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How to Ask For What You REALLY Want in Bed (Without Shame or Awkwardness)
Episode 8127th August 2025 • Love Stories • Charlene Byars
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In this engaging episode, we interview Karli Harvey Raymond, an international event host, MC, and certified sex educator. They discuss the importance of sexual wellness and confidence for women. Karli shares her unique journey from growing up in a religious household to becoming a sex educator who helps women embrace their desires.

The conversation explores why sex remains a taboo topic, the impact of shame, trauma, and stress on sexual pleasure, and practical tips on improving intimacy in relationships. Karli also offers advice on communicating sexual needs effectively and the significance of foreplay for women's sexual satisfaction. The episode emphasizes the crucial role of communication in relationships and Karli's methods for renewing attraction and intimacy with long-term partners.

IN THIS EPISODE:

- (03:24) Breaking Taboos Around Sex

- (06:03) From Purity Culture to Sex Educator

- (09:16) Empowering Women Through Sexual Confidence

- (13:00) The Role of Pleasure in Our Lives

- (23:06) Communicating Desires with Partners

- (28:25) Exploring Fantasies and Boundaries

- (34:21) Using the Yes-No-Maybe List

- (36:40) Evolving Sexuality and Connection

- (38:48) Common Issues in Long-Term Relationships

- (42:26) Misconceptions About Sex

- (51:48) Encouraging Change in Relationships

- (55:37) Karli's Workshops and Coaching

RESOURCES

Check out my How to Attract Devoted Masculine Men Masterclass HERE 

My FREE eBook The Magnetic Woman

App rec: Bumble

Feminine Embodiment HERE

CONNECT WITH CHARLENE 

On Instagram @mscharlenebyars 

On YouTube @chosentraining

Work with me HERE

CONNECT WITH KARLI

On Instagram HERE

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