? Ever wondered what’s behind your deepest sexual fantasies? This week on Ask A Sex Therapist, Artemisia De Vine joins Heather to chat about erotic fantasies. Artemisia, with her extensive background as a professional dominatrix and sex worker, helps us understand when it feels safe to explore fantasies by getting past our own internal protectors. It’s about finding that balance between the taboo and what feels acceptable to us. Tune in and learn how you can make your fantasies a reality!? What you'll learn:- The psychological underpinnings of common sexual fantasies- How exploring these desires can lead to profound states of consciousness- The importance of the ego and desire in shaping our erotic experiences- Strategies to embrace and integrate your fantasies for healthier intimacy- Artemisia's unique perspective on overcoming societal guilt and shame linked to sexual preferencesTimestamps for some of the key moments in our conversation:01:45 - Artemisia Divine's unique introduction to the world of sexual fantasy08:34 - Overcoming societal and religious impact on sexuality15:22 - The vital role of presence and psychological understanding in sexual experiences23:50 - Decoding the complex symbolism of personal sexual fantasies29:18 - Combining fear and desire within fantasies to achieve balance37:55 - The transformative potential of sexual fantasies in relationships42:44 - The intricate workings of Artemisia's "Divinery Method"51:22 - Emotional aftershocks: Navigating arousal and shame58:17 - Dissecting cuckolding fantasies: Importance of the "antidote"67:00 - The connection between sexual fantasy and spiritual journey? Don't miss this enlightening exploration into the complexity of human desire - press play now!.GET THE INTIMACY AUDIT FREE MINI COURSE (discover what’s blocking YOUR sex life!)https://heather-shannon.mykajabi.com/intimacyauditAPPLY FOR HEATHER’S INTIMACY INFUSION COACHING PROGRAM https://HeatherShannon.co/video-page HEATHER’S WEBSITEhttps://HeatherShannon.coASK A SEX THERAPIST INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/askasextherapist (Join the podcast’s broadcast channel to weigh in on future topics!)HEATHER’S INSTAGRAM (new!) https://instagram.com/SexTherapistHeather YOUTUBE CHANNEL & VIDEO VERSION OF PODCAST https://youtube.com/@askasexcoach This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp