Sexual healing is often misunderstood. It’s not about learning new techniques, fixing yourself, or forcing desire to come back. For many people, sexual healing is actually about rebuilding safety, confidence, and connection—with your body, your emotions, and sometimes with a partner.

In this episode, we gently redefine what sexual healing really means and why so many well-intentioned approaches fail. If you’ve ever felt shame around what you want, anxiety during intimacy, pressure to perform, or a numb sense of disconnection—this conversation is for you.

Most people seeking sexual healing are trying to heal one (or more) of three things: • Shame — the belief that something about you or your desires is “wrong” • Anxiety — overthinking, performance pressure, fear of disappointing someone • Disconnection — feeling numb, distant, or not fully present in your body

Rather than pushing through these experiences, this episode explores how your nervous system responds to safety versus pressure. When your body feels safe, openness and desire can return naturally. When it feels pressured, your body protects you—and that protection can look like anxiety, avoidance, shutdown, or numbness.

You’ll be guided through a simple, practical reflection you can use anytime: slowing your breath and asking yourself one honest question—“What would help me feel just ten percent safer right now?” Not perfect. Not fixed. Just slightly safer. This small shift can change how your body responds to intimacy, closeness, and connection over time.

This episode is especially relevant if you: • Struggle with sexual anxiety or performance pressure • Feel disconnected or “in your head” during intimacy • Carry shame from past experiences, relationships, or upbringing • Want to rebuild sexual confidence in a gentle, sustainable way • Are healing from stress, burnout, or emotionally difficult relationships

Sexual healing doesn’t require reliving the past or forcing yourself into discomfort. It’s a process of learning to listen to your body, reduce pressure, and create conditions where trust and desire can re-emerge. This episode offers a calm, grounded starting point—whether you’re single, partnered, or navigating intimacy after a difficult chapter in your life.

Please note: this podcast is educational and supportive, but it’s not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you’re experiencing ongoing distress, pain, or trauma symptoms, working with a licensed or trauma-informed professional can be an important part of healing.

If this episode resonates with you, consider following or subscribing on your podcast platform so you don’t miss future episodes in this series. In the next episode, we’ll explore a gentle, step-by-step approach to healing sexual disconnection without pressure—especially for those who feel stuck in their head or disconnected from their body.

You’re not broken. Your body has been protecting you. And healing begins with safety.

Over the past two decades, something quietly shifted in American intimacy — and most people barely noticed it happening.

In this episode, we explore a large-scale U.S. study tracking sexual activity among adults aged 18 to 44 between 2000 and 2018. The data reveals a clear trend: sexual inactivity increased, especially among young men — while frequent, weekly intimacy declined even among married adults.

But this isn’t a sensational story. And it’s not about blaming technology, dating apps, or “modern culture” in a simplistic way.

It’s about understanding what the data actually shows — and what it might be telling us about stress, economic pressure, changing relationship patterns, and the environment surrounding intimacy in modern life.

We break down:

• Why young men experienced the largest increase in sexual inactivity

• How relationship status and employment are connected to intimacy trends

• Why this shift doesn’t mean people “lost interest” in sex

• And what declining intimacy might mean for confidence, mental health, and long-term relationships

This episode is a calm, evidence-based look at a topic often reduced to headlines or online arguments. Instead of panic or nostalgia, we focus on clarity, nuance, and the human side of social change.

Behind every statistic is a real person — navigating dating, loneliness, expectations, and connection in a world that looks very different from the one we grew up in.

If you’ve ever wondered why dating feels harder, why intimacy seems more complicated, or why so many young adults feel disconnected despite constant digital contact, this conversation offers context — not judgment.

You can find the full research study and supporting material via the link shared in our Telegram for listeners who want to explore the data in more depth.

Thank you for listening. And if this episode made you think, consider sharing it with someone — these are conversations worth having.

If you want to explore the full research paper, you can read it here: 👉 JAMA Network Open – Trends in Frequency of Sexual Activity and Number of Sexual Partners Among Adults, 2000–2018

Why do some people just light up a room? What makes them instantly magnetic, effortlessly charming, and easy to be around—even without trying? In this episode of Ivana Models Podcast, we dive deep into the psychology and energy of likability.

Join me, as I guide you through the Likable Person Test—a simple but powerful self-reflection tool to help you understand how others experience your presence. Together, we'll explore the five core traits of highly likable people, and I’ll share how you can develop and strengthen these qualities without changing who you are or pretending to be someone you’re not.

This isn’t about faking it, people-pleasing, or chasing approval. It’s about unlocking your natural charisma by becoming more you—authentic, confident, and emotionally attuned.

You'll learn:

• What actually makes someone likable (it’s not what you think)

• The difference between being liked and being respected

• The key role empathy and humor play in attraction and connection

• How likability affects dating, intimacy, and long-term relationships

• Easy, real-life practices to become more approachable and magnetic

Whether you're navigating new relationships, improving your social confidence, or just curious about how to strengthen your connection with others—this episode will inspire you to rethink how you show up in the world.

✨ Likability isn’t a gift. It’s a skill. And today, we’re going to awaken yours.