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Sex Is Medicine REBOOTAdvanced Semen Retention Q&A ~ Your Questions Answered!Would you like to master the art of separating your orgasm from your ejaculation?Would you like to become a multi-orgasmic man, but don't know where to begin?Are you looking for guidance about how to practice semen retention and non-ejaculatory orgasms safely, but don't know who to trust?What would it be worth to you to have access to over 27 years of combined expertise in the art, practice, and skill of safe and effective semen retention methods?Well, here we are, serving it up to you on a silver platter!
2025-11-1351 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTThe Perils of Compulsory Monogamy (And Why Polyamory Won't Fix This!) with Mel CassidyThe topic of polyamory seems to be everywhere these days. From articles in The Atlanticdescribing it as the ruling class's latest fad, to the controversy surrounding Aubrey Marcus and “radical monogamy” (essentially polygamy), polyamory is highly present in the media right now.But is polyamory really a new trend? Is it even new at all? Or is it a way of relating that predates colonialism and recalls a time when humans were less isolated and more communal?In this week’s episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi and Alaina speak with somatic relationship coach Mel Ca...
2025-11-061h 09Sex Is Medicine REBOOTErospirituality~Ancestral Remembering for Embodied Liberation w/Mx. Lena QueenErospirituality: Ancestral Remembering for Embodied Liberation with Mx. Lena QueenJoin Devi and Alaina for a deeply regenerative conversation about Erotic Liberation through Erospirituality with licensed, integrative somatic sex therapist, Mx.Lena QueenIn this episode of Sex Is Medicine, learn about:The Indigenous Roots of Erospirituality Erotic Liberation as a radical, embodied state of being Erotic intelligence as a path to navigate love, desire, intimacy, and erotic powerReclaiming Embodied Intelligence to connect and integrate body, mind, spirit, and sexThe importance of Decolonizing ErosHow Healing the Erotic Self heals the WHOLE Self
2025-10-2356 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTCervical O's 101 - Your Questions AnsweredYour cervix is PORTAL into ENLIGHTENMENT! In Tantric Buddhism, the cervix is the bottom end of the Uma Channel (aka Shushumna Nadi, aka Central Channel).In the genital reflexology system associated with Taoist sexual teachings, the cervix is the “heart point,” and stimulation of this zone can catalyze deep emotional release and opening.Your cervix is one of the few organs of the body to boast triple innervation, with the hypogastric, pelvic, and vagus nerves all contributing pressure-sensitive pathways to this 3rogenous zone. In fact, your cervix is even MORE densely innervated than your clito...
2025-10-161h 01Sex Is Medicine REBOOTThe 11 Different 0rg4sms For MenDid you know that men and (PWP) are capable of experiencing over 11 different types of 0rg4sm? That's right—there are more than 11 unique forms of 0rg4smic ple4sure available to you through g3nital stimulation!Unfortunately, most men typically only experience one or two types of 0rg4sm, leaving a vast world of pl34sure unexplored.In this episode of Sx Is Medicine, Devi and Alaina break down the more than 11 different 0rg4sms that men and PWPs can experience through breath, connection, and mindful m4sturb4tion.Thank you for...
2025-10-021h 12Sex Is Medicine REBOOTWhy Is Your Vagina Numb?In this episode, Alaina and Devi draw on their combined 27 years of expertise to answer a very common question: "Is it normal not to feel him inside you?”While it's true that many, many women and V-owners experience a lack of genital sensation, this doesn’t mean it's normal. Common? Yes. Normal? Not at all! Unfortunately, in the quest to boost body positivity, creators can sometimes unintentionally overlook sharing valuable insights that can help us all maximize our pleasure.This episode explores:The science around genital innervationWhy genital numbness occursHow to use pleas...
2025-09-2559 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTTantra For Same Sex CouplesWelcome back to Sex Is Medicine, your number #1 resource for holistic sex education. In this episode, Alaina and Devi draw on their combined 27 years of expertise to answer a listener's question: "Can you practice tantra as a same-sex couple?" The answer is "Of course!", and here are a few things to consider:It's essential to distinguish between authentic, lineage-based Tantra (real Tantra) and Neo-Tantra. Authentic, lineage-based Tantra involves energy body yoga and meditation, whether practiced sexually or non-sexually, and whether done individually (solo) or in partnership. The concept of "polarity" in Neo-Tantra cre...
2025-09-1858 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTSex Is Medicine Is Back!It's back! Sex Is Medicine PODCAST - your number one resource for Holistic Sex Education- is back!Sex Is Medicine is serving up sex-ed info rooted in 27 years of combined expertise! Alaina Salks and Devi Ward Erickson share the most cutting-edge and accurate information to answer your questions about holistic sexual wellness, helping you integrate body, mind, spirit, and sex.Brand-new episodes of Sex Is Medicine drop every Thursday morning, so be sure to like and subscribe on all your favorite listening platforms so you don't miss a single dose of Sex Is Medicine.
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Sex Is Medicine REBOOTPolyamory, Monogamy & the Tantra MythJoin us on our new podcast Tantra Talks with Devi and Chris where we talk about everything Tantra!Tantra Talks – Episode 4 with Devi Ward Erickson & Dr. Chris Erickson (Listen wherever you get your podcasts!)If you’ve been anywhere near spiritual Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen it:Aubrey Marcus, polyamory backlash, and hot takes galore.The ongoing conversation around non-monogamy has made one thing very clear: People are craving more nuance around love, sex, and spiritual growth.Which is exactly why this episode of Tantra Talks couldn’t have come at a better time.In...
2025-05-2944 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTAsk A Sexologist! Erectile Issues, Making Time For Tantra, and Gspot Vibrator Scams!Join Devi Ward Erickson and her panel of certified Experts for the final episode of 2021!Devi and her crew answer listeners questions about:* Keeping and maintaining and erection with new partners* How to find time to practice Tantra* The reality of wet dreams* Why Gspot vibrators are a SCAMJoin us for the last episode of the season and make sure to subscribe to Sex Is Medicine in iTunes, Spotify, and YoutubeThank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-)Please make sure you LIKE + SUBSCRIBE...
2021-10-2958 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTCultivating Conscious C**k with Kristopher Lovestone!There are many articles written about “toxic masculinity”, but how does “healthy masculinity” show up? And in a culture rooted in largely toxic values with very little pleasure and connection-based sex education available, how do cisgender men learn how to be healthy, loving, compassionate, and EMPOWERED Men?Join Devi Ward Erickson and Certified Sex Educator, Kristopher Lovestone as they discuss his new book Conscious C*ck: The Empowered Sexuality Manual For Men.Find out:* What Healthy masculinity for cishet men looks and feels like* Boundaries & consent as a self-empowerment practice* Sex educatio...
2021-10-2852 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTQueering Tantra with TKHow 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
2021-10-1550 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTThe Historical Roots of Neo-TantraJoin 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...
2021-10-0158 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTHealing Through Relationships with Brittany PolicastroRelationships 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 wi...
2021-09-101h 05Sex Is Medicine REBOOTAsk A Sexologist ~ Trouble Shooting Your Tantra PracticeJoin 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 practiceThank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-)Please make sure you LIKE + SUBSCRIBE to S...
2021-09-031h 00Sex Is Medicine REBOOTThe Secret to Experiencing Breast Orgasms with Davia FrostBreasts 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 partnersTun...
2021-08-271h 00Sex Is Medicine REBOOTThe Impact of Racism on BIPOC Mental Health with Chioma JanelleOur 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 o...
2021-08-2051 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTSex as Self-Care: How to Make Pleasure Your DefaultHave 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 cau...
2021-08-1355 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTAsk A Sexologist! The Marriage EpisodeJoin 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 partnerThank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-)Please make sure you LIKE + SUBSCRIBE to Sex Is Medicine REBOOT! And please leave us a comment... we love to hear your th...
2021-08-1355 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTThe Power of Pegging and Communicating Your Desires!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 showThank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-)Please make sure you LIKE + SUBSCRIBE to Sex Is...
2021-07-0956 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTHow To Improve Your Diet for Great S*x!How does diet affect sexual function? Can changing your diet improve your ability to experience pleasure? Join Devi Ward Erickson and acupuncturist and herbalist, Christine DeLozier, L.Ac.,as they discuss the role that your diet can play in supporting consistently great sex!• The trifecta of great sex!• How does diet affect our sex lives?• How does diet affect women’s sexual function in particular?• What if you already have good sex? Will this diet help?• How long do we have to eat this way to see changes in the bedroom?• Are there foods that are...
2021-06-1148 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTBe a Better Gen-S*Xual by Tackling These 7 Relationship Issues!Gen X is often referred to as “the forgotten generation”. In spite of being forgotten, WE are the generation that invented the internet and laid the groundwork for the world as we know it. Our generation marked the transition from an analog world into a digital one. Our generation ushered in the era of MTV, VH1, Indie films, video games, Hip Hop and Seattle grunge. We are trailblazers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and… we are now officially middle aged.So how does being a middle aged GenXer affect our sex life? What are some of the unique challenges that we need to dea...
2021-05-2157 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTThe Embodiment Of S*x with Sunshine Ryan!What would it feel like to be fully sexually embodied? What if fully embracing your seuxality led to greater integration of your humanity? Join Devi Ward Erickson and sexual healer and certified Authentic Tantra® Practitioner, Sunshine Ryan for a powerful conversation about using sexual pleasure as a pathway for healing, embodiment, and the realization of Bliss Consciousness.Tune in to this AASECT award winning show to find out:• What is the embodiment of Sex• What does embodiment mean?• What gets in the way of our “wholeness”?• The connection between God, sex, and orgasm• What does it fe...
2021-05-2155 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTSex Is Medicine Q&A ~ Ask A Sexologist!Do you have questions about sexuality, pleasure, and personal growth? Join Devi Ward Erickson and her team of Authentic Tantra experts and certified sexologists Rosie Bitts, Lucia Vasquez + Karen Craig of Explore The Art of Tantra as they answer listener’s questions about:*How to orgasm after a hysterectomy*Can you get addicted to your vibrator?*The benefits of ejaculation for men* The 4 types of female ejaculationOur team of certified sexologoists answers YOUR questions about sexuality and pleasure every month! Send in your questions to authentictantra.com for us to answer LIVE!Tu...
2021-05-0753 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTCreating a sexually alive partnership with Lee NotoIn the field of sexual health and wellness there is a keen interest in creating “conscious partnership”. But what does this mean in practical terms and how does one go about transforming an ordinary relationship into one that is more awakened, aware, and sexually ALIVE!Join Devi Ward Erickson and her guest, Lee Noto, intimacy and self-expression coach, as they explore what it means to have a “conscious” partnership and how how you can you use communication and SEX to activate your connection.What is a “conscious partnership”What does a conscious partnership include/look like and fee...
2021-04-3054 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTReclaiming S*xual Wholeness with A’magineJoin Devi Ward Erickson and the legendary sexual wholeness educator, A’magine (formerly known as Amy Jo Goddard) as they discuss the link between our wholeness as human beings and our sexual pleasure, desire, and expression. In this fun and wide ranging conversation they touch upon:1. What it means to reclaim your sexual wholeness2. Pleasure as a path to personal growth3. The vital need in our society for pleasure based-sex education4. The sexual violence of infant male circumcision5. Asexuality and sexual empowerment6. The Fire Woman retreat and activating your sexual vitality and POWER!
2021-04-2353 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTHealing The Toxic Legacy of Porn with Erotic Art PhotographyErotic Art has been part of the human experience for millennia. But there is HUGE difference between Erotic “Art” and mainstream porn. Join Devi Ward Erickson and her guest, visual artist and Photographer, Ricardo Scipio as they discuss the toxic limitations of mainstream phonography and the healing impact of Eros as an art form.TUNE IN TO FIND OUT:What inspires one to become an erotic artistThe challenges of being a POC in the white dominated realm of sexual expressionsThe lessons of sex and intimacy transmitted through erotic artThe toxic legacy of main...
2021-04-0958 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTRewilding Eros with Victor WarringThe desire for connection and erotic expression is hardwired into the human design. The process of “rewilding” sexual relationships allows us to understand and embrace our innate human-primate desire for connection and eros and integrate that with our domesticated, socialized values. Join Devi Ward Erickson and her guest, Victor Warring as they discuss what it means to take a somatic approach to “rewilding” eroticism and relationships in order to create sustainable regenerative connections.Tune in to find out:What it means to "rewild" eroticism/relationship?Why is a somatic approach necessary for this process?What is human do...
2021-04-0258 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTTantra and MenopauseMenopause is described as the permanent cessation of menstruation, which generally begins between the ages of 45-55 unless it is induced medically via; cancer, hysterectomy, or other physical phenomena. Along with creating hormonal changes such as a decrease in estrogen and progesterone and a slight increase in testosterone which often can affect sexual desire and sensation, menopause can also carry with it emotional changes such as age- shame, grief over the loss of child birthing privilege, and a loss of sexual identity.Join Devi Ward Erickson and CATP and ACS Certified Sexologist, Sequieta Whitfield as they explore how the...
2021-03-1957 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTWhat Is Buddhist Sexual Tantra?Traditionally Buddhist Tantra has two paths to realization- that of the monk and that of the Tantrik yogi/householder. Devi Ward Erickson was instructed in the sexual application of traditional Tibetan Tantric practices by her mentors and was given permission to teach the Tibetan 5 Elements for Sexual Healing by her root Lama, who falls in the latter category of Tantrik Yogi or Ngakpa. Because most Westerners have been introduced to Tibetan Buddhist Tantra via celibate monks, there is a misconception that traditional tantra does not include or emphasize sexual teachings. Nothing could be further from the...
2021-03-0555 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTRevisiting “Great Sex Naturally” with Dr. Laurie Steelsmith!Join Devi Ward Erickson and Dr. Laurie Steelsmith as they discuss how every woman (and man) can have great sex naturally!* Find out some of the most common sexual health complaints, and how they can be effectively treated with natural medicine* The most common causes of “loss of libido” and natural remedies for getting your sexy back!* Some surprising natural aphrodisiacs* How sex is proven to enhance the mind/body/spirit connectionAnd the 4 corner stones of sexual health and wellness!Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-)Plea...
2021-02-2654 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTRevisiting “What to do when your partner has a history of sexual abuse”Devi Ward Erickson interviews Psychologist and Author, Beverly Engel about what to do when your partner has a history of Childhood Sexual Abuse.Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-)Please make sure you LIKE + SUBSCRIBE to Sex Is Medicine REBOOT! And please leave us a comment... we love to hear your thoughts!Do you have a question you want answered on air? We are delighted to answer!Send your questions to Questions@holisticsexologyinstitute.comLearn more about our work at HolisticSexologyInstitute.c...
2021-02-1952 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTRevisiting “Sex and Self-Image” with Dr.Lexx!Devi speaks with Dr. Lexx about self image and how it affects our sexuality.In this episode Dr. Lexx and Devi discuss...* How our self image is under media attack, especially for people of color.* Why self-image for women is determined by Men* Gilligan's Theory of Morality Sexuality* The behaviors and acts of sex can be affected by self-image* Power and the notion of rejection with regard to health sexualityThank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-)Please make sure you LIKE + SUBSCRIBE to Sex...
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Sex Is Medicine REBOOTIs Porn Addiction Real?On this episode of Sex is Medicine Devi Ward speaks with Alexander Rhodes, Founder of NoFap.com about Porn Addiction; is it real? What is the science behind porn addiction and what can be done for someone who is experiencing a porn addiction?Find out:Is Porn Addiction real?What can be done if you are addicted to porn?What are the signs that you may be addicted to porn?Should porn be government regulated?Does porn cause erectile dysfunction in men?
2020-12-2558 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTUsing the Akashic Records for Pleasure, Creativity & ConnectionJoin Devi and Baljit Rayat as they discuss how we can use the Akashic Records to increase pleasure and sexual empowerment in our lives. Devi and Baljit dive deep into the shame attached to our sexual energy and how that shows up specifically for women of color, what the Akashic Records are and how they can help all of us activate our pleasure, creativity and connection to our sexual energy.Find out:-What the Akashic Records are, and how they can support your sexual energy and relationships-The most common type of blocks that can show up...
2020-11-1351 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTAsk a Sexologist ~ Mastering Semen Retention Q&A!Join us for another episode of Ask a Sexologist! In this episode, Certified Authentic Tantra Practitioners and ACS certified Sexologists Brion Craig and Dr. Chris Erickson answer questions about how to master non-ejaculatory orgasms for men (NEO’s), ejaculation frequency, and female lubrication… YUM!In this episode find out:*WHAT is a Hands free NEO?*How long does it take to achieve this?*Semen Retention with a partner*Ejaculation frequency*How wet is too wet?Join us at the end of every month for a playful conversation where we answer YOUR questions abou...
2020-10-3059 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTGourmet Sex ~ The Art of Cultivating Exceptional Intimacy and PleasureWhat is gourmet sex and how can you begin cultivating this in your own life? Join Devi Ward Erickson and Certified Authentic Tantra Practitioners and ACS certified Sexologists Sunshine Ryan, Sequieta Whitfield, Saoirse Wang and Pollyanna Burton as they discuss:1. What is does it mean to have “Gourmet Sex”?2. How does this relate to Tantra?3. What concepts do we need to STOP doing?4. What do we need to START doing?5. How does talking about sex make it better?Join us for this very fun and inspiring conversation AIRING TONIGHT on our FB Page
2020-10-2354 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTArchetypal Tantra ~ Sacred Languages and Practices of Healing, Actualization, & EnlightenmentJoin Devi Ward Erickson and Certified Sexologist & Certified Authentic Tantra ® Practitioner Mark F. Barone as they discuss:- The Five Elements of Tantra- Alchemy & Tantra connections- Astrology & Tantra connections- Tarot & Tantra connections- Heart Chakra healing & consciousness- Karma & Dharma- Actualization/Embodiment- Healing transmission/medicinal connection & EnlightenmentThank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-)Please make sure you LIKE + SUBSCRIBE to Sex Is Medicine REBOOT! And please leave us a comment... we love to hear your thoughts!
2020-10-1657 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTPracticing Tantra with an Anti-Racist Lens.Up until recently, there has been a noticeable lack of Black and Brown faces being promoted as instructors in the field of Western Tantra.Many of the “teachers” of both modern and classical Tantra in the West are white and have achieved “success” in part due to the structures of white supremacy, implicit bias, and social and financial inequities.But what impact does only having white Tantra teachers have on the ability of Black and Brown people to access these teachings? And what barriers are there for people of color in not only learning these practices but becoming Tantra T...
2020-10-0959 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTSex Is Medicine! Ask a sexologist ~ The #WAP vs #Cuties Controversy!It’s been a tumultuous few months in the world of sexology and social controversy! First, Cardi B and Meagan Thee Stallion stirred the pot with the release of their single WAP (stands for Wet A** P*ssy...something I aspire to daily), and shortly thereafter, Netflix released the film “Cuties” which has been heavily criticized for depicting the sexualization of 11-year old girls.But is the movie “Cuties” actually promoting pedophilia? Or is it an accurate depiction of young girls "coming of age" in a world that offers them no rights of passage and no education on what it is...
2020-09-2958 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTWhat Does It Mean to be Trauma-Informed?As the concept of being “trauma-informed” gains more traction in the field of sexology, it’s important to understand what it means for a practitioner or modality to legitimately be trauma-informed AND, what the difference is between being a trauma-informed practitioner and being a trauma therapist.In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi Ward Erickson speaks with Certified Authentic Tantra Practitioners, Certified Sexologists, and licensed therapists, Kenny Beaupre and Mark Barone to clarify what it means to be “trauma-informed” in the field of sexology, and what to reasonably expect from practitioners who claim that orientation.IATE Co-Founder...
2020-09-1857 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTHealing From A MiscarriageAs many as 1in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. 85% of this happen in the 1st trimester. For an experience that is relatively common, there isn’t a lot of discussion around it. The experience of miscarrying a wanted child can be devastating for mothers and their partners. Having the ability to talk about the experience can be vital to healing.In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi speaks with Blissful Birthing Coach, certified Doula, and CATP, Sunshine Ryan, and IATE Co-Founder, Alaina Salks about:* The societal "code of silence” around the experience of miscarriage* What are the bene...
2020-09-1754 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTAsk a Sexologist - C*ck TalkJoin us for our monthly panel of sexual healing experts.This episode of Ask a Sexologist answers questions from our lingam owners about semen retention, ejaculation mastery, and recovering sensation after circumcision.Find out:*How long does it take to correct porn induced ED?*How to prevent semen “leakage”*Semen consistency and the energy body*Using semen retention as both control*Healing after circumcisionTune in to find out the answers to all of this and more on Sex Is Medicine ~ C*ck Talk with Devi Ward Erickson and FriendsThank you...
2020-09-1752 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTTantra For Holistic Healing!We are turning the tables for this episode of Sex Is Medicine! Devi Ward Erickson is interviewed by Kriste Peoples, Founder of Black Woman's Alliance of Denver, Colorado. They discuss how sexual and non-sexual Tantra practices can be used to heal and release trauma from the nervous system, transform suffering, and cultivate balance of body, mind, spirit and sex. Tune in for this delicious and enriching conversation specifically designed for Black Women.Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-)Please make sure you LIKE + SUBSCRIBE to Sex Is Medicine REBOOT! And...
2020-08-141h 04Sex Is Medicine REBOOTAsk A Sexologist ~ Orgasmic enlightenment, porn addiction + EDDo you have questions about sexuality, spirituality, tantra, and healing? We are here to answer them! Join us on the 4th Thursday of every month for “Ask a Sexologist” where our panel of ACS certified sexologists and Certified Authentic Tantra practitioners will answer YOUR questions about sexuality, healing, pleasure, and personal growth.In this episode, certified sexologists and Certified Authentic Tantra Practitioners Karen Craig, Lucia Vasquez, and Rosie Bitts join Devi Ward Erickson to answer questions about: •The relationship between orgasm and enlightenment•Porn addiction and ED•Squirting vs Peeing•Making time to self-pleasur...
2020-07-2453 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTSex Magick! What is it and how does it work?We at Authentic Tantra® know, without a doubt, that conscious sexual pleasure IS in fact medicine that has the potential to heal deep-seated traumas, re-regulate the nervous system, and repair traumatized neural pathways. But are there instructions for using sexual pleasure and orgasm as a manifestation tool? “Sex Magic” is a buzzword these days in the field of Neo-Tantra and some schools of Sexology, but is Sex Magick a real practice that can help you manifest your desires? And is the way it is currently being presented, often as a “get rich quick tool”, an authentic representation of the history and roots...
2020-07-1751 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTSexual Healing for Black MenJoin us for a powerful, authentic, and deeply moving conversation about sexual healing for Black men in America. Devi Ward Erickson is joined by Certified Authentic Tantra Practitioners Brion Craig and Vayne Thomas Jr to share their personal journey of overcoming and healing racialized trauma and reclaiming their birthright to safety, connection, self-love, inner wisdom, and POWER!In this episode find out:What are some of the issues that affect Black men specifically in the realm of intimacy and sexuality?How does Black history in America affect Black sexuality today?What has your journey of...
2020-07-1757 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTHow Men can Unlock Their Potential for Profound IntimacyDevi Ward speaks with Kelley Mountain, Intimacy and Wellness Expert, about the pure and beautiful desire that men innately have to serve and please the women in their lives. They will also discuss the blocks that keep them from being able to do so. PLUS the struggles men face with the social disability they have been born into, that is ill-equipped to guide them into being “good men.”Find out: - The social disability that men are born into in this world- The essential role of mothers in creating "good men."- The misg...
2020-07-0358 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTEverything You Ever Wanted To Know About Semen RetentionDo you have questions about sexuality, spirituality, tantra and healing? We are here to answer them! Join us the last Thursday of every month for “Ask a Sexologist” where our panel of ACS certified sexologists and certified Authentic Tantra practitioners will answer YOUR questions about sexuality, healing, pleasure and personal growth.In this episode, certified sexologists and Certified Authentic Tantra Practitioners and ACS Sexologists, Brion Craig, Kenny Beaupre, and Dr. Chris Erickson answer listener’s questions about semen retention and becoming a multi-orgasmic male.•Is precum the same as semen?•Is eating semen a form of semen r...
2020-06-2650 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTSecrets of a Sex WorkerThis week on Sex Is Medicine, I, Devi Ward Erickson, speak with model and escort, Amy Taylor, about the secret life of a sex worker. Given the current climate of revolution in the US and the spotlight that is being put upon systematic racism and police brutality, I wanted to air this episode because it further shines a light on the how the current system preys upon the most marginalized people in our society. In this episode, Amy describes her experience of being “busted” by the police, an event which consisted of being held down on the floor with...
2020-06-1255 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTSexual Healing For Black WomenBecause of the dysfunctional relationship our society has with sex, most, if not all members of our society have some sort of wounding around sexuality. But our sexuality does not occur in a vacuum, and many of the issues that affect our everyday life, such as racism, microaggressions, and intergenerational trauma will also affect our sexual selves. In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi Ward Erickson and Certified Authentic Tantra Practitioners and ACS Certified Sexologists, Ahmane Glover, Candice Anitra, and Sequita Whitfield discuss some of the unique issues that arise for Black women on their journey of...
2020-06-0553 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTAsk a Sexologist!Do you have questions about sexuality, spirituality, tantra and healing? We are here to answer them! Join us the last Thursday of every month for “Ask a Sexologist” where our panel of ACS certified sexologists and certified Authentic Tantra practitioners will answer YOUR questions about sexuality, healing, pleasure and personal growth.In this episode, certified sexologists and CATP Karen Craig, Lucia Valquez, and Rosie Bitts join Devi Ward Erickson to answer the following questions:Can therapy make sexual healing more difficult?Can Tantra help with social anxiety?How to make self-pleasuring excitingDoes...
2020-05-2954 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTSexual Healing for Women - The Masculine PerspectiveJoin Devi Ward Erickson and CATP and ACS certified sexologists, Brion Craig, Vayne Thomas, and Dr. Chris Erickson for an unfiltered conversation about sexual healing for cis-gendered women.Tune in to learn:*Why is sexual healing important for women?*How does it feel to support a woman through that process?*What methods and techniques do you use for healing?*What needs to be healed for women? What have you seen?*What is one thing women could do to help you help us in this processThank you for listening to Sex...
2020-05-2257 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTSexual Healing for Women - The Feminine PerspectiveJoin Devi Ward Erickson and Certified Authentic Tantra® practitioners and ACS certified sexologists, Karen Craig, Lucia Vasquez, and Rosie Bitts for a raw, honest, and insightful conversation about sexual healing for cis-gendered women ~ The Feminine PerspectiveFind out: *Why is sexual healing necessary? *What are the most common issues that need “healing”?* How do you begin the process of sexual healing?*What methods have you found most helpful?*What is one thing you wish men knew about how to support women in sexual healing?Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medic...
2020-05-1559 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTSexual Healing For Men ~ The Masculine PerspectiveJoin Devi Ward Erickson and CATP and ACS certified sexologists, Brion Craig, Vayne Thomas, and Dr. Chris Erickson for an unfiltered conversation about sexual healing for cis-gendered, heterosexual men.Tune in as they discuss:*What does sexual healing for men mean?*Why is this important?*What needs to be healed?*The deepest wounds men carryThank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-)Please make sure you LIKE + SUBSCRIBE to Sex Is Medicine REBOOT! And please leave us a comment... we love to hear your thoughts!
2020-04-2454 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTSexual Healing For Men ~ The Feminine PerspectiveJoin Devi Ward Erickson and Certified Authentic Tantra® practitioners and ACS certified sexologists, Karen Craig, Lucia Vasquez, and Rosie Bitts for a raw, honest, and insightful conversation about sexual healing for men ~ The Feminine PerspectiveFind out:*Why and how women can offer sexual healing for men*Why sexual healing for men is critical in today’s world*What does sexual healing for men look like?*Who needs it?*What are the most common issues for heterosexual cis-gendered men?*Have you always felt comfortable working with men? What did it take for you...
2020-04-2451 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTTransform Your Life with Ejaculation Mastery!Devi Ward Erickson discusses how YOU can transform your life through ejaculation mastery and becoming a multi-orgasmic man with Certifed Sexologists and Certified Authentic Tantra Practitioners, Brion Craig, and Dr. Chris Erickson Get the down-low on semen retention from two highly accomplished male practitioners and get expert advice about the common myths and misconceptions about this tantra yoga practice for men.In this episode you will learn:*The difference between semen retention and abstinence*The process of separating orgasm from ejaculation - what was this like? How long did it take?* Is semen...
2020-04-1052 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTColonization & Sex: The AftermathJoin Devi and Anne Mauro, Clinical Sexologist, as they discuss the effects of colonization on American sexuality. With colonization came the eraser of indigenous and African sexual and relational practices. This presentation will raise awareness around the white body supremacy of sexuality. We will be looking socio-political events that have contributed to what we consider today as acceptable practices.Find out:* What Settler Sexuality was prior to colonization and their historical trauma prior to settling in America* Indigenous sexual and relational practices prior to colonization and the eraser of said practices after* Laws promoting sexual...
2020-03-0654 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTPleasure Mechanics and the Role of Sensuality on Sexual IntimacyJoin Devi and Sexologist Tyomi for a conversation rooted in the mechanics of pleasure and the use of sensuality within sexual intimacy. Learn how to express your needs, different ways to connect, what to do to deliver and experience pleasure, and how to connect to it all through sensuality.Find out:What are Pleasure mechanicsDealing with DesireHow to nail down your Sexual communicationExpressing fears/combating performance anxietySensuality and it’s role in intimacyMovement as medicineSexuality and the black communityTantra PodcastTYOMI MO...
2020-02-0858 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTWhat Does a Tantric Relationship Look Like?Join Devi and Dr. Chris Erickson as they share the intimate secrets of how they cultivate and maintain a tantric relationship.Find out:What makes a relationship Tantric?What does sexual tantra practice involve?What does non-sexual tantric practice involve?Do you have sex with other people?Does Tantra include kink?How do you deal with triggers?Why relationships keep getting better!Tantric RelationshipsDEVI WARD & DR. CHRIS ERICKSONDevi Ward Erickson is the Creator of the Authentic Tantra ® Modality and Founder of IATE. She is an a...
2020-01-0353 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTSex Up Your Life with Julie ArchambaultJoin Devi Ward Tantra and Holistic Educator Julie Archambault and learn how to “sex up your life” in this fascinating and revealing portrait of sex.Everyone is dealing with something —and that something has a lot to teach you about yourself. Sex Up Your Life offers a unique Continuum of Connection for Sex— brought to life by collected stories of struggle and triumph— to guide you from destructive disconnect to blissful sexual connection, and offer you a whole new possibility for sex in your life.Find out:What the Sex Continuum isIntegratio...
2019-12-1055 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTCultivating Conscious RelationshipsLearn more about what a conscious relationship looks like and how you can create a sacred connection between you and your partner.In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi speaks with Transformational Coaches, Judith Ansara and Robert Gass about creating a conscious relationship, sacred sexuality and much more.Tune in to find out:-What “Sharing the Path” means-What does it mean to have a conscious relationship?-What are some of the practices of a conscious relationship?-How do you relate from that place; authenticity, self-responsibility, empathy, appropriate boundaries, sacred sexu...
2019-05-0354 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTAdvocating for Trans & Sex Workers Rights!Learn to understand and dispel the myths around Trans Sex Workers and their need for advocacy!Have you ever wondered why it is illegal to pay someone to give you an orgasm? Does it make sense for the government to dictate the framework in which two consenting adults are allowed to experience sexual pleasure?Sex work is a Taboo topic, yet not discussing it allows for the perpetuation of many misconceptions and falsehoods about what it means to be a consensual and empowered Sex Worker.Sex workers and Trans people are some of the...
2019-04-0656 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTWhat makes sex a success?What makes a successful sexual encounter?What defines a successful vs. a non-successful sexual encounter? What factors must be in place in order to ensure that all parties are happy and satisfied at the end of the session?What if there was an app that could help you address issues that may be preventing you from having the sexual connection you desire?Guess what? There is!Join Devi Ward Erickson and her guest, Juicebox app Founder, Brianna Radar as they discuss the secrets to satisfying sexual encounter that her sex...
2018-12-0754 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTSemen Retention and Prostate HealthIs Semen Retention Bad For Prostate Health?Western medical studies suggest that frequent ejaculation can help men prevent prostate cancer. But how accurate are these studies? And... are the truly indicating a relationship between frequent ejaculation and prostate health, or are the results actually indicating a relationship between sexual PLEASURE and male health?Join Tantra sexuality expert, Devi Ward Erickson, and Dr. Paul Tinari as they delve deeply into the pro’s and con’s of the most recent studies on frequent ejaculation and reveal what the results have ACTUALLY indicated in regards to male sexual heal...
2018-11-0257 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTDate Night with Devi! Regenerative Female Orgasms + Ejaculation Frequency for MenGo on a date with Devi and get answers to your most intimate sexual questions.In this episode, Devi answers questions about regenerative female orgasms, bringing other people into the bedroom, and how often men should have non-ejaculatory orgasms.Call in with questions, or send your questions to Devi at http://www.medicinesex.com/send-questions/Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-)Please make sure you LIKE + SUBSCRIBE to Sex Is Medicine REBOOT! And please leave us a comment... we love to hear your thoughts!Do you...
2016-01-2255 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTDate Night w/Devi~Male Multiple Orgasms & Overcoming TraumaDevi and Jerome answer questions about male multiple orgasms, mastering ejaculation and overcoming trauma.Listen live and call in with questions!Listen & Subscribe in Itunes and Tunein.com!About Jerome~Jerome Stuart Nichols is a 27 year old sex educator, sex coach and internet personality based in Ypsilanti, MI, resident sexpert and creator ofLTASEX.com.He started LTASEX as a blog called Let’s Talk About Sex in 2010 as a way of helping people improve their lives through their sexuality.--Contact Jerome Stuart NicolsCompany Name: LTASEXEmail Ad...
2015-12-1057 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTDate w/Devi & Jerome- How to make your penis stronger + work better!Join Devi & Jerome as they discuss how to make your penis work better, last longer, and have stronger, more powerful erections. More info coming soon!Listen live and call in with questions!Jerome-Nichols-300x199Jerome Stuart Nichols, a 27 year old sex educator, sex coach and internet personality based in Ypsilanti, MI, resident sexpert and creator of LTASEX.com.He started LTASEX as a blog called Let’s Talk About Sex in 2010 as a way of helping people improve their lives through their sexuality.--Contact Jerome Stuart NicolsCompany Name: LTASEX
2015-11-2054 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTDevi & Jerome -Sex & Mental Health Issues, Emotional Awareness & Puppy Play!Devi chats with Jerome Stuart Nichols about creating a better life through better sex and relationships.Find out about:Mental Health IssuesEmotional AwarenessPuppy Play!BDSM for the sex positive but conservativeLetting relationships grow organicallyWhy you don't know what you want from relationshipsListen live and call in with questions!!Jerome-Nichols-300x199Jerome Stuart Nichols, a 27 year old sex educator, sex coach and internet personality based in Ypsilanti, MI, resident sexpert and creator of LTASEX.com.He started LTASEX as a blog called Let’s...
2015-10-1650 minSex Is Medicine REBOOT3 Ways To Use Porn As Medicine + Tantra Dates vs. Tinder Dates.Get a boost for your Intimacy IQ with Devi & Jennifer Elizabeth Masters.Devi and Jennifer discuss 3 ways Porn can be used consciously to improve and heal your sex life. Also- what's the difference between a Tantra date and a Tinder date? And which one would you choose, if given the option?Find out:* 3 Ways to use Porn as Medicine* What to look for in choosing Porn for healing* How to make online dating meaningful About Jennifer Elizabeth Masters:As a gifted teacher, author, lecturer and intuitive coach, Jennifer will lead...
2015-10-0255 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTHow To Make Your Vagina Smell & Taste Finger Licking Good!Join Devi and Expert S. Denise Jefferson for part 2 of What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know about Sex.Devi & S.Denise discuss how to make your vagina smell & taste like a honey pot and be a juicy delicious treat that your partner can't wait to eat!Find out:* How food affects your vaginal PH* How to achieve the optimal PH* What foods are good for your vagina, and what to stay away from* Keeping your yoni juicy, lubricated, and pleasured!Call in with questions!About S.Denise:Shirley Jefferson is Ma...
2015-09-2555 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTWhy you don't need Female Viagra & How to Have Orgasms From Vaginal Intercourse.There have been some recent articles saying that only 20% of women are capable of having orgasms from penis in vagina sex. Devi Ward and Jennifer Elizabeth Masters call b******* on this! Join them as they give you the low down on how to have awesome vaginal orgasms from PIV sex. Also- Holistic alternatives to the new FDA approved "Female Viagra".Find out:Why only 20% of women are having vaginal orgasm during intercourse.Female genital anatomy and arousal.How to “prepare the body for pleasure”.Best positions for vaginal orgasms.Turing your penis into a po...
2015-09-0455 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTDate Night with Devi! Anal Play, Best Lube & Cannabis Sex?Jerome Stuart Nichols, a 27 year old sex educator, sex coach and internet personality based in Ypsilanti, MI, resident sexpert and creator of LTASEX.com.He started LTASEX as a blog called Let’s Talk About Sex in 2010 as a way of helping people improve their lives through their sexuality.Find out about:Does spit make good lube?How are your meds affecting your sex life?Best sex toys for anal play?Is sex better with Cannabis?And so much more!Contact Jerome Stuart NicolsCompany Name: LTASEXEmail Address: je...
2015-08-2155 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTDate Night w/Devi! Penis Strengthening, Vagicize & The Perils of Pubic HairJerome Stuart Nichols, resident sexpert and creator of LTASEX.com, a 27 year old sex educator, sex coach and internet personality based in Ypsilanti, MI. He started LTASEX as a blog called Let’s Talk About Sex in 2010 as a way of helping people create a better life through their sexuality. He enjoys writing, sexting pics, warmer climates, avocados, sadism, Legos and lazy Sunday sex.Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-)Please make sure you LIKE + SUBSCRIBE to Sex Is Medicine REBOOT! And please leave us a comment... we love to he...
2015-07-1755 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTDate Night with Devi:Peeing During Sex, Penis Lovin' & Women w/Cocks!Get answers to your most intimate questions on this special Date Night with Devi(and Special Guest, Jerome Stuart Nichols!)Devi and Jerome answer questions about:* The difference between Pee and Female Ejaculation* How to express your love for Lingams (penis)* Women with Cocks!And soooo much more!Call in with questions at 1-877-230-3062Jerome Stuart Nichols, resident sexpert and creator of LTASEX.com, a 27 year old sex educator, sex coach and internet personality based in Ypsilanti, MI. He started LTASEX as a blog called Let’s Talk About Sex in 2010 as...
2015-06-1953 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTDate Night with Devi: Multiple O's for Men, Threesome Secrets, and Too Many Orgasms?Go on a date with Devi (and Special Guest, Lady Viktoria!)and get a Holistic perspective on all your questions about sexuality, spirituality, and PLEASURE!In this episode, Devi and Viktoria answer questions about:* How long does it take for a man to become mutli-orgasmic?* Can you have too many orgasms and can women get depleted from Female Ejaculation?* Can Tantra heal Porn Addiction?* What's the best way to have a threesome?* How do I initiate kinky sexy?And more!Join Devi the last Thursday of every month for an intimate, fun...
2015-05-2954 minSex Is Medicine REBOOT5 Keys To Sexual Fulfillment in Relationships (and Life!)Take a plunge into the world of authentic, shame free, sexual expression with Devi Ward and her guest expert, Galen Fous.Galen is transpersonal psychologist specializing in Fetishes, and "uncovering your erotic myth" for sexual healing and liberation!In this episode, find out:* How to Discover Your Personal Erotic Myth Survey* The 5 Keys to Sexual Fulfillment in Life & Relationships*Why Galen believes there is no such thing as "porn/sex" addiction, and what is really going in instead!About Galen Fous MTP: Over the last 14 years as a in my sex-positive counseling practice I...
2014-12-1254 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTDate with Devi~How To Ask For What You Want In Bed, Having GREAT Orgasms, and WTF is a blended orgasm?Join Devi as she shares HOW to ask for what you want in bed, "Blended" orgasms for women and men, "The Key" to have AWESOME toe curling orgasms, and finally....Can You Masturbate TOO Much? Yes! She will finally answer this question!!!!Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-)Please make sure you LIKE + SUBSCRIBE to Sex Is Medicine REBOOT! And please leave us a comment... we love to hear your thoughts!Do you have a question you want answered on air? We are delighted to answer!
2014-11-2153 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTClimax Connection!Join Sharon Somers and Devi Ward as they explore the subject of online masturbation and its contributing factors. Learn how to: Spice up your love life using online funThe difference between paid phone sex and mutual masturbation experiences found at chat rooms.The fun in exploring a wilder, more experimental side to your sexuality by living out things online you might never do in real life. And a WHOLE lot more. This episode is hot so don't miss out!Sharon has been a part of the adult entertainment since 2008 as an erotic phone...
2014-10-3154 minSex Is Medicine REBOOTHow To Have a Happy, Healthy Vagina + Safety For Anal To Vaginal IntercourseGo on a date with Devi and get answers to your most intimate questions about sexuality, spirituality, pleasure and empowerment! In this episode, Devi is joined by Sexual Health Enthusiast, Nina Helms, as they discuss:1. The Importance of vulvovaginal PH.2. What to NEVER use IN your vagina or on your vulva.3. Going from anal to vaginal intercourse safely. 4. The dos don’t’s of hair removal.5. Vaginal steam baths, yay or nay?Tune in live and call in with questions for a special gift!About Nina Helms~Nina Helms is the foun...
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