Look Down There

'Learn to listen to yourself... without judgment.' Pleasure requires a presence of mind and body, but how do you do that when your mind and body are in pain? Kristina Nekyia began her career as an underage stripper in Boston and now helps people find mobility and strength through intuitive flexibility training. She negotiates chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. She is also one of the most sensual performers and personalities I know. We talk about how to be friends with pleasure in the midst of chronic pain and how kink was a pathway to healing. www.fitandbendy.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

"Sexuality is the essence of who you are." Dr. Juliana is the creator of Revealed, a program that helps individuals find their power through sexual agency. We talk about the long winding road to pleasure and how to quiet the noise of society to live a more authentic life. www.dr-juliana.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

"Empowerment is about coming into choice". Robyn Dalzen, an ex-mormon turned pleasure revolutionary, talks about the Wheel of Consent created by Dr. Betty Martin. The wheel is made of 4 quadrants: taking, allowing, serving, accepting. We talk about how the wheel impacts our relationships and how it can better put us in touch with our desires. www.schoolofconsent.org www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Gabriela Herstik is a practioner of ceremonial erotic withcraft and Goddess worshiper. We speak about the divinity in the mundane, pleasure, intention and of course, sex magick! Her new book, Sacred Sex is out now! Take a listen and then check out her newest book! https://www.gabrielaherstik.com https://www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Dr. Streicher is a Menopause Miracle and gives us new hope for the big change! Although menopause has its own musical, we still know very little about it. Dr. Streicher is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause. We discuss why menopause is such a mystery and how you can learn more about it and take charge of your life. We cover everything from hormone treatment to sex drive to birth control to orgasm. This is a must listen! www.drstreicher.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

'You cannot think your way to power. You cannot think your way to confidence. You must experience it in your body.' Leslie Lyons has 16 years of experience coaching women to reclaim their voices, stand in their power and own their pleasure. We talk burlesque, pole dance, the healing power of sensual movement and about her new community, Honey Hive, exclusively for women over 40. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Lotus Lain, winner of the XBIZ RISE Peer Empowerment Award, had crafted her way to becoming a top influencer in the competitive adult industry. We talk about how a 'Dirty 30' gift paved a way for her full expression, why getting angry is good and why it's important for all bodies to be represented and celebrated on screen. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

It's not about what your body can do for you. It's about what your body allows you to experience. -Angela Michelle In this Season 4 opener, I talk with an award winning published boudoir photographer, certified sexologist and intimacy and body image coach, Angela Michelle. We talk about the importance of ritual in pleasure and intimacy and also what it's like to pursue pleasure with and invisible disability. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show www.theintimacyartist.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Season 3 is ending with one of favorite topics: Pelvic Floor Health. Jen Niemeyer is an orthopedic therapist with a specialty in pelvic health rehabilitation. We talk about the role the pelvic floor plays in all of our lives, how to notice when there is a problem, how to care for it and, of course, Kegels! If you are interested in finding a provider in your area, please visit https://www.aptapelvichealth.org. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Jimanekia is the host of the podcast Trauma Queen, founder of Tending the Garden (a non-profit dedicated to sexual assault victims and their allies) and co-founder of Centaury Co, an intimacy coordinator group for TV and film. In this episode we talk about the definitions of trauma and triggers, self care practices and how to approach 'looking down there' when there has been trauma or assault. Oh...and we talk about wrestling. www.traumaqueen.love www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Amy Baldwin, host of the Shameless Sex Podcast, and her mother Janis own a toy store. But not just any toy store, a sex shop with pleasure positive toys and accessories called Pure Pleasure Shop. This is a mother-daughter duo to be envious of! We talk about what it was like to grow up in a sex positive home, having a mom you can truly talk about anything with, and how teaching pleasure is just as important as teaching safe sex to your children. www.purepleasureshop.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

We have über love for Überlube! Cheryl Sloane is the brand director of the most luscious lube you will ever own, Überlube. We discuss the important benefits of using lube no matter your age, how to use it and even some surprising ways you can add it to your beauty and self care routine. Use the code 'lookdownthere' for a discount at www.uberlube.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Reba the Diva is the founder of Sexpert Consultants in DC. She is an advocate for HIGHtened pleasure with Cannabis. We talk about divas, sensuality, vulnerability, and how to get your bits high! www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

While this show is not about vulvas, it is about something we don't talk about. Death. Death doulas or end of life doulas tap into our desires as the living: What do you want when you die? Nicole Daigle helps to prepare the living for their death and not only presents them with different burial options ( standard, cremation, aquamation) but also asks what environment people want to be in, who do they want to be around, what music do they want playing etc. This is more than just about who gets what money. It's about honoring the cycle of life and talking about the inevitable with integrity and respect. www.nicoledaigledoula.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Pleasant Gehman, aka The Princess of Hollywood, has seen and done it all and continues to do so. From fronting her all female punk bands, The Screaming Sirens and the Ringling Sisters to teaching Bellydance in Egypt to performing burlesque all over the world, Pleasant is full of stories that seamlessly transition from one to the next. She is confidence and empowerment personified and taps into her witchy intuition to guide her through her wild and wonderful life. www.pleasantgehman.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Robin Slonina is an artist based in Las Vegas who specializes in murals and body painting and she was the co-host with RuPaul on the show, Skin Wars. We talk aboutnaging as a woman, beauty standards, insecurities and the power and message of Wonder Woman, her muse. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Peekaboo Pointe is a burlesque dancer, choreographer and performance artist in NYC. We discuss pleasure mapping, the act of discovering why and how we come together to view pleasure in the ways that we do and how that impacts our life experiences. We also discuss why it is so important to pursue pleasure, even in tough times. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Nadège is a sex scholar, fiction novelist and spiritual maven who helps people feel healthy and empowered in their sexuality. We talk about how pleasure intersects with science and why it is that we condemn those that pursue and provide pleasure even though it's something we all want and all deserve. Get 20% off her erotic astrology books at www.pleasurescience.com using the code lookdownthere! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Javay da BAE is the genius behind the Millennial Sexpert, a resource for acceptance, empowerment and encouragement for sexual education and wellness. We talk about creating a pleasure practice, why it's important to be intentional with pleasure and what sex is like for the Millennial generation. She will be presenting Lights, Camera, Action: How to Make the Home Movies of Your Dreams at InToPleasure in April 2nd. www.intopleasure.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

There is so much more to rope bondage than you know! The possibilities are endless. Lief Bound and Icarus are two leading instructors, demonstrators and practioners in the rope world. Their enthusiasm for rope is inspiring. We discuss how their work has helped them explore their bodies and emotions in new ways, how that has increased their confidence and influenced how they communicate and navigate the world on a daily basis. They will both be presenting at InToPleasure on April 2nd. Register at www.intopleasure.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Season 3 opens with a bump & grind! Kitten de Ville is one of the originators of the modern burlesque movement. She has had, and still has, an amazing career that has brought her to stages with The Cramps, Rob Zombie, Raquel Welch, Madonna and The Teenage Werewolves. We talk about her innate sexual confidence and her lust for life on and off stage and how it was important for her daughters to see their mother as a strong sexual force full of passion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Season 2 comes to a close with Syndney Harris, the mastermind behind the Instagram account, Clitoriscious. They are passionate about debunking myths about the clitoris and making sexuality and pleasure education accessible to all. We talk about all things clit and how our jealousy towards women is really a manifestation of the lack of our own self acceptance. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Cupcakes are just the beginning! The Cupcake Girls is a non-profit organization that provides prevention and after care of domestic sex trafficking. Amy-Marie Merrell is the executive director based in Las Vegas. We discuss how we can move out of a victim blaming culture and how The Cupcake Girls have helped sex workers in all areas of their lives. We also talk about how the removal of ego is necessary in advocacy work and the importance of curiosity. How can you be curious is you feel unsafe? Take a listen and make a donation at www.thecupcakegirls.org And sign up for the very first Look Down There event on Dec 21st. Details at www.lookdownthere.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Mia Schachter is a consent educator, intimacy coordinator and the host of the podcast, Share the Load. They believe in the magic and power in knowing our desires and we talk about how consent is more than just saying no, but about listening to your yes. And we answer the question, 'Is consent sexy?' YES! The sexiest. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

BurlyCares is a charity driven organization intended to assist senior Legend burlesque and variety performance artists. It is the mission of BurlyCares to improve the quality of life and ease some of the stress so many senior Legend performers face. We talk about stripping away the ego and moving into confidence that is trusting and knowing, a necessary skill as a care taker. www.burlycares.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

This dynamic duo have released a new book about all things pussy. Pussy Pedia needs to be on everyone's shelf. After seeing a vast hole(pun intended) where pussy information should be, writer, Zoe Mendelson reached out to illustrator, Marìa Conejo and created pwordpedia, a site dedicated to pussy truth. They have compiled their years of research and created a hot pink pussy bible that is approachable, enraging and hilarious. Check it out at https://bookshop.org/books/pussypedia-a-comprehensive-guide/9780306924286 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Lou Lou is a half black/half Mohawk internationally renowned neo burlesque dancer. In this episode, we discuss indigenous ritual and tradition and how that manifests in her art and family life. We also talk about how racism and bullying only fueled her passion for advocacy and fighting for what is right. www.loulouburlesque.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

'Be the pleasure you want to see in the world.' Valerie Stunning is the proud Creamstress of Paradise City Creamery, a plant based, gluten free pop up ice cream shop in Las Vegas. She embraces indulgence as a lifestyle and uses her platform to advocate for her sex worker community. When asked, 'One scoop or two,' the answer is easy. www.paradisecitycreamery.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Shailushi Ritchie is the co-host of the I Am Speaking Podcast and founder and CEO of Sevah Consulting, which provides transitional leadership to non-profits. She is focused on girls and women's equity and has been on the forefront of advocacy for reproductive rights. We talk about how to use anger for positive change even when the odds are continually stacked against you and how hope and a view of the bigger picture keeps you in the game. www.sevahconsulting.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Nicoletta Heidegger is the host of the popular podcast, Sluts and Scholars. She is a sexologist and equine assisted psychotherapist. We take a moment to chat about sexuality, pleasure, masturbation (a word we both don't like) and how to begin your self love pleasure journey. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Jamie Bates Slone is an Assistant Professor of Ceramics at the University of Oklahoma. She is passionate about capturing the fragility of the human spirit and has found a niche in sculpting vulvas. We talk about the ways we can address our bodily shame, mental illness and how art not only heals the audience, but the artist as well. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Flowerbomb is known as the Bootyful Bottom of Burlesque. She is the director of the Seoul School of Burlesque and the House of Tease. We talk about the effects of censorship on art and why we must continue to fight the good fight. You'll hear about underboob, the dreaded 'vortex' and what it's like to be the FIRST. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Coco Ono is a Los Angeles based performance artist who was born in South Korea and adopted by a Japanese American family. We talk about her project, Sacred Wounds, an online show focused on ritual and subverting the stereotypes of Asian American performers and Private Practices, an art show in LA featuring ephemera from sex workers. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Catherine Blackledge is the author of Raising the Skirt, The Unsung Power of the Vagina. The book dives into the history of pussy flashing through the ages and the yoni worship in matriarchal societies. We talk about all the names for this mysterious part, pleasure, and the extraordinary anatomy of HYENAS! www.catherineblackledge.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Nyssa Care is a women owned company that brings awareness to our transformative years: puberty, post menopause and the 4th trimester. They are the creators of the most innovative 'look down there mirror' called VieVision. It's amazing! We talk about the severe lack of maternity leave, the misinformation and body expectations surrounding pregnancy, and our hopes for a more equitable future. www.nyssacare.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Periods are a part of life but there is so much shame surrounding them. Shari Hussenbocus is a functional dietician and AIP (autoimmune paleo protocol) coach. She helps those with periods and autoimmune issues. We talk about the best times in your cycle to be creative, what to look for when you have your period and how autoimmune diseases can impact your cycle. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Kaaren Harper is the founder and designer of the exquisite lingerie brand, Layneau. We discuss sensuality in all its forms and how intention and attention to detail create beauty in products and in our lives. We talk about how living in your YES is both a service to others and to yourself. www.layneau.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Miss Miranda is a burlesque star, costume designer, high fashion and fetish model and a feminist. We talk about what it means to pursue a glamour aesthetic and that glamour and feminism are not mutually exclusive. We take a peek behind the curtain and discuss mental health and the freedom, peace, and strength that comes with vulnerability. www.miss-miranda.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Being a vulva owner can be an experience that is full of shame and trauma but also joy and pleasure. Hilde Atalanta created The Vulva Gallery, a gallery dedicated to the diversity of vulvas. They illustrate vulvas and share beautiful stories on their website and Instagram feed. Check out The Vulva Gallery and you will be immediately supported, empowered and inspired! www.thevulvagallery.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

You may know this bald beauty from Season 18 of The Voice. Cedrice is a powerful force on and off the stage. We talk about what it is like living with alopecia and the struggles and blessings that come with this autoimmune disease. Check out her music at www.cedricemusic.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Danielle Colby, from American Pickers fame, talks about being poor, stripping history, the important role that women play in shaping our future and stripping off all the fucks. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

The Triple Threat of Burlesque, The Maine Attraction, joins me from NYC. She has performed alongside James Brown, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett. We talk about nudity, art, ancestors and our love for the SLOW striptease. www.lookdownthere.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Jo Weldon is the founder of The New York School of Burlesque and the author of The Burlesque Handbook and Fierce. We discuss her current project, Sex Worker Style, and the joys of spandex and trashy lingerie. www.sexworkerstyle.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Laura Desiree is a lead anchor, writer and show producer at Naked News. We discuss what it means to be a professional naked person and the common misconceptions that come with the job. We also talk about our relationships with our own vulvas and how porn has influenced that and what the industry is doing to change the proliferation of self hatred among vulva owners. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show www.michellelamour.com/pc --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Dr. Erica Marchand is a licensed psychologist in Los Angeles who spends her time helping women learn to have orgasms. We can fake it all day but that serves no one, especially you! We talk about the things that get in the way of the Big O and how we can stop analyzing and comparing our pleasure to others. www.hertherapysecrets.com www.michellelamour.com/pc www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Bettina May is a Canadian born, Las Vegas based writer, photographer, model, filmmaker, burlesque dancer, musician and vintage lifestyle expert. She is the first person to receive a green card based on her ability in burlesque, paving the road for many to follow. We talk about what is was like to be one of the first Suicide Girls, sketchy dressing rooms, body confidence and empowering people through photography. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

The censorship of bodies on social media is disheartening, to say the least. Content is constantly being flagged as sexual and people's livelihoods are being greatly affected by this silencing. So what do you do when these platforms become verbs and not having a presence is detrimental to your business? Enter Lips Social. This new network is dedicated to expression without hate or biases censorship. Can you imagine? I speak with founding member, Val Elefante, about this exciting new platform. https://www.lips.social www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Isabella Sinclaire has over 27 years of experience as a pro domme. We talk about golden showers, pistachios, David Letterman near misses, and how the hustle could change in a post Covid world. You can learn from her on March 20 at InToPleasure, a virtual pleasure event. Register at www.intopleasure.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Diry Lola is a sex educator, speaker and self proclaimed dildo slinger. We talk about vulva portraits, why the Womanizer REALLY needs to change its name, and why we need to shift from having goal oriented sex to enjoying the ride! Dirty Lola is also a presenter at InToPleasure on March 20th. Register for her class or the full day of pleasure at www.intopleasure.com. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Cora Harrington is THE Lingerie Addict, founder of the world's largest lingerie blog and author of Intimate Detail. She is passionate that lingerie is for every BODY, no matter size, age, race, sexuality, gender or ability. In this episode we talk about why we HATE the word panties and how Bridgeton is missing the mark on corsetry. Cora is also a pleasure expert presenting at InToPleasure, a virtual day of pleasure featuring 5 pleasure experts. Join her at www.intopleasure.com www.thelingerieaddict.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support

Dirty Martini is a legend and icon of burlesque based in NYC. In this episode we talk about body and age shame in the dance world and the good ol' days of spread eagles, naked time, and sock photo shoots backstage. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show www.intopleasure.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-down-there/support