Join 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 wholeness 2. Pleasure as a path to personal growth 3. The vital need in our society for pleasure based-sex education 4. The sexual violence of infant male circumcision 5. Asexu...
Apr 23, 2021•54 min
Erotic 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 artist The challenges of being a POC in the white dominated realm of sexual expressions The lessons of sex an...
Apr 09, 2021•59 min
The 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...
Apr 02, 2021•59 min
Menopause 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, an...
Mar 19, 2021•58 min
There have been several deeply disturbing exposes in recent years about sexual abuse, violations, and misconduct in the tantra and sacred sexuality industry. Several credible claims of abuse and misconduct have been lodged against various well-known tantra schools and at least one person has had criminal charges filed against them. In November of 2020 BBC Radio released a 10 episode podcast expose on the One Taste Cult (which is NOT TANTRA but is often confused with Tantra). In this episode of S...
Mar 12, 2021•59 min
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 misconce...
Mar 05, 2021•56 min
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...
Feb 26, 2021•55 min
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.com Learn more about ou...
Feb 19, 2021•52 min
What is the impact of hormonal contraceptives on female libido and sexual function? Tune in to listen as Devi and her guest, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of “The Fifth Vital Sign” discuss the impact that hormonal contraceptives have on your overall health and sexual function, and discover the incredible connection between your menstrual cycle and your overall health! Find out: *Why we should consider the menstrual cycle a vital sign of overall health? *How do hormonal contraceptives impact libi...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr
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 sexuality Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-) Please make sur...
Feb 05, 2021•54 min
Devi speaks with special guest, Lee Harrington about Sacred Kink, the Bliss of Bondage, and Gender Issues in Sex Positive Communities. 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.com Learn more about our work at ...
Jan 22, 2021•56 min
Devi speaks with Brion and Karen Craig about the importance of integrating our spiritual, energetic and sexual selves. Brion and Karen Craig are life and relationship coaches who own Next Chapter Relationship Coaching to help couples and singles transition to their next chapter. They also own Love, Sex and Intimacy Retreats that hosts retreats and events that focus on themes such as The Art of Sacred Sexuality. They operate Brion and Karen Boudoir Photography to create stunning sensual images of...
Jan 15, 2021•56 min
What are the positive affects of orgasm on the human brain, and can orgasmic pleasure be used to "reprogram" neural pathways and change toxic behaviors? Join Devi and Grand Trine Tantra Master, Thomas Hargrove, as they discuss using pleasure as medicine to alter consciousness by changing brain patterns. Find out: * What causes distortions in self perception * What are Counterfeit Personality Structures? * How do you manage a C.P.S? * What is Neural Plasticity? * 3 Layers of the Brain and its Fun...
Jan 08, 2021•58 min
Devi speaks with Dr. Tamara Griffin about how to introduce healthy sexual concepts to your teenagers. Find out: Barriers, boundaries, and the importance of having conversations about sex Does talking about sexuality with youth give them permission to have sex What age should you start talking to your children What roles should parents, schools, churches/faith organizations play in teaching youth about sex? Tell us about your #HowDareINot #ISaveLives Healthy Sexuality Movement Dr. TaMara loves no...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr
Discover how womb health and Yoni consciousness through vaginal steaming can help release emotional and sexual trauma, and revitalize sensuality for happiness, joy, love and sexual pleasure. Find out: * What is Yoni Steaming? * What are the benefits? * Can it help increase sexual pleasure? * Is Yoni Steaming new? * Working Through Trauma for healthier relationships Tune in Live at 7pm PST! About Tracey Bryant~ Tracey R. Bryant is a Sensual Empowerment Coach, certified Yoni Steam Practitioner, Fe...
Dec 18, 2020•57 min
The greatest discoveries in female reproductive health made in the United Staes were built upon the bodies of Black women, and yet- women of color continue to struggle for equality in the sex education industry. Why is this, and what can we do to create justice, equality, and respect? Devi speaks with Sexologist, Bianca Laureano about the 'herstory" of women of color in the field of sex education, uncovering the link between where we were, and where we are today. Find out why: * The bodies of Bl...
Dec 18, 2020•57 min
Join Devi and Lady Shepsa as they discuss how to release the "good girl" you were told to be and become the sexy badass goddess you were meant to be. During this healing and deep conversation you will learn: The myth of the "good girl" and where it originates Why being "nice" is whack and takes you out of alignment with your authentic self How Black women can step into their sexual power and not worry about respectability politics The power of sexual energy to bring liberation and self definitio...
Nov 27, 2020•51 min
In this episode Devi speaks with Rakel Chafir, Author of “Free Your Body” about body shame, body freedom, finding alignment between what we want and what we believe we deserve and the TRUE meaning of confidence With everything that is going on in the world, it’s easy to believe that women’s ability to receive pleasure and experience ease in our lives and in our bodies is not the most pressing issue. But in reality, there is nothing more relevant we could be speaking about at this moment. The cur...
Nov 20, 2020•55 min
Join 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 -Th...
Nov 13, 2020•51 min
Can Kink and BDSM be a pathway for healing and self-realization? Devi speaks with kinky queer Sex Educator, Jaki Griot about using BDSM and Kink for greater self-awareness, self-connection, and healing! In this episode find out: 1. What is Sadomasochism? 2. How does this relate to trauma? 3. What is the difference between hurt and harm? 4. How to process pain in the kink context 5. How to use sadomasochism to heal Tune in to explore your edges! Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appr...
Nov 06, 2020•55 min
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 m...
Oct 30, 2020•59 min
What 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 in...
Oct 23, 2020•55 min
Join 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 & Enlightenment Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-) Please make su...
Oct 16, 2020•57 min
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 ...
Oct 09, 2020•1 hr
How is pleasure connected to intuition? Can pleasure be a pathway for personal and spiritual realization? You know our answer for that, but tune in to this episode of Sex Is Medicine to find out how pleasure, intuition, and embracing “The Hedonistic Way” can guide you to greater fulfillment in every area of your life. Devi is joined by unorthodox and freakishly gifted visionary Renee Mayne to discuss what it means to be fully human AND fully Divine and how finding the intersection between the tw...
Oct 07, 2020•59 min
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" ...
Sep 29, 2020•58 min
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 wh...
Sep 18, 2020•58 min
As 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...
Sep 17, 2020•54 min
Devi speaks with Self-love and Relationship expert, Eden Adele about how couples can cultivate more intimacy, connection, passion, and pleasure in the times of COVID. They also discuss how to prioritize health and safety when dating during these uncertain times. Tune in for another enriching conversation about using mindful pleasure to create a better life! Tune in to find out: *Creative ways couples can navigate quarantine and social distancing. *Navigating boundary issues in small spaces *Deal...
Sep 17, 2020•59 min
Join 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 circumcision Tune in to find out the answers to all of this and more on Sex Is Medicine ~ C*ck ...
Sep 17, 2020•52 min
