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Ready for Love After the Show June 6 2011

Monday, May 30th, 2011

Episode Title – Fun, Play and Toys in Your Relationship

Most people have many things that need their attention in their everyday lives. Work, bills, family, children and so many other things need our attention and it is so easy for people to let these things crowd out all personal time with their partner. Whether you’re preparing for a relationship or are in a relationship, host Nikki Leigh and guest Paula (editor in chief of the Evolved World website) share tips and suggestions to help you keep the fun, play and toys in your relationship. For additional tips to keep the fun in your relationship, download the Kissing From Head to Toe report. You are invited to join Ready for Love Radio on Facebook. Find out more about playing with your partner – After the Show on Nikki’s blog.

 

After the Show Video Coming Soon

The audio show will be posted at http://www.webtalkradio.net/ready-for-love on June 6, 2011

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Senior Citizens Get Health Benefits From Active Sex Life

Saturday, May 14th, 2011

An active sex life into your 60’s and beyond can benefit your overall health. There are plenty of statistics which show this can encourage a person to live a very healthy lifestyle. For many people, they will be more concerned about their overall appearance and they eat better and exercise more.

Many individuals engaging in sex when they are over 60 are also more concerned with their overall health. This means they are willing to keep their appointments for annual check ups. They also do what the doctor recommends in regards to taking medications and to making changes to their daily habits.

The topic has become more of an issue in our society due to people living longer than ever before. For many people, life doesn’t end when they retire as it is only beginning. They can pursue new interests and they can enjoy having an active sex life. For most people at this age and older, there is no reason not to continue experimenting with sex and having a great time.

People 53 1168 x 1752 200x300 Senior Citizens Get Health Benefits From Active Sex LifeIt can be a time to get to know your body in new ways. You may find sex is different at this age though. It may not occur as often and it may not last as long from start to finish. Yet there are still plenty of ways to please your partner and to make the most of it. It is always good to communicate what makes you feel good to your partner so you get all you can out of your sexual experiences.

Having a healthy lifestyle is very important for people of any age. As you get older it becomes even more important. You can make sure sexual activity continues to be a great part of life at any age. It is great to eliminate the use of tobacco and alcohol from your lifestyle. You should also eat right, get plenty of rest, and exercise regularly.

Many people in their 60’s will tell you that continuing to have sex makes them feel younger. This carries over into many other aspects of their life as well. They feel better physically and mentally. They also find they are able to maintain a very healthy and intimate relationship with that special person in their life.

In our society, it has become more socially acceptable for people to have active sex lives later in life. In the past it was deemed gross or even out of line for people of such age to think about sex. So, they kept their thoughts and activities private. Today they are able to explore and share without feeling guilty or feeling like they are being judged.

It is believed that a positive attitude about sex and realizing it is natural to want to continue having sex when you are older plays a vital role in your life. The people who don’t question their desire for sexual activity into their 60’s can relax and enjoy it. They won’t be inhibited by their age or what is going on around them.

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Spice Up Your Relationship

Monday, May 9th, 2011

Has your relationship stalled in the bedroom?  If so, you may consider terminating the relationship.  But, would you consider ending things if it is a long term relationship?  What if you are married?  Is your answer different if you really do love your partner?  So, what steps should you take?

If you’re unhappy in the bedroom, it is important to know that ending a marriage or a relationship should be a last resort. The first thing you should do, is to take steps to spice things up.  This could improve more than just your intimacy with your partner, it could do wonders for your relationship in general.

As nice as it is to hear that you can and should spice things up and in the bedroom, you may not know how you should proceed.  If that is the case, keep reading and I’ll share some tips. Below there are four easy ways that you can spice things up in the bedroom.

Engage in Foreplay

When you do have sex, what happens?  Do you and your partner get right down to business?  If you do, that may be a huge problem.  Unfortunately, many couples do not realize that intimacy is much more than just about having sex.  It is also about having a happy and healthy relationship.  If you rely on sex to make your relationship succeed, there is a very good chance that it will fail.

If you and your partner don’t already engage in foreplay, start… NOW!  Its also important to remember that foreplay doesn’t have to wait until you’re in the bedroom. Think outside the box and let’s get creative. Call your lover, send a text message, or hide a handwritten note letting your partner know about your desires to be intimate with them later on. Build the anticipation and give your partner something to think about throughout the door and to look forward to later.

Be Spontaneous

When you want to have sex, what do you do?  If you actually take the time to ask your partner if they want to be intimate with you, you may do more harm than good.  Stopping what you’re doing to ask first can make spending time together seem like a chore. Intimacy and sex shouldn’t be a chore. It should be time you want to spend together and this time should bring you pleasure.  The next time that you want to move to the bedroom, don’t ask. Instead, take your partner by the hand and lead them to the bedroom. On second thought, you don’t have to head to the bedroom….

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  • Schedule a private lunch with your partner
  • Meet at a private place for an intimate picnic
  • Pick your partner up at work and go on a date
  • Find a romantic place to watch the sun go down
  • Offer to wash your partner’s hair in the shower
  • Move in close behind your partner while their washing the dishes and start by kissing their neck or back
  • Whisper in his or her ear and tell them what you want to do to them
  • If you only have sex at night in bed – take the initiative on Saturday morning in the shower
  • Look for chances to be spontaneous, even if it is just hot passionate kissing, it will keep the passion alive and you can pick up again that night.

Talk About Your Fantasies

One of the biggest reasons couples have problems with sex is because one person isn’t having their desires fulfilled. Is that is the case with you?  Does your partner know what you like or what you want? Do you know what your partner wants from your intimacy? Do you have sex and make love, or do you have a deep intimacy? If either of you do not know what the other ways, it is time to speak up.

Find a private time with just the two of you to talk with your partner about your sexual fantasies and desires.  What would you like to try in the bedroom?  What do you like, what do you want more of and what would you like to change? In addition to expressing your wants, needs, and darkest fantasies, let your partner do the same. You should both walk away from an intimate encounter pleased.

When you and your partner share your wants, needs, desires and fantasies – keep the conversation positive and never belittle or make fun of each other. You need to be sure your partner will take you seriously and listen to you.

Experiment in the Bedroom

Another easy way you can spice up things in the bedroom is by experimenting.  When you do, you may be pleased with all of your options. For starters, you can try new sexual position.  This may not only lead to extra pleasure, but fun and excitement.  Sex toys, romantic or pornographic videos, and role playing are other good ways to experiment in the bedroom.

Experimenting in the bedroom is a good way to spice up your intimacy, but use your best judgment.  It is smart to talk to your partner about making changes first. While you’re in bed, is not the time to bring changes. So what are you waiting for?  It is time to get started.

Would you like personal assistance to find ways to spice up your bedroom and your life? Feel free to contact me for more details about how a love coach and a master expert can work with you – lovecoachjourney@gmail.com

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Tips to Get in the Mood for Romance

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Are you ready for love? Are you in the mood for love?  You may not be sure at this point. Maybe you’re not quite ready yet?  Once you start to bring romance into your life or if this is your first dive into the pool of romance, there is something you will notice. You will start to experience a wonderful new mood which is inspired by your new romance with your partner. Even if you’re married, you may not have really been romantic. Now is the time. Let’s get started… setting the mood for romance.

You can start off slowly with the familiar and traditional romantic gestures like holding doors open, flowers, candy, little love letters and special attention to his or her needs.  Once you make these romantic gestures habits in your relationship, you will notice an increase in your appetite for more romance and similar moods.  One way to satisfy your newfound appetite is with some sensuous fun in addition to romantic ideas.

When you’re ready to add romantic acts into your daily routine with your partner, be creative.  For example, you can buy decorative pillows for the bedroom with “Tonight”couples in love055 3000 x 2000 300x200 Tips to Get in the Mood for Romance and “Not Tonight” printed on either side.  You can use this as your own private signal for each other and your intentions. You may want to use teddy bears that say “Him” and “Her” to show who is taking the initiative to heat things up.  Other couples will use more subtle indications as to their intentions in the bedroom.

When you want to think of your own things to do, make up your own ‘code’ to say when the mood strikes you or as a clue to what kind of mood you’re in.  Maybe your woman will say “I’m getting tired” and then you can say, “Well, then let’s get you to bed.”  Try something even more subtle like saying the same word three times in the same sentence like ‘blue’ or another obvious word.  Walk up to your partner and begin humming ‘your song’ in his or her ear.  For couples with children or others in the house, you can do something like Carol Burnett did in her television show when she tugged her earlobe as a private signal. Use whatever type of signal you both agree will be your own private foreplay that will make you want to rush off to make love!

Occasionally, use something extra special that you and your partner enjoy to get in the mood like chocolate!  Chocolate is one of the few things that most men and women share a love for and always enjoy more.  You can use chocolate in various ways to spark romance or initiate foreplay with your partner.  You can give your partner a gift of their favorite chocolate and that can be enough to get him or her in the mood.  If you want something a little more intimate, bring his or her favorite chocolates to bed one night and feed each other. To heat things up more, you can insist that your partner has lick off the chocolate that melts on your fingers.  To take it a step further, you can ‘accidentally’ get some melted chocolate on your partner’s body!  Lick it off, making sure to get it all. Be sure to let your partner know how good it tastes and definitely do it again and again!

I’ve heard that chocolate is an aphrodisiac.  Why not test the sensual power of chocolate in a variety of ways with your partner.

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Love Yourself – Your First Step to Becoming Ready for Love

Monday, April 25th, 2011

You can benefit by developing a healthy self-love. Learning to love yourself helps you develop self-esteem, self-respect and confidence. These traits enable you to find and enjoy a healthy, happy and satisfying love. Loving yourself can also lead to a very satisfying love life. To learn more about how to Make it Happen! Discover More Love and Passion, click here. Tune in to help yourself, whether you’re single and looking for love or if you’d like to make an existing relationship even better.

Click to listen here http://webtalkradio.net/shows/ready-for-love/ or download your copy of the show.

Get your FREE copy of my ebook on love coaching – http://myfreeinformationarticles.com/make-it-happen/ and my ebook on Art of Kissing from Head to Toe – http://myfreeinformationarticles.com/kissing-head-to-toe/.  There is a special offer in the back of each ebook. You can connect with Ready for Love Radio on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ready-For-Love-Radio/188040544549076, This is the place for insider information about the show and a great place to share your thoughts and questions.

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Respect for Your Partner is Part of a Healthy Relationship

Friday, April 15th, 2011

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Respect is a basic human value. It is defined as an attitude of admiration or esteem for a person. This feeling is generally a result of how we feel about a person’s achievements. How much we care for the person can also contribute to the respect we show to them. While all people deserve respect, not many of they receive this.

Everyone wants to be respected by others but not everyone gets respect and some don’t act in a way that makes them deserving of it. To start, let’s define a person who deserves our respect.

First of all, keep in mind that in order to demand or expect respect, you will have to treat others with equal amount of respect. I’ve heard the phrase “demand respect” my entire life. But, I feel people earn our respect through their actions, words and deeds.

‘Respect’ is just a word, but what it means and how it reflects on us can make all the difference in how we see ourselves and others — and how we relate to future possibilities and choices.

Respect in Your Relationship

I feel the keys to a successful relationship include: open honest communication, trust, love and respect. These traits help us shine in the good times but also build our strength and resolve in the tough times.

Many successful relationships have been built around different political or religious believes, but it all boils down to respect. They are based on the belief that both partners are equal, that the power and control in the relationship are equally share. In a relationship, respect means listening each other, valuing each other’s opinions, and understanding the other’s emotions.

If you want to encourage and develop respect with your partner, here are some helpful tips.

First of all it is very important to have self-respect. Treat yourself with respect. If she sees that you don’t have any respect for yourself she might decide she doesn’t have to show you respect either, because it is not important to you.

Give what you take. Show respect if you want to be respected. Everyone wants to be admired and appreciated. If you show your girlfriend that she is important to you, she is more likely to show how important you are to her. Be attentive, give compliments, and make her feel comfortable and content with you. Admire and respect the person you are with and listen when she talks. She’ll love to spend time with you.

Relax. Women sometimes think men are mediocre because they have a boring personality. So, when you have a date with her relax and have fun and she will feel great with you. If she finds you uptight and boring you may get dumped. If you make her feel good she will respect you for the funny guy you are, it is a great quality to be able to make her smile even when she is sad.

Don’t lie. We all know women don’t like to be lied to. If she caught you in a lie she will definitely not have respect for you. But, if she sees that you are sincere with her, she will be proud of you and show more respect for you.

Be confident and polite. Look into her eyes when she talks to you and make her feel that you are a person she can trust. Show her that she can talk with you about any subject or problem and can count on your help. Don’t forget to be polite, this will bring mutual respect.

Both people in a relationship need to show respect and to have their partner show respect for them. Here are some ways you can do that for one another.

  • Let each other feel comfortable about themselves
  • Be able to when you’re wrong
  • Be willing to compromise
  • Respect each other’s opinions, feelings and friends
  • Try to resolve conflicts by talking honesty
  • Accept when one of you say no to things you don’t want to do

So, take a deep look at your relationship to see if you and your partner are doing these things for one another. If not, you should work on cultivating more respect for one another.

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Nikki Leigh Interviewed on Unsolved Issues Tonight at 7 pm

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

Nikki Leigh, relationship coach, is a guest on Unsolved Issues radio with Dreama Jennings – listen live at 7 pm ET or join the chatroom (you need to register to access the  Nikki Leigh Interviewed on Unsolved Issues Tonight at 7 pmchatroom) http://www.unspokenissues.com/2011/03/nikki-leigh-love-coach-sexpert-march-24_22.html

This is what Dreama had to say about my ebook – Make it Happen! Discover More Love and Passion. “I simply love Nikki Leigh’s books and normally I’m not much for ‘love advice’ but this book changed my opinion. Nikki wrote in such a way that I found myself wanting more. Nikki truly can reach into the hearts of us all to help us realize all of us truly do deserve love Thank You Nikki”

Get your FREE copy of my ebook on love coaching – http://myfreeinformationarticles.com/make-it-happen/ and my ebook on Art of Kissing from Head to Toe – http://myfreeinformationarticles.com/kissing-head-to-toe/.  There is a special offer in the back of each ebook. You can connect with Love Prints Relationship Coaching on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Love-Prints-Relationship-Coaching/188040544549076 – or they are for sale on Amazon for 99 cents each.

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Some of the Top Romantic Movies of All Time

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

Hollywood never fails to produce romantic films. These can be the perfect addition to your plans for Valentine’s Day. These are some of the films that you can watch over an affair to remember Some of the Top Romantic Movies of All Timeand over but each time they still stir your emotions.

Some all time favorite romantic films include An Affair to Remember, Casablanca, Pretty Woman, Shakespeare In Love, and Titanic. (Feel free to mention some of your favorites in the comment section.)

Here are some details about these – if you haven’t seen them all, you should check them out.

The 1942 Casablanca film was about a love triangle between a nightclub owner in Morocco and his former lover who has a Czech rebel and nationalist husband. The story revolves around the dilemma of a man between winning the woman he loves and helping his rival escape from the French-occupied Moroccan City of Casablanca. This film is highly acclaimed and well known for many reasons: the characters, music, and phrases have become famous to the extent of including it in the list of greatest films of all time. It won three Academy Awards, including the Best Picture.

The 1957 An Affair to Remember is called the most romantic movie of all time according to American Film Institute. The story revolves around Terry and Nickie, played respectively by Deborah Kerr Cary Grant. The two meet on a ship travelling across the Atlantic Ocean. They eventually fall in love though both are engaged to other people. When they say goodbye, they promise to meet atop the Empire State Building in six months if their feelings remain the same. The theme song “An Affair to Remember,” which was performed by Vic Damone, contributed to the success of the film. (An all time awesome tear jerker that restores your confidence in love. This film is a big element of Sleepless in Seattle.)

In the 90s, Pretty Woman was a blockbuster romantic comedy that grossed $464 million dollars. The film is a love story between a prostitute and a wealthy businessman. Julia Roberts played Vivian Ward while Richard Gere played Edward Lewis. Edward hired Vivian to be his escort in many businesses functions. Eventually, the two fall for each other. Great end to the film, although not as awesome as Richard Gere in the end of An Officer and a Gentleman.

From this Cinderella-story inspired plot, Roberts won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for Academy Awards for her role.

In 1998, Shakespeare in Love is another romantic comedy film. This is fictional film that revolves around the imagining of the young William Shakespeare—played by Joseph Fiennes—until he falls in love with a wealthy young woman. Shakespeare is a struggling writer while the woman, played by Gwyneth Paltrow, disguises just to be an actor. The two eventually fall for each other. Worth noting however, some of the characters are real people and some characters and lines are based on Shakespeare’s literary works.

An award winning blockbuster movie, Titanic is about the sinking of Titanic, the biggest ship of her time. The plot revolves around the love story of Jack and Rose, played respectively by Leonardo Di Carpio and Kate Winslet. They come from two different social classes, but they eventually fall in love aboard the ship. The characters and story may be fictional but the sinking of Titanic is a real event. So far, no film has surpassed the commercial success of Titanic. It also won seven Academy Awards.

These five films have never failed to stir emotions from its audience making them an all-time favorite of moviegoers and lovers, especially during the love month.

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Interview – Bonnie Gabriel Shares Words for Lovers

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

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I’d like to share my interview with Bonnie Gabriel.

Would you like to share your name? Bonnie Gabriel

What prompted you to become involved in a love, relationship or sex related field?

A friend was giving a weekend conference on sexuality. She asked me to critique her program. I saw she was offering workshops that dealt with all the senses except one – auditory. So I suggested she add that dimension. She then asked me, well why don’t you come up with a workshop on that topic. So I created The Art of Erotic Talk. Although 5 other presentations were occurring in my time slot, I drew the biggest crowd – 64 people. (The average was 25 per presentation.) So that inspired me to write a book on the subject.

What is your title? Founder/Director

In a few sentences, how do you describe what you do? I teach people how to communicate with a lover in ways that allow them to feel understood, honored, and cared about – so that they can begin to unleash the hidden desires in their hearts and bodies that make for delicious loving.

What sort of education, background, experience etc do you have for this work?

I hold an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from New York University. I’m also trained in Non-violent Communication/Compassionate Communication, Focusing, Neurolinguistic Programming, Psychodrama & Role Playing and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy.

How long have you worked in this industry?

Over 25 years.

If you have a main focus or niche – what is it?

The verbal aspects of creating intimacy and sustaining passion in a relationship

What lead you to that specialty?

I’m extremely auditory. I love beautiful, expressive voices; vocal musical, etc.

What has been the hardest thing about your work?

Finding time in my demanding schedule to write new blog posts as often as I wish.

What has been the most rewarding thing about your work?

The enthusiastic mail I receive from people who say their relationships have been helped, or even transformed by my books, blog posts, etc.

Tell us about your business. Words for Lovers offers guidance, resources and support to help lovers give voice to their passions and to open their imagination to the magic of making love with words

How long have you been in business? Since 1995

Did you expand an existing business? I have been an author and lecturer for several years before creating my Words for Lovers website and blog.

Do you have a website and/or blog? www.lovetalk.org and www.lovetalk.org/blog

How could someone get in touch with you? Wordsforlovers@gmail.com

Who are your favorite types of client? People who are motivated to find ways to deepen and enrich their relationships – in all its dimensions – mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually

How do you promote your business? Blog, emails

Have you written any books or developed any products for your clients? Books: The Fine Art of Erotic Talk Random House (print and electronic versions), E-manuals: Your Daily Verbal Aphrodisiac: Sensual Sayings & Romantic Enticements, Verbal Charisma: How to Attract a Lover and Pave the Way to a Passionate Connection

If so, definitely share some details and links for more information. (below)

I’ve searched for products and services that will help my readers enrich their love lives. I’ve created web pages listing them at:

Boutique for Lovers: http://lovetalk.org/boutique-for-lovers/

Board Games and Other Playful Adventures for Lovers: http://lovetalk.org/boutique-for-lovers/

Bonnie’s Bookstore: http://lovetalk.org/astore/

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Interview – Courtney Calvert

Friday, February 11th, 2011

I’d like to introduce you to Courtney – she completed her Love Coach training around the time I did and she’d like to share some information with you about her work.

Would you like to share your name? Sure, Courtney Calvert

What prompted you to learn more to become a Love Coach or a Sexpert? Several years as a consultant for a party planning company I was taking college courses in human sexuality, anatomy…after venturing out on my own, I wanted to continue my education but found that start fees and being on my own was expensive so I started looking for an alternative and found LU. Seemed perfect to get certified! I have found that people respond to it better too.

What is your title? Love Coach – Sexpert – Party Planner – etc – Love Coach

In a few sentences, how do you describe what you do? I am a facilitator for individuals and couples to have a non-judgmental, open minded person to open up to what may be holding them back from being the best lover they can be. Together we find healthy positive outlets and solutions to have a happy, healthy and fulfilling Love Life with themselves and whomever they wish to share it with.

How long have you worked in this industry? 6 years

Speaking of the industry – how do you classify the industry or business that you work in? Sexual Health & Education

If you have a main focus or niche – what is it? I mainly focus on Sex & Disability, Intimacy thru Chemo, HIV/AIDS, and the LGBTQQ communities. Having gone through some of these, and watched/helped friends through others, it’s like the saying goes…Find a need, fill a need!

What led you to that specialty? I always knew I would be in a field of or about sex! Mainly, I wanted to work with Gay and Questioning persons, only because I come from that same background. The struggles with one’s self and then the awkwardness of what to do when in a same sex situation, you are not taught these things, and in my case, it was not something you admitted EVER. Same sex couples had the process of what sex could be, was something you saw on TV, Movies and your friends talked about…not so much in the homosexual field and not where I grew up. When I got older, I knew where my sexuality stood firmly and I don’t bend from it and hope I can help others see the light at the end of the dark and lonely tunnel sometimes.

The other came when we were forced to learn how to keep our 16 year marriage together after major medical issues and keeping our intimacy strong during 3 rounds of Cancer and 2 rounds of Chemo/Radiation. Not easy! My husband is a saint, bless his heart!

Being sick, and helping where I could during my well times as a payback, brought me face to face with a young gentleman who had HIV. He had just been diagnosed and I stood outside with him and talked for hours. I was only 23 then, and I don’t know where he is now…but I started learning and eventually came to understand a very hard to grasp illness. As I grow with my education and my directions with my personal coaching, I wanted to include HIV/AIDS as my certification. (AUGUST)

What has been the hardest thing about your work? It has to be watching the struggle within themselves, their own minds or choosing to step out of their box. There is only so much guidance you can give, it can’t be forced. They have to find their voice and either say NO WAY, or Sure, but help me.

What has been the easiest thing about your work? Just being able too! Have the comfort level to talk with others, and to have them feel comfortable to release their deeper self to me, a complete stranger.

What has been the most rewarding thing about your work? The letters/calls I get after….

What education do you have to do this sort of work? I have to say that my AAS in business management comes in handy at times…but truthfully 6 years as a party planner, and working with clients situations. I also became certified as a Master Sexpert (course offered through party company) ~certified with GVU in a 6 week training course. ~Certified with LU in Lovelogy ~ Certified HIV/AIDS (education & Blood Borne Pathogens Training)

What additional training did you feel that you needed to do more for your clients? I am a student of life, I will be continuing on into certification in Life Coaching, as well as attending classes, workshop and conference in my main field of practice. I do eventually want to go back to college and get my Master as a Sexologist so that I can work in a larger scale toward a better view of sex and creating a sex positive culture. (First I have to get my teenage son through high school and help him with college, then my turn)

Tell us about your business. I live in Seattle and use my skills with my own Company, Barely Innocent, offering education to my consultants, working with Clients at parties & privately in consult, by phone or in person as well as offering workshops online, in person or by teleconference. I just completed my Love Coach Program and plan on expanding into my own private practice in the coming months.

How long have you been in business? BIN has been in business for about 3 years.

Did you expand an existing business to include love and relationship coaching? Recently, yes and will be continuing too in the future. Which will include my own site (store with expanded selection of EVERYTHING)

Do you have a website and/or blog?

Barely Innocent (www.barelyinnocent.net) (http://barelyinnocent.net/blog)

Courtney (www.courtneycalvert.com)

Blog coming soon (http://courtneycalvert.com/blog/)

How could someone get in touch with you? Face book (Courtney Calvert) MSN Messenger (leave a note or I deny) barelyinnocent@msn.com or Courtney@courtneycalvert.com

Who are your favorite types of client? This may sound weird, but the VANILLA ones…they get so timid and scared when you work on anything…to watch them transform from someone who can’t make eye contact to full confidence…AMAZING!

Would you like to share your most unusual experience? Some of the observation trips I take…I write and often get granted permission to the amazing opportunity to view “activities”. It is all for education purposes, and I truly get educated at some of these events. I choose my groups based off of clients situations I may not be fully familiar with or have engaged in. Sometimes reference books and sites are not enough. So I go to workshops or clinics in Washington State to observe and ask questions (when appropriate) if I do not understand a technique etc.

How do you promote your business? Word of Mouth, Online Social Media forums, and just about everywhere I go, I slip it into conversations (where appropriate) and watch reactions. I do some print, some flyers. But mostly I hope I made someone enjoy our time enough to Yelp it (now that one is up) or perhaps pass a link when I post it up on a board.

Have you written any books or developed any products specifically for your clients? Nope, not yet!

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We hope that you enjoyed the interview this week. If you are “sex positive” and work to help other people to become more “sex positive” – feel free to contact me about participating in this interview series. We want plenty of diversity in the participants, so drop me a note at lovecoachjourney@gmail.com and we can talk. If you would like to find out more about love and relationship coaching – feel free to download my ebook Make it Happen! Discover More Love and Passion (check out the last page, there is a special offer.)

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