Dr. Shannon Chavez

Dr. Shannon Chavez
Licensed Psychologist and S*x Therapist

Shannon Chavez Qureshi, PsyD, CST is a nationally recognized expert, therapist, and educator specializing in “all things s*xuality” including help for men, women, LGBTQIA, and couples; the treatment of s*xual disorders; s*x education for conservative religious and cultural groups; s*xual trauma and abuse; and compulsive behaviors surrounding love, romance, and s*x. She is a Licensed Clinical Psyc

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Last month may have been the month to set and start your New Year’s resolutions, but you know what it’s never too late in the year for?

S*xual Health Resolutions👏🏽

Here are 5 resolutions to start NOW to improve your desire, confidence, and performance in the bedroom👆🏽

Did you set any s*xual health related resolutions this year? Share below!
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Vibe Expo 2024 – The Pleasure Show 01/17/2024

I had such a great time at the Vibe Expo in Hollywood last weekend. I feel so inspired to bring new products and techniques to my s*x therapy clients. Read about my experience in the blog below.

Vibe Expo 2024 – The Pleasure Show Visit the post for more.

01/15/2024

Collaborating with DailyOM to discuss changes in s*xual motivation and desire. Check it out 👇

Cosmo and the Kinsey Institute Present: A Data-First Look at S*x After 60 01/11/2024

It's great to see Kinsey Institute and Cosmopolitan collaborate on a study of S*x After 60 for Women!

Cosmo and the Kinsey Institute Present: A Data-First Look at S*x After 60 A first-of-its-kind Kinsey Institute survey examines older women’s fantasies, ma********on habits, libido, and more.

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Check out this new article by Dating News

I discussed the importance of the mind/body connection in the realm of s*xuality & how important this connection is to overall health!🙌🏽 We also debunked the mythical standard of “normalcy” in s*x, and I revealed my method for handling s*xual shame.

Link in story and bio for the full article👆🏽
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🔑5 Healthy Habits To Adopt-Before Moving In Together! 🔑

Moving in with a partner features a host of benefits, such as potentially sharing the burden of chores, rent, and of course, having someone to bond with or vent to at the end of a hard day🤍

Master these skills of connection to maintain a healthy & thriving relationship👇

👉Communicate about things that bother you before they blow up
👉 Plan dates together — yes, even if you already have dinner together most nights
👉 Try one hour of “no technology” every night
👉 Try each other’s hobbies
👉 Don’t confuse stability with boredom

What do you wish you would have learned before taking the leap to move in with a partner? Share below!👇
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👀Do you find your mind drifting off during intimate time?

🤔Perhaps thinking about the grocery list, that doctors appointment, or work?😩

It’s not uncommon for our minds to drift, the key to staying in the game is practicing mindfulness.

Here are some tips and tricks👇🏽

👉🏽 Eye Contact
👉🏽 Conscious Sensual Touch
👉🏽 Make Some Noise

Are you guilty of daydreaming during s*x? It happens!😆
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We hear about red flags often-and for good reason, but are you aware of potential green flags that could signal a good parter?🤔

Here are a few signs that you might have found a keeper😉👇🏽

🤍You want to share your wins-& losses

🤍You can be yourself, fully & authentically

🤍Communication flows freely

🤍They’re flexible, & capable of compromise

🤍Your friends approve!

🤍You’re PROUD to call them your partner

If they check off these boxes, chances are you have a good shot at a healthy, happy relationship, with the potential for long term success.

🤔What are some of YOUR green flags? Share below!👇🏽😉
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✨HAPPY NEW YEAR✨

Here is something to ponder and potentially improve upon this year👇🏽

👀S*XLESS MARRIAGE👀

S*x-less marriages happen, and in fact, are not all that uncommon even a year or two into marriage.

There are multiple factors that can contribute to this👉🏽from a change in routine like raising children, prioritizing work and finances, or aging libidos,👉🏽to simply internalizing the idea that married couples have less s*x.

BUT if you or your partner aren’t happy with the level of s*xual intimacy within the marriage, here are some ways you can improve upon it👇🏽

👉🏽Make it a PRIORITY to talk about s*x regularly so that it’s a comfortable, casual part of communication.

👉🏽Broaden your definition of s*x so that is focuses on pleasure and CONNECTION. Start with prioritizing mutually rewarding experiences-that could mean kissing, massages, the list goes on.

👉🏽 Set realistic expectations around pleasure and s*x. It’s essential to strike a balance that meets everyone’s needs.

👉🏽 Set the tone to engage in open, nonjudgmental discussions. Spend time exploring your values and beliefs around s*x so that you can build s*xual empathy and improve communication around intimacy.

👉🏽 Schedule s*x. Doesn’t sound s*xy, but making time on your busy calendar for bedroom activities means you’re actually prioritizing s*x.

👉🏽 Do your best to make intimacy, not necessarily s*x, a daily habit. Think: date nights; physical activities and challenges such as dancing, hiking; decorating your home or building something together; and any other adventure that encourages play.

👉🏽 Put away the remotes, tablets, and phones! Cut out bad habits that get in the way of pleasure, electronic usage is a MAJOR one.

Will improving your s*x life within your marriage be on your New Year’s resolutions this year?

Read the full article at to dive deep into the solutions. Link in bio and story✨

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Are you..

👀Fantasizing about an affair?

👀Arguing with your spouse ALL the time?

👀Not having s*x?

👀Or ONLY connecting via s*x?

These are all signs that your marriage could be in trouble. The good thing is, it’s not too late to considering fixing things.

Unhappy marriages are common, and we’re all familiar with the divorce rate in America. To avoid becoming a statistic, it’s key to recognize the signs that your marriage is going downhill-and to then decide whether you both WANT to fix it, or ultimately call it quits.

Check out the full article I contributed to for to find the solutions to this common marital concern.

Link in bio and story👆
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✨K**a Sutra 101✨

The K**a Sutra of Vatsyayana is an ancient Indian Sanskrit text of s*x positions. And no, you don’t need to be an acrobat to try them out!😆The book contains more than 400 s*x positions for BOTH heteros*xual and q***r partners👏so there is something for EVERYBODY!

BUT, the K**a Sutra isn’t just about s*x positions. It’s a guide to EMBRACING the pleasures and the TRUE purpose of life, including👇
👉Virtue
👉Success
👉Desire

Mastering the positions isn’t necessarily the goal!

Use K**a Sutra s*x positions to develop new values around s*xuality and DEBUNK myths about gender roles in s*x, s*xual expectations, and goal-oriented thinking in regards to s*x.

Read a detailed article I contributed to for with full how-to’s on K**a Sutra positions. Link in bio👆
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In case you needed a few evidence based reasons to jump into bed..

Here are 12 reasons to have S*X!👇

🤓It burns calories (fun exercise!)
🤓It tones your abs and glutes
🤓It reduces your risk of heart disease by improving circulation
🤓It releases endorphins, mitigating stress
🤓It releases prolactin, which promotes deep sleep
🤓It releases oxytocin, mitigating aches and pains
🤓It alleviates …hiccups?!
🤓It improves the pelvic floor, which can strengthen the bladder, and mitigate menopause symptoms
🤓It improves mens prostate health
🤓It decreases cortisol levels and increases immunoglobulin A, an antibody, all which strengthen the immune system and keep illness away
🤓It increases life expectancy (studies show!)
🤓It can decrease stress, strengthen intimacy, libido, and promote emotional health-all which leads to better self esteem

From better physical health to mental wellbeing, from better sleep to increased bladder control-you can most definitely find a good reason to get going in the bedroom😆👏
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S*x Issues in Your 50’s (and beyond)

I recently collaborated with and other s*x education professionals to discuss the issues AND solutions to s*x in your mid-life to later years👏

Common Issues👇

👉Negative Beliefs About S*xuality And Aging: People in their 50s have to get past the societal stigma that they are less s*xual due to their age. I’ve found that many people in this age group have better s*x than when they were younger!

👉Vaginal Dryness: The drop in estrogen levels that occurs with menopause can cause vaginal dryness — which, in turn, can impact s*xual functioning. Invest in a good l**e and spend more time on foreplay to make s*x feel more pleasurable.

👉Erection And Ej*******on Challenges: As men age, they may find that it’s more difficult to have spontaneous er****ons and they made need more varied stimulation to get and maintain er****on. The best thing you can do is relieve performance pressure by approaching s*x with the goal of intimacy and connection rather than or**sm alone.

👉Lower S*xual Desire: Prevalent issues for those in their 50s include dealing with changes in their physical body and energy levels which can lead to low desire. Consider getting a hormone panel done to see how to balance your hormones and reduce unwanted symptoms.

👏Read the full article through the link in my bio for a more in depth discussion on these COMMON issues with s*x in your 50’s👆
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The Smell of S*x🤔🫣🤭

What is the smell of s*x? That certain je ne sais quois of a room after a good romp between partners😆Well, it turns turns out that it’s a pretty simple combination of things-bodily fluids to be exact👇

1. Sweat
2. Vaginal Fluids
3. Semen
4. ..and possibly latex, l**e, or silicone toys

S*x is physical, there will be sweat, & there will be fluids! Take pleasure in all the smells of s*x and know that they are NORMAL!👏
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Are you ..no longer attracted to your partner?

This is not an uncommon occurrence in long term relationships. Attraction & passion will ebb and flow and can very well simply fade with time.

So what to do about it? 👇

🤔The Why: there are reasons attraction fades👆

🫣The Questions (to ask yourself): give yourself clarity on the when & why attraction has faded👆

☺️The Solution: there are things you can do to rebuild attraction (this includes seeing a couples therapist!)👆

How do you navigate attraction or passion in a long term relationship? Do you find that relationships have “seasons” of these things? Share your experience below!👇
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A**l S*x 101🤓

I’ll start off by saying that a**l s*x is a personal preference that not everyone needs to partake in to have a fulfilling s*x life. But if you are curious about this erogenous zone-here are my tips👇🏽

👉🏽Start Slow

👉🏽Use Lots of L**e

👉🏽Be Safe & Hygenic

👉🏽Practice Ongoing Consent

A**l s*x can be a deeply pleasurable experience and it is an intimacy that can be enjoyed by people of all genders and orientations. So get to exploring!👏🏽
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So.. your first time with someone NEW was BAD🥴

Now what?😫

Well, that’s not an uncommon experience at all. If you’ve had your share of great first-time experiences, consider yourself lucky. Because, s*x is a PARTNERED activity and it’s normal for s*x to be “bad” with a new partner who doesn’t know your body, your likes/dislikes. It takes TIME and COMMUNICATION to build a great s*x life with someone.

SO before you ghost them👀-consider giving them a chance to try again, and to improve based on what you both can communicate about the experience.

How do you feel about first time s*x? Do you write off a potential partner based on the first time? Have you had a “bad” first experience that turned into a flourishing s*x life? Share below!👇🏽

Read the full article I contributed to for with the link in my bio
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In my last post we discussed eroticism-and how it’s NOT simply s*x. It’s our all encompassing s*xuality, “transformed” by our imaginations, as Esther Perel would say.

👀So HOW do we access and harness eroticism? We make it a part of our self care!👏🏽

Erotic Self Care begins with quieting our inner voice that is often full of critique, because desire IS connected to self worth. When our minds are quieted, is when we can focus on becoming EMBODIED. I talk about embodiment often-it’s about giving in to your SENSES and feeling all that is around you✋🏽🫳🏽🤌🏽🫱🏽🫴🏽

If you’re struggling with s*xual desire, I encourage you to start with this erotic self care plan👇🏽

•quiet your inner critic
•give yourself permission to feel pleasure
•give in to your senses and get embodied

👏🏽
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Self Love is ..TOXIC?!😦

Well, it can be🫤

Self-love should be about taking care of yourself: mentally, physically, and emotionally. BUT it is NOT all pampering and positivity!🙅🏻‍♀️

💁🏻‍♀️Self-love is a mindful act of awareness of your thoughts, feelings and behavior as a way to IMPROVE your life.

💁🏻‍♀️Self-love helps you set good VALUES, BOUNDARIES with others, and PROTECT your energy. It is about self-compassion and learning to have a better relationship with yourself — inside and out👏🏽

Do you agree that self love can be toxic? Comment down below if you’d like a part two about toxic self love!👇🏽
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Last week I discussed a HUGE reason that your relationship could be suffering-screen time!

Today I’m giving 4 other common reasons that relationships go south. Avoid these bad habits!

👉🏽STOP interrupting each other: WAIT for a pause in the conversation before sharing your thoughts. This will help you avoid talking over your partner and will help them feel validated in their thoughts.

👉🏽Your partner is NOT a mind reader: it’s always great when a partner can anticipate our needs, however, we shouldn’t place unfair expectations on them by assuming they know our needs and just aren’t showing up for us.

👉🏽You’re NOT always right: arguments become unproductive when partners become more concerned with “winning” the argument. More than likely, both partners just want to be HEARD. So reflect back to them their position so that they know they have been understood.

👉🏽STOP avoiding tough conversations: if you’re avoiding uncomfortable topics-you’re failing to gain valuable communication skills in the relationship. This can create a cycle of bottling up feelings until one of you explodes, and becoming too uncomfortable with the confrontation that either of you sweep the topic under the rug.

Have you been guilty of these bad habits in a relationship? Share your thoughts!👇🏽
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Photos from Dr. Shannon Chavez's post 11/22/2023

10 S*X MISTAKES people make in their 30’s (and beyond!)☝️

What can you do?👇

1. DON’T settle for lazy s*x! Lazy s*x lacks exploration and creativity and can impact your s*xual motivation.
2. Desire WILL come and go in a long term committed relationship. Don’t panic at the first sign of stagnation. Having s*x regularly should be enough to bring back desire.
3. Children require LOTS of attention. But it’s imperative to make time to give attention to your partner. If it comes to sleep or s*x-stay awake a bit longer and have the s*x! Your relationship will thank you.
4. S*x should be fun. Don’t focus too much on performance or perfection. Get out of your head and GET EMBODIED!
5. Did you know that 97% of women NEED some sort of cl****al stimulation to achieve or**sm? DONT ignore the c**t!
6. If you’re in a long term committed relationship and the s*x is no longer doing what it needs to do, but the relationship is otherwise good-consider consensual non monogamy. It’s not for everyone, but open marriages are on the rise for a reason-and they can work.
7. Painful s*x is NOT something to ignore! Get to the root of the issue instead of powering through painful s*x which can lead to loss of desire for s*x at all.
8. We all tend to have lots of commitments during this season of life-but don’t let the busyness of life keep you from intimacy with your partner. Get s*x on the schedule!
9. Self-stimulation PRIMES the body’s arousal response and gets you in touch with your body. Ma********on can actually benefit partnered s*x!
10. This one is self explanatory. Comparison is the thief of joy! Focus on the pleasure between you and your partner, no one else’s.

What do you think of these common s*x mistakes we all tend to make in our 30’s and beyond? Share your thoughts! 👇
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👀First dates are awkward enough. Here is list of ten prompts to get the conversation going & flowing-and gets you to the answers you need to know!👏🏽

Spare the awkward chit chat and ask these fun and important questions to get the root of your dates beliefs, values, interests, and goals🙌🏽

What do you think of these prompts? Have you asked these before on a first date? Second or third? Share your first date tips below!👇🏽
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11/15/2023

Do you know the difference between a fe**sh or a kink?🤔

These terms are sometimes used interchangeably-and there is some overlap-but there are KEY differences between a fe**shes and a kink🤓

🦶Generally, a FE**SH is a s*xual fixation on a specific object or act that is necessary to a person’s s*xual gratification. This object or act does not need to be inherently s*xual in itself (leather, feet, sploshing).

👀KINK, is a more encompassing term that includes alternative s*xual interests or fantasies that might go beyond “basic” s*x. Kinks can include roleplay, impact play (spanking), and other alternative s*xual acts.

What really divides the two is the psychological factor. For those with fe**shes, the fe**sh is REQUIRED to reach s*xual gratification.

It’s important to note, most fe**shes develop from early life experiences and are patterns and behaviors that grow as the person develops s*xually.

Did you know the difference between a fe**sh and a kink? Or have you been guilty of using the two interchangeably?😆👇
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Are you in a s*xless marriage?

You’re not alone. Stats range from 15-50%, showing that many couples are living through months, years, even decades of a s*xless marriage.

My number one tip, GET HELP! Seek guidance through a professional sooner than later👏🏽

In the meantime, here are 10 tips, tricks, and things to know👆🏽

Click the link in my story to read article where I and other s*x health professionals talk about S*xless Marriage
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11/04/2023

🤩Today is National S*x Toy Day!🤩

& S*X TOYS are S*X THERAPIST approved!

Whether you’re single or coupled up, s*x toys can absolutely benefit your s*x life. This goes for both men and women!

🤍For cl****al/vaginal/a**l stimulation for women try:👇🏽
-The Rabbit
(Dual action vaginal and cl****al toy)
-Hitachi Magic Wand
(The ultimate cl****al massager)
-Betty Dodson’s Barbell
(Pelvic floor exerciser and d***o all in one!)

🤍For prostate/a**l/penile stimulation for men try:👇🏽
-Fleshlight
(A classic male suction toy)
-Lelo Prostate Massager
(For men who want to experience some a**l action)

There are of course hundreds of options for s*x toys to pleasure both men and women so get exploring! And don’t forget the LUBE😉

👉🏽Click the link in my story and bio to read more s*x toy recommendations by s*x therapists! “11 S*x Toys That S*x Therapists Say Will Change Your Life”

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Have you ever asked yourself, Why Am I So Horny?🤔

and I have collaborated with to give you some answers😉

The truth is, the factors that influence being “turned on” are a SUBJECTIVE variety of s*xual stimuli that registers & activates the arousal response in the brain. Of course, this is different for EVERYONE!

But, here are a few reasons why you could be hornier than usual🤭

1. Your hormones are fluctuating in just the right way😌
2. You're already having a lot of s*x or ma********ng frequently🫠
3. You have a crush😆
4. It's Scorpio season — or you have Scorpio placements🤩
5. You're in a new relationship🤗
6. You just took the kink test on TikTok🫢
7. You're eating foods that naturally boost libido🍍
8. You just watched Travis Kelce flaunt his gentlemanly prowess in new paparazzi pics with Taylor Swift🤩

Read the full breakdown on POPSUGAR.com, article link in bio and story
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11/02/2023

I've joined the Versalie team to demystify menopausal changes. Let's break down the stigmas around menopause changes by talking about vaginal dryness. There is "no shame in the l**e game!"

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👉Quantity of S*x Vs Quality of S*x🫶

As a s*x therapist, I often get asked, how often should I be having s*x? The answer: There is NO magical number.

Instead of focusing on QUANTITY, we should be focusing on QUALITY!

Quality experiences help us sustain our OWN version of health. It depends on✨YOUR body, YOUR desires✨& If you’re in a partnership, that means understanding what that rythym is for each of you, rather than trying to fit into a norm or number.

When it comes to pleasure, think about what is going to sustain desire & motivation in the long run 🏃

What do you think is more important? Putting a number on how many times a week you jump into bed with your partner or the quality of the experience itself? Comment down below!👇
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S*X & PREGNANCY💁🏻‍♀️🤰🏻

In*******se during pregnancy should be both comfortable AND pleasurable, at all stages!🙋🏻‍♀️

I recently contributed to an article in to discuss the best s*x positions for each trimester of pregnancy🤰🏼🤰🏽🤰🏿

👉🏼Cowgirl on Top
👉🏼Reverse Cowgirl
👉🏼Doggy Style
👉🏼Side by Side
👉🏼Spooning
👉🏼Standing/Rear Entry A**l
👉🏼Standing/Rear Entry Vaginal
👉🏼Mutual Ma********on/Oral S*x

S*x is SAFE during a healthy pregnancy and each of these positions can contribute to pleasurable and comfortable pregnancy s*x🤍

Read full article here: https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/my-life/s*x-relationship/pregnancy-s*x-positions/

What are your thoughts on s*x during pregnancy? Comment down below👇🏼
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A Mind-Body Approach to S*xual Health and Wellness

Dr. Shannon Chavez has a private practice in Beverly Hills, California that focuses on s*xual health and wellness for individuals and couples. She has a mind-body approach to overcoming s*xual concerns and improving s*xual satisfaction. Her model teaches s*xual empowerment, mindfulness, and how to improve s*xual health to benefit overall health and well-being.

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