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We're back with a whole new season of On the Scent Podcast!While we had a break on the main pod, we've still been recording our Patreon exclusive episodes every week, which you can catch up with on patreon.com https://www.patreon.com/u84518038Meanwhile, we've been busy attending some incredible new launches, many of which you'll hear about in this episode, and Nicola and her husband, Chris, got to have bespoke fragrances made for them by Nicola Pozzani, the Global Fragrance Ambassador and Bespoke Perfumer for Floris London! She's talking us through the entire process here, and you'll hear some recordings she made in the historic Jermyn Street perfumer's office on the day.Suzy also got to experience something rather wonderful, visiting the newly appointed Chanel salon in Harrods for a ‘Grand Parfumeur' session revealing the fascinating symbolism present in Chanel's life, aesthetics, and the new Extrait perfumes. She also attended the jaw-dropping launch of BDK's three new fragrances, each inspired by spectacular fabrics.After talking about the celeb-filled celebrations of The Fragrance Foundation Awards, with more being more, there's much talk of what's on the current ‘can't stop wearing list' (which includes a latex and lipstick scent Nicola adores, a mushroom fragrance Suzy's obsessed by, and a reconnection with a past perfume love).On this week's episode…Floris London Bespoke Experience:https://tinyurl.com/florisbespokeBDK Stellar Silk‘Stellar Silk unfolds around the milky, textured richness of a creamy, precious sandalwood. At the top, a spicy spark of ginger and cinnamon bark is delicately dusted with saffron. Then, the floral heart of iris unfolds, echoing the intimate caress of fabric against the skin, enveloped in vanilla, tonka bean, and the profound warmth of benzoin tears. In the base, sandalwood and musks carry and extend the trail with gentle intensity. Like a precious thread of silk, Stellar Silk lays a veil of sensuality across the skin. A fragrance of passion, it radiates as a luminous halo, balancing depth and lightness to create an enduring, timeless elegance. Around the silk, a universe of luxury emerges, defined by a noble material exploring with subtlety the porous boundaries between masculine and feminine wardrobes. The softness and delicacy of the fabric flirt with the sensuality of evening gowns, evoking Haute Couture silhouettes where creative freedom blurs boundaries, reminiscent of designs by Yves Saint Laurent or Valentino Garavani. In the airy, whispering rustle of muslin, an ode rises to the preciousness of a millennia-old material, noble and treasured.'BDK Silver Ceremony‘Silver Ceremony is conceived in resonance with the precious radiance of sequins. At the top, bergamot, green mandarin, and lemon illuminate the fragrance as light strikes metal, sparkling with a crystalline, vibrant, almost icy freshness, heightened by the spicy brilliance of ginger and pink pepper. In the base, woody notes unfold, dominated by cedar, set with patchouli and oud, and faceted with the amber nuances of labdanum. A textured creation, rich in energy and vibration, where freshness accentuates depth and warmth anchors luminosity. Constructed like an architectural masterpiece in which movement and stillness coexist, it is at once solid and fluid. Like a luminous, shimmering, ethereal garment, Silver Ceremony reveals itself as a fragrance with an electric, magnetic, incisive, and radiant signature. In the 1960s, when Paco Rabanne was celebrated as a metallurgist, he boldly wove metal into his creations, sculpting dresses with the precision of an architect. Thierry Mugler conjured robotized silhouettes, evoking a visionary, almost cosmic futurism. As for sequins, with their meticulous artisanal craftsmanship, they endure as a luminous and precious signature of Haute Couture, illuminating the most sophisticated ensembles with a radiant brilliance.'BDK Oud Paradiso‘Oud Paradisio unveils itself: a fragrance at once powerful, captivating, opulent, and audacious. Dominating with majesty is a dark, enveloping oud wood. At the top, the fresh, citrusy brightness of bergamot is enlivened by the juicy, succulent sweetness of frosted pineapple, while a subtle veil of incense and saffron whispers through the composition. The exquisite floral heart unfolds as a precious trio of roses, two essences and an absolute, imbuing the composition with elegance and depth. The warm base marries shadowy oud with cocoa, creating an arrangement rich in intensity and sumptuous voluptuousness. Sensuality blossoms among a woody warmth, nuanced with subtle restraint. Its assertive character is sculpted by the animalic accents revealed through the potent olfactory presence of oud essence. Complex and surprising, Oud Paradisio is a nocturnal perfume steeped in mystery. In fashion, leather claims its nobility without forsaking its innate animality, which imparts strength and commanding presence. Designers have challenged leather, shaping it into a second skin, Claude Montana in the 1980s with exaggerated shoulders crafted for fearless, audacious personalities. More recently, Rick Owens has celebrated this material with brilliance, transgressing its codes with boldness, even a hint of provocation. Animalistic by nature, leather embodies strength, power, and confidence.'Atelier Rebul Istanbul‘Discover the hidden scents of Istanbul with this eau de parfum. The glittering notes of bergamot is blended with spicy notes of cinnamon, saffron and clove, as well as floral and woody notes. The fragrance of our Istanbul collection is truly striking and unique.' Vyrao Ludatrix‘Naughty notes of lipstick and latex entwine with powdery rose, energising sichuan pepper and courage-enhancing orris to cast Ludatrix's enticing and empowered spell. Tantalising ambrette for igniting arousal is layered with voluptuous cedarwood, sandalwood and olibanum for positivity and protection, while a potent blend of ambrox and musk sparks sensuality. Bold and boundless desire, bottled.'Nasomatto MicrodelirioAll we're told is ‘The fragrance is the result of a natural vital delirium, evoking a flourishing ecosystem of organic disobedience.' Suzy senses ultra-realistic petrichor (rain soaked earth), creamy mushrooms, leaf-mulchy forest floor, vetiver, perhaps some beetroot fruitiness (?) and bags of patchouli earthiness. Lush Ginger‘A fragrance of the sensation of tasting ginger for the first time and feel it warming your body. Ginger is combined with flowers – mimosa, geranium, rose, ylang ylang and jasmine. A touch of juniper berry makes the composition vivid and fruity.'Goldfield & Banks Ingenious Ginger‘Ingenious Ginger is a floral amber perfume inspired by the lush Atherton Tablelands. red back ginger blends with bergamot, mandarin, magnolia, vanilla, amber and australian sandalwood.A world-first exploration of Australian Red Back Ginger, this best-selling Eau De Parfum offers an instant sense of nature in a blissful and sultry destination.'Buy issue 1 of On The Scent magazine and feast your eyes on the fabulous fragrant features, news and reviews in print! Get your copy here:https://www.onthescentmedia.com/shop
With UFO sightings making daily headlines, are aliens real, or is there a darker, biblical truth behind these extraterrestrial encounters? Discover what the Days of Noah, fallen angels, and the Nephilim reveal about our future. In this eye-opening message, Pastor Elliott Warren dives into the strange and bizarre events found in 2 Peter and Jude to uncover the scriptural truth about angels, demons, and government UFO reports. By examining the historical sins of fallen angels and their imprisonment in Tartarus, this sermon connects ancient history to modern-day phenomena. If you've ever wondered how extraterrestrial life fits into a Christian worldview, this message provides a clear biblical lens to process the unexplained. We also explore the dangers of the modern "hyper-grace" message, how false teachers operate within the church today, and why Jesus descended to declare victory over the spirits in prison. 00:00:00 - Welcome & Opening Thoughts 00:03:47 - Why Are UFOs and Aliens in the News So Much? 00:10:25 - A Biblical Perspective on Extraterrestrials 00:14:22 - Days of Noah: Does the Past Foreshadow the Future? 00:15:51 - Unpacking the Sexual Sins of Angels & The Nephilim 00:24:28 - 2 Peter 2: False Prophets & Sensuality in the Church 00:42:00 - Tartarus: The Underworld Prison for Fallen Angels 00:46:00 - Why Jesus Preached to the Spirits in Prison 00:52:36 - The Book of Jude & The Deception of Hyper-Grace #Sermon #Church #Faith #Jesus #Aliens #UFOs #Nephilim #FallenAngels #DaysOfNoah #BibleStudy #Christianity #EndTimes #Tartarus #ElliottWarren #falseteachers If this message helped you see the Bible in a new light, please subscribe to our channel, like this video, and share it with a friend who is asking these same questions! Welcome to the official channel of Cross Culture Global, the digital-first media ministry of Cross Culture Church, led by Pastor Elliott Warren. We believe following Jesus isn't a Sunday tradition—it's a radical way of living in today's world. Our mission is to move beyond motivation to deliver profound biblical teaching with raw, real-life application. We dive deep into the complex and often "off-limits" topics that matter most. What you'll find here: Raw Truth: Deep biblical insights for a today's culture. Global Community: A virtual-first community reaching every corner of the earth. New Here? Learn more about us: crossculturechurch.com Give online: crossculturechurch.com/give Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TKYUWdiK0N204bF6b4U4w Watch on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crosscultureglobal Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossCultureGlobal/ Sermones disponibles en español. / الخطب متوفرة بالعربية / हिंदी में उपदेश उपलब्ध / 提供中文讲道
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
Taboo to Truth: Unapologetic Conversations About Sexuality in Midlife
In this episode, I sit down with two powerhouse sex therapists — Dr. Jenni Skyler and Daniel Lebowitz — to dig into one of the most common and least talked-about issues in long-term relationships: mismatched libidos. We're breaking down what desire discrepancy really means, why it doesn't have to spell the end of your sex life, and why the person wanting less sex is never simply "the problem." We get honest about the shame spiral that shuts men down sexually, the hidden reasons behind low male desire (from testosterone to performance anxiety to cultural conditioning), and the exact language that can open a conversation your partner has been too scared to start. This is Part 1 of 2 — and it's essential listening for anyone who has ever felt rejected in the bedroom or guilty for saying no.In this episode:00:00 - Welcome & Guest Introductions01:50 - What Is Desire Discrepancy — And Who Has It?04:25 - Why Nobody's the Problem (But It Feels That Way)06:40 - When She Wants It More Than He Does09:20 - The Hidden Reasons Behind Low Male Desire12:55 - How to Start the Conversation With a Shut-Down Partner16:10 - The Two Words That Change Everything: You Matter19:05 - Getting Into Therapy: Where Do You Even Start?21:30 - The Bilingual Couple: Unlocking Desire Through Language24:20 - Men's Shame, Sensuality & the Missing Safe Spaces26:40 - Sexual Rejection and the Fear of Not Belonging27:50 - Part 2 Teaser & Where to Find the Guests Want a deeper look? Watch the full episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of today's discussion. This episode is best enjoyed on video—don't miss out!
A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "A Fool for Sensuality"
In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Joy Berkheimer, Phd, LMFT, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Dating Coach, author, speaker, and Chief Sexologist at The Sexual Wellness Awards. We get into the nitty gritty of relationships, intimacy, sensuality, sex, and the mental load and emotional labour so many women carry in their relationships. I truly loved this juicy conversation, enjoy queens! What we cover: What sensual yoga entails and looks like in practiceWhy women specifically are so often disconnected from their sensualityHow a woman eases into connectionWhat "goddess status" isThe impacts of the mental load and emotional labour women carry in relationshipsAdvice for people who stay too long or who have the same relationship patternWhat intimacy is and what healthy intimacy really looks and feels likeWhy women struggle to enjoy sex even with someone they loveHot, practical tips around sex and intimacyThe exploration of tantric and chakra workConnect with Dr Joy:Instagram: @glowyourgoddess YouTube: Dear Dr JoyWebsite: www.joyberkheimer.comConnect with me:Instagram: @beccnichollsTiktok: @beccanichollsWebsite: www.beccanicholls.comSubscribe to my email listYouTube: BECCAIt would mean the world to me if you would subscribe, rate and review this podcast to help support the show. If you enjoy this podcast, share it on your stories and tag me or share it with a friend. Let's build this community, together! ⚡️
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ON Saturday, May 16 from 10am–1pm PST join me, Dr. Cheryl, live on Zoom for a special FREE Relationship Reboot Workshop designed to help you take stock, reconnect, and create your next step as a couple. Previously only offered inside Become Passion, this live workshop will help you identify what's working, what's struggling, and where to focus! Are you and your sweetheart finally ready to join my Become Passion program? The doors open May 26, 2026— click HERE to join the wait list! Still not sure? Check out some testimonials from real couples just like you and your partner. Marriage 911! What's your emergency? Maybe you feel like it's time for divorce, or you've fallen out of head-over-heels love, or maybe you're even trying to recover from one of you stepping out on your relationship. Whatever it is, every long term relationship runs into big obstacles… It's who we are and what we do together to surmount those obstacles that really matters in the end. On today's episode of Sex, Love, and Elephants, I'm teaching you about some of the biggest pain points a couple can have. That includes being on the edge of divorce, struggling with verbal abuse, attempting to recover from an affair, and that dreaded “I love you… but I'm not IN love with you, anymore” feeling. In This Episode, You'll Learn: (05:04) Feeling alone and lonely in a relationship is very common (05:26) Complacency can ruin a relationship (06:54) Sensuality and sexuality is a beautiful, powerful, important part of who we are as a couple (07:42) 50% of second marriages fail because root problems aren't being addressed Want to learn more about Buddhism and relationships? Cheryl's book Buddha's Bedroom is a great resource! Follow @drcherylfraser on Instagram Let's Connect! About Me Instagram Website - Sign up for Weekly LoveBytes here Facebook Page Youtube If you want to rate your relationship, take the Passion Quiz
Welcome back to Please Me! Podcast, the award-winning sexuality podcast hosted by Eve, where bold conversations around intimacy, pleasure, and sexual wellness help de-stigmatize the way we talk about sex. In this episode, Eve sits down with Luna Rose—ritual artist, kink guide, and herbalist behind Wild Pleasure Sanctuary—to explore the powerful intersection of eco-sensuality, BDSM, and embodied desire. Luna shares how she weaves together Shibari rope work, plant-based practices, herbal medicine, and ritual to create deeply transformative experiences rooted in presence, connection, and pleasure. From working with herbs like rose, lavender, and rosemary in sensual play to using rope for nervous system regulation and mindfulness, this conversation expands the possibilities of intimacy, healing, and self-expression. If you're curious about conscious kink, alternative intimacy, or holistic approaches to sexuality, this episode will open your perspective in a grounded and empowering way. • What eco-sensuality is and how nature deepens intimacy• How plants like rose, lavender, and rosemary enhance sensual and kink experiences• The grounding and therapeutic benefits of Shibari rope bondage• How rope supports nervous system regulation and embodiment• Why consent, communication, and safety are essential in BDSM• How ritual and plant medicine intersect with sexuality• Safe ways to explore self-pleasure and kink curiosity Website: https://www.wildpleasuresanctuary.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWhMN_4mDRc/ The Sexual Longevity Protocol: The Private Client Blueprint for Lifelong Pleasurehttps://pleaseme.online/ 30-Day Self-Pleasure & Body Reconnection Practiceshttps://pleaseme.online/ Website: https://pleaseme.online/Substack: https://pleaseme.substack.com/Patreon (Ad-Free Episodes + Bonus Content): https://www.patreon.com/c/PleaseMePodcastBe a Guest: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/beaguestonpleasemepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Big Anne was taken of commission this week, and so Friend of the Pod Mike Meginnis stepped in to save the day! There was a lot to cover this week--Darby came down from the sky like the itsy-bitsy spider, Shida's causing trouble, The Tag Team Street Fight Retirement I Quit Match is insanely overegged, and Mox and Ospreay were getting into stufff so demented we needed new vocabulary. Did we lose our minds a little? OK, how you know?(0:00) Chit-Chat Time(13:00) Men's Title Scene(51:50) Mox and Ospreay(1:16:37) Opps(1:26:15) Women's Division(1:37:29) Tag Team Division(2:01:42) Mini topicsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy