Jimanekia Eborn takes a heavy subject and makes it feel like a breath of fresh air. Overcoming sexual trauma can be incredibly difficult. Jimanekia tells us about her journey of healing from her own trauma and the work she now does with other survivors*. She also discusses the ways in which people of color can experience trauma differently and why. This episode is jam-packed with ideas for working through trauma, helping friends and partners heal, and includes (low cost!) therapy resources. Sunny takes a vow for some much-needed self-care plus Ken & Sunny confess their love for watching Dr. Miami perform surgery on Snapchat. *Episode contains detailed accounts of sexual assault and partner abuse. It also mentions childhood sexual assault.          Call in your BDSM & sex advice questions to our voicemail line 773-MUFF-TOY (we may play your message on air) or by email to americansexpodcast@gmail.com To support American Sex podcast, please visit patreon.com/americansex (plus you’ll get all episodes early, secret episodes, bonus stories from guests, blooper reels, stuff in the mail & more!) Enter our monthly sex toy giveaway at sunnymegatron.com/prettyloveford Get friendly with us on Twitter at @AmericanSexPod or visit sunnymegatron.com or americansexpodcast.com Join our mailing list by texting MEGATRON to 444999Sunny & Ken, xo! _____________________________________ Episode 49 Links Jimanekia Eborn Twitter twitter.com/jimanekia Jimanekia Eborn Instagram  instagram.com/jimanekia Jimanekia Eborn Website sewjim.com Better Help http://tryonlinetherapy.com/jimanekia (You fill out a survey and get matched with a therapist who understands your experience within 24 hours. Costs as low as $30 a month. You can talk via skype, texting, phone, etc.) Juicebox https://www.juiceboxit.com/ Use promo code JIMANEKIA to get 60% off your first week Sunny Megatron Instagram/IGTV (please help us get to 10k to unlock more business features!) $100 off Midori’s Forte Femme July (New York) or August (San Fransisco) - use code sunny http://www.fortefemme.com/ COPE Conference Ohio July 2018 (we're teaching!) adventuresinsexuality.org/COPE/tickets.html Episode 49 Sponsor & Giveaway Info 10% off your entire peepshowtoys.com order with code SUNNY. Pretty Love Ford clitoral silicone stimulator giveaway ($69 value) provided by Castle Megastore. Entrants must be over 18, US resident, no purchase necessary. Visit the giveaway page for details and to enter: http://sunnymegatron.com/prettyloveford 20% off your order at http://castlemegastore.com when you use code SUNNY at checkout (limited restrictions apply)