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

Sex is Medicine with Devi Ward

Queering Tantra with TK

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

The Journey From Catholic Nun To Tantrika!

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

The Historical Roots of Neo-Tantra

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

Healing Through Relationships with Brittany Policastro

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

Ask A Sexologist ~ Trouble Shooting Your Tantra Practice

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

The Secret to Experiencing Breast Orgasms with Davia Frost

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

The Impact of Racism on BIPOC Mental Health with Chioma Janelle

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

Sex as Self-Care: How to Make Pleasure Your Default

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

Ask A Sexologist! The Marriage Episode

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

Your Brain on Sex with Dr. Heather Bartos!

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

Harnessing the Healing Power of Women with Lystra Sam

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

Body Love and Self-Acceptance For Black Men

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

The Power of Pegging and Communicating Your Desires!

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

How to Heal Body Shame and Feel More “Body-Love”

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

Finding your authentic libido in a long-term relationship

Join the sexual evolution and get ready for Sex IS Medicine! Sex Is Medicine is your #1 resource for Holistic Sex Education. Formerly known as Better Love and Sex with Devi Ward, Sex Is Medicine is a one hour radio talk show, that explores the connection between sexuality, spirituality, pleasure- and the impact that has on the health and wellness of your body, mind, and spirit! Every episode is dedicated to awakening your heart and mind to the true purpose (and power!) of human sexuality. Get answers to your questions about all things sexual and spiritual, and learn the most practical and effective tools for living a life of sensual fulfillment, happiness and joy! Discover the art of using pleasure as medicine, and reclaim your birthright to more joy, more pleasure, and more satisfaction in every area of your life, every week on Sex Is Medicne with Devi Ward. Find out more at www.medicinesex.com

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