Dr. Shannon Chavez

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 Psychologist in California (PSY26924) and Arizona (PSY004290) with a private practice in Beverly Hills, California (SHAPE Center) where she works with individuals and couples (of all genders and orientations) to address s*xual concerns and build s*xual awareness through therapy, coaching, and education.

What if your New Year intention was more play? ✨😉📱Playfulness builds connection. It invites curiosity, lightness, and pr...
01/02/2026

What if your New Year intention was more play? ✨😉📱
Playfulness builds connection. It invites curiosity, lightness, and presence into our closest relationships. And when flirting starts to fade because life gets busy, even a small signal can bring warmth back.

In my article on flirting with emojis and playfulness, I explore how simple digital expressions can reopen emotional closeness without pressure, and why that matters for relationship health.

Read the full article: https://drshannonchavez.com/a-flirtier-start-to-the-new-year/

Then try it: send one emoji today that says, “I’m thinking about you.” 💬💛

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What if your relationship didn’t need a big “reset,” just a little more play? ✨Flirting is often the first thing to disa...
01/01/2026

What if your relationship didn’t need a big “reset,” just a little more play? ✨
Flirting is often the first thing to disappear when life gets busy, but it’s one of the easiest ways to bring warmth back into connection. 💬💗 Sometimes it’s not about finding the perfect words. It’s about sending a small signal that says, “I see you. I’m here. I’m interested.” 👀🫦😚

In my Flirt Emoji article, I share why flirting matters for relationships and mental health, plus a simple way to practice it. 📱✨
Read the full article: https://drshannonchavez.com/a-flirtier-start-to-the-new-year/

Emoji translation: 🗓️💨😏📲💬✨👀🫦😚😜💖

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Year-end check-in. If this year stretched you, changed you, or asked more of you than you expected, you’re not alone.Bef...
12/30/2025

Year-end check-in. If this year stretched you, changed you, or asked more of you than you expected, you’re not alone.

Before we rush into “new goals,” take one quiet moment to notice what actually sustained you. The people, the practices, the places that helped you come back to yourself. Carry what matters. Let the rest soften.

Explore my articles for support with self-compassion, relationships, boundaries, and s*xual wellness:

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https://drshannonchavez.com/articles/

Want guided, shame-free support you can use at home? Download my Male + Female Pleasure Guides: drshannonchavez.com

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Your space is part of your nervous system.When your bedroom feels like a dumping ground, your body stays on alert, and i...
12/28/2025

Your space is part of your nervous system.
When your bedroom feels like a dumping ground, your body stays on alert, and intimacy starts to feel like effort instead of ease.

As the year winds down, consider this your Bedroom Reset. Not a deep clean, just a small clearing that helps your body exhale and makes room for a new chapter of connection.

A simple reset is not about being perfect. It’s about giving your mind fewer places to land so you can be more present with yourself or your partner.

Explore my article library for practical guidance on s*xual wellness, intimacy, desire, and building deeper connection:
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https://drshannonchavez.com/category/intimacy/

Want guided support at home? Download my Male + Female Pleasure Guides on my site: drshannonchavez.com

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Boxers Day energy 🖤 Soft bodies, slow mornings, and the quiet anticipation of what comes next.After indulgent meals, lon...
12/26/2025

Boxers Day energy 🖤 Soft bodies, slow mornings, and the quiet anticipation of what comes next.

After indulgent meals, long naps, and nowhere to be, today invites something gentler and more intentional. A moment to reset, reconnect, and ease back into pleasure without pressure.

Getting ready for a s night in isn’t about performance. It’s about presence, curiosity, and letting the body lead. Because desire rarely shows up on command. It’s more likely to arrive when the body feels safe, the pace slows down, and you feel emotionally connected.

✨ Set the mood.
✨ Slow the rhythm.
✨ Let desire arrive.

Read “7 Steps to Get Ready for a S*x Night In (Part 2)” via the link in bio and continue the conversation.
https://drshannonchavez.com/category/womens-health/

Want guided support at home? Download my Male + Female Pleasure Guides on my site. They’re designed to help you explore self-pleasure, learn what your body responds to, and bring that clarity into partnered intimacy.

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A date night in doesn’t need to be elaborate to be intimate. It just needs intention.This season is busy, and that’s exa...
12/22/2025

A date night in doesn’t need to be elaborate to be intimate. It just needs intention.

This season is busy, and that’s exactly why “at home, on purpose” matters. When you slow down, set your mood, and make space for connection, desire has room to arrive naturally.

Read “7 Steps to Get Ready for a S*x Night In (Part 2)” (link in bio):

https://drshannonchavez.com/7-steps-to-get-ready-for-a-s*x-night-in-part-2/

Want guided support at home? Download my Male + Female Pleasure Guides on my site. They’re designed to help you explore self-pleasure, learn what your body responds to, and bring that clarity into partnered intimacy.

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Talking about self-pleasure, vi*****rs, l**e, moisturizers, even desire, can feel awkward at first. That awkwardness is ...
12/19/2025

Talking about self-pleasure, vi*****rs, l**e, moisturizers, even desire, can feel awkward at first. That awkwardness is often the footprint of old messages we absorbed.

Open, respectful conversations help us unlearn shame, normalize what’s human, and stop suffering in silence. You don’t have to “know the right words” to start. You just have to start.

Browse my Women’s Health article library for deeper education and support (link in bio).
https://drshannonchavez.com/category/womens-health/

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Menopause can change desire, comfort, and the way you feel in your body, and a lot of people quietly assume that means i...
12/17/2025

Menopause can change desire, comfort, and the way you feel in your body, and a lot of people quietly assume that means intimacy is over. It’s not.

This can be a season of redefinition: expanding what s-x means, stepping out of routine, and building connection that fits who you are now. Pleasure is allowed to evolve. You are allowed to evolve.

Browse my Women’s Health article library for deeper education and support (link in bio).

https://drshannonchavez.com/category/womens-health

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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.