Episode Overview:

Lindsay talks with Amy Furuyama, a certified therapist and AASECT-certified sex therapist, about why sex feels so hard to talk about in many Asian communities - and how to change that without shame. Amy breaks down the cultural roots of silence, then shares practical tools for communicating desire, starting with self-knowledge and moving into teamwork with your partner. You’ll learn conversation scripts, how to reduce defensiveness, and a simple framework for understanding what turns you on (or shuts you down).

What You’ll Learn:

• Why sexual shame is so common for Asian women (purity narratives, silence, hypersexualization, history).
• How to start communicating about sex by firstbuilding comfort with your own body and desires.
• Practical ways to bring it up with a partner - timing,curiosity, and “putting it on a resource” (therapy/podcast/book).
• How couples can co-create a better sex lifeusing “sexual brakes and accelerators” instead of blame.

About Amy Furuyama, LCSW, Certified Sex Therapist

Amy Furuyama is a licensed therapist and AASCT-certified sex therapist based in Irvine, California. She helps individuals reduce sexual shame, reconnect with their bodies, and build confidence around desire and pleasure.

Growing up in the Korean community, sex was rarely discussed beyond risk and morality, leaving little space for conversations about autonomy, consent, or enjoyment. That silence - and itsimpact - led Amy to pursue sex therapy.

With over 15 years of experience as a social worker, Amy approaches her work as a form of resistance: helping clients unlearn harmful narratives and cultivate more compassionate, affirming relationships with their sexuality. Outside of therapy, she enjoys time with her husband and daughter, running, R&B, cozy coffee shops, and reading.

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https://www.amyfuruyama.com/

IG: @therapywithamy

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