Sex Love Psychedelics

Rev Briana Lynn is a spiritual mentor and facilitator on the intersection of the silly, sacred and sexy. She is here to wade through the plant medicine waters to help us understand the relationship of eroticism to plant medicine. The two of us unpack the unfortunate abuse of power + sex that can occur in the psychedelic and shamanic plant medicine world and how you can move forward more informed and safe. In this episode, you’ll hear: The erotic nature of plant medicine - flora, fauna, and fungi Erotic signatures or textures across the different plant medicines How to turn yourself on for your enjoyment How psychedelics can help dissolve the cultural myths around sexuality- Religion, and repression How plant medicines nurture the quality of our sex lives - “Orgasm as God” Can psychedelics be helpful in the healing of sexual trauma? Practices that amplify our connection to the erotic in the space of psychedelics or ceremonial plant medicines - Breath, Sound, Movement, Touch Components for safe psychedelic use: Trauma-informed therapy, Community, Movement, Nourishment The history feminine expression of sexuality + spirituality Shadow side of sexuality + the misuse of sexuality in medicine spaces Best practices for facilitators + practitioners to hold proper space Questions to consider when vetting your facilitator LINKS FROM THE SHOW Sex Love Psychedelics Course: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/SexLovePsychedelics Sex + Psychedelics survey link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q9FDNM2 Guide for vetting your psychedelic practitioner: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide Chacruna’s Ayahuasca Community Guide for the Awareness of Sexual Abuse: https://chacruna.net/community/ayahuasca-community-guide-for-the-awareness-of-sexual-abuse/ THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS Rev. Briana Lynn’s sacred studies began in 2003 when she began to travel Latin America by herself & completed her bachelor’s degree in Socio-Economics in Latin America, with a minor emphasis in the Spanish Language as Art. She later earned her NLP Masters Practitioner at NLP Marin (nlpmarin.com) & began her first holistic coaching venture, focusing on trauma-informed practices in 2010. She deeply integrates this work with her Masters (MA) in Peace Education from The United Nations University for Peace. Rev. Briana Lynn founded The Earth Temple in 2018 with the desire to have an equality-centered council for those deeply devoted to The Mystery, & committed to staying out of the hype of dogma, authoritarianism, religiosity, domination, rapture doctrine & the intrinsic waves of manipulation in social media. She & the other Earth Temple Council Members practice in community, holding each other close & in integrity in these wild & beautiful times.

Do you identify as a slut? Or do you feel repulsed or turned off by the word?  If you're ready to  embody the sacred slut and harness your sexuality as a form of healing, I’ve got an edgy + intelligent conversation for you. Gabriela Herstik is the author of Sacred Sex, Inner Witch, Bewitching the Elements, and Embody Your Magick, as well as the essay series "Diary of A Sacred Slut."  In this episode you’ll hear: Gabriela’s journey of embracing the world of Sex Magick, BDSM + Kink Merging the sacred and the profane Using BDSM in ritual space -- Solo practices + Exploration Spiritual practices of the occult + Witchcraft What role do archetypes play in sex? Or healing? Why studying images of mythical characters or goddesses can be helpful for us The history of the Witches + the Sluts Somatic psychology, EMDR + “Resourcing” “Slut” - A controversy in our society + the arguments behind it Gabriela’s process of stepping into her sacred slut era “Perverting” + “kinking” different areas of our life What is shadow work + how can one begin that daily process? Sex + kink as an outlet for the healing journey Rape culture + advice for those wanting to express their sexual autonomy THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS Gabriela Herstik is the author of Sacred Sex, Inner Witch, Bewitching the Elements, and Embody Your Magick, as well as the essay series "Diary of A Sacred Slut". She is the Priestess of Kink Coven, a monthly full moon ritual play party for the protection and prosperity of sex workers. Gabriela is an angelic succubus and resides in the city of Angels. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2172952/gabriela-herstik https://twitter.com/gabyherstik https://www.instagram.com/gabyherstik/ LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Sex Love Psychedelics Course: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/SexLovePsychedelics Vetting your psychedelic guide: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide Sex + Psychedelic Survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q9FDNM2

International sex expert and sex educator and author of the new book Beyond Satisfied, Kenneth Play joins me to give us some techniques for face sitting, oral sex, flow states, and navigating the grey zone in consent. …This whole episode is full of skills to start incorporating in your sex play NOW. There’s so much we can discover about our bodies + about sex. When we approach it not from an achievement standpoint, but from a playful exploration… “let’s see what we can learn”, it can keep sex novel, fun, + something to look forward to. In this episode, you’ll hear: Sex hacking + how to become beyond satisfied in bed What is a “play lab”? How can “embracing the awkward” improve your sex life? How important are techniques in satisfying sex? And what are some favorites? Kenneth’s components that make up the art of great sex - Feeling, Calibration, Erotic Flow State, Self-Expression Techniques for female ejaculation + squirting How feeling your emotions supports your sexual pleasure Where the vagus nerve sits in the male body vs the female body Sex hacks for stimulating the prostate + back to back orgasms Discovering the “pleasure wiring” for yourself + your partner The psychedelic experience of rhythm + orgasm The vulnerability of receiving + learning how to be in a receptive role Simplifying instruction in arousal - Location, Pressure, Speed Face sitting and either taking or receiving Suggestions for those who have an emotional response in sex Negotiation + finding an agreement where both people get what they need Grey zone as it relates to consent -- ambiguous unclear, hard to read, not always a fuck yes + MORE! THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS Kenneth Play is an international sex expert and sex educator. Named the world’s greatest sex hacker by GQ, he has been featured by more than one hundred media outlets, including The New York Times, Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, and Nightline. Kenneth has been a guest lecturer on female sexual pleasure at New York University and San Jose State University. His work has helped millions of men gain lasting confidence and competence. AskMen described Kenneth’s most recent course as having “at least one nugget of sexual learning you’ve almost certainly never encountered before, if not several. Check out Kenneth’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Satisfied-Mind-Blowing-Connection-Confidence/dp/1544516347 WANT MORE? If you’ve been desiring to experience orgasm for yourself, embody the archetype of the seductress, reach transcendent states in sex, + develop a deep devotion to your own body + inner landscape-- My 6 week Erotically Undone course is for you. Good sex + cultivating those skills takes time + devotion. Take this course at your own pace.  https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/EroticallyUndone

The author of the erotic poetry book Tales of Lara + host of the podcast ‘Pussy Church” joins me to share her intimate process in writing erotica, where she’s gotten her inspiration, how she sees her work as a fight against the patriarchal social expectations around sex + dating, as well as, how this practice of erotic writing changed her love life. If you want to not only be turned on, but given drip worthy reference points of an empowered erotic life, this episode is for you, your best friend + your neighbor... IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR: How art, music, poetry + erotica can validate our complex human experience The common segmentation between the “professional woman” + the “erotic woman” How erotic artists can protect themselves from unsolicited DMs and d*ck pics Lara’s  journey of being an anonymous artist + how that has impacted her love life The cultural “rules” around dating + leaning into your inner erotic Lara’s inspiration behind beginning to write her erotic stories The patriarchal social expectations around sex + dating Lara’s BEST advice for others who are writing erotica Favorite erotica authors + erotic artists that have inspired Lara + Cat Censorship on Instagram + “the rite of initiation” Lara also answers questions asked by our Instagram audience: Favorite/sexiest city to write about, to write in, to put down the pen and just fuck in? What’s your favorite movie sex scene? THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS Lara is the creator of the online platform 'Tales Of Lara.' She is an erotica writer and host of the podcast 'Pussy Church,' where she interviews guests from sex therapist, erotic artists all the way to professional dominatrixes. Her debut book of erotic poetry and photography was published in 2021 and is available on www.talesoflara.com Links to social: IG: @talesoflara  ; Book: 'Tales Of Lara' - a collection of erotic poetry and photography, available at www.talesoflara.com ;  'Pussy Church' podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcast WANT MORE? If you’ve been desiring to experience orgasm for yourself, embody the archetype of the seductress, reach transcendent states in sex, + develop a deep devotion to your own body + inner landscape-- My 6 week Erotically Undone course is for you. Good sex + cultivating those skills takes time + devotion. Take this course at your own pace.  https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/EroticallyUndone

Certified Professional Sex Coach and Sexologist, and host of men, sex, pleasure podcast, Cam Fraser joins me to talk all things sex, masculinity + pleasure. Cam + I highlight the cultural assumptions that form our internal models of how masculinity + pleasure ”should” be… We also speak on how authentic masculinity can also include a touch of sensuality, play + pleasure.  It’s so good. I am buzzing for you to hear it. In this episode, you’ll hear: The cultural narrative + normativity we place on gender + sex in our society Sex toys and demonizing solo play, stigma and taboo around men + sex toys The vulnerabilities + benefits of playfulness within a task-oriented world The challenges that are presented from the Masculine/ Feminine polarity coaching communities The ramifications of powerful leaders narrowing the definition of what masculinity means The gendered expectations within relationships Sensually expressed men... Will women be attracted to them? Advice on how to explore a multilayered masculinity that is authentic for you. Men’s shame around sex or their bodies, penises, + pleasure Heteroflexibility -- men exploring with other men if interested? And more! THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS Cam is a Certified Professional Sex Coach and Certified Sexologist. His work integrates scientifically validated, medically accurate information about sexual health, with sacred sexuality teachings from the mystery traditions. As a coach, he helps men go beyond surface-level sex and into full-bodied, self-expressed, pleasure-oriented sexual experiences free of anxiety or shame. www.instagram.com/thecamfraser www.tiktok.com/@thecamfraser2.0 www.twitter.com/thecamfraser www.youtube.com/channel/UCKn_mdnURk5OeFf9vUAtClQ WANT MORE? If you’ve been desiring to experience orgasm for yourself, embody the archetype of the seductress, reach transcendent states in sex, + develop a deep devotion to your own body + inner landscape-- My 6 week Erotically Undone course is for you. Good sex + cultivating those skills takes time + devotion. Take this course at your own pace.  https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/EroticallyUndone

Clinical psychiatric pharmacist Dr Ben Malcom with Spirit Pharmacist, joins me to share which medications don’t mix with which psychedelics, the process of combining the worlds of psychopharmacology + psychedelics AND his consultation practice that advocates for safe psychedelics exploration. In this episode, you’ll hear: The cultural narrative about depression, SSRIs + the combination of psychotropic meds and psychedelics. How the DSM5 diagnoses depression How psychedelics can help treat depression or other mental health challenges + diagnosis The pressures in our culture about not being on psychotropic medications or antidepressants + the challenging withdrawals from anti-depressants + other psychotropics Tapering off of psychotropic medications Indications that it is not a good time for someone to start tapering from SSRIs The neurochemical benefits to psychedelics Reducing toxicity or mitigation strategies for harm reduction The development of the field of psychology + the tool of psychedelic assisted therapy How ketamine, MDMA, psilocybin, LSD, ayahuasca interact with psychotropic medications The affects on long term antidepressant on our society THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS Dr. Ben Malcolm earned his bachelor’s degree (BS) in pharmacology at the University of California at Santa Barbara, prior to his Masters in Public Health (MPH) and Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Touro University California. He then completed post-graduate residencies in Acute Care at Scripps Mercy Hospital and Psychiatric Pharmacy at the University of California at San Diego Health. After residency he passed his exam to become Board Certified in Psychiatric Pharmacy (BCPP). He began his career as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Western University of Health Sciences (WUHS), College of Pharmacy. Dr. Malcolm envisions a society in which access to psychedelic drugs in a variety of safe and supported settings is available for purposes of psychospiritual well-being, personal development, ceremonial sacraments, and treatment of mental illness. His vision guides his scholarship, education, and service-related professional activity. Dr. Malcolm's interests focus on the intersection between psychiatric medications and psychedelic therapies. He has given several Continuing Education presentations to pharmacists and other healthcare professionals as well as published over a dozen articles in peer-reviewed literature relating to psychedelics or psychiatric medications. Today he provides psychopharmacology consulting, education on psychedelics, and a resource and support membership relating to the use psychedelic and psychotropic medications via his site https://www.spiritpharmacist.com Free Resources Antidepressant and Psychedelic Drug Interaction and Tapering Guide https://www.spiritpharmacist.com/ADpsychedelicGuide  Bridging the Gap: Navigating Psychedelics and Psychotropics https://www.spiritpharmacist.com/navigatingpsychotropicpsychedelicinterfacereg   5-MeO-DMT Pharmacology and Drug Interaction Guide https://www.spiritpharmacist.com/opt-in-FiveGuide   Breakthrough Psychedelics at a Glance: MDMA, Psilocybin, Ketamine  https://www.spiritpharmacist.com/pl/2147604511 Want more? If you’ve been desiring to experience orgasm for yourself, embody the archetype of the seductress, reach transcendent states in sex, + develop a deep devotion to your own body + inner landscape-- My 6 week Erotically Undone course is for you. Good sex + cultivating those skills takes time + devotion. Take this course at your own pace.  https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/EroticallyUndone

You may have heard about the frog serum kambo as a trending deep cleanse, and honestly it’s so much more than that. I had the honor to interview the founders of Kambo International and my two master teachers, Ginny Rutherford + Steve Dumain. The two of them provide a no-bullshit approach to the benefits, experience and the facilitation of this medicine. In this episode, you’ll hear: What Kambo is + where it comes from What an experience of sitting for a ceremony with Kambo looks like Dispelling the typical myths of Kambo If harvesting of the secretion harms the frog or not. Spiritual tourism and if these South American frogs will become endangered species How to find a qualified Kambo facilitator near you And more! THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS Ginny Rutherford is a master practitioner and principle teacher at Kambo International. She is a practitioner of  Ren Xue International.  She is also an advanced certified transformational life coach and an advanced student of Gnosis Tarot. She found herself in the jungle joining indigenous shamans in ceremonies using ayahuasca, a healing plant of the Amazon. Her research into ayahuasca led her discovery of kambo, and after experiencing it she felt powerfully called to this amazing secretion from the Giant Monkey Tree Frog of the Amazonian jungle. Ginny completed the International Association of Kambo Practitioners (IAKP) training in early 2015.  By 2016, Ginny was assisting in trainings, and in 2017 became one of the principle teachers for the IAKP. In 2020, Ginny left the IAKP in order to create a deeper level of teaching for her students through the organization Kambo International. Its mission is to train great kambo practitioners and also to give them tools to help them uplift their own life and then help others do the same. Steve Dumain is the co founder of Kambo International. Steve would like to make Kambo something that is comfortable to approach for everyone. The jungle can be a special place to receive traditional medicines, but you will see that there is a special place for Kambo to be given as a treatment everywhere and for (almost) everybody. We all deserve deep healing. When we first heal & love ourselves, we can then heal and love each other & the entire planet on a true and profound level. Want more? My erotically undone 6 week course is opening up for you to start expanding on your skills + embodiment as your best lover. Its my favorite course I’ve created to date + it will be now available for you to take it at your own pace. Good sex + cultivating those skills takes time + devotion. We don’t rush our orgasms + neither should we our pleasure + sex. If you’ve been desiring to experience orgasm for yourself, embody the archetype of the seductress, reach transcendent states in sex, + develop a deep devotion to your own body + inner landscape--then Erotically Undone  is for you. https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/EroticallyUndone

Ready to learn about bicuriosity, queerness, + pansexuality? In this sexy episode I break down what each identity means, how identity influences the culture and why men have a harder time being able to explore their identity.  This episode may inspire you to play into your gay. ...If you want to. (Consensually, of course.) In this episode you’ll hear: -What bicuriosity, bisexuality, queerness, + pansexuality really means -Dr Cat’s personal journey in exploring sexual fluidity and attraction -The Kinsey Scale and The Klein Sexual Orientation Grid -The unique challenges in gender + exploration when not cisgendered -Why men have a harder time being able to explore their sexuality (if they choose to) -Can I be bisexual if I haven't kissed the same gender? (What qualifies someone to identify as “bisexual”) -Bi-sexual + bi-curious events that you can attend -Dr. Cat's favorite thing about sex with women -How you can learn the best tips for increasing that passion in sex and how to harness your seductress energy with me in my 6 week course, Erotically Undone. Notes from the show: Skirt Club: https://skirtclub.co.uk/home LXZ: instagram.com/lxzevents/?hl=en Want more? Start your journey to coming back home to your body + developing a sensual relationship. Grab my FREE Sensual Sundays Guide full of all my favorite products + Sunday ritual to reconnect with your pleasure once again. https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-sundays If you’re desiring a deeper dive into the lifestyle of sensual pleasure, come join me for a 14 day initiation into Sensual Awakening. Learn the foundations of activating your pleasure senses, creating luxury without expense, + cultivating a lovership with your body, again. https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening

Facilitator and coach of non-traditional relationships, and the host of Open Late Podcast, Jessica Esfandiary joins me to share her insight on non-traditional relationships. The two of us talk about how to navigate the bias of people who want to tell you these types of dynamics “don’t work”, the essential qualities to making these relationships healthy and tips to thrive when falling in love with people who are not our significant other. It’s a *juicy* episode that truthfully can be applied to whatever style of love is authentically chosen by you. In this episode, you’ll hear: The most important qualities for the success of non-traditional relationships. An example of a loving modern-day relationship that goes against society's expectations for intimacy Maintaining privacy between you, your partner + other lovers How to stay connected to your initial partner while investing in other lovers The natural ebb and flow of having different interests than your initial partner What to do when you fall in love with someone outside your primary relationship Tips for welcoming new authentic connections into your life THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS Jessica Esfandiary is a facilitator and coach of non-traditional relationships, and the host of Open Late Podcast. Her mission is to support you in awakening to your own inner healer and medicine.  She believes everything in this life can be a teacher if we remain curious. In her work, Jessica combines self-awareness and emotional intelligence with deep transformative healing modalities.  Her courses, retreats, and sound meditations are designed to bring alignment, freedom, expansion to your life's journey. Jessica believes her greatest work is guiding women to align with their highest selves and purpose through integrative coaching and deep healing practices. Jess knows your sacred feminine energy is pure magic when flowing freely. Your power is in BEING and you are your own healer. Let's awaken the woman inside of you who is ready for freedom! What's your relationship style quiz? Learn with Jessica here: https://www.jessicaesfandiary.com/whats-your-relationship-style On the web: jessicaesfandiary.com Follow her on Instagram: instagram.com/journey.with.jessica Listen to Jessica’s Open Late podcast. Want more? Start your journey to coming back home to your body + developing a sensual relationship. Grab my FREE Sensual Sundays Guide full of all my favorite products + Sunday ritual to reconnect with your pleasure once again. https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-sundays If you’re desiring a deeper dive into the lifestyle of sensual pleasure, come join me for a 14 day initiation into Sensual Awakening. Learn the foundations of activating your pleasure senses, creating luxury without expense, + cultivating a lovership with your body, again. https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening

Feelin' like you've lost your erotic fire? it doesn’t mean you’ll be stuck in low libido forever. In this quickie episode, I’m here to highlight each stage of sexual healing, and how you can bring your sexy back. In this episode you’ll hear: What is eros? And how do you connect to it? The stages of sexual healing to transcendence: Resting Healing, Curious, Adventurous, Transformative Why your body can’t produce sex hormones and stress hormones at the same time How to navigate our experience when we “lose” our erotic fire The physiology of sexual desire and the importance of self validation Powerful modalities and resources to nourish your eroticism How to get turned on and erotic yourself Want more? Start your journey to coming back home to your body + developing a sensual relationship. Grab my FREE Sensual Sundays Guide full of all my favorite products + Sunday ritual to reconnect with your pleasure once again. https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-sundays If you’re desiring a deeper dive into the lifestyle of sensual pleasure, come join me for a 14 day initiation into Sensual Awakening. Learn the foundations of activating your pleasure senses, creating luxury without expense, + cultivating a lovership with your body, again. https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening