Many of us were never taught that our sexuality could be sacred.
Instead, we inherited shame.
Secrecy.
Silence.
And for many — especially queer bodies — that shame lives deep in the nervous system, shaping how safe we feel in our own skin.
So what happens when we enter a space where our bodies are honored…
our pleasure is welcomed…
and our erotic energy is treated as holy?
In this heartfelt conversation, I’m joined by Craig Cullinane — longtime faculty member and former director of The Body Electric School — to explore the path of erotic embodiment, healing sexual shame, and the power of sacred, consent-based erotic community.
Craig shares his journey from body dysmorphia and chronic shame to profound spiritual awakening through a Body Electric workshop — an experience that ultimately led him to assist, teach, and guide the organization for over a decade.
Together we talk about:
- how shame disconnects us from pleasure and intimacy
- why safety and consent are the foundation of erotic healing
- the role of breath, touch, and ritual in awakening the whole body
- reclaiming masturbation and self-pleasure as sacred practice
- pornography, distraction, and emotional numbing
- how erotic energy fuels creativity, intuition, and life force
- and how The Body Electric has expanded to serve all genders and communities
At its heart, this episode is about remembering something simple and radical:
Your body is not a problem to fix.
Your pleasure is not something to hide.
Your erotic energy is life force.
And when we treat it as sacred, everything changes.
If you’re curious about somatic sexuality, erotic healing workshops, or exploring your body with more reverence and freedom, this conversation will feel like coming home.
In this episode, we explore:
• Craig’s first life-changing Body Electric workshop
• Healing body shame and sexual shame
• Creating safe containers for deep erotic transformation
• Why pleasure is medicine for the nervous system
• Simple practices to awaken your whole body as an erotic organ
• Conscious self-touch and breathwork rituals
• The impact of porn habits and intentional “porn cleanses”
• Erotic energy as creativity, spirituality, and life force
• The evolution of The Body Electric School into a global, inclusive movement
Resources & Links
Craig Cullinane – [craigcullinane.com]
The Body Electric School – [bodyelectric.org]
More teachings & resources – rahichun.com
