Dr. Lindsey Brooks - Psychologist, Sex Therapist, Sex Educator: BIO: “Dr. Lindsey Brooks is a sex therapist turned sex educator. She has her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, is a certified sex therapist, and has been providing therapy since 2005. She is thrilled to now be bringing her knowledge beyond the therapy room with Sexual Empowerment School where she teaches women how to let go of sexual shame, build their pleasure knowledge, and learn sexual communication skills through her on-line workshops and resources.”

Lindsey explains the journey of developing her specialty in sex therapy and the Sexual Empowerment School

Sexual Empowerment School  - 8 week workshop series to help you learn about your pleasure anatomy, develop a sex positive mindset, and build communication skills.

Building safety with shared expectations, ground rules, and boundaries.

Common concerns around women’s sexual health and empowerment. Sexual shame, Fear of Sex based on sex-negative messages, Low sexual desire; Internalizing shame and self-judgment; Relationship Tension; Feeling Disconnected From Self.

Lindsey discusses her passion and purpose for empowering women’s sexual health

Considering Sexual Health and the aspects of Balanced Health - the intersection of Body, Mind, Heart, Soul, and Spirit

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Tips for communicating about sex - What I want to do, What I will do, What I will not do - Begin with self-exploration and building self-awareness in order to be able to communicate your sexual desires, needs, and boundaries with your partner. 

It can be helpful to tune into yourself, your emotions and acknowledge your emotions and level of comfort prior to communication

The importance of self-awareness: Culture, History, family values, personal values, social messages around sex and their influence on your beliefs, etc.

Helping women recognize that sex can be normal and natural part of life to connect with a partner, the way I show love, the way I experience pleasure

Oppressive factors that can contribute to shame around sex

The importance of setting and respecting boundaries in sexual relationships

Tips for boundary setting

Ideas for creating fun within the bounds of safety and trust

For the following concerns, seek therapy with a certified sex therapist first rather than coaching: sexual pain; intense anxiety about sex; unresolved sexual trauma. Find a certified sex therapist at: https://www.aasect.org/  the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists

Recommended Resource: Come As You Are - The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski https://www.emilynagoski.com/ 

Tips for cultivating sex positive thoughts: Increase Awareness of emotional discomfort and sex negative thoughts, Practice mindfulness, Increase consumption of media and connection with people who support a sex positive perspective

Where to find Dr. Lindsey Brooks, https://www.sexualempowermentschool.com/  Free Quiz: What’s blocking your sexual pleasure; Follow Lindsey on

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