#222 Sacred and Profane Sexuality Communities (with Dave Booda)
Jul 15, 2024
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Dave Booda, writer, musician, and social entrepreneur, discusses pickup artist and sacred sexuality communities, emphasizing authenticity, connection, and accountability. He shares advice for those in dogmatic communities, reflecting on his diverse experiences and personal passions in the world of sexuality.
Exploring diverse sexuality communities from sacred to profane with insights on their dynamics.
Dave Booda's journey from Navy officer to embracing sacred sexuality spaces, emphasizing personal growth.
Advocating for authenticity, connection, and critical self-assessment in navigating complex teachings and beliefs.
Deep dives
Exploration of Sexuality Communities
The episode delves into Dave Bouda's experiences in various sexuality communities, from sacred to profane. It compares the pickup artist community with Neo Tantra spaces, highlighting their teachings, similarities, and differences. Dave shares insights on navigating and problematizing these spaces, offering a unique perspective on the dynamics within the communities and the exploration of human sexuality.
Personal Journey and Background
Dave reflects on his diverse background as a writer, musician, and social entrepreneur. He discusses his leanings towards community organizing and hosting events. Born and raised in Boston and now residing in Southern California, Dave shares his journey from being a Navy officer to exploring sacred sexuality spaces, shedding light on his personal and professional growth.
Pursuit of Quality of Life
Dave emphasizes his passion for quality of life, focusing on experiences that enrich his day-to-day existence. He describes a typical day, highlighting moments of connection, creativity, and social engagement that contribute to his overall happiness. Through detailed examples, Dave underscores the significance of authenticity, connection, and individual experiences in creating a fulfilling life.
Navigating Relationships and Self-reflection
The conversation delves into the complexities of navigating relationships and the reflection on past experiences. Dave shares insights on the evolution of his views on masculinity, relationships, and gender dynamics. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, role models, and community support in fostering healthy and meaningful connections.
Critical Examination of Teachings
Dave discusses the critical assessment of teachings, encouraging listeners to question and evaluate the ideologies they absorb. He advocates for deep introspection and exploration of role models, trusted relationships, belonging in a community, and receptiveness to feedback. By fostering self-awareness and engagement with supportive environments, individuals can navigate complex teachings and beliefs effectively.
On this episode of #mensexpleasure, I chat with Dave Booda. Dave is a writer, musician and social entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of IntimacyFest and hosts The Darkness Experiment. He has led over 450 workshops on connection, touch and relationships and has consulted for and facilitated experiences for companies, communities, retreats, festivals, conferences, birthday parties, orgies, weddings, funerals, and gatherings of all kinds — with the intention to inspire authenticity, connection and group cohesion. He has published over 200 essays for boodaism.com and played over 1000 shows as a touring singer/songwriter. He is a former Naval Officer and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, currently serving on the board of directors for the Foundation for Intentional Community while living at a community in rural San Diego County.
Key points:
- Dave introduces himself
- Exploring the “Pickup Artist” and “Sacred Sexuality” communities
- Authenticity, connection, and community
- Accountability and abuse of power
- Advice for those in dogmatic communities
Relevant links:
Dave’s website: https://boodaism.com/
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