Podcasts about Pleasure

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hello shawties and welcome back! today in true smoke sesh fashion we have a stoned rant ep where we talk everything ive been up to, reclaiming americas, loving your neighbors, chaotic energy, gemini new moon, natural disasters, am I the problem? shifting the blame, making a change, getting ambitious about life, gratitude for the now, seeking more, wanting more for yourself, smoke breaks, productive stoner, laziness, analyzing habits, substance use, staying motivated, boyfriend brained, decentering men, living an interesting life, being an individual in a partnership, seeking pleasure, living a pleasureful life, bedroom tips, energy exchange, karma, manifestation, if they can do it you can do it, jealousy, working harder, body insecurity, finding comfort in your body, the rise of ED's, allowing you to be you, living it up and much much more!watch the vlogs on YouTube at hannahmarlene444join the patreon! new episodes (and more) at patreon.com/smokeseshshawtysubmit your questions and call ins every week on instagram.com/hannahmarlene

In this week's episode, host Blaine gives the usual hello, introduction, and overview (0:02) before inviting Adam and Donovan into the episode. They begin with hellos to specific listeners whom they know join the podcast each week (0:42). To kick off non-spoilers, Blaine and Donovan have plenty of thoughts on Amazon's 'Spider-Noir' (2:19). The three of them then discuss what certain knowlege adds to watching the end of a season, especially one like 'Widow's Bay' (8:55). They mostly praise 'Cape Fear' and its first episode (15:50). Finally in non-spoilers, they explain why most people would get invested with the series 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed' (23:06). In spoilers, the three hosts converse about how 'Widow's Bay' sets up its final episode and what that could entail (27:19). They lay out the reasons why 'Cape Fear' is full of potential (41:36). Finally, the three enjoyed 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed' and the explain with specifics on why that was (50:54). For more from The Alabama Take team, visit the website here.

I'm excited to bring you today's deep, beautiful, very warm and loving conversation.Today's guest, Mheena Bhasin, is a violist, mother of two and Pleasure Activist living in Noe Valley, San Francisco. Her work centers the arts as a vital part of civic life and community wellbeing.Mheena feels deep gratitude for her life, her family and her community. She has co-created a concert series with her husband, that brings world-class artists into neighbourhood spaces and sees music as a vehicle for community care and connection.Programming includes concerts for neurodivergent youth, lunchtime town-square performances, and wellbeing concerts.Pleasure activism is integrated into her work, especially with women, through music, movement, meditation and love as a source of energy.How she got hereMheena began her training in music at the age of four. Her early classical training was intense and rule-bound. Music was always her way of feeling deeply and now she teaches others to access that same inner wellspring.About ten years ago music had become a source of anxiety and pressure and Mheena experienced burnout. Moving from New York to San Francisco gave her a clean slate to rebuild her relationship with music. She learned to pause, reset and choose what to return to. Pregnancy and early motherhood planted the seeds for her current work.How did pleasure activism come into her life?Mheena was inspired by adrienne maree brown's book Pleasure Activism and Audre Lorde's essay Uses of the Erotic, which helped her understand that pleasure is a birthright, not a hierarchy or commodity.Pleasure is not escapism, but feeling safe, beautiful and fully alive. Society often misinterprets pleasure as indulgence or hypersexuality, when it can be as simple as sensory presence and love.Mheena doesn't label herself an activist but sees activism as putting a stake in the ground, naming your values, being willing to be seen and going first so others feel permitted to follow.At the time of our recording, Mheena was on day 11 of a gratitude practice. She encourages building a toolbox of small, accessible ways to return to love and aliveness to yourself.On her website, www.Mheenabhasin.com, she offers a free pleasure meditation and a 75-minute meditation practice for those who'd like to go deeper.Mheena welcomes conversations with anyone exploring pleasure in their life.Hope you enjoy this one!Invitations to Play with Kay* I'm offering online workshops throughout 2026, and an in-person retreat here in Maine in September - see more at https://kaylockkolp.com/events* If community is something you value, consider joining Dreamers & Doers. Here is where you can check it out: https://www.skool.com/dreamers-and-doers-8465/about* Connect with me to talk about coaching or facilitation* Or, apply to work 1-1 with me (currently waitlisted)Cheers and lots of love to you today

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host What if bondage is about more than ropes, cuffs, or restraint? For many people, consensual bondage can create a unique pathway to nervous system regulation, helping the body shift out of stress and into a state of presence, trust, and connection. When practiced safely and consensually, bondage can help quiet mental chatter, increase body awareness, and create a container where participants feel held, supported, and focused on the present moment. We'll look at the science behind stress responses, the role of trust, and why surrendering control can sometimes feel deeply restorative. Whether you're curious about bondage, already exploring it, or simply interested in nervous system health, this conversation offers insights into the intersection of pleasure, psychology, and well-being. In this episode we will discuss: Who Benefits? How Does It Work? Where Can It Be Practiced Safely? Why Does It Feel Calming? Join Milica Jelenic, Holistic Health Practitioner and Sex & Intimacy Coach on this episode of The Pleasure Zone where we will look at "Bondage & The Nervous System." Grab your Yes, No, Maybe list - all about Playful Tips for Pleasure here    The Pleasure Zone – A Guide For Curioius Pleasure Seekers Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1997615401 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1997615401     ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

Comedian Grace Campbell used to call herself crazy before anyone else could get in there first. Now, Grace wonders whether telling herself this story was affecting how other people interacted with her...In this chat, Fearne and Grace explore how your inner self-talk will impact how others perceive you. So, how has Grace re-framed her ADHD, OCD, and anxieties? And given Grace has spent a lot of time seeking male validation, how has she become ok with so many men finding her “annoying”?Grace also reflects on her childhood, growing up amongst the political elite thanks to her dad Alastair Campbell. She explains how she learnt to speak up for herself by watching the powerful men around her.Plus, why life is too short for bad sex and a lack of orgasms!You can get your tickets for Grace's stand up tour here!If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Gillian AndersonFlorence BarkMiranda July Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen in on a conversation with Monty and Pat Roberts as they discuss six decades of starting and competing on horses at the highest level of Reining, Working Cow Horse, Racing, Pleasure, Team Penning and more!Horsemanship Radio 305:Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: Drimee Solarium Use promo code MONTY1 for $150 off your purchase of a Drimee Solarium!Photos used with permissionPurchase your own copy of Horse Sense for PeopleLearn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online University Monty's CalendarPlease follow Monty Roberts on FacebookFollow Monty Roberts on Twitter or on InstagramSee more at: MontyRoberts.comHear all the shows on the Horse Radio NetworkSupport the show

Matt and Eric check back in with the Lambert family, sifting through 2013's INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2, in which the entire gang's back to pick up right where things left off in the first movie, with Bad Josh terrorizing his family and Good Josh trapped in the ghost realm.

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Sexual self-abandonment is what happens when we stop having sex for ourselves. We may or may not actually stop having sex -- we might be doing it for someone else. For their desire, on their timeline, their idea of what sex should look like, while our own wants, our own pace, our own boundaries quietly went missing somewhere along the way.That's what this episode is about. How we get there — there are three really common pathways, and I've lived through all three myself — and more importantly, how to find your way back to your own body, your own desires, and your own pleasure. This episode is about hope, and about a door that's still open to you no matter how long you've been on the other side of it.In this episode:The three pathways into sexual self-abandonment — through approval-seeking, through abusive relationships, and through trauma and dissociation — and why they so often overlapWhy "sacred sexuality" group spaces can actually be dangerous if you haven't done this work yetThe six steps back to yourself, including the grief that's part of the process (and why that grief is a good sign, not a setback)What it actually means to come home to your own body, your own erotic self, and your own yes and no — and why that's the foundation everything else gets built onTopics: sexual self-abandonment, somatic sex coaching, sexual trauma recovery, de-shaming, erotic self, intimacy coach, body-based healing, dissociation, reconnecting with your body, feminist sex coachGet my free guide: Get Out of Your Head: A Starter Guide to Releasing the Pressure, Shame, and "Shoulds" Around Intimacy at https://laurajurgens.com/guideMore links: Substack at https://laurajurgens.substack.com/Pleasure Path Diagnostic here: https://laurajurgens.com/diagnostic/About me, testimonials, blog, bookings: https://laurajurgens.com/Wheel of Erotic emotions, go to: https://laurajurgens.com/wheelCopyright notice: All content in this podcast is copyrighted and copying, scraping, data mining, or using the content to train AI is prohibited. 

Listen in on a conversation with Monty and Pat Roberts as they discuss six decades of starting and competing on horses at the highest level of Reining, Working Cow Horse, Racing, Pleasure, Team Penning and more!Horsemanship Radio 305:Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: Drimee Solarium Use promo code MONTY1 for $150 off your purchase of a Drimee Solarium!Photos used with permissionPurchase your own copy of Horse Sense for PeopleLearn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online University Monty's CalendarPlease follow Monty Roberts on FacebookFollow Monty Roberts on Twitter or on InstagramSee more at: MontyRoberts.comHear all the shows on the Horse Radio NetworkSupport the show

Rev. Tanner Fox | Ecclesiastes 2:1, 10-14, 17, 23These are three common visions of a life that can overcome the curse. We cling to them because they are something to do in the face of the challenges and sadnesses of a broken world. If I can just enjoy enough, become smart enough, or work hard enough, perhaps I can escape the chaos of the curse. But there is only one thing that can mend a broken world.

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This sermon on Ecclesiastes 2 argues that pleasure itself isn't broken—our method of pursuing it is. Solomon's experiment of total self-indulgence proved that earthly pleasures, though genuinely enjoyable, are ultimately "vanity"—they never last and never fully satisfy. The root problem is that God has placed eternity in our hearts, so finite pleasures will always leave us empty. The solution isn't abstinence but a shift from indulging (taking) to enjoying (receiving)—recognizing pleasure as a gift from God rather than something to grasp. When we see God as the source of all good things, pleasure becomes a signpost toward Him rather than a substitute for Him, and the cycle of craving and emptiness is replaced by delight and worship.

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Season 6, Episode 756: Video Version. Featuring Shoshanna Blanca, aka Jesus Christ Pornstar,  Reclaiming Sexuality as Sacred: Spirituality, Psychedelics, and Breaking Religious Taboos. affiliate book link "Eve's Blessing: Uncovering the Lost Pleasure Behind Female Pain" When Mary Magdalene Became a Mirror for Sacred Sexuality Affiliate link Pearl Toys from Kiiroo: Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Discission Topics/Chapters: Shoshanna Blanca, From Feminist Writer to Erotic Artist Bridging Sexuality and Spirituality Through Psychedelics Divine Creativity and Sexual Shame Culture Reframing Sex Work as Spiritual Art Jesus Would Listen to Sex Workers Biblical Interpretation and Religious Judgment Reinterpreting Genesis: Beyond the Eve Curse God's Gender and Universal Consciousness Orgasmic Prayers and Reclaiming Pleasure Modern Dating Culture and the Whores Revolution Bridging Porn and Social Media Culture Men's Misconceptions about and the Perpetuating Falsehoods About Biological Clocks Preparing for Psychedelic Ceremonies and Intentions Teshuva: Returning to Original Virtue Women's Suffering and the Need for Reverence Finding Freedom Through Breath and Spirit Body Innocence and Pleasure as Birthright Takeaways: • Psychedelic experiences can fundamentally reshape views on sexuality and spirituality. Shoshana's ceremony-induced rebirth experiences directly motivated her to reframe sex work and erotic expression as spiritual practices rather than taboo activities. • Religious symbolism in sexual content triggers deeper cultural anxiety than the sexuality itself. The backlash against her work centered more on the use of Jesus and Mary Magdalene imagery than the explicit content, revealing how religious institutions weaponize shame around sexuality. • Sex workers and erotic performers position themselves as spiritual healers, not moral transgressors. Let's curb our judgement! By redefining their work through a sacred lens, they challenge the foundational shame narratives that justify social stigma and argue this reframing could revolutionize how society treats sex workers, and sexuality. Guest Bio: Shoshanna Blanca, also known as Jesus Christ Pornstar, is an erotic performance artist and adult star best known for Christian and Jewish-inspired content including The Second Cumming—a series of vlogs and performances telling the story of Jesus and Mary Magdalene through a psychedelic lens—and Uncovering Eve, a collection of images, videos, and verses exploring women and womanhood in the Bible. After a decade as a feminist writer and sex educator, she made OnlyFans her art gallery to provide a visual companion to her award-winning book Eve's Blessing: Uncovering the Lost Pleasure Behind Female Pain. Since then, she's released a variety of female-friendly solo content for Ersties, MakeLoveNotPorn, and Pornhub, including an "ADHD Masturbation" series where she describes her fantasies and tangential thoughts while self-pleasuring and "Hysterical Literature Bible Readings," where she reads from the Bible and other sacred texts while using a Hitachi Magic Wand. She's also a model with photographs published in many magazines and an advocate for body positivity. As one of those people who looks "overweight" and "plus-size" on paper but skinny in person, she aims to dismantle the ridiculous sizing and BMI charts that have become false gods. Through her thought-provoking pornography and social media presence, she's starting a whores revolution, encouraging whores of all sorts to rise up, remember Jesus already saved a spot for them in heaven, and get too loud and proud for people to label them damaged goods—or for whorephobic fuckboys to label them hookup material but not marriage material. She popularized and advocates radical Christianity, a belief system that preaches zero divine laws except: Be who you are. Links for Shoshanna Blanca: https://linktr.ee/shoshannalovesjesus https://x.com/shoshannablanca https://onlyfans.com/shoshannablanca https://onlyfans.com/uncoveringeve https://makelovenotporn.tv/makelovenotpornstars/shoshannablanca/videos https://www.amazon.com/Eves-Blessing-Uncovering-Pleasure-Behind/dp/1509566171/   Support the show Ruan Willow, Podcast host and author, join to get her newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow All Ruan's LInks: https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow

Season 6, Episode 755: audio version. Reclaiming Sexuality as Sacred: Spirituality, Psychedelics, and Breaking Religious Taboos, Featuring Shoshanna Blanca, aka Jesus Christ Pornstar, affiliate book link "Eve's Blessing: Uncovering the Lost Pleasure Behind Female Pain" Paperback on Amazon ebook When Mary Magdalene Became a Mirror for Sacred Sexuality Affiliate link Pearl Toys from Kiiroo: Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Episode Discission topics: Shoshanna Blanca, From Feminist Writer to Erotic Artist Bridging Sexuality and Spirituality Through Psychedelics Divine Creativity and Sexual Shame Culture Reframing Sex Work as Spiritual Art Jesus Would Listen to Sex Workers Biblical Interpretation and Religious Judgment Reinterpreting Genesis: Beyond the Eve Curse God's Gender and Universal Consciousness Orgasmic Prayers and Reclaiming Pleasure Modern Dating Culture and the Whores Revolution Bridging Porn and Social Media Culture Men's Misconceptions about and the Perpetuating Falsehoods About Biological Clocks Preparing for Psychedelic Ceremonies and Intentions Teshuva: Returning to Original Virtue Women's Suffering and the Need for Reverence Finding Freedom Through Breath and Spirit Body Innocence and Pleasure as Birthright Takeaways: • Psychedelic experiences can fundamentally reshape views on sexuality and spirituality. Shoshana's ceremony-induced rebirth experiences directly motivated her to reframe sex work and erotic expression as spiritual practices rather than taboo activities. • Religious symbolism in sexual content triggers deeper cultural anxiety than the sexuality itself. The backlash against her work centered more on the use of Jesus and Mary Magdalene imagery than the explicit content, revealing how religious institutions weaponize shame around sexuality. • Sex workers and erotic performers position themselves as spiritual healers, not moral transgressors. Let's curb our judgement! By redefining their work through a sacred lens, they challenge the foundational shame narratives that justify social stigma and argue this reframing could revolutionize how society treats sex workers, and sexuality. Guest Bio:  Shoshanna Blanca, also known as Jesus Christ Pornstar, is an erotic performance artist and adult star best known for Christian and Jewish-inspired content including The Second Cumming—a series of vlogs and performances telling the story of Jesus and Mary Magdalene through a psychedelic lens—and Uncovering Eve, a collection of images, videos, and verses exploring women and womanhood in the Bible. After a decade as a feminist writer and sex educator, she made OnlyFans her art gallery to provide a visual companion to her award-winning book Eve's Blessing: Uncovering the Lost Pleasure Behind Female Pain. Since then, she's released a variety of female-friendly solo content for Ersties, MakeLoveNotPorn, and Pornhub, including an "ADHD Masturbation" series where she describes her fantasies and tangential thoughts while self-pleasuring and "Hysterical Literature Bible Readings," where she reads from the Bible and other sacred texts while using a Hitachi Magic Wand. She's also a model with photographs published in many magazines and an advocate for body positivity. As one of those people who looks "overweight" and "plus-size" on paper but skinny in person, she aims to dismantle the ridiculous sizing and BMI charts that have become false gods. Through her thought-provoking pornography and social media presence, she's starting a whores revolution, encouraging whores of all sorts to rise up, remember Jesus already saved a spot for them in heaven, and get too loud and proud for people to label them damaged goods—or for whorephobic fuckboys to label them hookup material but not marriage material. She popularized and advocates radical Christianity, a belief system that preaches zero divine laws except: Be who you are. Shoshanna's Links: https://linktr.ee/shoshannalovesjesus https://x.com/shoshannablanca https://onlyfans.com/shoshannablanca https://onlyfans.com/uncoveringeve https://makelovenotporn.tv/makelovenotpornstars/shoshannablanca/videos https://www.amazon.com/Eves-Blessing-Uncovering-Pleasure-Behind/dp/1509566171/ Support the show Ruan Willow, Podcast host and author, join to get her newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow All Ruan's LInks: https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow  

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf welcomes board-certified OB/GYN and sexual medicine expert Dr. Maria Sophocles to discuss everything you need to know about navigating midlife sexual health and menopause. Dr. Sophocles shares her personal journey as a physician at the forefront of women's healthcare for 30 years, as she and Dr. Sadaf delve into the definition, causes, and fixes for what is known as the "bedroom gap." Every woman has a fundamental right to pleasurable sex and comfortable sex, and this episode features actionable steps women can take to further understand receptive desire, combat painful intercourse, and prioritize emotional intimacy to maintain long-term relationship health!Visit Dr. Sophocles online at mariasophoclesmd.com.

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup officially kicks off this week and for the first time it will be hosted by three countries across North America. First, we preview the epic tournament with global soccer reporter Meg Swanick to learn what we can expect from this year's Cup, the key players to watch, and which country is likely to take home the title.Then, we'll sit down with one of the most influential voices in sports, a man who's been at the forefront of bringing soccer to American audiences. Roger Bennett is a British-American journalist and founder of Men In Blazers, the largest independent soccer media network in North America. We'll hear about his latest book, We Are the World (Cup): A Personal History of the World's Greatest Sporting Event, where he shares his favorite memories from World Cups past and the ways soccer tournaments can help unite a divided world.Show Notes We Are the World (Cup): A Personal History of the World's Greatest Sporting Event | Roger Bennett Check out the Men in Blazers Podcast  A World Cup for a continent that's falling apart | POLITICO From national pride to fascism: how countries have used the World Cup to build identity | The Guardian The Swan Dive with Megan Swanick on Substack Show CreditsHost: David GreeneExecutive Producers: Joan Isabella, Tom GrahslerSenior Producer: Michael OlcottProducer: Michaela WinbergAssociate Producer: Bibiana CorreaTalent Booker: Britt KahnEngineers: Mike Villers, Charlie KaierTile Art: Bea WallingTheme Song: Emma MungerSports in America is a production of WHYY, distributed by PRX, and part of the NPR podcast network

Season 6, Episode 753: Video version of Breaking Taboos, Embracing Kink, and Pleasure with Dr. Nazanin Moali, aka Dr. Naz of the Sexology Podcast. Plus clips from other podcast episodes. Be sure to visit the Inbound Brewery's BookFair for Grownups on July 11, 2026 at the State Fair Grandstand. Ruan will be there signing and selling her books! Navigating Intimacy and Embracing Desire with Dr. Nazanin Moali. Join Ruan Willow as she engages in a captivating discussion with Dr. Naz, a clinical psychologist and certified sex therapist, who is dedicated to helping individuals and couples achieve fulfilling sex lives. Dr. Naz shares her unique journey from post-revolution Iran to becoming a trusted expert in intimacy and relationships in Los Angeles. In this episode, they explore the complexities of kinks and fantasies, the challenges of sexless marriages, and the importance of communication in relationships. Dr. Naz emphasizes the significance of breaking down societal taboos surrounding sexuality, and how understanding our own desires can lead to deeper connections. Tune in for insights on fostering a more authentic love life and the transformative power of sexual self-discovery. Quotes from Dr. Naz "There's nothing wrong with that. But you definitely need to cherish your desires." "Whatever you like, you're not defective. There's a galaxy of people out there that are interested in that." Find out more: Nazanin Moali, Ph.D., CST (she/her/hers) Psychologist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist www.oasis2care.com Creator and Host of Sexology Podcast http://www.sexologypodcast.com/ Facebook @oasis2carke IG @sexologypodcast Podcast host Ruan Willow's book Neighborhood Sex Secrets: https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neighborhoodsexsecrets Ruan's audiobook: Never Say, Never Swing, Friends to Lovers https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/neversayneverswingaudiobook Protectors: A Warrior's Requiem, Chronicles of Protectors, Superheroes, music themes, time travel, sexy intimate relations https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/protectorsaudiobook Support the show Newsletters https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow https://linktr.ee/RuanWillow Affiliate Firm Tech 15% OFF with code ruan15 https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow

What's for dinner? A handful of grated cheese? Some olives and a croissant? A whole crab, eaten in bed? This one goes out to all the exhausted girlies who can't be arsed to cook. What wonders emerge when women find moments of freedom from compulsory and unpaid domestic labour? Ladies, gentlemen and nonbinary pals, welcome to the cursed/blessed super-trend that was, and is, GIRL DINNER. This week Dan and Kasia are joined by a very special guest, writer and academic Eli Davies, whose authorial debut The Spinster Cookbook is published today! Together we ask: is ‘girl dinner' infantilising, or a moment of feminist liberation? How do people eat differently when their lives are affected by chaos, stress and being a bit ‘goblin-like' – and why might Girl Dinner offer a relief, and comfort, when life feels unrelenting? And how does it intersect with gendered notions of ‘what women should eat' – are women still performing a role in service of patriarchy if there are just a few chaotic scraps on the plate, and no protein? We talk about the meaning of the word 'spinster' - and why Eli thinks it is preferable to ‘single'. And ask the vital question: was the Ploughman's Lunch the original girl dinner?  Also: “What about ‘mum dinner'?”, as Laura Thomas asked in a recent essay?   Buy THE SPINSTER COOKBOOK: Culture, Politics and Pleasure in the Single Woman's Kitchen – which is OUT NOW. It's a book which draws on Bridget Jones, Annie Ernaux, Sex and the City and Doris Lessing with equal enthusiasm, along with Nigel and Nigella, Delia and Jamie. And we love it. Also do subscribe to Eli's Substack!   Also, do subscribe to the Cursed Objects Patreon! You'll be supporting this work we otherwise do UNPAID, and it's only £4 a month - in exchange for which you get exclusive bonus episodes, in between the free ones on the main feed. There are over 40 bonus episodes on there you could access right away.

Jason is totally invested in "Hometown: Inn This Together," Holly gets into "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed," we all think "Widow's Bay" is one of the best TV shows of 2026 so far, and Colleen and Jason revisit the Michael Jackson legal drama in the docuseries, "The Verdict"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we're answering a listener question about sex work from the perspective of a client. Is it bad to pay for sex? Why did it make this listener feel awful afterwards? It's time to dispel some myths about sex work and see what the root of this shame might be. ASK AN ANONYMOUS SEX ED QUESTION:  Fill out our anonymous form to ask your sex ed question FROM THIS EPISODE: Come to our Bi Flirting Night on 6/12 in Oakland, CA! | Our episode "The Realities of Queer Disabled Sex and Pleasure with Andrew Gurza" | Our episode "Hardwired for Connection: Intimacy, Pleasure, and Survival with Dr. Justin Garcia" TAKE OUR SMUT QUIZ: Find your page-turning turn-on with our new SMUT QUIZ! In just 5 questions, you'll get right to the good stuff with curated pages, poems, and audios. No slow burn. No fluff. Just pleasure.; Take the quiz here: https://sexedwithdb.fillout.com/smutquiz  ABOUT SEX ED WITH DB: Sex Ed with DB is your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education — delivering trusted insights from top experts on sex, sexuality, and pleasure. Empowering, inclusive, and grounded in real science, it's the sex ed you've always wanted. Season 14 of Sex Ed with DB is ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! Solo pleasure. Partnered pleasure. Orgasms. Porn. Queer joy. Kinks, sex toys, fantasies -- you name it. We're here to help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a whole lot more turned on to help YOU have the best sex. GET IN TOUCH: Email: sexedwithdb@gmail.com CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast; TikTok: @sexedwithdb; Threads: @sexedwithdbpodcast; YouTube: Sex Ed with DB; X: @sexedwithdb SEX ED WITH DB SEASON 14 SPONSORS: Uberlube, Magic Wand, Nancy, and Happy V. Get discounts on all of DB's favorite things here! DISCOVER SEX POSITIVE EVENTS IN YOUR CITY: Subscribe to our newsletter for S.E.X I.R.L: your curated monthly list of sex-positive events, spaces, and experiences happening in person across major cities. FOR SEXUAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: Check out DB's workshop: "Building A Profitable Online Sexual Health Brand" SEASON 14 TEAM: Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Danielle Bezalel (DB) (she/her); Producer and Growth Marketing Manager: Wil Williams (they/them); Social Media & Communications Manager: Iva Markicevic Daley (she/her) MUSIC: Intro theme music: Hook Sounds; Background music: Bright State by Ketsa; Ad music: Soul Sync by Ketsa, Always Faithful by Ketsa, and Soul Epic by Ketsa.; Thank you Ketsa!  

In this deeply embodied episode of Please Me!, Eve welcomes erotic embodiment coach and “Orgasmic Body Whisperer” Patty Alfonso for a powerful conversation on erotic innocence, feminine energy, sensual confidence, sacred sexuality, and reconnecting to your life force energy. Together, they explore how trauma, societal conditioning, shame, burnout, and hyper-productivity disconnect women from pleasure, intuition, and authentic self-expression — and how reclaiming sensuality can transform every area of life. Eve and Patty discuss body awareness, nervous system regulation, self-pleasure as self-care, embodiment practices, communication in relationships, orgasmic energy, feminine and masculine balance, and what it means to truly feel safe in your body. They also explore how pleasure, curiosity, and sensual living can support healing, confidence, intimacy, and emotional connection. This episode dives into topics including erotic innocence, sacred sexuality, sexual sovereignty, body positivity, orgasm equality, self-love, feminine empowerment, sensual embodiment, kink exploration, communication tools for couples, nervous system healing, pleasure practices, and reconnecting with your authentic self. Plus, Eve and Patty step into one of the podcast's signature role play segments, demonstrating a powerful intimacy and communication exercise called a dyad. Through guided dialogue, they model how partners can safely explore fantasies, desires, kink curiosity, consent, vulnerability, and deeper emotional intimacy through intentional communication and active listening. If you've ever felt disconnected from your body, stuck in performance-based sexuality, navigating life transitions, or craving deeper intimacy and pleasure, this conversation offers empowering tools to help you reconnect with yourself and your desires. Connect with Guest Patty AlfonsoWebsite & Free Gift: Patty Alfonso Free Gift ASN Lifestyle Magazine Awards – Best EducatorVote for Eve Website: Please Me! Podcast WebsiteSubstack: Please Me! SubstackPatreon: Please Me! Patreon 30-Day Self Pleasure & Body Reconnection PracticesDownload the Free Practices Sexual Longevity ProtocolSexual Longevity Protocol Affiliate Deals & Partners:Sexual Wellness Deals & Resources Shameless Care Parlor Games SDC.com Lady Pump Share your story or expertise on relationships, sexual health, and personal growth:Be a Guest on Please Me! Podcast Vote for EveConnect with Eve30 Day Practices & ProtocolOffers & ResourcesFeatured BrandsBe a Guest on Please Me! Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For many couples, sex becomes loaded. Pressure. Expectation. Avoidance. Performance. Resentment. And once that dynamic sets in, even love can start to feel tense. In this episode of Reignite: Love, Sex & Truth for Conscious Couples, we explore how sexual dynamics become shaped by pursuer-withdrawer patterns, obligation, performance anxiety, shame, and unspoken needs… and what it actually takes to move back toward pleasure, connection, and erotic aliveness. They share their own experiences, challenge some of the cultural narratives we've inherited around sex, and offer a new possibility… one where intimacy feels nourishing instead of stressful.   What You'll Hear in This Episode: How pressure slowly builds in relationships through pursuer-withdrawer dynamics and emotional disconnection Why obligation, sex, fear of rejection, and performance anxiety create tension for both partners The essential ingredients pleasure actually needs: emotional safety, presence, honesty, and vulnerability What happens when you take orgasm off the table and focus on connection instead How shame, conditioning, and early experiences shape the way we relate to our own pleasure Why learning your body's unique experience of pleasure matters… and why your partner isn't a mind reader The connection between nervous system regulation, pelvic floor tension, and painful sexual experiences Why it's never too late to rewrite your sexual dynamic, no matter how long you've been together   Intimacy was never meant to feel like pressure. It wasn't meant to be a performance. Or an obligation. Or another item on the to-do list. It was meant to nourish. To connect. To awaken. And when couples learn how to slow down, communicate honestly, and create emotional safety…   ✨ Save your spot for our July and September Group Couples Retreat: A sacred, guided experience for five couples ready to reconnect, heal, and reignite. Reserve your retreat spot here:

Send us Fan MailLeola sits down with Samantha Charles, somatic priestess and founder of Houston's tantra community, to trace her journey from curious seeker to sacred space holder. Samantha shares how her search for deeper intimacy led her into tantric spaces, and how that path ultimately led her through divorce, spiritual awakening, and a divine calling. They also discussed the challenges of building a community from scratch, people-pleasing, friction with other facilitators, and learning to lead without anyone's permission. You're invited… Sexual Shadowwork Playshop - FREE live event Wanna seduce the world into a greater good? Join us in the Pleasure Priestess Initiation.Get access today: The Higher Love Club Vault | A Transformational LibraryPurchase Leola's book, “Sacred Sex Ed”, & claim FREE offers!Use code LEOLA for 15% off at WAANDS.comPleasure Power Quiz & more FREE offers.Join Business & Pleasure to make income & impact with ease…Let's connect IRL. Check out all upcoming events and offerings here.Find and follow Samantha...https://www.sacredspacesstudio.org/ IG: @samantha__charlesFind and follow Leola...www.talktantratome.comIG: @talktantratomeTwitter: @talktantratome

In this mystical solo episode, Jenny comes out fully as the spiritual priestess Pussy Queen she has always been. She shares a creation story that channeled through her — rooted in the wisdom of Kabbalah, the left-handed path of Tantra, and her own Pussy Centered vision — that will shift the way you see yourself, your power, and your place in the universe. This is the story of the Creator, the Vessel, the Light, and the great divine game of life. It is the story of why patriarchy happened, what it took from women, and why we are now in the most powerful moment of reclamation. And it is an invitation to remember who you truly are and step into the level of the game we are now being called to play. This episode is a coming out, a declaration, and a transmission. Come with an open mind, an open heart, and an open pussy. Topics include: The mystical, spiritual side of Pussy Centered Living Kabbalah as the masculine perspective on consciousness The left-handed path of Tantra + goddess consciousness The creation story — the Creator, the Light, and the Vessel Women as the embodiment of the Vessel + our power to manifest Pussy as the portal to the Creator Patriarchy as a level of the divine game The remembering + the reclaiming Healing the relationship with the masculine from the inside out The union of masculine and feminine as the path to love, abundance + fulfillment LOVE THIS PODCAST? Dive deep into Pussy Centered Living by joining us in:The Pussy Centered Living Community If you're ready to have Jenny personally support you in reigniting your desire, reconnecting to your pleasure, and creating relationships that get more passionate over time, book your Desire Breakthrough Session now. Mentioned in this episode: Love, Pleasure & the Laws of the Universe: A Projector Conversation with Alexandra DanieliThe Vision That Illuminated It All: Divine Union, Pussy, and the God Force WithinTeaching Men How To Touch Women with Elizabeth AnnekaJenny bodyTALKS with Marian Julianne Flage: Pussy Centered Living as Somatic, Spiritual PracticeYear of the Snake: Money, the Masculine, and Pussy Centered Living Connect with your host, Jenny Braxton: Instagram: @pusssy.centered.livingFacebook: Jenny Braxton Website: jennybraxton.com Loved the episode and want to show your gratitude? Share it with a friend or sister who would also benefit from this message, hit subscribe so you never miss a juicy & delicious episode, and leave a 5-star review so we can get the power of pussy out to as many humans as possible!

Have you ever lain awake at 3am, heart racing, mind running through a list of worries you cannot seem to turn off? Or maybe it is the opposite — you move through your days flat, numb, going through the motions of a life that looks perfectly fine from the outside while feeling strangely absent from it on the inside.Both of those states have a name. And neither of them is a personal failing.In this solo episode, Gabriela shares one of the most foundational concepts in nervous system work — the window of tolerance — and explains why understanding it as a map of your biology rather than just your emotions changes everything. Drawing on her recent immersion at the Omega Institute with nervous system educator Jessica McGuire, and weaving in her own deeply personal story of survival mode, perimenopause, and coming home to herself, Gabriela walks you through what dysregulation actually looks like in midlife, why it so often gets mistaken for a character flaw, and two simple practices to begin returning to your window right now.This is not just an episode to listen to. It is one to feel.Highlights from our discussion includeWhat the window of tolerance is and why it is a map of your biology, not just your emotionsWhat hyperarousal looks like in midlife women — including the version that looks like overachieving and perfectionism What hypoarousal looks like — the flat, numb, going-through-the-motions version so many women recognize  Why stress followed by genuine recovery builds resilience, and why overriding your own limits destroys itHow adverse childhood experiences connect to a more difficult perimenopause transition Two guided practices — exteroception and containment — to return to regulation right now Why regulation is not a wellness trend but the foundation of sleep, desire, digestion, and connection The window of tolerance is not about becoming someone who never gets dysregulated. It is about building the capacity to return — more quickly, more gently, more reliably — to the place where life can actually be lived. If you heard your own story somewhere in this episode, your nervous system is not broken. It is doing what it learned to do, sometimes a long time ago, in a body that is now changing. That is not a flaw. That is information. And information is where we begin. If you're seeking to reclaim your pleasure and vitality, join Gabriella at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pleasureinthepause.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for this enlightening journey into the heart of female pleasure and empowerment.Links Mentioned: The Nervous System Reset by Jessica McGuire WebsiteEp 75Ep 106 Cynthia ThurlowDr. Dan Siegel WebsiteCONNECT WITH GABRIELLA ESPINOSA:InstagramLinkedInWork with Gabriella! Full episodes on YouTube.The information shared on Pleasure in the Pause is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Pleasure in the Pause.

What if the key to more pleasure isn't doing more… it's slowing down? In this workshop, I walk you through a practice that can help you become more present in your body, reduce stress, deepen self-awareness, and discover what truly feels good to you. We talk about why mindfulness and pleasure go hand in hand, how to create a self-pleasure ritual focused on exploration rather than performance, and simple techniques to help you tune into sensation, quiet distractions, and build a stronger connection with your body. Whether you're looking to expand your pleasure, boost confidence, reduce anxiety, or simply learn more about yourself, this workshop offers practical tools you can start using today. ABOUT EMILY: Emily Morse is a Doctor of Human Sexuality, author and host of the #1 rated Sex with Emily podcast. Known as a renowned sexologist, Dr. Emily has helped millions of people around the world navigate their sex lives. Her candid and often funny conversations challenge cultural taboos, misinformation and awkward sex talks to create a future where people can deeply connect and embrace pleasure-filled lives. Because, life is too short for bad sex.  CONNECT WITH EMILY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexwithemily/  X: https://twitter.com/sexwithemily  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sexwithemily  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sexwithemily  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sexwithemily CONNECT WITH JENNIFER COHEN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjencohen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealjencohen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@habitsandhustle Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/  WANT MORE? Visit the Website: https://sexwithemily.com/ which includes FREE guides. Free Downloadable Guides: https://sexwithemily.com/guides/  Text With Me: https://sexwithemily.com/text  Receive Sex Tips On The Regular: https://sexwithemily.com/subscribe  Interested in 1:1 Coaching with Emily? Go to http://sexwithemily.com/coaching to apply! Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to Sex With Emily 0:54 Why People Masturbate 1:56 Understanding Mindfulness & Being Present 5:30 Maintenance vs. Mindful 9:51 How To Set The Mood For It 16:53 Mindful Self-Pleasure for Vulvas 18:53 Mindful Self-Pleasure for Penises 21:32 Step-by-Step Mindful Routine 26:20 Q&A: In the Shower or Bath? 27:07 Q&A: Making Meditation a Daily Routine 29:59 Q&A: Why Self-Pleasure May Feel Unexciting 31:02 Q&A: Favorite Meditation Styles & Apps 32:42 Q&A: How Often Should You Practice? 35:28 Q&A: Scheduling Time 36:59 Q&A: Can You Practice With a Partner? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to Break Free from the Sex Rules and Unleash Your True Desire? Get ready for a sizzling conversation with hosts Amy and April as they dive into the juicy details of their new book, Shameless Sex: Choose Your Own Pleasure Path to Unlock the Sex Life You've Been Waiting For. On this episode of the Shameless Sex podcast, they'll be exploring what it means to have shameless sex, sharing their philosophy, and serving up some seriously sexy insights to help you level up your love life. Here's a sneak peek at what you'll learn: * The 7 empowering principles of the Shameless Sex Philosophy that will help you shake off shame and guilt and start living your most authentic sex life * How to stop trying to fit into someone else's idea of "good sex" and start creating a pleasure path that's all your own * A tantalizing taste of their spiciest chapter, where they tackle a sizzling sex question all about pleasuring the pussy using their innovative "choose your own pleasure path" model * Why slowing down and being present is the key to unlocking a more fulfilling sex life, and how to start making that happen As the dynamic duo behind the Shameless Sex movement, Amy and April are on a mission to empower you to take ownership of your pleasure and unleash your inner sex superstar. By tuning in, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how to prioritize self-love, communication, and mutual respect in your intimate relationships. Plus, you'll get the inside scoop on how to get their book and access exclusive content, including a FREE online workshop on "How to Pamper Your Partner (For Great Sex)" when you purchase the book and email them your receipt! info@shamelesssex.com Want to take it to the next level? Get 15% off your book purchase with code shamelessssex at http://purepleasureshop.com. Come to our October 2026 Couple's retreats! Learn more and reserve your spot here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shamelesssex.com/retreat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you love us? Do you REALLY love us? Then order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shamelesssex.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to snag your copy Support Shameless Sex by sending us gifts via our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Wish List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@shamelesssexpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other links: Uplevel your life and get at least 15% off any annual membership at http://masterclass.com/shameless Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESS on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://uberlube.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 15% off April's favorite vibrator - the Magic Wand Waterproof (and other sexy items) with code SHAMELESSSEX at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://purepleasureshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Simon and Rachel speak with the novelist and journalist John Lanchester. John has written six works of fiction including "The Debt to Pleasure", "Capital" and "Fragrant Harbour" and four of non-fiction including "Whoops! Why Everyone Owes Everyone and No One Can Pay". His books have won the Hawthornden Prize, the Whitbread First Novel Award, the E. M. Forster Award and the Premi Llibreter, been longlisted for the Booker Prize and translated into 25 languages. The television mini-series adaptation of "Capital" won an International Emmy Award. He is a contributing editor to the London Review of Books and a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. We spoke to John about his long relationship with the LRB, his state of London novel "Capital" and his new novel, "Look What You Made Me Do."  In addition to the standard audio format, the podcast is now available in video. You can check us out on YouTube under Always Take Notes.   We've also made (yet) another update for those ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠who support the podcast on the crowdfunding site Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We've added a further 70 pages of new material to the package of successful article pitches that goes to anyone who supports the show with $5 per month or more, including new pitches to the New Yorker, Bloomberg Businessweek, and the Guardian Long Read. The whole compendium now runs to a magisterial 230 pages. For Patreons who contribute $10/month we're now also releasing bonus mini-episodes. Thanks to our sponsor, Scrivener, the first ten new signs-ups at $10/month will receive a lifelong license to Scrivener worth £55/$59.99 (one is left). This specialist word-processing software helps you organise long writing projects such as novels, academic papers and even scripts. Other Patreon rewards include signed copies of the podcast book and the opportunity to take part in a call with Simon and Rachel.A new edition of “Always Take Notes: Advice From Some Of The World's Greatest Writers” - a book drawing on our podcast interviews - is available now. The updated version now includes insights from over 100 past guests on the podcast, with new contributions from Harlan Coben, Victoria Hislop, Lee Child, Megan Nolan, Jhumpa Lahiri, Philippa Gregory, Jo Nesbø, Paul Theroux, Hisham Matar and Bettany Hughes. You can order it via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waterstones⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Goldhamer reveals why modern diets are harder to escape than addictions—and how only 2.7% of Americans meet basic health guidelines. #FoodAddiction #HealthCrisis #PleasureTrap

The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic - Diamond Host Could some of the challenges you experience today have roots before birth? Trauma can be carried through a trauma womb during pregnancy. When a mother experiences ongoing stress, fear, or unresolved trauma, her body communicates these experiences to her developing baby. The trauma womb becomes the baby's first environment, where signals of safety or stress are received. Understanding the impact of a trauma womb can help us better understand ourselves and our healing journey. In this episode we will explore: Stress Hormones and Development Epigenetics and Gene Expression Nervous System Programming Early Emotional Foundations Join Milica Jelenic, Holistic Health Practitioner, Sex & Intimacy Coach, Best-Selling Author on this episode of The Pleasure Zone where we will discuss what happens when we are "Marinating In A Trauma Womb." Grab your Yes, No, Maybe list - all about Playful Tips for Pleasure here    The Pleasure Zone – A Guide For Curioius Pleasure Seekers Inspired Choices Network Hosts Author Milica Jelenic   Amazon.com – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1997615401 Amazon.ca – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1997615401   ~ More About The Pleasure Zone ~ Milica Jelenic is a Sex & Intimacy Coach. What is pleasure? Have you ever noticed that what is pleasing to one body is not necessarily pleasing to all bodies? What if our bodies like to be pleasing and to gift pleasure to others and to receive pleasure? In this show we will explore the world of pleasure. If your body was sensing pleasure more often would your life have more ease? We start out with magical little bodies that turn on everybody. Babies are always having people come up to them and compliment them on their beauty and get really excited to be in their presence. What would the world be like if we stopped judging ourselves, our bodies and others? How much more fun, joy and pleasure is possible on this planet if we choose to be explorers? Whose ready for an adventure??? Milica Jelenic is an advocate for pleasure. In her private practice she invites clients to create life and lifestyle that offers more pleasure and vitality. Milica's intuitive ability to sense where change is possible and to question what is stuck in the target area creates a very dynamic session that promotes choice, possibility and change.   Milica has impacted the lives and health of individuals both in Canada and abroad with her humor, kindness, gentleness, potency and intensity. Milica's approach is playful, fun and direct. Milica is willing to be whatever energy and space is required for the change you desire.   If you are interested in receiving Milica' monthly newsletter about events, classes and information on booking private sessions send and e-mail through her website.  www.milicajelenic.com/ To get more of The Pleasure Zone with Milica Jelenic, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/the-pleasure-zone-milica-jelenic/

Miss Jaiya, renowned somatic sexologist, breaks down the different “sexual blueprints” that shape the way people experience intimacy. From energetic and sensual to kinky and sexual, she explores how understanding your blueprint can transform your relationship with sex. Through conversations on sensitivity, nervous system regulation, and conscious intimacy, Miss Jaiya challenges the one-size-fits-all approach to sexuality. This episode offers a more expansive perspective on desire and what it truly means to feel sexually understood. Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top-rated podcast. With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Microdose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought-provoking conversations…all in digestible 10-minute episodes.  Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday. If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify ⁠here⁠ and on Apple ⁠here⁠.  Sponsors: AirDoctor | Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code MICRODOSE to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models.

Afternoons TV critic Philippa Rennie joins Jesse to discuss these shows: Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (Apple TV) Legends (Netflix)

Why does it feel like something is off?Your erections aren't as consistent.Pleasure doesn't hit the same.You feel less in control than you used to.Most men blame testosterone, age, or hormones.But the habit affecting all three is often overstimulation.Scrolling. Short videos. Sports betting. Porn.Constant novelty from morning to night.Then real life starts feeling less stimulating than a screen.Now pleasure feels muted. Desire feels different.And erections don't respond the same way.It's because your brain has been hijacked.This One Habit Could Be Affecting Your Erections, Control & Pleasure

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Most people think of romantic music as background noise for dates, movies, or weddings. But researchers have found that music can actually influence romantic behavior and attraction in measurable ways. Listen to discover how love songs may be doing more than simply setting the mood. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100618112139.htm Take a look around you and notice how many buttons surround you. Elevator buttons. Crosswalk buttons. Remote controls. Keyboards. Car dashboards. Humans push buttons all day long—and often repeatedly, even when pushing again does absolutely nothing. There's something deeply satisfying and psychologically powerful about pressing a button and getting an immediate response. But buttons are a surprisingly recent invention, and they fundamentally changed how humans interact with machines, technology, and even each other. Rachel Plotnick, associate professor of Cinema and Media Studies at Indiana University, explores the strange history and psychology of buttons, why people are so drawn to them, and how “push-button culture” transformed modern life. She is author of Power Button: A History of Pleasure, Panic, and the Politics of Pushing (https://amzn.to/3xvIj5j). Humans don't just enjoy games—we seem to need them. From sports and gambling to video games, puzzles, and board games, people everywhere devote enormous amounts of time and energy to play. But games may be doing far more than entertaining us. Neuroscientist and physicist Kelly Clancy explains how games shape human behavior, influence culture, teach strategy, reward risk-taking, and even help societies evolve. In our conversation, she reveals why games are woven so deeply into human nature and why understanding games may help explain the way humans learn, compete, cooperate, and make decisions. Kelly is author of Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World (https://amzn.to/3W02BNR). Online product reviews have become incredibly influential. A surprisingly large number of people now trust reviews from strangers almost as much as recommendations from friends. We discuss how those reviews can dramatically affect what consumers buy, avoid, or return. https://www.cardrates.com/news/consumers-rely-on-online-reviews-study/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS POCKET HOSE: For a limited time, when you purchase a new Pocket Hose Ballistic, you'll get a FREE 360 degree rotating pocket pivot and a FREE thumb drive nozzle! Just text SYSK to 64000 AQUA TRU: Take the guesswork out of pure, great-tasting water. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://AquaTru.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now and get 20% off your purifier using promo code SYSK. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee or your money back. RULA: This Mental Health Awareness Month, don't just think about your mental health - actually take the step to take care of it. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Refresh your everyday with luxury you will actual use! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! DELL:  With the Dell Pro laptop powered by Intel Core Ultra with vPro, no matter how many interruptions you have, your laptop won't be one of them. With battery that's optimized for the way you work, and built-in intelligence that quiets distractions the moment you're trying to focus, your tech won't slow you down.  Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠https://Dell.com/Dell-Pro⁠⁠⁠ SHOPIFY: It's time to turn those "what ifs" into CHA CHING with Shopify Today! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elana Auerbach is a lover, author, mother, mentor, activist and priestess. She spent her childhood and young adulthood on what she calls “the conveyor belt of life,” being the good girl and doing what others expected of her. This looked like graduating Phi Beta Kappa from UCLA, working on Wall Street for a Japanese investment bank, and marrying someone with whom she felt no chemistry. It all fell apart in 2001 when Elana realized she'd been living a lie and found the courage to leave her marriage. She entered a world of sensuality and sex, researching orgasm in a San Francisco pleasure-centered community. This is where she met Bill, who would become her loverman for life. In 2005, Elana founded “Sensuelle: A Woman's Journey into Sensuality,” a program supporting women to fall in love with themselves, connect with their authentic voice and ignite their passion. Then, in 2011, a few years after becoming an ordained priestess with the Sanctuary of the 13 Moon Mystery School, Elana was certified to teach their year-long immersion into the feminine mysteries, where she taught for more than a decade.She released her book The Sure Thing: A Pleasure Practice to Revive the Spark on February 3, 2026, just in time for Valentine's Day. In The Sure Thing, Elana invites readers to bring joy, intimacy and passion back into their relationships through a simple weekly pleasure practice. Drawing from the ritual that transformed her own long-strained partnership, she presents a clear, accessible and fun framework for reconnecting with desire. Readers learn how to release shame, understand what they truly want, create a sustainable ritual of pleasure and meet resistance with play instead of pressure. “This book is personal,” Elana says. “For twelve years, my spouse and I struggled over sex. We tried everything—expert advice, toys, techniques—but nothing changed until I created The Sure Thing. What emerged was a practice that actually works.” Inside The Sure Thing, readers will discover:•              How to break free from shame, conditioning and the pressure to “perform” intimacy•              Why most couples drift apart—and how to reverse it through intention and play•              How to navigate resistance and rekindle curiosity•              A step-by-step guide to crafting a personalized Sure Thing pleasure practice•              Why a weekly ritual can transform not only your sex life, but your entire relationship with pleasureElana joined us from Berkeley, California. Learn more and follow Elana:https://surethingexperiment.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ElanaAuerbachAuthor/https://www.instagram.com/elana.auerbach

Send us Fan MailMost pleasure products are designed as if everyone has long arms, effortless flexibility, and a body that never changes. That assumption quietly shuts out fat folks and people with disabilities, then asks us to blame our bodies when the toy is hard to hold, the buttons are impossible to reach, or the “plus-size” gear still snaps under real weight. We wanted a better conversation, so we brought in Marina Hayes, the velvet-robed visionary behind Peridot Robes, to talk about what inclusive design looks like when you actually live in a fat body.Marina shares how Peridot Robes grew out of needing loungewear that fits, feels sexy, and delivers true luxury in sizes 14 to 40. From there, we connect the dots between ethical manufacturing and product trust, because quality matters even more when you're buying items you rely on for comfort, confidence, and pleasure. We also get blunt about how big brands “dip a toe” into plus sizes, do it poorly, and walk away, leaving our community with fewer options and lower standards.Then we move into the bedroom: plus-size sex toys, adaptive sex products, and sex furniture that actually works. We talk reach, ergonomics, and why controls and chargers can make a great toy frustrating fast. Marina previews her upcoming Peridot sex aid, nicknamed “the strap,” built for adjustability, support, and serious strength. We also swap tips on strap-ons, leverage tools like the plus-size doggy sling, accessibility hacks for chronic pain, and why the Liberator wedge sets the bar for durability.If you've ever thought, “This wasn't made for my body,” you're not alone, and you're not asking for too much. Subscribe for more conversations like this, share this with a friend who deserves better options, and leave us a review with the pleasure product you wish existed.__________________________________________________________About Marina: Marina is living her dream of seeing hot fat babes lounging in luxury.  She's currently secretly wearing pajamas all over Chicago and going to bed as early as possible.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peridot_robesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/peridotrobesSupport the showBigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPodCheck out our merch at  www.BigSexyTees.com  (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website BlissConnection.com and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. Big thanks to our Sponsor Liberator Bedroom Adventures. We ADORE the products from Liberator.  And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!

Time to crunch the numbers and work up a roster of topics that maximizes our on-point percentages! Our starter? John's Required Viewing pick, Moneyball. Then we go to Ronald's thoughts on Travis Knight's brand-new attempt to turn Masters of the Universe into a big screen franchise. After that: OTHER STUFF. Don't forget to bring your power-sword.

(00:00) Chris and Andy talk about the latest media shake ups at 60 Minutes before discussing what movies like ‘Backrooms' and ‘Obsession' might say about TV's own need for fresh voices (09:33). Then they play a ‘Star City' inspired game (18:55) about alternate POV spinoffs. Later, they break down the latest episode of ‘Widow's Bay' (30:19), check in on ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed' (46:11), and share their thoughts on the penultimate episode of ‘Top Chef' season 23 (01:07:04). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Stefano Sanchez Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy Order and it will come. Like today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I've had a couple of experiences recently that reminded me how VALUABLE it is sometimes to pay for professional support.  I'm good at getting stuff done on my own, and I know you are too. But what a PLEASURE to be able to focus on the parts I care about most! Your portfolio career is YOURS to design. If you are seeking inspiration, grab the first chapter of my book for FREE at the link below! You are allowed to thrive, and your artistry MATTERS.https://jennetingle.kit.com/c6e4009529Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance.I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-meI'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there! 

What's Your Evil Pleasure At Work? Part 2 full 395 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:04:09 +0000 XSED8TPueWkrD3RBBQyWQwCxPH7BVQVK latest,wmbx,society & culture Karson & Kennedy latest,wmbx,society & culture What's Your Evil Pleasure At Work? Part 2 Karson & Kennedy are honest and open about the most intimate details of their personal lives. The show is fast paced and will have you laughing until it hurts one minute and then wiping tears away from your eyes the next. Some of K&K’s most popular features are Can’t Beat Kennedy, What Did Barrett Say, and The Dirty on the 30! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=htt

What's Your Evil Pleasure At Work? Part 1 full 285 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:02:55 +0000 8vSdrfw4YaQ2Oo1DGXseIpXKkInz3sbC latest,wbmx,society & culture Karson & Kennedy latest,wbmx,society & culture What's Your Evil Pleasure At Work? Part 1 Karson & Kennedy are honest and open about the most intimate details of their personal lives. The show is fast paced and will have you laughing until it hurts one minute and then wiping tears away from your eyes the next. Some of K&K’s most popular features are Can’t Beat Kennedy, What Did Barrett Say, and The Dirty on the 30! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=htt

Anna Nickerson is the founder of Cherry, the first brand closing the gap between period care and pleasure. Their first product is a menstrual disc designed for completely mess-free period sex. She joins Cass and Emma to talk about why period sex is still taboo (and what we lose by avoiding it: roughly seven years of sex over a woman's lifetime), how to actually use a disc without panicking, the difference between period positivity and period neutrality, and why a man who refuses period sex is usually telling on himself. In this episode: The real girl math we need to be doing: skipping intimacy during your period adds up to almost seven years of sex over your lifetime Period positivity vs period neutrality: what actually destigmatizes the conversation around periods and why we don't have to aim for absolutely LOVING our periods What happens when we apologize for being on our periods and what changes when we stop The double standard nobody calls out: women accept everything men's bodies do (the semen, the sweat, the lack of a headboard), but our blood is somehow the grossest thing in the relationship Cherry's menstrual disc explained: what it's made of, where it actually sits (under the cervix, not in the vaginal canal), how to insert it without it being scary, and why your partner shouldn't feel it The Berkeley study that found lead in tampons and the lack of FDA enforcement that lets it stay there Why a partner being disgusted by period blood is a red flag worth taking seriously Find Cherry at cherry.love, on Instagram at @wearecherry.love, and follow Anna on TikTok at @theperiodseggsgirl. ⁠Learn more about 1:1 coaching HERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Honeydew Me Merch HERE!⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his final years, Richard Feynman's curiosity took him to some surprising places. We hear from his companions on the trips he took — and one he wasn't able to. (Part three of a three-part series originally published in 2024.)    SOURCES:  Alan Alda, actor and screenwriter. Barbara Berg, friend of Richard Feynman. Helen Czerski, physicist and oceanographer at University College London. Michelle Feynman, photographer and daughter of Richard Feynman. Cheryl Haley, friend of Richard Feynman. Debby Harlow, friend of Richard Feynman. Ralph Leighton, biographer and film producer. Charles Mann, science journalist and author. John Preskill, professor of theoretical physics at the California Institute of Technology. Lisa Randall, professor of theoretical particle physics and cosmology at Harvard University. Christopher Sykes, documentary filmmaker. Stephen Wolfram, founder and C.E.O. of Wolfram Research; creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha, and the Wolfram Language.   RESOURCES:  I Love My Wife..., directed by Ian Tierney (2020). Quantum Man: Richard Feynman's Life in Science, by Lawrence M. Krauss (2011). Perfectly Reasonable Deviations From the Beaten Track: Selected Letters of Richard P. Feynman, edited by Michelle Feynman (2005). The Pleasure of Finding Things Out, by Richard Feynman (1999). The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark, by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan (1995). Genius: The Life and Science of Richard Feynman, by James Gleick (1992). The Quest for Tannu Tuva, by Christopher Sykes (1988) “What Do You Care What Other People Think?” by Richard Feynman and Ralph Leighton (1988). The Second Creation: Makers of the Revolution in Twentieth-century Physics, by Robert Crease and Charles Mann (1986). Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!, by Richard Feynman and Ralph Leighton (1985). Fun to Imagine, BBC docuseries (1983).   EXTRAS:  “The Curious, Brilliant, Vanishing Mr. Feynman,” series by Freakonomics Radio (2024). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Apple TV series Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed pulls you in almost immediately. Tatiana Maslany plays a newly divorced woman who finds comfort in an online relationship with a camboy, but that comfort is cut short by a frightening incident. As things escalate, every aspect of her life comes under threat. The show also has a colorful cast that features Jake Johnson and Murray Bartlett, with a sharp script that lives up to its hook.If you like fast-paced, mysterious thrillers, be sure to check out these episodes:Hilariously caustic 'Big Mistakes' drags Dan Levy into organized crime‘The Boroughs' lets a veteran cast shine in a sci-fi monster mystery Connect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:Letterboxd / FacebookOur weekly newsletterSupport Pop Culture Happy Hour+See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

What happens when an existentially depressed and recently widowed young physicist from Queens gets a fresh start in California? We follow Richard Feynman out west, to explore his long and extremely fruitful second act. (Part two of a three-part series originally published in 2024.)   SOURCES: Seamus Blackley, video game designer and creator of the Xbox. Carl Feynman, computer scientist and son of Richard Feynman. Michelle Feynman, photographer and daughter of Richard Feynman. Ralph Leighton, biographer and film producer. Charles Mann, science journalist and author. John Preskill, professor of theoretical physics at the California Institute of Technology. Lisa Randall, professor of theoretical particle physics and cosmology at Harvard University. Christopher Sykes, documentary filmmaker. Stephen Wolfram, founder and C.E.O. of Wolfram Research; creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha, and the Wolfram Language. Alan Zorthian, architect.   RESOURCES: "Love After Life: Nobel-Winning Physicist Richard Feynman's Extraordinary Letter to His Departed Wife," by Maria Popova (The Marginalian, 2017). Quantum Man: Richard Feynman's Life in Science, by Lawrence M. Krauss (2011). The Pleasure of Finding Things Out, by Richard Feynman (1999). Genius: The Life and Science of Richard Feynman, by James Gleick (1992). "G. Feynman; Landscape Expert, Physicist's Widow," (Los Angeles Times, 1990). "Nobel Physicist R. P. Feynman of Caltech Dies," by Lee Dye (Los Angeles Times, 1988). The Second Creation: Makers of the Revolution in Twentieth-century Physics, by Robert Crease and Charles Mann (1986). Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!, by Richard Feynman and Ralph Leighton (1985). Fun to Imagine, BBC docuseries (1983). "Richard P. Feynman: Nobel Prize Winner," by Tim Hendrickson, Stuart Galley, and Fred Lamb (Engineering and Science, 1965). F.B.I. files on Richard Feynman.   EXTRAS: "The Curious Mr. Feynman," by Freakonomics Radio (2024). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.