Ep. 36: A Conversation About Sexual Fantasies with Meryl Victoria

***Content / Trigger Warning, in this episode we discuss sensitive topics that may not be suitable for all audiences. Topics like sexual abuse, and physical abuse, including child sexual molestation. This may be an episode to skip, or use headphones for, if you have others around you that may not be prepared to listen.***   Hey everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of the Wright Conversations Podcast! For today’s episode, I’m joined by Meryl Victoria to talk about play and fantasies, the most common fantasies, and exploring core desires. Meryl also talks about de-shame-ifying sexual fantasies, the importance of safety in context, tapping into our body sensations, and fantasies versus realities. Let’s delve in!   In this Episode You’ll Learn: [01:37] A bit about Meryl. [03:18] Why Meryl is passionate about talking about sexual fantasies. [05:13] Are fantasies for you? [06:22] Defining sexual fantasies. [07:22] The more common sexual fantasies. [08:28] Core desires. [10:00] What to do with your fantasies. [12:19] Fantasies versus realities. [18:42] The insidious shame. [20:15] How to start to recognize shame. [23:34] Tapping into body sensations. [28:22] A safe context. [29:26] How shame manifests. [31:11] How to start releasing and exploring shame. [36:47] Meryl’s words of wisdom.   Quotes: “Everybody fantasizes, and everybody fantasizes for their entire lives.” [03:44] “What makes sex awesome is not the actions that you’re performing. Rather, it’s the emotions that you’re experiencing.” [08:40] “Just because you fantasize about it, doesn’t mean you want to do it for real.” [12:12] “Every time you move outside of the perceived social norm, shame is waiting for you.” [19:23] “Diversifying your feed is such an amazing thing to do for yourself.” [32:25]   Connect with Meryl Victoria Website:            www.verymeryl.com. Instagram:          @soverymeryl.   Connect with Rachel Wright Website:            https://rachelwrightnyc.com Instagram:          @thewright_rachel Twitter:              @thewrightrachel   Resources   WIN A FREE INTIMACY AFTER DARK DECK!   Get 30% OFF the NEW After Dark Deck! Use Promo Code: Rachel   Get your Zumio Discount!   Call to Action Please if you love this episode, and know someone else who is a passionate soul on a mission just like you share it with your friends and others. To help this podcast grow please leave an iTunes review and don’t forget to subscribe.