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Mating and Relating

Mating and Relating

By: Brianna Endrina
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Where curiosity meets conversation! Mating and Relating is bringing the real, the taboo and the relatable to the table in love, sex and relationships!

I’m Bri and my mission for the M&R Podcast is to be a safe space to explore the nuances of relationships and sex. We are connective beings meant to nourish and embrace our erotic nature with ourselves and with others. Whether platonic, romantic, monogamy, multi-gamy or somewhere in between, we all desire to live and feel fully expressed, safely loved and well f*cked; specifically in the ways that nurture and expand our individual versions of self and intimacy.


Each week I’ll aim to normalize the convo and refine the stigmas around sex and love through candid chats, personal experiences, educated segments and empowering tidbits to show you just how relatable your desires and situations actually are!


Invite your friends, your partner, your mother or your platonic lovers and join the convo everyone is begging to have more of!

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Episodes
  • The Pleasure Highway: Clearing Mental Traffic for Arousal and Desire
    Aug 27 2025

    Ask Bri! Got a question? Send it over and listen out for a response during the following episode!

    The brain is our biggest sex organ, with areas like the anterior cingulate cortex and genital sensory cortex activating during both physical stimulation and erotic thoughts. Understanding how to seduce the mind creates a foundation for profound physical pleasure experiences.

    • Pleasure begins between the ears, not between the thighs
    • The brain crotch (genital sensory cortex) activates during both physical stimulation and imagination
    • Mental blocks to pleasure are like being stuck in traffic—anxiety and overthinking stall desire
    • Dr. Emily Nagoski's dual control model explains desire as having accelerators and brakes
    • Releasing the brakes (stress, shame, distractions) is more important than pressing the accelerator
    • Effective mental seduction techniques include anticipation, suggestion, dirty talk, and sensory deprivation
    • Fantasy play, erotic intelligence, and forbidden thrills create powerful mental arousal
    • Taking time with mental stimulation before physical touch transforms intimate experiences

    Send me a DM or comment on the podcast to let me know which technique you tried and how it went. If you enjoyed this episode, share it, subscribe to the podcast, and check out my correlating article on Substack called "The Good Kind of Mind Fuck."


    Thanks for spending time with me! New Episodes drop every Wednesday. Hit the follow button to get notified!

    If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all episodes on Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/@briannaendrina

    Let's Be Friends!

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

    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannaendrina

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briannaendrina


    More Resources For You: https://briannaendrina.com/

    Become an Intimacy Insider: https://intimacyinsider.substack.com/ and get your weekly dose of deliciousness sent right to your inbox. Think your personal playground + library for erotic and relational wellness.

    Join My Email List: https://briannaendrina.myflodesk.com/joinemaillist I'll send you monthly newsletters filled with updates, smut, relatables & other goodies to keep you sated.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! Your voice matters -- and it's super sexy to show love and support!

    Stay sexy, Stay curious,

    Love, Bri

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    10 mins
  • Listen to Porn: Audio Erotica is the Future of Pleasure Media
    Aug 20 2025

    Ask Bri! Got a question? Send it over and listen out for a response during the following episode!

    Audio erotica offers a revolutionary approach to pleasure by harnessing the power of imagination and creating safe, consent-driven spaces for exploring desires and fantasies without judgment or performance pressure.

    • Audio engages our brains—our largest erogenous zones—in ways visual porn cannot
    • Research shows 90% of women's sexual fantasies are driven by imagination rather than physical stimulation
    • Platforms like Quinn, Dipsea, and Femtasy collectively have hundreds of millions of listeners
    • 85% of listeners report feeling more emotionally connected to themselves afterward
    • 70% of users experience increased sexual confidence after listening
    • Audio erotica helps 65% of listeners better communicate their desires to partners
    • Content typically centers consent, diverse identities, and varied desires
    • Most platforms are created by women, for women, with the female gaze in mind
    • Popular genres include dominance/submission, slow sensual storytelling, praise kink, and role play
    • Can be used solo or as a couple's tool for exploration and communication
    • Provides a discreet, shame-free way to explore sexuality and pleasure

    If you enjoyed this episode, give it a like, subscribe to the podcast, and share it. Tag me @Brianna on social media and leave a comment with your favorite audio erotica platforms or episodes—I'm always looking to add to my playlist.


    Thanks for spending time with me! New Episodes drop every Wednesday. Hit the follow button to get notified!

    If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all episodes on Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/@briannaendrina

    Let's Be Friends!

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

    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannaendrina

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briannaendrina


    More Resources For You: https://briannaendrina.com/

    Become an Intimacy Insider: https://intimacyinsider.substack.com/ and get your weekly dose of deliciousness sent right to your inbox. Think your personal playground + library for erotic and relational wellness.

    Join My Email List: https://briannaendrina.myflodesk.com/joinemaillist I'll send you monthly newsletters filled with updates, smut, relatables & other goodies to keep you sated.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! Your voice matters -- and it's super sexy to show love and support!

    Stay sexy, Stay curious,

    Love, Bri

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    26 mins
  • What If Orgasm Wasn't The Goal and You Didn't Need to Perform For Pleasure?
    Aug 6 2025

    Ask Bri! Got a question? Send it over and listen out for a response during the following episode!

    We explore the transformative power of goalless pleasure and how removing performance pressure can deepen intimacy with ourselves and our partners. By reframing sex as "a place we go" rather than something we do, we open ourselves to greater presence, curiosity, and authentic connection.

    • Questioning when we last experienced pleasure without seeking orgasm
    • Examining how performance-based sexual scripts limit our erotic experiences
    • Understanding sex as a playground for curiosity and shared discovery
    • Releasing the pressure to perform and slowing down to feel sensations fully
    • Approaching our partners with fresh curiosity and adventurous mindsets
    • Prioritizing connection over achievement for deeper intimacy
    • Surrendering to the moment without losing ourselves
    • Honoring our body's wisdom and innate desires
    • Making pleasure a consistent habit rather than a special occasion
    • Noticing how goalless pleasure ripples into other areas of life

    Home play invitation: Set aside one hour this week for intentional pleasure with no goal in mind, either solo or with a partner. Notice what thoughts arise when you remove performance pressure, and pay attention to how your relationship with pleasure shifts. Feel free to DM me, comment on this episode, or share your experience on social media tagging @BriannaAndrina.

    Substack Episode: I Want It Consensually, Conscientiously & Slowly

    Thanks for spending time with me! New Episodes drop every Wednesday. Hit the follow button to get notified!

    If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all episodes on Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/@briannaendrina

    Let's Be Friends!

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

    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannaendrina

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briannaendrina


    More Resources For You: https://briannaendrina.com/

    Become an Intimacy Insider: https://intimacyinsider.substack.com/ and get your weekly dose of deliciousness sent right to your inbox. Think your personal playground + library for erotic and relational wellness.

    Join My Email List: https://briannaendrina.myflodesk.com/joinemaillist I'll send you monthly newsletters filled with updates, smut, relatables & other goodies to keep you sated.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! Your voice matters -- and it's super sexy to show love and support!

    Stay sexy, Stay curious,

    Love, Bri

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    19 mins
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