Ever wondered what it’s like to truly rediscover your body—and your pleasure—after a major life change? My guest this week, Ami (Amethysta Herrick), has an incredible story. A transgender woman, scientist, and Certified Hypnotist, Ami recently celebrated her “Hoochiversary”—the one-year mark since her vaginoplasty in Thailand. And yes, we talk openly about how intimacy, connection, and yes, orgasms, have evolved for her since.
About Ami:
Ami is a transgender woman, Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Certified Hypnotist, and founder of The Purplepaw Blog. She blends science with lived experience to guide others in exploring identity, intimacy, and connection. Married both before and after her transition, Ami offers a rare and intimate perspective on navigating an existing relationship while embracing a new gender identity. She also brings her Hypnotherapy Driven Identity Guidance to help people understand and express their authentic selves.
What We Talk About:
– How intimacy shifts after gender-affirming surgery
– Learning a new body—and discovering new pathways to pleasure
– Navigating a long-term relationship through gender transition
Why You Should Listen:
This is a candid, heartfelt, and yes—playfully sexy—conversation about identity, pleasure, and deep connection. Ami’s journey shows that intimacy isn’t static—it’s something we can keep exploring, evolving, and celebrating.
💜Follow Ami:
https://bsky.app/profile/amethysta.io / https://www.youtube.com/@amethystaherrick / https://www.tiktok.com/@amethystaherrick / https://www.linkedin.com/in/amethystaherrick / https://purplepawclan.com
Host Bio: Dr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacy coach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project. With 26+ years in the medical field and 20+ years working in the sexuality field, Dr. Stacy helps people break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthier intimacy—without shame. She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women who experience painful sex, and the LGBTQ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering. Her motto: “My passion is to help you create yours.”
Dr. Stacy is the creator and host of The Purple Passion Project podcast—where real conversations meet just the right amount of spice. Each episode dives into sex, intimacy, relationships, and everything in between, with raw, playful, and insightful talks designed to help people feel less alone and more empowered in their intimate lives.
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