A Letter of Compassion
We all have a story of sexual shame...
Very Recently we lost a sweet 9-year old boy to suicide. Jamel Myles had come out as gay to his mom who accepted him and told him she loved him no matter what.
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Dare
Take today to dream into what you would love more of in your life and to allow yourself to soften into receiving it. The mission: to support every individual to recognize, claim, and enjoy their sexual sovereignty... An invitation for you to DARE YOUR DESIRE!
Here's to leaning into our edges and pleasure with more ease, delight, and confidence
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Important for your Health
especially if you are on-line dating.
Information on hearing loss and sex
and a linked questionnaire on safety connection to
pleasure. Its still relevant
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Guidebook: 14 Days from Survivor to Thriver
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Unlocking the Secrets to a Safer, More Integrated Society... Revealed!
Are you ready to dive into a topic that has been shrouded in secrecy for far too long? Brace yourself, because we're about to embark on a mind-opening journey that will challenge your beliefs and revolutionize your perspective.
Introducing: The Transformative Power of Destigmatizing Self-Pleasure! Yes, you read that right. We're taking a bold step to unravel the mysteries surrounding a topic often whispered about but rarely explored openly. In this groundbreaking article, we delve deep into the realm of self-pleasure and its potential to reshape our society into a safer, more integrated haven.
The sessions are recorded so you can review missed issues.. For more info and official links please click here
Testosterone Health
The CDC… the Center for Disease Control recently "re-adjusted" normal male testosterone levels downward a whopping 38%. Why do you think that these alphabet soup agencies keep trying to make men weaker, slower, and more sluggish? Is it because the average testosterone levels of men worldwide have been dropping down over the years? Has it become to difficult to bring that number back up? And is it now so low they have to adjust them to the "new normal?" Because they know that they can’t stop what’s really holding down your masculinity… even if they wanted to.
There’s an "androgen apocalypse" shriveling your masculinity and destroying your manly health. Link Here
Sensual Empowerment for Black Men! The messages that Black men receive about what it means to be “s*xually empowered” are often rooted in porn culture and toxic views of masculinity. What does healthy and authentic s*xual empowerment look like for Black men and what are the steps required to achieve true and lasting results? Link Here
The Play
Laurie Williams came of age in the era of sex, drugs, and rock ‘n roll. Yet her cultural conditioning kept her ignorant of her sexual self, which lay suppressed and unexplored for years. Still, a deep intuition and longing to experience love and passion haunted her. Later in life, Laurie came to understand the source of that yearning: she discovered shamanic principles which hold that sexual energy is life itself - our source of aliveness.
Chris becomes a salonnière & other news from Pleasure HQ
Here's a few updates from the Pleasure Mechanics HQ Ever since Chris was a little kid reading about the expat salons in Paris, they've wanted to host a salon - and this week that lifetime dream came to fruition. The first Pleasure Salon was a beautiful night full of powerful, intimate conversation. We were THRILLED when a podcast listener introduced herself, and honored when we heard she had driven across state lines to be there with us. Click here to see a few glimpses from Pleasure Salon 001: The Erotic Mind - including a video of the 7' scroll one participant scribed from the conversation!
If you are local to the Hudson Valley of New York, or want to plan a trip to come see us, check out our Events page to read all about upcoming Pleasure Salons and kinky evening workshops!
New Podcast with Dr. Nazanin Moali:
This week we were also honored to connect with the ever wise and compassionate Dr. Nazanin Moali to talk about how we can all create more empathy and freedom for one another. We talked about how she works with clients from conservative backgrounds to get free from toxic conditioning, without leaving beloved home cultures behind. Join us for this rich conversation: tune in here, on iTunes, on Spotify or just search “Pleasure Mechanics” on your favorite podcast app. If you are new to the podcast, or want to share it with a friend, here is a best-of playlist to get started with: Best of SoS with The Pleasure Mechanics Spotify Playlist
POV: Chris Gets A New Tool
We recently got a new toy in the mail from our friends at Blush to help celebrate Pride month - and Chris loved the texture and sculptural ripples so much they couldn't keep their hands off it! Check out Chris geeking out on the new toy here and unlock a 20% off discount storewide at Blush with the code PLEASURE20 - get yourself new gear at a great price and feel good knowing your purchase helps support our work as indie educators.
On S*x Is Medicine, Devi speaks with Psychologist and Author, Beverly Engel about what to do when your partner has a history of Childhood Sexual Abuse.
In this episode find out:
- The definition of childhood sexual abuse
- Why most people have been or are in a relationship with someone who has been sexually abused
- The issues that arise within relationships due to a history of sexual abuse
- How to navigate a relationship with a partner who has been sexually abused
- Tools and resources for yourself if you’ve been sexually abused
- AND SO MUCH MORE
This conversation is full of information and resources to help you and your loved ones navigate the issues that arise when there is a history of sexual abuse. Listen in below! Link Here
How Does Your Birth Control Affect Your Sexual Health?
with Devi Ward Erickson, with Guest LIsa Hendrickson-Jack
On S*x Is Medicine, Devi speaks with guest Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of “The Fifth Vital Sign” discussing the impact that hormonal contraceptives have on your overall health and sexual function. Tune in to discover the incredible connection between your menstrual cycle and your overall health!
Find out: *Why we should consider the menstrual cycle a vital sign of overall health? *How do hormonal contraceptives impact libido? *What does the research say about this link? *What is the connection between hormonal contraceptives and painful sex? *What impact do hormonal contraceptives affect your lady parts? (i.e. clitoral shrinkage and thinning of the vaginal introitus) *Impact of hormonal contraceptives on partner attraction and the possible implications of this
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Lessons in Love Sex and Intimacy for Lovers
- What to do when you feel numb and can’t orgasm
- How to connect on a deep and intimate level with your partner
- The different kinds of orgasms men and women are capable of
- How trauma can affect your sex life and ability for intimacy
- How you can use sex for healing in your own life and relationship
- AND MORE!
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