Ask Astarte

Ask Astarte

Welcome to the Ask Astarte podcast. A space for women to be supported to talk about all things sex, sexuality, intimacy, relationships and everything in between. I'm Amanda Leigh Doueihi, your wing woman in love, life, and business. And in case you need it, here is your permission to be your unabashed self. Permission to do intimacy on your own terms – whatever that looks like – without shame or fear.

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April 9, 2024 29 mins

In this episode, Amanda looks at the pleasures of food and how you can ignite your five senses. She discusses how aphrodisiacs can add to our sexual vitality and encourages listeners to slow down their eating and savour the meal for a more sensual experience. 

In this episode, she covers: 

  • The fun cooking class “Sex On The Table” she took in New York and what she learnt. 
  • What are aphrodisiacs and how ancient cultures used them fo...
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This episode answers an anonymous question received from a listener.

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Dear Ask Astarte,

Is it OK to be married and sleep in separate beds? How can we make sure that we don't lose the intimacy by doing so?"


Amanda discusses the benefits and challenges of couples sleeping in separate rooms and shares ways to increase intimacy when sleeping next to each other is no longer working for you.
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February 15, 2024 28 mins

Have you thought about whether your desires are normal? Have you ever wondered if YOU are normal?

Amanda goes into detail about what is normal, a few things that aren't, and why we are always doubting ourselves in the bedroom.

In this episode, she discusses: 

  • A list of things that are normal.
  • A few things that are not normal (usually health-related).
  • How to gain more confidence in your sexual actio...
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December 14, 2023 30 mins

Were you raised in a culture or religion where sex was shamed? Has it impacted your relationship with your sexuality? 

Amanda discusses how the puritanical culture can impact your sex life, even if you are married, and how to slowly align with your own ideals. 

In this episode, she discusses: 

  • The struggle to “switch on” the desire for sex once you are married. 
  • The shame many women feel saying no to t...
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I recorded this episode one month after I got married and wanted to share my insights into how I was feeling. About my new husband, about being a wife, and what I have needed to let go of or allow in, for my new marriage to thrive. 

Website: https://askastarte.com/ 

Anonymous Contact Form: https://askastarte.com/ask/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askastarte/

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September 12, 2023 29 mins

In this episode, Amanda answers her first listener question. The anonymous listener asks for guidance about how she is feeling in her long-term relationship. Join us as Amanda gently provides insight into her own similar journey, guidance on how to find the answer, and tools anyone can use whenever they need to find their own innate knowing.

Head to our website askastarte.com or send us an email at ask@askastarte.com.

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July 7, 2023 14 mins

Hello! Welcome to the first episode of Ask Astarte. Today you will learn about me, Amanda Leigh Doueihi, the founder of Ask Astarte, and why I gave up my legal career to be an intimacy coach.

I look forward to chatting with you!

Send me an email at ask@askastarte.com

Head to my website askastarte.com. 

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