Coach Alex Ray: Asexuality, Kink Curiosity & Consent

<p><strong>A note for clients and anyone who knows me personally:</strong> This episode contains explicit sexual content and detailed personal disclosure. If you aren't sure whether to listen, don't. If you can listen with curiosity and take good care of yourself along the way, please do. You're always welcome to bring whatever comes up into our next session.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this engaging conversation, Michelle Renee and Coach Alex Ray explore themes of confidence, self-esteem, and the intricacies of sexual identity and kink. They share their origin story, discuss working with social anxiety in social settings, and delve into the importance of communication in intimate relationships. The dialogue also touches on asexuality, the concept of pegging, and the significance of education in understanding kink. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the value of curiosity and openness in sexual exploration, redefining what success looks like in intimate experiences. In this engaging conversation, Michelle and Alex explore themes of intimacy, authenticity, and vulnerability in relationships. They discuss navigating social spaces, creating safe environments for self-expression, and the importance of honest communication in attraction. The dialogue delves into the complexities of sexual experiences, the significance of presence, and the role of compliments in fostering connection. They also touch on body positivity, the difference between performance and genuine intimacy, and the idea that pleasure can exist beyond traditional notions of orgasm. Throughout, they emphasize the value of curiosity, consent, and mutual exploration in building meaningful relationships.</p><p><br /></p><p>Alex Ray (he/she/they) is an internationally certified sex and relationship coach with eight years of experience. Whether guiding singles toward their dream partner, bringing couples closer together, or supporting an amicable separation, Alex specializes in helping people speak up for their needs and desires with confidence.</p><p>Passionate about sex education and open conversations, Alex is launching <em>Kink Curious</em>, a new podcast premiering in April, where they explore the why behind what turns people on. They’re also building an employee-owned sex education company to bring shame-free learning to more people.</p><p>Connect with Alex online <a target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@heyalexgay on</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heyalexgay" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@heyalexgay" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a> or <a href="http://coachalexray.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">coachalexray.com</a></p><p>Check out Michelle and Alex's episode on the Kink Curious podcast at <a href="https://staykinkcurious.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">StayKinkCurious.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Michelle Renee (she/her) is a San Diego-based Human Connection Coach and Cuddle Therapist. Michelle's websites are<a href="https://meetmichellerenee.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> ⁠https://meetmichellerenee.com⁠⁠</a> and<a href="https://humanconnectioncoach.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> ⁠https://humanconnectioncoach.com⁠</a> and she can be found on social media at<a href="https://instagram.com/meetmichellerenee" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> ⁠https://instagram.com/meetmichellerenee⁠</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you’d like to ask a question for Michelle to answer on an episode, <a href="https://www.meetmichellerenee.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.meetmichellerenee.com/podcast</a></p><p><br /></p><p>To grab your own set of We’re Not Really Strangers <a href="https://amzn.to/47XJjvm" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://amzn.to/47XJjvm</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Become a Cuddlist Certified Touch Practitioner and save 10%