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The Wealthy Woodpecker
Providing You with an Holistic Approach to Sex and Spirit
August 2010
Hello!

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in this issue
Is Your Sex Boring or are You Just Angry?
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A&E Limo    
Am I Driving to YOUR City?
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I am hitting the road this week!  It's a quick trip to the Bay Area and includes possibilities for San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Redwood City, Sacramento, Auburn and surrounding areas.  If you live anywhere near these destinations you can schedule an in-person "house call" at the same rate I charge for my telephone appointments (see rate schedule below)!  Whether you are looking for assistance with Sexual Shame or Anger Management and/or all points in between, I am here to help. Just text or call 415.407.2932!  But hurry, I am only available for these in-person appointments September 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th and my calendar is booking fast.

You are invited to download your Free iTunes podcast of The Shame Free Zone available now!  I am very excited about being on iTunes because it is such a convenient way listen to the program. Have you checked out the recent titles?  I have been taking on some pretty heavy topics like rape, sex addiction and violence but you will also find lighter listening fare. Each podcast contains a unique combination of interviews, commentary, exercises and music so check it out.
 
This next link left me laughing!  The words are mine but they are being read aloud by a robot and "he" makes all kinds of hilarious mistakes.  If you want to get a taste of the future click here.
 
If you want to bypass the humor, you can simply read my expert opinion on everything from How to Have a Happy Life to How to Improve Your Body Image by clicking here.   And you might want to check out the complete line-up of experts featured on the AccessRx Health Blog.
 
Are we Facebook friends yet?  If not just click here Find me on Facebook.  Better hurry because soon I won't be able to accept anymore Facebook friends since the limit is 5,000 friends. But don't worry, I will have two fan pages and we can stay connected that way.
Scarf Pose with Car
 
Is Your Sex as Good as It Used to Be? 
  
Whenever someone tells me their sex life used to be good but now it isn't, I ask them "What are you ANGRY about?"  As a society we have become obsessed with pills, potions and positions as cures for our dwindling libidos and less than stellar sex lives. But we are NOT machines and simply adjusting our chemistry or rubbing a body part in an exotic manner will not lead to long-term sexual satisfaction. Sooner or later the newness and novelty will wear off and you will be left with the same empty feeling that sent you searching for cures in the first place.
 
Save yourself time and frustration by changing your approach to sex as follows:
 
1.) Acknowledge that you are a feeling creature and as such your sex is driven by emotions
 
2.) Begin to acquaint yourself with all the buried feelings you are trying to hold at bay
 
3.) Learn Anger Management Techniques so you can be assured that you won't do anything you might regret while you are learning how to have your anger without acting out. 
 
Most of us suppress our emotions because we are trying to do the right thing. The problem is that once you suppress any emotion you have in effect, tamped down all your emotions so that you can't laugh, cry or experience orgasms with the same intensity you used to.
 
The solution is very simple but also very difficult to learn.  Don't let that discourage you. You CAN revitalize your passion, romance and orgasmic potential.  Communication is key in any relationship but most of us communicate in a way which creates LESS trust - not more intimacy.
 
By learning very specific communication techniques you can open your heart and that of your partner's to create connection and compassion. You will also want to learn healthy boundaries and assertion skills.  Once you have these basics in place, you can add education about specific sexual techniques to the mix. You might even want to try conscious breathing and meditation as methods for enhancing a truly embodied sexual experience.
 
But don't bypass the part about emotions because your sex is tied to how you feel in your heart and head far more than how you feel in your genitals.  Envision your sex life as a lifelong spiritual journey of exploration and discovery - not just of physical pleasures - but of spiritual awakening. This is the most effective way to rebirth your relationship, your sex life and your passion for living.
Veronica in Person
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End of Summer Specials for both In-Person and Telephone Appointments! 
  
If you live in Northern California, I may be able to schedule an in-person appointment for you during the next four days. Simply call or text me on my cell phone (415.407.2932) to check my availability. 
 
Now here is little about the service I provide:
 
As a Couples Consultant I also work with individuals. In fact most of my clients work with me on an individual basis even when they are seeking help with an existing relationship. I teach specific techniques and tools for improved communication, successful problem solving, anger management and sacred sexuality. Whether you are married, living together, single, monogamous, polyamorous, straight, gay, lesbian or undecided - your secrets are safe with me.
 
A typical session lasts one hour and most of my clients experience immediate emotional relief as well as increased clarity about the issues which are frustrating them. I specialize in quickly cutting through the confusion and charting a course of action which will create the change you crave. Clients bring me topics as diverse as communication blocks, sexual shame, sexual dysfunction, relationship dynamics, isolation and grief. I also teach multiple orgasms, female ejaculation, G-spot and prostrate massage, tantra, masturbation meditation, sex magic and anger management (anger and sex are linked in surprising and important ways!). 
 
If you are suppressing emotions for any reason, you are also reducing your capacity for pleasure.  The trick is to learn safe and constructive ways to experience all of your emotions - even and especially the so-called "negative" emotions - in a way which produces positive outcomes instead of more drama or trauma. As both a certified sexologist and anger management specialist I am equipped to teach you exactly how to accomplish that - and more!
 
Consulting/Coaching Fees and Packages
(Discounts may not be combined)
 
Standard hourly fees:
                Individuals          $135     Pay Now                
               
                Couples              $150     Pay Now  
 
 
Package Deals for Five Sessions (10% +  Discount - Must be paid in full in advance):
               
                Individuals          $599 (regularly $675) Pay Now               
 
                Couples              $675 (regularly $750)  Pay Now 

Package Deals for Ten Sessions (13% Discount - Must be paid in full in advance):
               
 
                Individuals          $1,175 (regularly $1,350) Pay Now                 
 
 
                Couples             $1,305 (regularly $1,500) Pay Now  
 
  
My Nevada City Office:
208 Providence Mine Road
Suite 223 (in the bell tower)
Nevada City, CA 95959
 
I take in-person appointments Wednesdays and Fridays.  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday are devoted to my telephone clients. Call 888.903.0050, text 415.407.2932 or email me today to schedule YOUR session!
Veronica on TV and Online 
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Sex 2.0 Keynote and Television Interviews Online!
 
Love it or hate it, feminism has left its mark on society in a huge way. Some changes have been more positive than others although we don't all agree on what has been positive and what has been negative. Check out my recent keynote in Seattle which explains where I believe the feminist movement went wrong and how we can correct it!
 
Curious about the sex industry and the internet? Want to know more about the obstacles to decriminalization? Then you will enjoy this interview series!
 
If you work with the media, you will find these tips about television, radio, print and online interviews very helpful too!
 
I am the subject of a documentary on The Women's Entertainment Network (We tv): The Secrets Lives of Women. This television show broaches a familiar topic in a revolutionary way, expanding the conversation about domestic violence to address violence perpetrated by women. You can view a clip online now. 
 
And if you haven't already viewed the now infamous CNBC documentary, Dirty Money: The Business of High End Prostitution, you can still watch it online!
Veronica on the Air
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 Pink Cowgirl 3
 
Now on iTunes!
 
Sex Talk Radio Network is the first of its kind. We are not shock radio. We offer an holistic approach to real issues for real people. Here you will find vanilla and kink, married and single, spirituality and porn, the superficial and the sublime. We trust our listeners to discern which programs suit their needs and interests best.
  
Sex Talk Radio is the place to find solutions to your sex life, romance, love and relationships. And now you can listen for free whenever the mood strikes you.  Just search for Veronica Monet on iTunes or follow this link.
 
 
 
Podcast has Everything from Ghost Stories to World Peace!
 
Check out a sample of the cool topics on my podcast websiteListen Free!
 
 
 
YOUR turn to tell it like it is in The Shame Free Zone!
  
When:   Mondays at 9PM Pacific Time
Where: http://www.bbsradio.com/theshamefreezone
          
Call in with your questions and comments for The Shame Free Zone on our call-in number, 530.413.4515, where your anonymity is assured. Or you can post your comments and questions to my Facebook wall.  I will read it on the air with your name so it's not as anonymous as the telephone but for some it is easier than picking up the phone.  You decide which you prefer but either way, make your voice heard! 
 
And be sure to check out the archives  where you can find information on a variety of topics pertinent to your relationships and romances - anything from the best diet for your love life to tips on how to explore sacred sexuality.
 
Find me on Facebook
 
Veronica in Print
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Do Sex Workers Make Good Mothers?
Find out what Tracy Quan uncovers as she interviews women who get paid for sex while balancing their responsibilities as parents.  Click here! 
 
Phil, Nikita and Veronica   
 
Orgasms: Art and Psyche
is a collaboration between myself, famous Stanford psychologist Dr. Zimbardo and a young San Francisco artist by the name of Nikita Duncan! Every page of Orgasms: Art and Psyche exposes you to visual and textual concepts which expand and push at the borders of sex positivism and artistic expression.
Your personal copy is waiting for you. Get your copy now!
 
Courtesans at the Opera starring Karen Slack:  "People think of courtesans as a deprecated profession but it is really about being adored and respected." Read the rest of this newspaper article . . . 
 
Three Things You Need to Know If You are in a Relationship  Read now 
 
Couples Coach Reveals Secret Past . . .Read newspaper article . . .
 
Keeping Love Alive? How about Making Love Grow?
Read more . . . 
 
Star Whores  Read more . . .
 
Too Fat to Love?
read more . . .

Three Tips for Dating a Wealthy Man Discover those 3 tips here  

How Our Fear of Sex is Destroying the Planet Is it?click here 
  
Sex and Spirit Read 
 
Sex and Global Warming by clicking here.
 
Leica Meliton interviewed me for this article for Beauty News.
  
Maybe you wonder WHY I wrote another sex manual?  I tell you all about it in this YouTube video!
Readers Respond
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Pink Cowgirl 3
 
Sex Secrets of Escorts
gets rave reviews . . .
 

 

Dear Veronica,

My boyfriend Jan and I had the most wonderful Valentine's weekend ever - thanks to you. I had the pleasure of reading your book several years ago. Little did I know that it would change my life. When I gave it to Jan (whom I met 2 years ago), it became
a real eye-opener for him (as it was for me) and now we have the best sex ever: adventurous, playful, shame-free, spiritual. It is simply fantastic!
 
In all our former relationships, we never experienced such a rich, sensual, awe-inspiring sexuality. I dare say that it's a miracle. I thought you might like to hear that your book still has an enormous impact. Thank you ever so much for sharing your experiences and your wisdom.

Best regards from Germany,
Tatjana
 
PS: Your book truly has been a boost to our love life and I just love it when my wonderful lover Jan reads aloud from it.

(February 2010)
 
 
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Where Sex and Spirit Come Together
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"The biggest thing I noticed was how friendly the whole thing seemed.  A lot of porn that I have seen up till now seems to make me feel inadequate or like there is a competition going on or something. . .  it contributed to the sense of sex being a natural part of life and I also thought you were very beautiful in it." 
Adult Content: Sexually Explicit: Not for Sale to Minors.
All content conforms to Section 2257 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. § 2257 and 28 C.F.R. 75) 
 
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The Stanford DVD 2005
Did Veronica really model a strap-on for the mostly Christian virgin students at Stanford?  Get this DVD and find out!  
Bonobo Handshake 
Make a Difference
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Bonobos Will Save the World! Now You Can Save Bonobo Babies . . .
 
Recently I had the pleasure and honor of interviewing Vanessa Woods about her new book, Bonobo Handshake.  Vanessa is shaking things up with her unflinching honesty about why the world doesn't know what a bonobo is (Microsoft spell-check doesn't even acknowledge "bonobo" as a word) and why now more than ever we all need to care what happens to bonobos. You will be able to listen to that amazing interview when it is available on Sex Talk Radio Network!
 
While you are waiting, you will want to check out the amazing photographs Vanessa shares on her website of bonobos loving, living, laughing and expressing orgasmic bliss with a lack of shame many of us only aspire to. The stories about bonobo babies will touch your heart too and you might even feel motivated to adopt one of these little love angels!
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Contact Information
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 A&E LimoVeronica Monet is a Certified Sexologist, Conflict Resolution Specialist and Relationship Expert. Begin Your Erotic Evolution today!
 
phone:         888.903.0050
cell phone:    415.407.2932
fax:             415.294.5069
 
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