151. The Art Of Anticipation: Unboxing Lovehoney's Advent Calendar w/ Sarah Tomchesson

In this episode of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD is joined by Sarah Tomchesson, the resident sexual wellness advisor for Lovehoney, maker of sex toys and related products.  They discuss the Lovehoney Advent calendars, which contain a variety of sex toys and accessories for couples to explore and enhance their intimacy–they can be opened one day at a time, or all at once. The calendars are designed to build anticipation and offer a range of products for both sex toy newbies and experienced users. Sarah emphasizes the importance of open communication and consent when introducing sex toys into a relationship. She also highlights the benefits of using sex toys, as they can increase pleasure, confidence, and empowerment.    Also in this episode: Open communication and consent are essential when introducing sex toys into a relationship. Sex toys can provide increased pleasure, confidence, and empowerment. Offering a range of sex toys and accessories for couples to explore and enhance their intimacy, Lovehoney Advent calendars make very fun gifts. Sex toys are not a quick fix for relational disconnection and sexual dissatisfaction. Use promo code AFF-INTIMATEMARRIAGE at www.lovehoney.com to receive 15% off your purchase.   Connect with Sarah Tomchesson:  Lovehoney: https://www.lovehoney.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovehoneyofficial/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovehoneyglobal Subscribe to the podcast: https://fuckyeahpod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fuckyeahpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fuckyeahpod   About Sarah Tomchesson: Sarah Tomchesson, C.S.E. (she/her) advocates for sexual liberation through her work as a sex educator, sex toy evangelist and podcast host. Sarah's passion for helping people connect to their authentic sexual expression is driven by a firm belief that when people experience and access pleasure in a meaningful way it improves their confidence and overall wellbeing. Sarah is Lovehoney’s Resident Sexual Wellness Advisor and hosts free monthly workshops through Lovehoney.com. She brings an inclusive, informed, and approachable teaching style to a range of topics, specializing in body literacy, embodied somatic techniques, kink, queer sexuality, and sex toys. Sarah is able to speak to all experience levels, sexualities, genders, kinks, and relationship statuses. Sarah's podcast, F*ck Yeah, disrupts traditional ideas about sexuality, intimate relationships, the patriarchy, parenthood, and femininity, and her online education program, Pleasure Practices, supports cultivating personal power through pleasure exploration. Sarah advocates for the inclusion of a comprehensive sex education curriculum in K-12 schools through her role as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for SIECUS - Sex Ed for Social Change. Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram   Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully: www.alignedhotmarriage.com Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights, and opportunities to learn with her: https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe   About Alexandra Stockwell, MD Known as “The Intimacy Doctor,” Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of “Uncompromising Intimacy,” host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast, and creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program.  For over two decades, she’s been guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life— from the daily grind of running a household to creating ecstatic experiences in the bedroom—all while maintaining extraordinary professional success!   This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact   The Intimate Marriage Podcast, With Intimacy Coach, Alexandra Stockwell, MD