Sex Is Medicine REBOOT ~ The Podcast for Sexual Rebels and Spiritual Warriors!
Raw, raunchy, and most of all, REAL. Hosted by Devi Ward Erickson and Alaina Salks, Sex Is Medicine is the go-to podcast for sexual rebels and spiritual warriors. Drawing from over 27 years of combined expertise in holistic sexual wellness, Vajrayana Tantra, Tibetan Medicine, and somatic science, Alaina and Devi deliver your weekly dose of sexual wellness through a social justice and anti-racist lens.
With a focus on the transformative and healing aspects of human sexuality, Alaina and Devi are committed to busting myths and breaking down systems that keep you disconnected from your true sexual potential. If you identify as a misfit, queer, and/or socially non-conforming human and are looking for decolonial, pleasure-based, humanistic sex education, this is the place for you! Because yes, sex is political (and Tantra is too!)
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Devi and Alaina dive into the expansive world of male orgasms, revealing that men can experience over 11 different types of pleasure, distinct from mere ejaculation. They advocate for a holistic understanding of sexuality, incorporating body, mind, and spirit, and address cultural conditioning that limits sexual expression. The hosts discuss various orgasms, from anal and perineal to heartgasms and energy orgasms, and provide practical tips, stressing the importance of qualified guidance for techniques like semen retention, ultimately empowering men to unlock their full orgasmic potential.
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 expl...
Welcome 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 practic...
This episode clearly breaks down the overt and intentional lies told by Nicole Daedone regarding the origins of Orgasmic Meditation (OM). It highlights how these falsehoods were used to manipulate and coerce clients, employees, and the general public into practicing OM. The misleading narrative suggested that OM was a legitimate esoteric method of spiritual realization, supposedly transmitted by a Buddhist monk to OneTaste founder Nicole Daedone. These lies form the foundation of the OneTaste br...
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...
Join 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. W...
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 SCAM Join us for the last episode of the season and make sure to subscribe to Sex Is Medicine in iTunes, Spotify, and Youtube Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-) Please make su...
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 mascul...
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 - d...
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 Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciat...
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 practi...
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 consci...
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 Thank you for lis...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-) Please make sure you LIKE + SUBSCRIBE to Sex Is Medicine REBOOT! And...
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 neuroplasticit...
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? Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-) Please make s...
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. J...
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 pegging Discussing your sexual desires in partnership Healing porn addiction with Tantra Stoking the fire of your libido How to have vaginal orgasms Learn to use Sex As Medicine with this AASECT award winning show Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-) Please ma...
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 ji...
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...
How important a role does sexual pleasure play in your life? Should the quality and quantity of your orgasms matter? Join Devi and author Steve Bodansky as they discuss the why and how of cultivating more pleasure and better orgasms! Tune in to find out: *The importance of orgasms for a happy healthy life. *Techniques for increasing sexual pleasure *Sexual communication skillz! *Prioritizing YOUR pleasure as a giver *The powerful energy of pleasure Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We ...
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...
In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi speaks with two highly accomplished male tantric practitioners, Vayne Thomas Jr and Brion Craig, both of whom have done the “work” to create a life of sexual and personal empowerment. Tune in to find out: What does “sexual empowerment” mean? What does this look like for Black men specifically? What are some of the obstacles Black men need to overcome? The vital need for community in your healing journey What tangible changes will you see in your life? Don...
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 affec...
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? • Wha...
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 ejaculation Our team of certified sexologoists answers YOUR questions about sexuality and...
In 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. W...
