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Honeydew Me

Emma Norman & Cass Andersonhoneydewmepodcast.com
Welcome to Honeydew Me, a podcast that goes into the bedroom and beyond with your hosts Emma Norman and Cass Anderson. We believe that everyone deserves to have great sex, feel good in their bodies and love themselves and while we may not be experts, our guests are. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of sex, bodies, confidence, and all those burning questions you've been dying to get answered.

Episodes

220. How To Actually Build Self-Trust and Finally Stop Second-Guessing Yourself

Self-trust isn’t just a cute idea, it’s the foundation for literally everything. This week we’re joined by Emily Romero, trauma therapist turned author and creator of The Self-Trust Model™, to talk about how to stop overthinking, start trusting your gut, and finally feel like you’ve got you. If people-pleasing, insecurity, or indecision have been running the show... this one’s for you. We cover: Why people-pleasing, overthinking, and low self-worth all come back to self-trust. If you’re stuck in...

Jun 25, 20251 hr 8 min

219. Q+A: "What Should I Do If My Boyfriend Doesn't Compliment Me?"

In this week's episode we're answering one of YOUR questions with a combination of expert tips and personal experience. The Question: I’ve been with my partner for almost three years and I love everything about our relationship… except for the fact that he never compliments me. In the years we have dated he has never once told me I look pretty, hot, beautiful, nothing. I tell him often that I like his outfit, hair, shoes, that he looks hot, etc. but he never reciprocates. He makes me feel very l...

Jun 18, 202547 min

218. Mini Gameplans for Big Feelings: Exactly What to Do When You're Feeling Sad, Angry, Anxious—or Even Happy

Ever get hit with a wave of anxiety, sadness, or anger and think, “Cool, but what do I do with this?” This episode is your answer. We’re joined by somatic coach and nervous system expert Béa Victoria Albina, NP, MPH to talk about exactly what to do when big feelings show up (without spiraling, shutting down, or pretending you're fine). We’re talking mini, step-by-step action plans for managing anger, sadness, and anxiety in the moment and how to stay fully present when you’re actually feeling go...

Jun 11, 20251 hr 18 min

217. Romanticizing Your Single Era: How to Make It Your Best One Yet

Who decided being single has to be a pit stop on the way to something better? In this episode, we’re showing you how to make your single era the main event. Think solo date nights, orgasms (duh), reframing everything you thought you knew about singlehood, and building a life so good it turns heads. Being single isn’t a gap, it’s the glow-up. What We Cover in This Episode: Why singlehood isn’t a “pause” in your life, it’s the glow-up. We reframe being single as an expansive, intentional chapter, ...

Jun 04, 20251 hr 1 min

216. How to Talk About Sex With Anyone: Hookups, Long-Term Relationships & Everything In Between

In this episode, we’re joined by Nicole Thompson, a sex and relationship psychotherapist and host of the Modern Anarchy Podcast. Nicole brings a trauma-informed, radically compassionate lens to the way we talk about sex, relationships, and desire. Together, we explore how shame holds us back from pleasure and how we can start speaking up, owning what we want, and creating the kinds of connections that feel liberating and real. What we cover in this episode: How to talk about sex, whether you're ...

May 28, 20251 hr 9 min

215. Q+A: "Why Does It Take Me So Long To Get Turned On?"

In this week's episode we're answering one of YOUR questions with a combination of expert tips and personal experience. The Question: "I'm in a really loving and supportive relationship and I want to have sex. Like, I mentally want it—I’m attracted to my partner, I crave intimacy, I feel emotionally connected… but it still takes me a long time to feel fully turned on physically. I don’t just get wet easily, and sometimes it feels like I’m waiting for my body to catch up. It makes me feel kind of...

May 21, 202534 min

214. What No One Tells You About Sex After Kids: How To Rebuild Intimacy, Reclaim Your Sexual Confidence & Be The Same Slut You Were Before

We sat down with Susanna Brisk, Sexual Intuitive®️ and certified sex educator who's been helping individuals and couples for nearly a decade reignite their sexual spark. We're diving deep into what really happens to sex and intimacy after having kids, exploring how parenthood can reshape desire and sharing practical tools to reclaim your slutty self. We cover: How to reignite sexual connection after having kids – tips for rebuilding desire and intimacy at any stage of parenting Common myths abou...

May 14, 202559 min

213. Sex, Intimacy & Relationships While Pregnant + Postpartum

This week we're diving into all things intimacy while pregnant and postpartum. Cass is answering listener questions about her experience navigating sex and relationships as a new mom. We cover: WTF a mucus plug is How Cass navigated body changes while pregnant and postpartum and a PSA on stretch marks Normalizing postpartum vaginas How Cass navigated sex and intimacy while pregnant and postpartum A pep talk for when postpartum doesn't go the way you hoped it would What advice Cass would give to ...

May 07, 202552 min

212. Q +A: "Does Penis Size REALLY Matter?"

In this week's episode we're answering one of YOUR questions with a combination of expert tips, personal experience, and a bunch of research. The Question: "I think my penis might be too big for comfortable penetrative sex with my girlfriend. We’ve had open conversations about it and she’s super reassuring, but I still end up feeling guilty, like my body is somehow making things harder (pun unintended, but also… not wrong). What is actually considered a “normal” penis size? Do women even care ab...

Apr 30, 202533 min

211. When the Sex Fizzles: Rekindling Passion in Long-Term Relationships

You know when you're in a long term relationship and the sex just gets a little... meh? Maybe it's feeling routine, lacking spice, or just isn't hitting how it used to. That's why we're chatting up Dr. Diane Mueller, a board-certified sexologist with a game plan to get your sex life back on track. We cover: The science behind why passion ebbs and flows over the course of a long term relationship What a truly PASSIONATE relationship can look like Tips for flirting with your partner Action steps f...

Apr 23, 202554 min

210. What Is a Normal Libido? Understanding Sex Drive Differences In Relationships

We're joined once again by the LOVELY Susan Morgan Taylor, MA a somatic sex therapist and relationship coach, but this time we're diving headfirst into LIBIDO. We cover: What a normal libido looks like & how we define low vs. high libido Common myths and misconceptions about having a low libido How to navigate sex drive differences within a relationship The importance of the 3 N's: Noticing, Naming & Negotiating Sex acts for when you're low on energy How to bring this conversation to you...

Apr 16, 202555 min

209. Honey Archive: Entitled & Indulgent Foreplay

We're revisiting the juiciest lesson on foreplay and initiation with none other than Haylin Belay. Haylin is a sexual health educator, bodyworker, and pleasure witch who is ready to CHANGE YOUR DAMN LIFE. We cover: Expanding your definition of foreplay How to turn yourself ON Understanding the phases of sexual arousal and USING that to your advantage How to feel ENTITLED to your needs How to make communication feel ✨sexy✨ Low-stakes ways to initiate sex How to engage in foreplay ALL DAY Connect ...

Apr 09, 20251 hr

208. Q+A: "My best friend and I are in different life stages... how do we stay close while growing in different directions?"

In this week's episode we're answering one of YOUR questions with a combination of expert tips, personal experience, and a whole lot of vulnerability. The Question: "My best friend and I have been inseparable for years, but now we’re in different life stages—she’s focused on her career and dating and I’m starting a family. It’s hard to stay as close as we were. How can we keep this friendship strong while growing in different directions?" We cover: • Expert tips for navigating change within a fr...

Apr 02, 202546 min

207. Why You Need To Stop Prioritizing P in V Sex + What To Do Instead

If the sex you're having is overly focused on penetration, you're missing out on a WORLD of pleasure. Treating P in V as the main event is keeping us from exploring the endless buffet of sexual options, which is why we're learning to broaden our menu with Claire Perelman, a Certified Sex Therapist. In this episode we dive into: WHY you need to start decentering P in V sex The BENEFITS of focusing on sexual acts outside of penetration How to tell your partner you want to stop prioritizing penetra...

Mar 26, 202551 min

206. Expectations vs Reality: When Sex Doesn’t Go As Planned

Ever had sex that didn't live up to your expectations? Maybe you didn't feel the way you thought you "should" or things didn't turn out the way you imagined. Moments like these can lead to some serious negative feelings, making you want to avoid sex altogether. Luckily, Sex Therapist Jessa Zimmerman is equipping us with all the tips, tools and knowledge to navigate these tricky times. We cover: What sexual avoidance is, how it can feel, and WHY it happens Redefining all the "shoulds" that come w...

Mar 19, 202549 min

205. You, But Better: A How-To Guide For Changing The Parts Of Your Personality That Are Holding You Back

Ever wish you could hit refresh on a few of your personality traits? Maybe you want to be less nervous, more outgoing, or become a little more organized. Olga Khazan, author of the new book "Me, But Better: The Science and Promise of Personality Change" is chatting us through the HOW TO's of all that and more, so grab a pen and buckle up. We cover: The "Big 5" personality traits-- emotional stability, extraversion, openness, agreeableness & conscientiousness How to figure out where you rank ...

Mar 12, 202558 min

204. Your Guide To Crafting The Perfect Masturbation Practice

Chances are your masturbation practice could use a little *refresh*. That's why we're giving you a step by step guide to crafting your PERFECT solo play ritual. We cover: What our current masturbation practices look like (HINT: not ideal lol) WHY you should be prioritizing masturbation The MANY physical, emotional, mental, AND relationship benefits of masturbating How to set up your space for a peaceful practice Extra steps you can take to make yourself feel special 3 example masturbation practi...

Mar 05, 202553 min

203. How To Embrace Your Inner Dominatrix + An Inside Look At What It’s Like To Be A Lifestyle Dom

Whether you're looking to take charge in the bedroom, feel more confident in your everyday life, or learn wtf it means to be a lifestyle dom, then this episode is FOR YOU. We're talking with Mistress Damiana Chi, a legendary Dominatrix with over 25 years of experience and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology who uses BDSM as a healing modality. We cover: A refresher on what BDSM is and what it means to be a Dominatrix What it's like to be a lifestyle dom and a deep dive into the master/slave dynamic w...

Feb 26, 20251 hr 9 min

202. Tools For Navigating Life’s Big Transitions Together

BIG transitions are a part of life. Whether you're moving in together, getting married, having a baby or experiencing some other form of change, your relationship is bound to feel a little (or a lot) different. Cue Tarah & EJ Kerwin, two therapists on a mission to provide couples with the tools they need to GET THROUGH these transitions without giving up on one another. In this episode, we cover: The most common transitions couples go through and WHY they're so f*cking hard (even if they're ...

Feb 19, 20251 hr 7 min

201. The History of Porn

We're diving DEEP into the history of PORN with our friends over at Right Answers Mostly, Claire and Tess. From the dawn of time to the creation of the internet, porn has captivated us horny little humans for basically EVER. So in this episode we're covering: Ancient porn (because, again, humans have been horny from the start) Porn in the 1800's (including erotic novels, naughty nudes & Stag Films) The Golden Age of Porn Porn & Pop Culture A lesson on ethical porn (what is it, why it's c...

Feb 12, 20251 hr 21 min

200. Try These Sex Games To Build Intimacy, Shake Up Your Routine & Have FUN In The Bedroom

SEX IS SUPPOSED TO BE FUN! Which is why we're introducing you to a BUTTLOAD of games you can start playing in the bedroom and beyond. We cover: WHY you need to start playing sex games and their MANY benefits Games to help you and your partner get to know each other Teasing games to help build the (sexual) tension Orgasm denial games Food games Games to play with sex toys Timed games & actual board games (including a special Honeydew Me game you can get if you subscribe to our Patreon!) JOIN ...

Feb 05, 202548 min

199. Tools To Strengthen Your Long Term Relationship + The Common (But Toxic) Mistakes We Make

We're diving into long term relationships with Dr. Frankie Bashan, a sex therapist and founder of Little Gay Book, an LGBTQIA+ matchmaking service! We cover: Whether or not long term relationships should feel EASY + other common misconceptions about LTRs The tools you NEED to build a strong relationship The common (and toxic) mistakes we're making in our relationships How to navigate with dreaded "roommate phase" What being "clingy" actually means and what you can do to address it Daily + weekly...

Jan 29, 202555 min

198. Q + A: "HELP! The Sex Is Bad..."

In this week's episode we're answering one of YOUR questions with a combination of expert tips, personal experience, and a much needed pep talk. The Question: "I’ve been with my boyfriend for a while now, and the sex... it’s just not great. It’s not that we don’t like each other, but it just feels off. I want to be honest, I just don't know how to approach it, so please HELP!" We cover: Questions to ask yourself Expert tips for talking about sex with a partner How to give critical feedback KINDL...

Jan 22, 202540 min

197. How To Navigate Mismatched Sexual Desire + The #1 Question You Need To Be Asking Your Partner

We're exploring how to navigate mismatched sexual desire with Susan Morgan Taylor, MA, a Somatic Sex Therapist and Relationship Coach. Did you know it's completely normal for sexual fulfillment and desire to waiver over the course of a relationship? Luckily Susan has a buttload of tools to help get through these tricky times. We cover: WHY these discrepancies happen (even if it used to feel like you were on the same page) What the research says about HOW LONG couples struggle with intimacy issue...

Jan 15, 202556 min

196. 50 Sex Acts To Try In 2025 (Pt. 2)

The journey continues as we give you OVER 50 SEX ACTS to try in 2025. From foreplay, to masturbation, to positions, to kink, we're helping you build your sexual tool kit and feel confident AF anytime you step into the bedroom. In Part 2, we're covering: Spicy and adventurous places to get it on Refresher on how to give amazing oral and hand sex Kinky ideas for adding spice to your routine Aftercare and how it enhances your intimacy Plus BTS stories on unaired episodes JOIN OUR PATREON HERE to ac...

Jan 08, 202553 min

195. 50 Sex Acts To Try In 2025 (Part 1)

We're giving you OVER 50 SEX ACTS to try in 2025. From foreplay, to masturbation, to positions, to kink, we're helping you build your sexual tool kit and feel confident AF anytime you step into the bedroom. In Part 1, we're covering: Our favorite foreplay techniques Tips for dirty talk & sexting How to actually feel SEXY Exciting ways to spice up your masturbation practice 10 different sex positions and tips for making them PLEASURABLE AF JOIN OUR PATREON HERE to access exclusive content, th...

Jan 01, 202542 min

194. Here's How Listening To Erotic Romance Novels Will Change Your Sex Life

This week we're diving headfirst into the world of erotic romance novels and it will absolutely CHANGE YOUR LIFE. We start off the episode by talking with the co-founders of Tempt, an erotic romance audio-book app designed by women, for women with the goal of ELIMINATING the pleasure gap. We cover: How listening to erotic novels can COMPLETELY change your sex life The BENEFITS of listening to erotic content How to use erotic novels to reconnect to your desire and feel sexy AF How to use erotic n...

Dec 18, 202459 min

193. The BEST Tip For Finding & Creating Meaningful Friendships + A Guide For Maintaining The Friendships You Already Have

Anna Goldfarb, an author and friendship explainer, is here to do just that. She teaches us the KEY to cultivating new friendships and how to lovingly maintain the ones we have. We cover: HOW to make meaningful friendships The #1 thing you need to be doing in all your friendships How to build friendships that LAST Supporting friends who are in different life stages How many friends you *actually* need according to science Concrete ways to SHOW UP and be a good friend Connect with Anna: On her web...

Dec 11, 20241 hr

192. Stop Feeling Behind In Life, Quit Comparing Yourself & Build Unshakable Self Worth (Even If You're At Rock Bottom)

We're talking with Anna Kai, the creator of maybe both, your favorite internet hype woman, and our GO TO for the brutally honest advice we need in our 20s. We unpack how to find self worth, what we're often getting wrong in our 20s and how to step off the comparison train. We also cover: What we should ACTUALLY be focusing on in our 20s vs. what we're taught we should be doing How to fully embrace the freedom of your 20s (whether your single or partnered) What to do if you're struggling with sel...

Dec 04, 20241 hr 1 min

191. Q&A: How To Have Shame Free Casual Sex, Try Something New With Your Partner & Embrace Your Neediness

You asked, we answered, let's go. We're diving into YOUR questions and sharing all the expert advice, resources, and personal experiences we've gleaned over the past four years. We're covering: "How do I try new things in the bedroom?" How to talk about trying something new Tips for initiation How (and why) to set a container "How can I start having shame free casual sex?" A pep talk + reframe of why casual sex is AWESOME Steps to combat feeling "guilty" "How can I be less needy in my new relati...

Nov 27, 202452 min
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