Is Stress is Ruining Your Sex Life? with Ana Lopez

Ana Lopez is a proud Latina, sexologist, podcast host, Certified Sex & Life Coach and the owner of Sex in Spanglish. She teaches women to have mind-blowing sex on demand utilizing her background in therapy, cutting edge research, and coaching techniques to aid women in getting to the root of their sexual frustrations while teaching them to utilize the only pleasure tool they will ever need: the mind. 

In this episode:

• Ana Lopez, a sexologist and certified coach, shares her journey into sex therapy, inspired by a childhood interest in sex ed teaching.
• Stress impacts our sex lives in two main ways: causing discomfort during sex or diminishing interest altogether.
• Ana advises planning sex to reduce stress and enhance enjoyment, comparing it to preparing for a meal or cooking.
• Orgasms act as a reset button for stress cycles, completing the body’s stress response.
• Ana introduces the concept of active meditation, using the five senses to stay present and reduce stress.
• She discusses the three pillars of mind-blowing sex: communication, understanding your body, and rest/rejuvenation.
• Ana recommends a mirror exercise and self-appreciation to become familiar and intimate with your body, fostering self-love and pleasure.