Anaya Behan, SHA Certified Sex Coach, Certified Kink Coach and Educator
I believe everyone can create meaningful relationships built on healthy communication.
Whether you are here to ReSpark the flame in a current relationship, or to focus on yourself, working with a certified Sex and Kink Coach and Educator like me can help you not only accept yourself and your own desires, but also help you share your needs and wants with your partner or partners in order to have the fulfilling life you’ve always dreamed of.
You are one of a kind, and I treat you that way. In sessions with me, I will address you and your situation without using cookie cutter philosophies or dogmas that could stifle your progress. I will take the time to get to know you and explore your unique needs while patiently and thoroughly answering all your questions. I will provide you with the necessary tools and information that will facilitate your growth while gently guiding you towards living a more authentic life, without hiding from the hard questions.
I will facilitate sessions in order to help you get to know yourself better, and accept yourself in ways that you may never have thought possible. I can also work with you and your partner(s) to help you understand each other better through effective communication, allowing you to express your needs and preferences in a safe and healthy way. You will learn the art of negotiation, and how to communicate in direct, non-judgemental ways that allow you to express your needs, desires, and boundaries, so you can get to the fun part — the authentic and beautiful expression of intimacy in all its forms.
I have experience working with people from all walks of life. I coach individuals as well as couples with varied relationship styles including monogamous, polyamorous, consensual non-monogamous, swing, kink, and other non-traditional relationships. I’m also professionally trained to work with individuals and couples of all sexualities, gender identities, races, nationalities, and ages. I strongly believe that everyone should have the chance to express themselves, their sexuality, and their kinks in safe and consensual ways without fear or shame, and it is my passion to work with my clients to help them achieve this goal.
I am certified as a Relationship and Sexuality coach through the Sexual Health Alliance (SHA) and am constantly striving to further develop my abilities through training, workshops, and classes in order to enhance my coaching. Let's create positive change together - I would love to work with you!
Investment: $175/hr
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Therapy Style and Approach:
When working with clients, my primary goal is to offer a space where they can feel comfortable and safe. I approach each of my clients with empathy and understanding while respecting their individuality and specialized needs. I value the courage it takes to reach out and ask for help, so you can trust me to be compassionate in order to ensure that you feel heard and understood.
Our time together is solution focused, so I take the time to carefully listen and assess each of my client’s needs. I help them identify their goals and provide them with tools that will allow them to move closer to the life they want. I won’t shy away from the hard questions, as they are a necessary and integral part of helping my clients grow into the people they want to be.
Some Issues Anaya is Passionate about:
I am passionate about normalizing kink and helping people live their lives without shame. I believe that everyone, including those in the LGBTQ+ community, deserve to have equal rights and live their lives free from discrimination and fear. I strive to encourage non-judgmental conversations by teaching about consent, communication, biology, hormonal changes, and sexual safety surrounding sex and kink to people of all ages, races, genders, and nationalities. Sex and sexuality are a part of most people’s lives, and everyone deserves a chance to feel comfortable with themselves and live their lives with confidence!
Education Details:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology Cum Laude from the University of Texas
- Sexual Health Alliance Certified Sex and Kink Coach
- Sexuality Consultant Certification from the Sexual Health Alliance (SHA)
Trainings/Workshops/Conferences Anaya has Completed:
- Science of Fantasy with Dr. Justin Lehmiller
- The Art of Negotiation
- BDSM Safety
- Kink for the Professional with Midori
- WYLD Conference
- Introduction to Coaching
Couple's Sexceptional SAR - Valentine's Edition - BDSM 101 Workshop Series
- SHA Sex Coach and Consultant Certified
Personal Interests, Hobbies and Some Fun Facts:
When I am not spending time educating others about sex or advocating for comprehensive sex education in our schools, you can find me at the beach, enjoying the beauty of the ocean through freediving, spending time with my kitty fur babies, and creating art that shares the beauty of sexuality.
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