will learn how to have more romance at home more often by intentionally creating the sacred space. 

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Are you looking to reignite the spark in your relationship? Are you frustrated that your partner isn't taking the lead? Has it been a long time since you've felt sexy?

This episode offers 3 tips to reignite the spark in your relationship. The approach focuses on finding your sense of self again, which is easily lost in motherhood. Finding your own sexy is still possible in motherhood, even among all of our other responsibilities and priorities! 

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Is your negative body image interfering with your desire or your bedroom experiences? Do you feel unsexy in your body? 

This episode addresses the struggles of working moms to love their bodies and feel sexy in them. Although negative body image will not change overnight, this episode offers 3 easy solutions to implement right away to begin to change the negative thoughts we have about ourselves, so that we can increase our sense of self love and find ways to feel sexy in our bodies again! 

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Has intimacy taken a back seat in your relationship? Do you miss the desire you had at the beginning? Do you feel like sex is a chore?

This episode discusses what we feel at the beginning of relationships - new relationship energy or NRE. This energy is limited and fades over time in every relationship. Learn how to keep desire alive in your marriage, even after kids, in 3 main steps.  

It is not your partner's responsibility to spark your desire. It's up to you to own your sexuality and learn how to spark your own d...

Has intimacy taken a backseat in your relationship? Do you feel like you don't have enough energy for sex? Do you feel like sex has become a chore? 

In this episode, I show you how to connect intimately with your parter, fast. Especially on those nights when you feel too tired to do anything.  Connect intimately with your partner in  3 easy steps based on the tantric breathing technique.  This is a non-sexual exercise based on breath work that will connect you physically, mentally and emotionally. Detailed instructions below. 

The book referenced is Margo Anand's The Art o...

Is your sex life with your partner boring and routine? Does sex feel like a chore? Are you in a pattern in your sex life that you want to change?

In this episode, I'm sharing my "Get To" approach for sex, a mindset shift that will flip the script from sex being something that you have to do or should do, into something that you get to do.  We explore how much sex you actually want to be having as a busy working mom, and explain positive reasons of why sex is good for you, allowing you t...

This episode introduces the concept of the Pleasure Cup as a way for listeners to visualize and think about their own sensual and sexual pleasure, and how it changes over time.

3 tips on clear communication are introduced as a way to encourage listeners to share what is in their pleasure cups with their partners. 

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This episode gives listeners a practical exercise to do with their partners that can increase intimacy and reduce anxiety, starting today. It's called the tantric touch technique, and listeners are guided step by step on how to start and how to make changes if needed. 

Ph.D. Barbara Keesling's book Sexual Healing - The Completest Guide to Overcoming Common Sexual Problems, is cited in this episode. 

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This episode addresses the root cause of women's experience with low desire or low libido over time and gives some tips on what to do to about it.

Sourcing the science from Ph.D. Emily Nagoski's book Come As You Are, this episode introduces the concept of responsive desire versus spontaneous desire, and makes it relatable to busy working moms. Then, the episode explains the concept of sexual brakes and sexual accelerators as key aspects that increase or decrease female desire. 

The episode ends by asking women to identify their own sexual brakes and accelerators i...

Has intimacy with your partner taken a back seat in your relationship? Do you miss the desire you enjoyed at the beginning? Does your body feel unsexy? Are you sick of feeling like sex is a “should”?

My mission is to help busy working moms and high achieving women on their sexual wellness journeys to reawaken desire again.  I believe that self-love, playful exploration and healthy communication and boundaries are the foundation for a healthy sexuality. 

In this podcast, you’ll find simple strategies backed by science and the wisdom of tantra to help you connect...