Sex is Medicine with Devi Ward

Join Devi Ward Erickson and her panel of certified Experts for the final episode of 2021!Devi and her crew answer listeners questions about:* Keeping and maintaining and erection with new partners* How to find time to practice Tantra* The reality of wet dreams* Why Gspot vibrators are a SCAMJoin us for the last episode of the season and make sure to subscribe to Sex Is Medicine in iTunes, Spotify, and Youtube

There are many articles written about “toxic masculinity”, but how does “healthy masculinity” show up? And in a culture rooted in largely toxic values with very little pleasure and connection-based sex education available, how do cisgender men learn how to be healthy, loving, compassionate, and EMPOWERED Men?Join Devi Ward Erickson and Certified Sex Educator, Kristopher Lovestone as they discuss his new book Conscious C*ck: The Empowered Sexuality Manual For Men.Find out:* What Healthy masculinity for cishet men looks and feels like* Boundaries & consent as a self-empowerment practice* Sex education for men* Communication tools for relationship success* Building intimacy through authenticity* How this information is relevant to men of colorJoin us for this lively and activated conversation!

How do you integrate the practice of Tantra without absorbing potentially harmful cis-heteronormative narratives?This episode is for radical anti-assimilationists, those who want to get past the trauma stories of linen pants, and those who know enlightenment doesn't happen by turning a blind eye to pain, suffering, and the oppressed.Join Devi Ward Erickson and her guest TK as they discuss Queering Tantra and what that looks like.In this episode find out...-queering the language of tantra - deciding whether we want to use terms like feminine/masculine, top/bottom, receiving/giving-how to integrate body pleasure and ways of dealing with dysmorphia-how kink can help-deliberate immediate presence vs open empty space-what it means to be fiercely vulnerable with language you choose-how to create and use your own terms-tantra as an integrated lifestyle: breathing life and presence into all you do

How does one go from being a Catholic Nun to a sexually empowered Tantrika? In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi speaks with Certified Sexologist and Certified Authentic Tantra Practitioner, Laurie McCraken about her extraordinary journey from Catholic Nun, to Body Sex Practitioner, to Tibetan 5 Element Tantric Healer.This episode is a MUST for those starting their journey of sexual healing and wanting inspiration, direction, and hope

Join Devi Ward Erickson and Relationship Coach and practitioner of ​​​​Kashmir Shaivism, Mel Cassidy, as they discuss the historical roots of Neo-Tantra in the West.In this episode, find out:*The importance of lineage in authentic Tantra*The signs and symptoms of not practicing Tantra within a lineage*The sinister roots of Neo-Tantra*How “sex magick” started as ritualistic abuse of underage boys and girls and how it is NOT in any way related to authentic Tantra.*How to be an ethical practitioner of Neo-TantraJoin us for a joyfully expressive interview in which we are sure to press many Neo-Tantra buttons!

Relationships can often bring up our deepest and most challenging wounds. Because of cultural “norms” polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous relationships can bring even more challenges to navigate. So how and where can we learn to “ride the waves” of relationship and transform those potential breakdowns into profoundly healing breakthroughs?Join Devi Ward Erickson, and sexual liberation extraordinaire, Brittany Policastro @sexually_liberated for a deep dive into the healing aspects of conscious relationships and the healing power of non-monogamy.Listeners will learn how to:⚡️Heal through the lens of relationships⚡️Remaining sovereign within your relationships⚡️Sustaining your relationship with yourself (both sexually and intimately) while connecting with another⚡️How multiple partnerships can be deeply fulfilling and also very challenging⚡️How owning our shit is key to healing and creating supportive relationships⚡️The difference between rules and boundaries

Join Devi Ward Erickson and her team of ACS Certified Sexologists for another episode of “Ask A Sexologist” as they discuss troubleshooting your tantra practice and embodying spiritual sex. In this episode find out:*Tantra Tips for helping Trans women cultivate their sexual charge*Lasting longer and the 4 stages of becoming multi-orgasmic*Taoist exercises for increasing erection*How to heal sexual trauma with spiritual practice*How to cultivate a meaningful tantra practice

Breasts are symbolic of nourishment, sustenance, and quite literally, life itself. Breasts can also be a source of orgasm and pleasure for those who own and enjoy them.Join Devi Ward Erickson and Certified Sexologist, Davia Frost as they discuss how to awaken the power and glory of breast orgasms!Find out:*How to cultivate self-love with breast massage*How to create a “Breast Love” ritual for yourself*The physiological AND psychological benefits of having a “Breast Love” practice*Exploring ALL of your erogenous zones*Lend a helping hand...Breast Massage with partnersTune in to this AASECT award winning show!

Our ability to give, receive, and respond to pleasure is largely dictated by our sense of emotional and physical well-being. From a very basic physiological perspective, if you don't feel safe – physically, emotionally, or psychologically – your sexual function simply doesn't function. Or, certainly not as well as it could/should. There are a LOT of stressors in our Western lifestyle that can impact our sexual experience, many of which go unnoticed because they are so common and normalized. One ongoing and all pervasive stressor for POC that often gets overlooked is that of racism, and the impact of racism on the physical, mental, emotional, and sexual well-being of POC.Join Devi Ward Erickson and Mental health professional, Chioma Janelle, as they discuss the impact of racism on BIPOC mental health and how that can affect our sexual experience.Find out about:*How intergenerational trauma manifests and replicates itself.*The effects of colonization in fostering Trauma*How Trauma affects our nervous system, relationships and how we relate and connect to one another*Healing from “The superwoman syndrome”*The power of Black resilience*How POC ACTUALLY find healing vs what's currently offered in the available systems of “healing”*How Black bodies are misdiagnosed due to racism and overwhelm*Using Black Feminist approach as a way of healing- using community and collective space, creativity, and PLEASUREJoin us for this AASECT Award winning show.

Have you ever wondered how to get your sexy back and feel good in the process? Between work, the kids and their activities, and taking care of your aging parents, you fall into bed exhausted every night. You remember a time when sex was the best thing ever, but now, you can take it or leave it. If you know there is more to life and love but just don't know how to achieve it, then you've come to the right place!Dr. Brandye Manigat, MD has been helping women “Get Their Sexy Back” and address the root causes of a lackluster sex life. Join her and Devi Ward Erickson as they discuss:Why sex is WAY more than just a frivolous thrillWhy our sex life today is not our mother's sex lifePhysiological benefits of sexYour biggest sex organ?Female sexual response - what's within the realm of normalHow to activate your pleasure pointsManifesting the life you want with PLEASURE!Another episode you won't want to miss from this AASECT award winning show!

Join Devi Ward Erickson and her delightful team of Certified Sexperts: Karen of Explore The Art of Tantra, Rosie Bitts and Lucia Vasquez as they answer listener's questions about:Sexual fantasies - the good, the bad, and the consensual?Can sexual chemistry be learned?Can Tantra help reconnect after cheating?Communicating your sexual desires with your partner

Our biggest sex organ is our brain, and yet, being “in your head” can be an obstacle to your experience of pleasure. Dr. Heather Bartos shares her tips and tricks for getting out of your head and INTO your senses to rewire your brain for pleasure!In this episode find out:- What's happening in the brain and nervous system during sex?- How your beliefs about sex are wired into the brain by age 8!- Why your prefrontal cortexes may be getting in the way of your orgasm- How to use neuroplasticity to work through old sex beliefs and habits- The neurobiology of female pleasure- How to maximize (and troubleshoot) your brain's ability for magnificent sex.

Join Devi and her guest, Lystra Sam as they discuss the healing power of women and a feminine-led society…Find out:*Why is Sisterhood important for healing?*How does community play a role in healing?*What role does community play in business?*What does healthy feminine leadership look like and why is this the key to a new world order?*What would a healthy, flourishing, female lead capitalist society look like?

David Wraith studied sex education at the feet of “Bi-sexual white women”(Shouts out to Annie Sprinkle and Betty Dodson!). Now his mission is to inspire other Black men to embrace their full sexual selves by being a model for body love and sexual self-acceptance. From hosting clothing optional workshops, to educating the public about the 3 C's of polyamory (communication, consent, and ???) David Wraith is a force to be reckoned with in the field of pleasure activism and sex-positive education.Join Devi and David as they discuss:- Why representation in sex education matters- The healing power of public nudity- Celebrating polyfu*kery!- Practicing the 3 C's of ethical polyamory- Sexual self-acceptance specifically for black menAnd more!

Join Devi Ward Erickson and her team of certified sexologists, Rosie Bitts, Sequieta Whitfield, Lucia Vasquez and Karen Craig of Explore The Art of Tantra as they answer YOUR questions about:Anal pleasure and peggingDiscussing your sexual desires in partnershipHealing porn addiction with TantraStoking the fire of your libidoHow to have vaginal orgasmsLearn to use Sex As Medicine with this AASECT award winning show

According to recent studies, approximately 91% of cis-gender women are unhappy with their bodies. I too have spent most of my life at war with my physical body, attempting to starve and “cleanse” it into an idealized concept of beauty that only 5% of the population represents.But all that has changed for me recently. I no longer feel a need to punish my body for not conforming to Hollywood's standards of beauty. I no longer need to starve, cleanse, or raw food my body into submission. I have jiggles, and cellulite, and stretch marks, and a big, giant, juicy butt that doesn't fit into a size 6 pair of jeans anymore, and for the first time in my life, I DON'T HATE MYSELF because of this.Now I look in the mirror and see beauty in the swells and curves. The ROUNDNESS of my belly, my hips, my thighs has become a thing to admire, as opposed to a source of self-recrimination and disgust.So, I wanted to talk about this new found inner peace and body acceptance. How did I go from feeling tortured by and hating my body, to feeling peace, ease, and body -love?Join me and my friend and colleague, Rosie Bitts as we discuss how to free yourself from the shackles of body shame that this society imposes upon us, and her upcoming book project “Body-Love”.We discuss:*The origins of body shame and how society conditions us for self-hatred*The role that trauma plays in body shame*How the “wellness” industry reinforces body shame*Healing your brain with diversity*How our partner's influence body shame and acceptance* How 5 Element Tantra has helped heal our body shameTune in to this AASECT award winning show!

According to this week's Sex Is Medicine guest, it's almost predictable that a woman will lose her interest for sex in a long-term relationship. Many women feel broken when that happens and start to believe that they're just not that sexual.This week, Irene Fehr shares with Devi the four dangerous myths that women subscribe to that actually kill women's libido, why women's libidos are actually starving, and what we need to feed our libido for a healthy sex life in a long-term relationship.Find out...1. The four myths that kill women's libidos and make women feel "sexually broken" when they're not2. What happens in a long-term relationship that affects women's interest in sex3. The 4 “nutrients” many cis-gendered women need to feel sexual in a long-term relationship4. It takes both the woman and her partner to nourish her libido; the role of men in her libido5. How the quality of sex we are having impacts our libido

How important a role does sexual pleasure play in your life? Should the quality and quantity of your orgasms matter? Join Devi and author Steve Bodansky as they discuss the why and how of cultivating more pleasure and better orgasms!Tune in to find out:*The importance of orgasms for a happy healthy life.*Techniques for increasing sexual pleasure*Sexual communication skillz!*Prioritizing YOUR pleasure as a giver*The powerful energy of pleasure

How does diet affect sexual function? Can changing your diet improve your ability to experience pleasure? Join Devi Ward Erickson and acupuncturist and herbalist, Christine DeLozier, L.Ac.,as they discuss the role that your diet can play in supporting consistently great sex!• The trifecta of great sex!• How does diet affect our sex lives?• How does diet affect women's sexual function in particular?• What if you already have good sex? Will this diet help?• How long do we have to eat this way to see changes in the bedroom?• Are there foods that are bad for sex?• How does Traditional Chinese medicine promote sexual health?

In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi speaks with two highly accomplished male tantric practitioners, Vayne Thomas Jr and Brion Craig, both of whom have done the “work” to create a life of sexual and personal empowerment.Tune in to find out:What does “sexual empowerment” mean?What does this look like for Black men specifically?What are some of the obstacles Black men need to overcome?The vital need for community in your healing journeyWhat tangible changes will you see in your life?Don’t miss this AASECT award winning show about sexuality, spirituality, pleasure, and personal growth!

Gen X is often referred to as “the forgotten generation”. In spite of being forgotten, WE are the generation that invented the internet and laid the groundwork for the world as we know it. Our generation marked the transition from an analog world into a digital one. Our generation ushered in the era of MTV, VH1, Indie films, video games, Hip Hop and Seattle grunge. We are trailblazers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and… we are now officially middle aged.So how does being a middle aged GenXer affect our sex life? What are some of the unique challenges that we need to deal with now in order to have healthy and fulfilling sex lives?Join Devi Ward Erickson and The Gen SeXologist, Renée Yvonne, as they discuss the unique sexual concerns for those of us born between 1965-1980 in North America.Tune in to this AASECT award winning show to find out:•• The sexual concerns specific to Gen X• How to communicate your needs in a sexless relationship• how to handle the side effects of medication and health issues• How to deal with decreased libido during menopause• How to get back out and date after divorce or death of a partner• Trying new things with your partner• Understanding your pleasure anatomy

What would it feel like to be fully sexually embodied? What if fully embracing your seuxality led to greater integration of your humanity? Join Devi Ward Erickson and sexual healer and certified Authentic Tantra® Practitioner, Sunshine Ryan for a powerful conversation about using sexual pleasure as a pathway for healing, embodiment, and the realization of Bliss Consciousness.Tune in to this AASECT award winning show to find out:• What is the embodiment of Sex• What does embodiment mean?• What gets in the way of our “wholeness”?• The connection between God, sex, and orgasm• What does it feel like to live an orgasmic life?• How do we envoke erotic energy to power our lives?• How do we get from pain to living a pleasure-based life?Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear two Vajryayana sexual practitioners share their journey of healing and “enlightenment” through authentic Tantric sexual yoga.

Do you have questions about sexuality, pleasure, and personal growth? Join Devi Ward Erickson and her team of Authentic Tantra experts and certified sexologists Rosie Bitts, Lucia Vasquez + Karen Craig of Explore The Art of Tantra as they answer listener’s questions about:*How to orgasm after a hysterectomy*Can you get addicted to your vibrator?*The benefits of ejaculation for men* The 4 types of female ejaculationOur team of certified sexologoists answers YOUR questions about sexuality and pleasure every month! Send in your questions to authentictantra.com for us to answer LIVE!Tune in to this AASECT award winning show!

In the field of sexual health and wellness there is a keen interest in creating “conscious partnership”. But what does this mean in practical terms and how does one go about transforming an ordinary relationship into one that is more awakened, aware, and sexually ALIVE!Join Devi Ward Erickson and her guest, Lee Noto, intimacy and self-expression coach, as they explore what it means to have a “conscious” partnership and how how you can you use communication and SEX to activate your connection.What is a “conscious partnership”What does a conscious partnership include/look like and feel like?How can we elegantly navigate conflict and steer toward connectionWhat it “really” means to hold space for yourself & your partnerHow to become aware of our own projections in partnershipEmbodiment practices to deal with relational triggersHow to create a sexually ALIVE partnershipTune in to the 2021 ASSECT Live Web Series show, Sex Is Medicine with Devi Ward Erickson!

Join Devi Ward Erickson and the legendary sexual wholeness educator, A’magine (formerly known as Amy Jo Goddard) as they discuss the link between our wholeness as human beings and our sexual pleasure, desire, and expression. In this fun and wide ranging conversation they touch upon:1. What it means to reclaim your sexual wholeness2. Pleasure as a path to personal growth3. The vital need in our society for pleasure based-sex education4. The sexual violence of infant male circumcision5. Asexuality and sexual empowerment6. The Fire Woman retreat and activating your sexual vitality and POWER!Don’t miss this fun and inspirational conversation with two legends in the field of sexual wholeness!

Erotic Art has been part of the human experience for millennia. But there is HUGE difference between Erotic “Art” and mainstream porn. Join Devi Ward Erickson and her guest, visual artist and Photographer, Ricardo Scipio as they discuss the toxic limitations of mainstream phonography and the healing impact of Eros as an art form.TUNE IN TO FIND OUT:What inspires one to become an erotic artistThe challenges of being a POC in the white dominated realm of sexual expressionsThe lessons of sex and intimacy transmitted through erotic artThe toxic legacy of mainstream porn such as racism, lack of diversity, lack of human connectionSex-negativity and censorship in social media and the wider societyThe transcendental expense of photographing authentic, unapologetic, connected sex

The desire for connection and erotic expression is hardwired into the human design. The process of “rewilding” sexual relationships allows us to understand and embrace our innate human-primate desire for connection and eros and integrate that with our domesticated, socialized values. Join Devi Ward Erickson and her guest, Victor Warring as they discuss what it means to take a somatic approach to “rewilding” eroticism and relationships in order to create sustainable regenerative connections.Tune in to find out:What it means to "rewild" eroticism/relationship?Why is a somatic approach necessary for this process?What is human domestication? How does it impact our sexual expression/connection?What is the connection between sexual shame, morality and pathology?What is sexual sovereignty and what role does it play in relationships?What role does community play in sexuality and relationships?What type of relationship structures are most "natural" to humans?

Menopause is described as the permanent cessation of menstruation, which generally begins between the ages of 45-55 unless it is induced medically via; cancer, hysterectomy, or other physical phenomena. Along with creating hormonal changes such as a decrease in estrogen and progesterone and a slight increase in testosterone which often can affect sexual desire and sensation, menopause can also carry with it emotional changes such as age- shame, grief over the loss of child birthing privilege, and a loss of sexual identity.Join Devi Ward Erickson and CATP and ACS Certified Sexologist, Sequieta Whitfield as they explore how the holistic healing methods of the Authentic Tantra® modality can help alleviate acute menopausal symptoms and enhance sexual wellness.Find out:*How menopause changes your body*Common symptoms*Holistic and conventional remedies*Menopause and sexuality*Tantric methods to support the body and enrich sexual wellness

There have been several deeply disturbing exposes in recent years about sexual abuse, violations, and misconduct in the tantra and sacred sexuality industry. Several credible claims of abuse and misconduct have been lodged against various well-known tantra schools and at least one person has had criminal charges filed against them. In November of 2020 BBC Radio released a 10 episode podcast expose on the One Taste Cult (which is NOT TANTRA but is often confused with Tantra).In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi explores the troubling climate of abuse in the Western sacred sexuality industry, the importance of lineage and accountability, and outlines some red flags and things to watch out for in your Tantra providers. She is joined by colleagues, certified Authentic Tantra® practitioners, and ACS certified sexologists, Karen Craig and Rosie Bitts.

Traditionally Buddhist Tantra has two paths to realization- that of the monk and that of the Tantrik yogi/householder. Devi Ward Erickson was instructed in the sexual application of traditional Tibetan Tantric practices by her mentors and was given permission to teach the Tibetan 5 Elements for Sexual Healing by her root Lama, who falls in the latter category of Tantrik Yogi or Ngakpa. Because most Westerners have been introduced to Tibetan Buddhist Tantra via celibate monks, there is a misconception that traditional tantra does not include or emphasize sexual teachings. Nothing could be further from the truth! Join Devi and her Tantric Consort, Dr. Chris Erickson as they share a unique perspective on*The Historical roots of Buddhist Tantra*Differences between Tibetan Buddhist and Neo-Tantra*Why is there confusion about sexual teachings in Tantra?*The path of the monk vs. the path of the Tantrik *Can modern Tantra actually BE authentic

Join Devi Ward Erickson and Dr. Laurie Steelsmith as they discuss how every woman (and man) can have great sex naturally!* Find out some of the most common sexual health complaints, and how they can be effectively treated with natural medicine* The most common causes of “loss of libido” and natural remedies for getting your sexy back!* Some surprising natural aphrodisiacs* How sex is proven to enhance the mind/body/spirit connectionAnd the 4 corner stones of sexual health and wellness!

Devi Ward Erickson interviews Psychologist and Author, Beverly Engel about what to do when your partner has a history of Childhood Sexual Abuse.

What is the impact of hormonal contraceptives on female libido and sexual function? Tune in to listen as Devi and her guest, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of “The Fifth Vital Sign” discuss the impact that hormonal contraceptives have on your overall health and sexual function, and 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 ladyparts? (i.e. clitoral shrinkage and thinning of the vaginal introitus)*Impact of hormonal contraceptives on partner attraction and the possible implications of this

Devi speaks with Dr. Lexx about self image and how it affects our sexuality.In this episode Dr. Lexx and Devi discuss...* How our self image is under media attack, especially for people of color.* Why self-image for women is determined by Men* Gilligan's Theory of Morality Sexuality* The behaviors and acts of sex can be affected by self-image* Power and the notion of rejection with regard to health sexuality

Devi speaks with special guest, Lee Harrington about Sacred Kink, the Bliss of Bondage, and Gender Issues in Sex Positive Communities.

Devi speaks with Brion and Karen Craig about the importance of integrating our spiritual, energetic and sexual selves.Brion and Karen Craig are life and relationship coaches who own Next Chapter Relationship Coaching to help couples and singles transition to their next chapter. They also own Love, Sex and Intimacy Retreats that hosts retreats and events that focus on themes such as The Art of Sacred Sexuality. They operate Brion and Karen Boudoir Photography to create stunning sensual images of women and couples and are the developers of an energy healing modality called the Energy Body Synergy TechniqueConnect with Brion and Karen Craig at:http://www.BrionandKaren.comhttp://www.SacredSexualityRetreat.comhttp://www.TheSensualityExperience.com

What are the positive affects of orgasm on the human brain, and can orgasmic pleasure be used to "reprogram" neural pathways and change toxic behaviors?Join Devi and Grand Trine Tantra Master, Thomas Hargrove, as they discuss using pleasure as medicine to alter consciousness by changing brain patterns.Find out:* What causes distortions in self perception* What are Counterfeit Personality Structures?* How do you manage a C.P.S?* What is Neural Plasticity?* 3 Layers of the Brain and its Functions* Reprogramming the mind with pleasure.

On this episode of Sex is Medicine Devi Ward speaks with Alexander Rhodes, Founder of NoFap.com about Porn Addiction; is it real? What is the science behind porn addiction and what can be done for someone who is experiencing a porn addiction?Find out:Is Porn Addiction real?What can be done if you are addicted to porn?What are the signs that you may be addicted to porn?Should porn be government regulated?Does porn cause erectile dysfunction in men?

Devi speaks with Dr. Tamara Griffin about how to introduce healthy sexual concepts to your teenagers.Find out:Barriers, boundaries, and the importance of having conversations about sexDoes talking about sexuality with youth give them permission to have sexWhat age should you start talking to your childrenWhat roles should parents, schools, churches/faith organizations play in teaching youth about sex?Tell us about your #HowDareINot #ISaveLives Healthy Sexuality MovementDr. TaMara loves nothing more than talking about sex! At the age of 13, she told her mother she wanted to be a Sex Therapist! Her passion is deeply rooted in spreading messages about healthy sexuality. Dr. TaMara is a sexologist, sex therapist, educator and motivational speaker with more than 20 years of experience speaking, writing and teaching about sexuality. She travels the country helping individuals embrace and honor their sexuality. Dr. TaMara has published numerous books and articles. She is the owner of L.I.F.E. by Dr. TaMara Griffin Live Inspired Feel Empowered LLC-LIFE. Dr. TaMara is also the Editor-in-Chief of Our Sexuality! Magazine. Our Sexuality! is the premiere magazine for women’s sexuality and sexual health.#HowDareINot #ISaveLives Healthy Sexuality campaignShe officially launched here NEW campaign: #HowDareInot #ISaveLives She needs YOUR Support! Please watch the video and SHARE! Check out the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS7bVYLizD8. Keep the movement going! We need 1,000,000 proudly displaying the logo and using the hashtag! Download your logo sign from www.howdareinot.com, take your pic and send it to me at tamara@drtamaragriffin.com! Whenever you share, please use the hashtag #HowDareINot #ISaveLivesConnect with Dr. TaMara at:Name: Dr. TaMaraL.I.F.E. by Dr. TaMaraEmail Address: tamara@drtamaragriffin.comWebsite Address: www.drtamaragriffin.com and www.howdareinot.comTwitter: @drtamaragriffinLinkedIn: drtamaragriffinFacebook: LIFE by Dr. TaMarawww.drtamaragriffin.com

Discover how womb health and Yoni consciousness through vaginal steaming can help release emotional and sexual trauma, and revitalize sensuality for happiness, joy, love and sexual pleasure.Find out:* What is Yoni Steaming?* What are the benefits?* Can it help increase sexual pleasure?* Is Yoni Steaming new?* Working Through Trauma for healthier relationshipsTune in Live at 7pm PST!About Tracey Bryant~Tracey R. Bryant is a Sensual Empowerment Coach, certified Yoni Steam Practitioner, Feminine Health and Wellness Educator, and Womb Advocate. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from McNeese State University in Sociology and Human Sexuality, and I have a license in Social Work. She is a certified Natural Health and Wellness Consultant. She is a Rape Crisis, and Domestic Violence Volunteer, Counselor and Advocate, and AIDS/HIV Pre Test – Post Test Counselor and Outreach Educator.Find out more about Tracey at:http://www.sensualhoneywellness.com/index.htmlTwitterwww.twitter.com/thehoneydivaFacebookwww.facebook.com/thehoneydivaInstagramwww,instagram.com/thehoneydivaLinkedIn

The greatest discoveries in female reproductive health made in the United Staes were built upon the bodies of Black women, and yet- women of color continue to struggle for equality in the sex education industry.Why is this, and what can we do to create justice, equality, and respect?Devi speaks with Sexologist, Bianca Laureano about the 'herstory" of women of color in the field of sex education, uncovering the link between where we were, and where we are today.Find out why:* The bodies of Black women are what the US sexuality field is built upon* Our healing from historical trauma, colonization, and finding pleasure is imperative* The WOCSHN is open to anyone who identifies as a woman of color* Centering the sexual pleasure of Black women is racial justice* Language is alive and changing.About Bianca Laureano~ Bianca is an award-winning LatiNegra sexologist who has been in the US sexology field for over 15 years. Her background is in Black and Latinx sexualities, education, media justice, and youth culture. She resides in New York City. She is co-directing a feature-length documentary film titled BLACK PERVERT, about the intersections of Black and kink communities. She is a founding member of WOCSHN and founder of The LatiNegr@s Project and LatinoSexuality.com& Director of Education at Scenarios USA.Connect with Bianca at::Website ~http://www.BiancaLaureano.comhttp://www.wocshn.org/Twitter ~@LatinoSexuality @wocshnInstagram ~LatiNegraSexologistLinkedIn ~https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancalaureano

Join Devi and Lady Shepsa as they discuss how to release the "good girl" you were told to be and become the sexy badass goddess you were meant to be.During this healing and deep conversation you will learn:The myth of the "good girl" and where it originatesWhy being "nice" is whack and takes you out of alignment with your authentic selfHow Black women can step into their sexual power and not worry about respectability politicsThe power of sexual energy to bring liberation and self definitionThe need for sexual sovereignty in every yoni ownerThe importance of being connected to your desireThe power of orgasm to awaken divinity and healAND of course How to Be a Sexy Badass Goddess!

In this episode Devi speaks with Rakel Chafir, Author of “Free Your Body” about body shame, body freedom, finding alignment between what we want and what we believe we deserve and the TRUE meaning of confidenceWith everything that is going on in the world, it’s easy to believe that women’s ability to receive pleasure and experience ease in our lives and in our bodies is not the most pressing issue. But in reality, there is nothing more relevant we could be speaking about at this moment. The current state of the world is a reflection of a society where women don’t get to play a relevant enough role in decision making. That’s because most of us are too busy feeling insecure, afraid, and unaware that our worth is our birthright. When we restore our body self-regulating abilities and free our selves from the blocks and limiting beliefs about our bodies we have acquired from our upbringing and cultural environment, we can ground in our physical presence, access our true power, and crate a life on our terms.The journey to body freedom is not about becoming something that we are not, or forcing our body into shape, but rather returning to our truth. Within each one of us, there is a divine woman; confident, in tune with her body, able to experience pleasure and ready show up powerfully in her life. She is free from excess emotional and physical weight. She knows how to self-regulate and she is separate from the layers of insecurities and limiting beliefs that are covering her up. All we have to do, is be willing to reconnect with her. With that willingness and the right tools, we can start chopping away, and one layer after the other, see her come to life.Join us for this beautiful and freeing conversation…

Join Devi and Baljit Rayat as they discuss how we can use the Akashic Records to increase pleasure and sexual empowerment in our lives. Devi and Baljit dive deep into the shame attached to our sexual energy and how that shows up specifically for women of color, what the Akashic Records are and how they can help all of us activate our pleasure, creativity and connection to our sexual energy.Find out:-What the Akashic Records are, and how they can support your sexual energy and relationships-The most common type of blocks that can show up for someone who has challenges connecting to their sexual energy-How sexual blocks impact women of color and how that shows up in relationships-How doing shadow work in the Akashic Records can help clear trauma-How the Akashic Records can blossom our creativity

Can Kink and BDSM be a pathway for healing and self-realization? Devi speaks with kinky queer Sex Educator, Jaki Griot about using BDSM and Kink for greater self-awareness, self-connection, and healing!In this episode find out:1. What is Sadomasochism?2. How does this relate to trauma?3. What is the difference between hurt and harm?4. How to process pain in the kink context5. How to use sadomasochism to healTune in to explore your edges!

Join us for another episode of Ask a Sexologist! In this episode, Certified Authentic Tantra Practitioners and ACS certified Sexologists Brion Craig and Dr. Chris Erickson answer questions about how to master non-ejaculatory orgasms for men (NEO’s), ejaculation frequency, and female lubrication… YUM!In this episode find out:*WHAT is a Hands free NEO?*How long does it take to achieve this?*Semen Retention with a partner*Ejaculation frequency*How wet is too wet?Join us at the end of every month for a playful conversation where we answer YOUR questions about sexuality, spirituality, and personal growth.

What is gourmet sex and how can you begin cultivating this in your own life? Join Devi Ward Erickson and Certified Authentic Tantra Practitioners and ACS certified Sexologists Sunshine Ryan, Sequieta Whitfield, Saoirse Wang and Pollyanna Burton as they discuss:1. What is does it mean to have “Gourmet Sex”?2. How does this relate to Tantra?3. What concepts do we need to STOP doing?4. What do we need to START doing?5. How does talking about sex make it better?Join us for this very fun and inspiring conversation AIRING TONIGHT on our FB Page

Join Devi Ward Erickson and Certified Sexologist & Certified Authentic Tantra ® Practitioner Mark F. Barone as they discuss:- The Five Elements of Tantra- Alchemy & Tantra connections- Astrology & Tantra connections- Tarot & Tantra connections- Heart Chakra healing & consciousness- Karma & Dharma- Actualization/Embodiment- Healing transmission/medicinal connection & Enlightenment

Up until recently, there has been a noticeable lack of Black and Brown faces being promoted as instructors in the field of Western Tantra.Many of the “teachers” of both modern and classical Tantra in the West are white and have achieved “success” in part due to the structures of white supremacy, implicit bias, and social and financial inequities.But what impact does only having white Tantra teachers have on the ability of Black and Brown people to access these teachings? And what barriers are there for people of color in not only learning these practices but becoming Tantra Teachers?Join Devi Ward Erickson and Certified Authentic Tantra Practitioner, Certified Sexologist, and Social Justice Activist, Ahmane Glover as they discuss:- What is means to be an anti-racist- What are some of the ways racism and implicit bias are currently demonstrated in the field of modern and traditional tantra?- Why is it vital to address racism and implicit bias in Tantra?- The healing potential of these practices, specifically for Black people.- How to make these teachings more accessible.Tune in for this soul medicine!

How is pleasure connected to intuition? Can pleasure be a pathway for personal and spiritual realization? You know our answer for that, but tune in to this episode of Sex Is Medicine to find out how pleasure, intuition, and embracing “The Hedonistic Way” can guide you to greater fulfillment in every area of your life.Devi is joined by unorthodox and freakishly gifted visionary Renee Mayne to discuss what it means to be fully human AND fully Divine and how finding the intersection between the two will amplify your life.

It’s been a tumultuous few months in the world of sexology and social controversy! First, Cardi B and Meagan Thee Stallion stirred the pot with the release of their single WAP (stands for Wet A** P*ssy...something I aspire to daily), and shortly thereafter, Netflix released the film “Cuties” which has been heavily criticized for depicting the sexualization of 11-year old girls.But is the movie “Cuties” actually promoting pedophilia? Or is it an accurate depiction of young girls "coming of age" in a world that offers them no rights of passage and no education on what it is to be a sexually healthy adult? And how does #WAP fit into this?This episode of Sex Is Medicine explores the recent controversy over #WAP vs. #Cuties and the connection between adult sexual expression and the impact that may have on our youth.• Cuties - what is the movie actually attempting to communicate?•What points in the film stood out as problematic?• Is there a link between “Cuties” and #WAP?•How do parents address these issues with children?• What the controversy around #WAP reveals about our society and how we view women and sexualityThis was a deep conversation about a deep and multifaceted topic. Tune in to join the conversation and let us know what landed for you in the comments below :-)Devi Ward Erickson Founder/Director of the Institute of Authentic Tantra Education Rooted in Tibetan 5 Element Tantra • Trauma Informed • Government Certified Holistic Healing For Body/Mind/Sex • Tantra Is Medicine.“Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it.” – Buddha