#186 Decolonising Societal Sexual Expectations (with Toya Ricci)

On this episode of #mensexpleasure, I chat with Toya Ricci, BSocSc(Psych), PgDipCEAT, MSexol. Toya is a sex therapist and sexuality educator who passionately believes in embracing, nurturing, and creatively expressing sexuality as a fundamental component of overall health and wellbeing. Drawing on a solid background in counselling, psychology, and creative & experiential arts therapy, Toya brings a diverse range of experience and skills to her practice. She adopts an inclusive and eclectic approach, incorporating therapeutic frameworks such as existentialism, cognitive-behavioural therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and solution-focused therapy. This allows her to provide compassionate support to individuals and couples as they navigate the challenges of modern sexuality, sexual performance, intimacy, connection, dating, relationships, and sexual expression throughout their lives.

Key points:

- Toya introduces herself

- Perceptions about pleasure

- Pleasure practices throughout history

- The importance of historical context

- What does it mean to decolonise pleasure?

- Learning and unlearning

Relevant links:

Toya’s Instagram: @toya.ricci