The Pleasure Principles with Dr Jordin Wiggins

In this episode, Dr. J examines the “void” that is often felt by high-functioning Superwomen – The unhappiness and loneliness felt by Superwomen even though they've accomplished everything they are “supposed” to accomplish. After exploring what happens to women, their lives and their relationships when they're stuck in the Void, Dr. J provides actionable steps you can take to start feeling safe and comfortable receiving love, attention and pleasure (without feeling like you need to earn it).

In this exclusive series “I'll Have What She's Having”, Dr. Jordin interviews successful women from various industries about their successes, the lessons learned along the way, and the ways they've found pleasures in their lives. We often find ourselves comparing ourselves to women and their highlight reel, wondering how they did it. In this series, Dr. J's goal is to empower women to understand, they can have it all, too.   In this episode, Dr. Jordin chats with Nikki Bergen, one of Canada's most sought after pregnancy and postpartum exercise specialists. Nikki is the creator of The Belle Method and The Bump Method Inc. and an expert Pilates trainer with a passion for helping people feel confident and strong throughout pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.   Dr. J and Nikki talk all about childbirth, pelvic health, feelings of shame, finding balance as a Superwoman, and so much more!   Follow Nikki on Instagram Check out The Belle Method website Follow Nikki and Lexi Miles Corrin's podcast “We Go There”   Follow Dr. Jordin on Instagram: @drjordinwiggins Read: The Pink Canary

Dr. J is starting the new year providing listeners with a series of 5 short, sweet and actionable pleasure prescriptions to help them make 2023 a year of pleasure. In this episode, Dr. J delivers the fifth and final pleasure prescription -- Receiving pleasurable touch. Whether it's compliments, gifts or physical touch, Superwomen often have trouble receiving. This episode focuses on the 3 action steps you can take to feel more comfortable receiving pleasurable touch and add more pleasure into your life in 2023.

Dr. J is starting the new year providing listeners with a series of 5 short, sweet and actionable pleasure prescriptions to help them make 2023 a year of pleasure. In this episode, Dr. J delivers the fourth pleasure prescription -- Choosing pleasure over fear. Tune in to learn how to recognize fear based thinking and practice a pleasure mindset to see significant changes in your life and relationships in 2023.

Dr. J is ending the year providing listeners with a series of 5 short, sweet and actionable pleasure prescriptions to help them make 2023 a year of pleasure. In this episode, Dr. J delivers the third pleasure prescription -- Create space. Space is a feminine practice that's taught in Dr. J's programs and this pleasure prescription gives listeners a sneak peek into how to create physical and energetic space in their lives to receive more pleasure in 2023.

Dr. J is ending the year providing listeners with a series of 5 short, sweet and actionable pleasure prescriptions to help them make 2023 a year of pleasure. In this episode, Dr. J delivers the second pleasure prescription -- Stop doing. Because what we stop doing is equally as important as what we take action on. Listeners will learn how to create a "stop doing" list and hear examples of things they can stop doing in 2023 to allow more pleasure and joy into their lives.

Dr. J is ending the year providing listeners with a series of 5 short, sweet and actionable pleasure prescriptions to help them make 2023 a year of pleasure. In this episode, Dr. J delivers the first pleasure prescription -- Adopting a daily pleasure practice. Listeners will learn what it truly means to adopt a daily pleasure practice that actually brings joy into their lives and will hear examples to help inspire a daily practice that they can implement immediately.

In this episode, Dr. J argues her case about the importance of pleasure and how lack of pleasure is affecting your health, intimacy, happiness and everything in between. Dr. J examines her own life experiences and those of the women she works with to illustrate how things like feminine burnout, unhappiness, decreased physical health, inability to feel joy, and so much more can be rectified through pleasure. In this episode Dr. J also examines how you're actively avoiding pleasure and offers solutions to help you slow down, reflect and start to feel joy again.

In this episode Dr. J continues examining traditional masculine (yang) and feminine (yin) energies and explains how in order to live happy, healthy lives, we need a balance of both individually and in intimate relationships. While on the surface these terms can come across as triggering or anti-feminist, Dr. J explains the background of these concepts and the importance of balance. Dr. J dives deeper by providing tips on how to improve your sex life and intimate relationships by giving men space to be in their masculine while STILL being a powerful woman in her feminine. Tune in to this episode to hear all about what's needed for good sex and more connected relationships, how to be in your feminine while still being the powerful woman you are, and finding balance with men in your relationships.

In this episode Dr. J explains why despite their best efforts, over-functioning Superwomen are still not happy and why traditional self-care, intimacy and sex tips just aren't cutting it. Through examples from women she's worked with and her own lived experience, Dr. J examines the reality behind the resentment, unhappiness, unfulfillment and sexual disfunction experienced by so many Superwomen today. Dr. J guides listeners toward the work that's necessary for the brains and bodies of Superwomen to feel joy, intimacy, happiness and connection again. Listen to this episode to hear more about why as a Superwoman you have it all together on the outside and are doing everything you're “supposed” to be doing, but still feel unfulfilled.

In this episode Dr. J explains why despite lifelong conditioning making it very easy as a heterosexual woman to "hate" them, she loves men. But it's taken years of deep work to feel comfortable saying that. Using her experience of growth learning to feel safe with healthy masculine leadership and learning to trust in her sacred feminine energy, Dr. J talks all about how men and women in relationships are misunderstanding each other, providing examples from her own relationships. Dr. J helps listeners recognize where they need to look inwards and the deeper work needed to create more love, balance, intimacy and connection in their relationship where each partner feels seen, respected and fulfilled.

In this episode Dr. J talks all about how to have better sex. But these aren't your usual sex tips. It's all about steps you can take to embrace your feminine energy that lead to long-term better sex. One thing that over-functioning Superwomen have in common is that tradition sex advice or therapy doesn't work for them. And that's because they don't have the foundation to build upon. This episode is a stepping stone to get you started. Tune in to this episode to hear all about Superwomen sex (aka the sex you're probably having if you're a fellow Superwoman) and Dr. J's 5 tips for getting into your feminine for better sex that you can start implementing today.

In this episode Dr. J addresses a career goal she's heard from many of the women she's worked with, and one she even once considered herself. The goal of "retiring your husband". While this is a great business goal, it's a sh*tty relationship goal, and in this episode Dr. J explains in depth why this dynamic (most of the time) doesn't work and has undesirable outcomes. Tune in to this episode to hear more about being in your masculine (yang) versus your feminine (yin) energy, how women have been conditioned to always be in their masculine, how this is negatively impacting your relationships, and tips for restoring balance in your relationships.

In this episode Dr. J is talking all about control -- an episode that's going to save you thousands of dollars in therapy. At the end of the day the skills that make a Superwoman successful in the boardroom (controlling, fixing, thinking 10 steps ahead, planning, etc.) are a huge disadvantage in the bedroom and in relationships. In this episode Dr. J discusses the two types of control that she's seen come up in the bedrooms and relationships of Superwomen. Dr. J helps listeners understand where in their lives they are controlling and fixing without even knowing it and provides tangible tips to stop controlling in their every day lives and let go to experience true love and connection. 

Dr. J is getting up close and personal this week, exploring her journey into Feminie Burnout and back to a life where her health, pleasure, and happiness are a priority. In this episode, Dr. J narrows down the areas of life that will be affected if you're experiencing Feminine Burnout and helps listeners determine which categories they relate to. She then provides insight into the Feminine Burnout cycle, giving examples from her own Feminine Burnout journey. Since Feminine Burnout is something that happens to over-working and over-achieving "Superwomen", Dr. J reviews the characteristics of what it means to be a Superwoman and helps listeners determine if they can relate, what's caused them to get to this point, and the next steps they need to take to live a healthy, happy, pleasure-filled life.

Dr. Jordin is back with another episode of The Feminine Burnout Series, where she takes a deeper dive into the lives and experiences of women living with Feminine Burnout and how it affects their lives, relationships, health and success. This episode focuses on the 'woman who cannot orgasm'. Dr. J tells the story of one of her clients, Monica, who doesn't know if she's ever had an orgasm. Monica has read every book, listens to sex podcasts obsessively, has bought the courses, and has exhausted every medical and woo pathway she could find to try and hack and fix what she feels is “broken”. She has an amazing husband and they're a great team. But the sex is the same. But Dr. J explains the reality why this is happening to Monica, and the steps she needed to take in order to be present, feel worthy, trust herself and others, and receive the mind-blowing orgasms she deserves.

Dr. J is back with another mini Question and Answer session, where she addresses the things you've always wanted to know about but have been too afraid to ask. In this episode she touches base on questions like how to know if you're truly "done" with your relationship, and what to do when your (or your partner's) vulva is swelling after sex. Following the question and answer session, Dr. J spills the tea on what she's been up to, changes to how she's providing services, and a pretty big announcement!

Dr. Jordin is back with another episode of The Feminine Burnout Series, where she takes a deeper dive into the lives and experiences of women living with Feminine Burnout and how it affects their lives, relationships, health and success. This episode focuses on the 'woman who doesn't know what she wants'. Dr. J tells the story of one of her clients, Dawn, who is constantly swallowing down her emotions so she doesn't inconvenience or annoy anyone with her feelings. Her life revolves around self-sacrifice and making sure that everyone else is happy, so much that she doesn't know what she desires. But Dr. J explains the reality behind why Dawn (and other women experiencing Feminine Burnout) feel this way, and the steps she needed to take in order to heal to live a happy, healthy life.

Dr. Jordin is back this week with the 3rd episode of The Feminine Burnout Series, where she takes a deeper dive into the lives and experiences of women living with Feminine Burnout and how it affects their lives, relationships, health and success. This episode focuses on the 'woman who can't be nice to people'. Dr. J provides insight into the life of one of her clients, Samantha, who describes everything in her life as "fine" and has everything she was told she needed in life, but something is missing. Samantha found herself feeling snappy, unable to be happy for other people's accomplishments, and thought this was just who she was. But Dr. J explains the reality behind why Samantha (and other women experiencing Feminine Burnout) feel this way, and the steps she needed to take in order to heal to live a happy, healthy life.

Dr. Jordin is switching things up this week with an episode that's designed for you to share with your partner. Dr. J dives into all topics related to having better sex and more pleasure for women. This episode is for the men because even if you're well intentioned, there is so much more for you to explore and learn to turn your woman on. In this episode you'll hear all about the feminine desire for more, the realities of what makes women want more sex, looking beyond the act of sex, anatomy and physiology, and more. It's never too late to start addressing the underlying factors impacting your sex life - as a couple or on an individual level. And this episode is the perfect place to start.

This week is the second episode of The Feminine Burnout Series where Dr. Jordin takes a deeper dive into the lives and experiences of women living with Feminine Burnout and how it affects their lives, relationships, health and success. This episode focuses on the 'woman who doesn't have time for herself'. Dr. J provides insight into the life of one of her clients, Linda, who is constantly over working, putting out fires, and the only time she gets to slow down is when she gets sick. Linda needed to learn that she can be successful AND have time for herself and Dr. J explains to listeners the work they've done together to heal from Feminine Burnout and the actionable steps needed to move forward.

This week is the first instalment of The Feminine Burnout Series where Dr. Jordin will be taking a deeper dive into the lives and experiences of women living with Feminine Burnout and how it affects their lives, relationships, health and success. The first episode in the series focuses on the 'woman who can't ask for help'. Dr. J helps listeners relate to this type of woman by providing insight into the life of one of her clients, Melissa, and then further explaining the work they've done together to heal from Feminine Burnout and the actionable steps needed to move forward.

Dr. Jordin is back with an episode for the exclusive I'll Have What She's Having series, where she interviews successful women from various industries about their successes, the lessons learned along the way, and the ways they've found pleasures in their lives. In this episode, Dr. Jordin is joined by Eleanor Beaton. Eleanor is the founder of SafiMedia, an education & coaching company for women entrepreneurs. SafiMedia is committed to advancing global gender equity one woman-owned business at a time. Together with her colleagues, Eleanor is on a mission to double the number of women entrepreneurs who scale past $1M in revenue by 2030. Eleanor hosts the Power + Presence + Position podcast, a top-ranked podcast for female founders with over 1.5 million downloads to date. The former chair of the Visiting Women's Executive Exchange Program at the Yale School of Management, Eleanor has been featured in publications including The Globe & Mail, The Atlantic, CBC, Chatelaine and more. Listen to this inspiring conversation with Eleanor to hear more about building a business that advances economic growth for women while nourishing the planet, working in a patriarchal culture, the pressure to be productive, dealing with loss of ambition, navigating limiting thoughts, the importance of having “space”, and more. More from Eleanor: Instagram | LinkedIn | Podcast | Coaching & Consulting

This is Part 2 of the Superwoman Sex series, where Dr. Jordin will expand in more detail the 7 ways that being a Superwoman is impacting your sex life. Dr. J also chats beyond the bedroom, about how being a Superwoman isn't just isolated to impacting intimacy and pleasure and how it's connected to your experience, your self worth, your health and everything in between. In this episode, Dr. J helps listeners understand the connection between over-functioning, chronic stress, lack of pleasure, and your health.

In this week's episode (which will be the first episode of a 3 part series), Dr. Jordin goes into detail about how being a 'Superwoman' impacts your sex life. Dr. J talks about how the skills that make us Superwomen good in business or managing a family are not the same skills needed to enjoy and experience a fulfilling sexual and romantic relationship. Tune in next week for Part 2 of the Superwomen Sex series, where Dr. Jordin will dive into how being a Superwoman isn't just isolated to impacting intimacy and pleasure and how it's connected to your experience, your self worth, your health and everything in between.

This week's episode is another Question and Answer session with Dr. Jordin, as she addresses the things you've always wanted to know about but have been too afraid to ask. Dr. J offers insight on how to be honest with your partner about your sexual past, how to heal from Feminine Burnout when you feel like you can't add anything new to your plate, dealing with your intimate relationship as a step-mom, and more.

In this week's episode, Dr. Jordin talks about the problems everyone's been hiding in their basements (shame, guilt, relationship issues, etc.). She explains how everyone, especially superwomen, are guilty of hiding and ignoring their problems in order to portray a perfect, happy life... when in reality they are struggling. Dr. J offers insightful tips on how to start cleaning our your basement in order to life the life you want.

In this week's episode, Dr. Jordin addresses the testosterone myth AKA the belief that high testosterone in women equals a high libido, and low testosterone equals low libido. Dr. clarifies that this myth is just that, a myth. It's a false belief that has damaging effects on women and their ability to experience pleasure. She breaks down the reasons why testosterone doesn't impact your desire to have sex, and offers up three tips to try if you're looking to increase your libido.

In this week's episode, Dr. Jordin discusses how we as superwomen are guilty of chasing perfectionism in the bedroom, and how this can negatively impact us. She emphasizes how if you are determined to "do it right", then you're already doing it wrong. Dr. J suggests letting go of perfection, and instead focus on staying present in the moment. She offers up three key tips for giving up on perfection for better sex.

Dr. J's Sex Ed Q&A is back in this week's episode where she answers all your listener questions. From how to discuss your kinky desires with your partner, to trying to discover what it is you desire, this podcast covers it all. Listen as Dr. Jordin address your questions and concerns and be sure to send in any questions you have to her via Instagram or at info@thepleasureprinciples.com!

In this week's episode, Dr. Jordin discusses the phenomenon that was 50 Shades Of Grey and why this series sparked intense desire and passion in so many superwomen over the past ten years. Dr. J dives deep into the problematic themes of the series, while also noting why superwomen seem to be so attracted to it. She goes over the idea of surrendering and opening yourself up to receiving pleasure.  

In this exclusive new series, I'll Have What She's Having, Dr. Jordin interviews successful women from various industries about their successes, the lessons learned along the way, and the ways they've found pleasures in their lives. We often find ourselves comparing ourselves to women and their highlight reel, wondering how they did it. In this series, Dr. J's goal is to empower women to understand, they can have it all, too. This week, Dr. Jordin chats with Dr. Kelly Lamoreaux mother to four, celebrity cosmetic dentist, sports nutritionist, personal trainer, pre and post natal exercise specialist, and diastasis recti specialist.  Dr J and Kelly chat a lot about breaking boundaries and living life on your terms, as well as balancing being sexy, a mom, a spouse and an entrepreneur. Hear more from Kelly: Instagram | Website 

In this week's episode, Dr. Jordin addresses the taboo topics of sex and money - what they have in common with each other and why your relationship with each may be strained. After breaking down the superwomen conditioning we've been accustomed to in regards to sex and money, Dr. J explores how we can break the unfulfilling pattern and live a more open and pleasurable life. 

This week, Dr. Jordin focuses on the concept of momentum and how when you shift momentum in some areas of your life, it will help with momentum in other areas of our lives, ultimately making our lives work for us with ease, not against us. Dr. J breaks down the ways in which we can create momentum in our lives, and how it's a necessary ingredient for success in our relationships, in the bedroom, at work and at home. Overwhelmed, Over Scheduled, & Over It? Break the patterns that are holding you back from receiving better health and more connected relationships at our live virtual event May 11th - 13th.

This week, Dr. Jordin dives into the topic of Feminine Burnout and explains the pattern seen in women who are stuck in the seemingly endless cycle of over-functioning, crashing, resting, and over-functioning again. Dr. J shares the signals to look out for that could indicate you're in the Feminine burnout Cycle, and offers tips and steps to break the harmful cycle.

This week, Dr. Jordin dives deep into the taboo topic of anal sex - what it is, common misconceptions, and the best tips for anyone looking to try it.  Dr. J understands that it may not be for everyone and that is okay. She encourages safe, pleasurable sex, and for everyone to be openminded and open to receiving pleasure and love.

In this exclusive new series, I'll Have What She's Having, Dr. Jordin interviews successful women from various industries about their successes, the lessons learned along the way, and the ways they've found pleasures in their lives. We often find ourselves comparing ourselves to women and their highlight reel, wondering how they did it. In this series, Dr. J's goal is to empower women to understand, they can have it all, too. This week, Dr. Jordin chats with Heather Chauvin, author, TedX speaker, and host of the podcast "Emotionally Uncomfortable". Dr J and Heather chat a lot about how women have to give themselves permission to do certain things, but until we know who we are we won't know what brings us joy.  Listen in as Heather shares her inspiring journey and focuses on alignment as opposed to balance in order to manage our priorities and become the person we desire to be. Hear more from Heather: Instagram | Podcast | Book | Website 

This week, Dr. Jordin gives you everything you need to know about lubricant - the different types, their different uses, what ingredients to avoid, and more. Dr. J encourages the use of lube in the bedroom for anyone dealing with vaginal dryness or for someone just looking to spice things up.

The Better Health Series focuses specifically on women's health and how years of burnout and lack of support from the healthcare system have led to a generation of unhappy & unhealthy women. The goal of this series is to encourage better health, better sex and more wealth. In this week's episode, Dr. J strives to tackle the taboo topics that women have to deal with and are too ashamed to ask their healthcare provider about.  Dr. Jordin breaks down the mystery behind women's vaginal health, from addressing commonly asked questions to guiding you how to best take care of your vulva.

In this exclusive new series, I'll Have What She's Having, Dr. Jordin interviews successful women from various industries about their successes, the lessons learned along the way, and the ways they've found pleasures in their lives. We often find ourselves comparing ourselves to women and their highlight reel, wondering how they did it. In this series, Dr. J's goal is to empower women to understand, they can have it all, too.  This week, Dr. Jordin chats with Emaan Abbass, founder of KETISH - a luxury feminine and sexual wellness brand that aims to empower women to explore their femininity, on their own terms through luxurious better-for-you products and expert advice. Listen in as Emaan shares her inspiring journey and her goals for the future of KETISH. Find out more about KETISH here. 

The Better Health Series focuses specifically on women's health and how years of burnout and lack of support from the healthcare system have led to a generation of unhappy & unhealthy women. The goal of this series is to encourage better health, better sex and more wealth. In this week's episode, Dr. Jordin is joined with colleague, Dr. Lisa Maddalena, a Naturopath focused on women's health and empowerment. They chat about the physical signs of feminine burnout that shouldn't be ignored, and how women's health is failing to adequately address the concerns of the modern woman. Dr J and Dr. Maddalena offer solutions to these issues and a range of support options that make women experiencing feminine burnout feel as though they're not alone. 

The Better Health Series focuses specifically on women's health and how years of burnout and lack of support from the healthcare system have led to a generation of unhappy & unhealthy women. The goal of this series is to encourage better health, better sex and more wealth. In this week's episode, Dr. Jordin chats with longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Chelsea Pretty, a medical doctor trying to change the dynamic that is holding women back from their healthiest lives. They chat about the biases of medical doctors and naturopathic doctors, as well as the burnout that affected them in medical school and beyond as physicians. Dr. J and Dr. Chelsea also dive into medical gender bias and how there needs to be a different model of holistic care for women in today's day and age.

This week's episode features a replay of Dr. Jordin's Orgasm Workshop, created to help women find expand their pleasure and have better orgasms. From breaking down common pleasure blocks, encouraging listeners to reclaim their pleasure, and helping you find ways to expand your definition of pleasure, Dr. J covers it all.

This week,the podcast dives deep into the concept of giving and receiving, focusing on oral sex and blow jobs. Rather than give tips and advice for how to give the perfect BJ, Dr. Jordin shares how to embrace the feminine while giving oral to your partner. Dr. J explains that by giving pleasure, we get to take our power back - we're in control and we're doing it because we want to. By giving from the feminine, women can in turn receive pleasure as well.

In this week's episode Dr. J chats about everything that comes with having a higher sex drive than your husband - why it can happen, the issues associated with it, and what you can do about it.  Dr. Jordin provides a ton of tips and tricks on how to make your higher sex drive work in your relationship, and how to maintain balance with your partner.

Dr. J's Sex Ed Q&A is back in this week's episode where she answers all your listener questions. From how to talk about STI testing and status with your partner, to being more confident in the bedroom, she covers it all. Listen as Dr. Jordin address your questions and concerns and be sure to send in any questions you have to her via Instagram!

Listen this week as Dr. Jordin is joined by relationship coach for couples who colour outside the lines, Dr. Joli Hamilton, as they discuss the intricacies of consensual non-monogamous relationships and everything that comes with it. Whether you're considering non-monogamous relationship, or just want to learn more, Dr. Jordin and Dr. Joli chat about the possibilities that come with opening your relationship, as well as the mistakes some couples make.  About Dr. Joli: Dr. Joli is a research psychologist, TEDx speaker, and AASECT certified sex educator. She's also the author of the best-selling book Project Relationship: The Entrepreneur's Action Plan for Passionate, Sustainable Love and host of the Project Relationship podcast. She has spent the past two decades studying and reimagining what love can be if we open our imaginations to possibility. Joli helps people create partnerships that are custom-built for their authentic selves, no more shrinking, pretending, or hiding required. 

This week's episode is the much awaited 2nd installment of Dr. J's discussion on burnout (listen to part 1 here).   In this episode, Dr. Jordin breaks down the steps we can take to end the burnout cycle we so often find ourselves stuck in. She discusses how to embrace our feminine energy and how by doing so, leads us to living happy, more pleasurable lives. 

In this week's episode, Dr. Jordin answers a series of Sex Ed questions that listeners submitted. From how to know if you've org*smed, to wondering how much sex is enough for a healthy relationship, Dr. J answers it all.  Listen in as Dr. Jordin responds to listener questions with knowledge and compassion, validating her listeners' feelings and reminding everyone there is no such thing as a dumb question.

This week, Dr. Jordin is joined by Kasey and GG where they chat about how to initiate sex in your relationship.  The women discuss the intricacies of what it takes to initiate intimacy with a partner and why so many women are hesitant to do it. Whether it's because of wanting to be desired by their man, or shame they carry that hinders them from initiating. Dr. J, Kasey and GG talk about how to break through those barriers and offer tips and suggestions for how to start initiating sex.

This week, Dr. J focuses on the topic of safety and security in healthy relationships, and helps those listeners whose sex isn't what they want it to be. Dr. Jordin explains how often times when we aren't turned on or interested in pursuing any intimacy in our relationships, it's most often to do with our sympathetic nervous system suppressing our desire for pleasure. She dives into the science behind the sympathetic nervous system and how it is related to our feelings of safety and security. Listen in and learn how to get back your desire and get the sex you've been craving.