LOVERS by shan

What do you do if you’re in a place where you’re madly in love with your partner, your career, your life...BUT you've also decided to put your sex life on the backburner…or maybe more accurately, in the fridge? Rachel Lindsey, the first African-American Bachelorette, sits down with Shan to unapologetically talk about her loving marriage and how it's far removed from the Fantasy Suite. Then, Shan gets Jared’s take on their current sex life...or lack thereof.Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyJoin Shan’s mailing list: www.shanboodram.joinFollow Rachel Lindsey on Instagram: www.instagram.com/therachlindsayBuy Rachel’s new book “Miss Me With That” wherever you buy your books or audio booksFollow Jared Brady: www.instagram.com/enjoyjaredbradyListen to Enjoy the Podcast on the same platform you are listening to this podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So let’s talk about dating with mental illness. In this episode, Shan sits down with Eileen Kelly from the "Going Mental" podcast about her recent experience with being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, and how it impacted her dating/romantic life. Shan continues the conversation with author and therapist, Nedra Glover Tawwab, who has advice for how to talk about mental illness when you're in a relationship and how you can be a supportive partner. Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyJoin Shan's Mailing List: www.shanboodram.com/joinFollow Eileen Kelly on Instagram: www.instagram.com/eileenListen to the "Going Mental" podcasts wherever you listen to podcastsFollow Nedra Glover Tawwab on Instagram: www.instagram.com/nedratawwabSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do if you realize that monogamy isn’t for you, and that realization leads to another even more terrifying thought… Who? How? What the fuck, now? In this episode, Shan sits down with her personal friend Rome Green Jr. from Dormtainment who explains why he knows monogamy isn’t for him and why he also knows that he may not have the rest figured out just yet. Then Ken Melvoin-Berg & Sunny Megatron aka Sex Ed Superheroes join Shan and her husband, Jared, to break down how they've navigated openness in their marriage and what do's and don'ts they've all learned.Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboody Join Shan's Mailing List: www.shanboodram.com/join Follow Rome Green Jr. on Instagram: www.instagram.com/iromealot Follow Sunny Megatron on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/sunnymegatron Visit Sunny's website: www.sunnymegatron.com Tune into Ken's weekly D&D live stream that raises for a sex worker mutual aid fund at twitch.tv/thunderpantsacademy Follow Jared Brady on Instagram: www.instagram.com/enjoyjaredbradySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you get exactly what you want sexually without taking away something from what your partner wants? And if you can't...should you really care? In this episode, Shan sits down with Weezy from the wildly popular podcast, Whoreible Decisions, to discuss how the feminine femmes play down their expertise in the bedroom in order to not threaten their partner's masculinity. Shan and Lauren then sit down to talk about how this shows up outside the bedroom and impacts a feminine's their money, career, and relationships. Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyJoin Shan's Mailing List: www.shanboodram.com/join Follow Weezy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/weezywtfListen to the Whoreible Decisions Podcast on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisislaurenelizabethJoin Lauren's mailing list: www.maketheshiftcoach.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the last episode of 2021 and Shan brings together Jared and Lauren to share all that went on behind the scenes in making the podcast. Also, why doesn't Shan like the theme song?Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboody Join Shan's Mailing List: www.shanboodram.com/join Follow Jared Brady on Instagram: www.instagram.com/enjoyjaredbrady Listen to Enjoy the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enjoy-the-podcast/id1526698004 Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisislaurenelizabethSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you heard of a couple that's Living Apart Together? In this episode, Shan interviews Ev'Yan Whitney, a sensualist, and author of the book "Your Sensual Self" about how they and their husband decided to live in different states after being together for 19 years, while still continuing to be married. Shan also interviews her parents, who have been married for 40 years, to see there's anything they could learn from Ev'Yan's story to better their own marriage. Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboody Join Shan's Mailing List: www.shanboodram.com/join Follow Ev'Yan Whitney on Instagram: www.instagram.com/evyan.whitney Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisislaurenelizabeth Follow Olivia Boodram on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yourtravelwitholivia Follow Brian Boodram on Instagram: www.instagram.com/briboo1958See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Shan interviews comedian Ashley Hesseltine from the "Girls Gotta Eat" Podcast. You could argue that this episode is about women getting off with men partners without giving anything sexual in return, you could also argue it’s about the validity of blue balls, or that we’re here to discuss dating in a post me-too era. But what it really boils down to is rewriting sexual and romantic scripts, especially for singles. How do you end an intimate encounter where you want to end it...and have it be okay?Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyJoin Shan's Mailing List: www.shanboodram.com/joinFollow Ashley Hesseltine: www.instagram.com/ashhessFollow Los on Instagram: www.instagram.com/blamelosListen to Enjoy the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enjoy-the-podcast/id1526698004Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisislaurenelizabethSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When people take that vow of forever, do they enter into that contract knowing that they don’t really mean it? In this episode, Shan sits down with Bart and Geo, who check all the boxes of #CoupleGoals: a marriage, a beautiful home, family, podcast and multiple thriving businesses, to find out how their recent divorce scare has reframed what #CoupleGoals means to them now. Then it gets personal when Shan, her husband, her sister and her brother-in-law admit to times when they almost called it quits.Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyKeep up to date with Shan by joining the mailing list: www.shanboodram.com/joinFollow Geo on Instagram: www.instagram.com/geo_antoinetteFollow Bart on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bartkwanTune into Bart & Geo’s new podcast on YouTube: Get Close Podcast - YouTube Follow Jared Brady on Instagram: www.instagram.com/enjoyjaredbradyTune into Jared’s Podcast: ‎Enjoy the Podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow Lauren Morrison on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisislaurenelizabeth See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, Shan has heard the rumors that A LOT of non-gay men are watching gay porn. In this episode we answer the question: What can gay men teach the non-gay community about how to have great sex? To find out Shan interviews Jade Fox, a queer lifestyle creator and social media influencer, Jade Fox, who admits to enjoying gay porn over lesbian porn. We also hear from Kevin Wade and Javonte Rose, two gay men, on what their secret sauce is when it comes to great sex.Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboody Keep up to date with Shan by joining the mailing list: www.shanboodram.com/join Follow Jade Fox on Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamjadefox Follow Kevin Wade on Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamkevinwade Follow Javonte Rose on Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamjavonteroseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s storytime! Shan takes you down memory lane in order to answer the question she is asked most often throughout her career: When and how did you decide that you were going to be a sex expert? In this special edition episode and for the first time ever on the Podcast, Shan brings in the woman who witnessed it all. None other than Olivia Boodram, aka Mom.Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyKeep up to date with Shan by joining the mailing list: www.shanboodram.com/joinFollow Olivia Boodram on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yourtravelwitholivia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In one of Shan’s toughest interviews to date, she sits down with New York Times Best Selling Author, Ashley C. Ford, who talks about her unconventional path to healing from sexual assault and how it impacted how she thought about sex. Shan also has a conversation with "Trauma Queen" Jimanekia about how to start the trauma healing process with a professional.If you are seeking support/resources due to sexual violence, you can reach out to organizations such as RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) by visiting www.rain.org or call their National Sexual Assault Hotline by dialing 800.656.HOPE (4673).Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyKeep up to date with Shan by joining the mailing list: www.shanboodram.com/joinFollow Ashley C. Ford on Instagram: www.instagram.com/smashfizzleBuy Ashley’s Book: Somebody's Daughter: A Memoir https://www.amazon.com/Somebodys-Daughter-Ashley-C-Ford/dp/1250305977Follow Jimanekia on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jimanekiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are women still having to pressure their partners into proposing? Shan interviews Krista Williams and Lindsay Simcik from the “Almost 30 Podcast” where Krista shares how her relationship evolved over the years and how she passively let him know that she was ready and waiting for his proposal to come. Shan shares her proposal story and how she was heartbroken when the proposal didn’t come on her original timeline. But that’s just one side of the discussion. To round out the conversation, Shan invites her husband and brother-in-law who share their experience with being pressured to propose.Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyFollow the Almost 30 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almost-30/id1148183612Follow Krista: www.instagram.com/itskristaFollow Lindsey: www.instagram.com/lindseysimcikFollow Jared Brady: www.instagram.com/enjoyjaredbradyFollow Enjoy the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enjoy-the-podcast/id1526698004See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are so many women immediately turned off when porn gets turned on? To find out, Shan interviews award-winning film maker and porn director, Erika Lust, about how her work addresses this common dilemma. Erika shares with us what kind of porn women should search for if they are looking to get off before getting turned off by less palatable options, and Shan sees if she can convince Lauren to give porn a chance.Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyFollow Erika Lust on Instagram: www.instagram.com/erikalustGet your “Lovers and Friends” exclusive free 30 day trail to Lust Cinema: www.lustcinema.com/sign-up/loversandfriendsFollow Lauren Morrison on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisislaurenelizabethSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should you change who you are in order to keep the lover you wanna be with? If your first reaction is "Hell to the No!" well...you're not alone. In this episode Shan interviews Emmy award-winning producer and host Jeannie Mai, who talks about how her marriage to Young Jeezy transformed her in ways that just didn’t surprise her, it also shocked the world! We also explore whether or not Shan regrets the changes she made for love with a revealing dialogue between her husband Jared and her sister Lauren.Follow Shan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shanboodyFollow Jeannie Mai on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thejeanniemaiFollow Jared Brady on Instagram: www.instagram.com/enjoyjaredbradyFollow Lauren Morrison on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thisislaurenelizabethSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women say they want a man who is open and willing to be vulnerable, but is this really true? Back in 2019, Shan participated in a YouTube discussion with Aba and Preach where they covered this very topic.The conversation amassed over 1.3M views and nearly 9000 comments. Two years later, Shan, Aba & Preach re-visit this under-represented dialogue about why some men don't yet feel safe to show their vulnerable side with their partners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Herpes, or “The Scarlet H”, is a very common and yet widely misunderstood STD. Shan interviews Shira Lazar, who discusses how her diagnosis with herpes has impacted her sex life. Dr. Ina Park, Medical Consultant at the CDC's Division of STD Prevention and author of the book “Strange Bedfellows”, breaks down the facts and science around herpes in order to erase the attached sitgmas, enabling healthy and empowered sex lives for those with STDs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can a needle of filler give you the ability to orgasm by penetration? Shan interviews Dr. Courtenay Poucher, and gets the "O-shot" to find out. Dr. Poucher is a licensed and board certified expert cosmetic gynecologist who practices in Southern California. She has dedicated her career to women’s sexual health returning functionality and confidence to her patients with labiaplasty. She has been featured on The Doctors, NBC Access Live, and in New Beauty, Hustle and Elle.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is so much great and life changing information about sex and love, but let’s say what you’re all thinking...it’s dry as f*ck! Sexologist and intimacy expert Shan Boodram will teach you what you really want to know about intimacy - from porn and orgasms to marriage and divorce - so you can be your own relationship expert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.