Sex Is Medicine REBOOT

Somatic Sex Educators, Rahi Chun and Ariel Sazbo, join Devi to explore the meaning of “Erotic Intelligence” and how conscious sexual intimacy allows us to rewire our understanding of intimacy, heal the nervous systems, and expand consciousness through the Body.Discover the path from “release” to revelation and expand your understanding of what sex Is for!Learn about:1) The difference between Sex as Performance vs. Sex as Practice2) The 8 Pillars of Intimacy3) Nervous System Attunement as an Aphrodisiac4) Re-patterning habits with pleasure 5) Tracking Erotic Energy6) Playing the Pleasure Scale7) Expanding your Erotic Container8) Sex as a Portal to ConsciousnessAbout Rahi and Ariel:Rahi Chun and Ariel Szabo are certified Somatic Sex Educators and Sexological Bodyworkers devoted to restoring erotic aliveness through conscious touch, deep relational presence, and erotic alchemy.Rahi is internationally recognized for teaching the art of genital de-armoring and understanding how our developmental imprints influence our adult sexual expression.Ariel is recognized for her depth of attunement in somatic and erotic work, her integration of plant medicine and pleasure, and her writing at the intersection of sexuality, power, and liberation.Together they teach from lived experience: from their own practice of erotic devotion, rupture and repair, and the conscious choice of returning to connection. They offer private sessions, couples immersives, and their signature online course at divineunionforlovers.com.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.comLearn more about our work at HolisticSexologyInstitute.comFind out more about our government-accredited Holistic Sexology Certification Program. See you next week!With Love,Devi and Alaina

What does it feel like to come home to your body as a cancer survivor? How do you reclaim pleasure, sensation, and connection to your body after treatment?In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Certified Sexologist Staci Steinbock shares their personal story of surviving ovarian cancer, undergoing cancer treatment, and how having cancer and being a cancer survivor has impacted their sexual health and sensual wellbeing. If you are or know a cancer survivor, this is an episode discussing sexual healing and self-empowerment you won't want to miss.Ready to reclaim pleasure and connection? Register now for Staci’s 10-week program for cancer survivors: "Coming Home: Sexual Healing for Gynecological and Breast Cancer Survivors." Spots are limited—secure yours today and begin your healing journey at Golden Thread Tantra.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.comLearn more about our work at HolisticSexologyInstitute.comFind out more about our government-accredited Holistic Sexology Certification Program. See you next week!With Love,Devi and Alaina

Are you sabotaging your sex life by falling into an "intimacy trap"? No, we’re not talking about love-bombing and emotional manipulation, we’re talking about the three biggest intimacy traps that men fall into when trying to navigate the complex landscape of post-pardom, perimenopause, hormonal fluctuations, and SEX.In this week’s episode, Intimacy After Kids expert, Sofia Fortin, and Devi Ward Erickson discuss the three biggest traps men fall into in this relationship stage that sabotage their sex life, what is in their power to control and change, and how to shift the vibe from roommates back to romance, no matter what's going on in their partner's body. Uncover the 3 biggest intimacy traps:- trap number 1 - waiting for her libido to come back. You can create the conditions for desire - trap number 2 - frozen in uncertainty, and cutting off non sexual connection and touch - trap number 3 - talking about it to death and seeking validation ( chasing her is not the vibe) Tune into this week's episode to learn more about how you can show up as an empowered man (not a boy) in the bedroom.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.comLearn more about our work at HolisticSexologyInstitute.comFind out more about our government-accredited Holistic Sexology Certification Program. See you next week!With Love,Devi and Alaina

Pleasure, or the lack thereof, can be a vital sign of our overall physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Desire, arousal, and orgasm are not luxuries—they’re biomarkers of health, reflecting blood flow, nitric oxide, oxytocin, vagal tone, and nervous system balance.In this episode of Sex Is Medicine Reboot, Dr. Alicia Newsome weaves science, practical steps, and holistic wisdom to address common questions and misconceptions about hormonal health, helping us anchor pleasure as a vital pathway for hormonal health and sexual wellness.Find out:✅ How desire, arousal, and orgasm are directly tied to hormone balance—and why pleasure is a legitimate, science-backed pathway to healing. ✅ The top hormone imbalances draining women’s energy (cortisol, thyroid, insulin, estrogen/progesterone) and how they hijack libido, mood, and vitality. ✅ Practical, non-pharma strategies to restore hormonal harmony—advanced lab insights, nervous system regulation, mineral repletion, and cycle-aware living-so you can implement these methods in your daily routine for better health. ✅ The difference between stress chemistry and turn-on chemistry—and how to shift from survival mode to embodied pleasure. ✅ A spiritually grounded, body-honoring approach for high-achieving women to reclaim energy, confidence, and connection—without drugs or surgery. Share your questions or experiences in the comments below!Connect with Dr. Newsome:http://www.dralicianewsome.com https://www.instagram.com/dr.alicianewsome/ https://www.youtube.com/@dr.alicianewsome https://www.facebook.com/drali cianewsome 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.comLearn more about our work at HolisticSexologyInstitute.comFind out more about our government-accredited Holistic Sexology Certification Program. See you next week!With Love,Devi and Alaina

In Episode 1 of Season 2 Sex Is Medicine Reboot, The Adoptedsexologist, Anna Linde, and Devi Ward Erickson discuss tending and mending the Motherwound within each of us, how it shows up in intimate relationships, and how to use embodied pleasure to nurture our hearts and awaken the wisdom of the body.The Mother wound is a relational wound. Nurturing is the medicine to heal relational wounding. There are times when we must seek the nurturing that we require within our own hearts. We must become our own internal “Mother”, protecting and tending to the tender places within ourselves with maturity, patience, and grace.Learn More About Anna Linde:Anna is a Swedish-Brazilian Sexologist (MSc) and Dance & Movement Therapist whose work centres on sexual liberation, pleasure, and the sacred. As a Certified Sex Coach, she brings playfulness and spiritual depth into conversations around intimacy, embodiment, and desire. Her published research explores the sexual health of international adoptees, from their own perspectives—one of the first articles on the topic in the world. In 2026, she is diving deeper into how The Motherwound and our internalized voices shape our sensuality, pleasure, and capacity for self-love, and how this relates to wealth, success, and money. She also has a strong interest for Somatic Sexology and how our embodied wisdom can lead us in the right direction. Connect with Anna Linde:Website: theadoptedsexologist.com Instagram:@theadoptedsexologist LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-linde-msc-08264692/ 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.comLearn more about our work at HolisticSexologyInstitute.comFind out more about our government-accredited Holistic Sexology Certification Program. See you next week!With Love,Devi and Alaina

In this 2025 Tantra Talks Throwback, Devi and Tugce dive into the truth about vibrators, desensitization, and the not-so-subtle gaslighting happening in the pleasure product industry.This episode is not to shame you (or anyone) about vibrator use.The purpose is to educate you about the long-term impacts on your body and validate your lived experiences.In this episode, Devi and Tugce explore how Tibetan 5 Element Tantra and Holistic Sexology methods can help reawaken your nervous system, restore your sensation, and support your healing, without shame, and without outsourcing your pleasure to plastic.In this episode, we discuss:The stone-cold reality that vibrators can desensitize the clitoral nerve endings over timeWhy “needing stronger settings” is a red flag, not a flexThe link between vibrator use and emotional dissociationHow vibrators can mimic the impact of p🌐rn on the nervous systemWhy the sex toy industry is gaslighting women (and who's profiting)What your downward voiding winds are—and why electronics can disturb themHow vibrators were invented (hint: lazy doctors + hysterical housewives 😬)What to do if you feel dependent on vibrators and how to reclaim your sensitivity!Long story short, we’re not saying NOT to use your vibrator.We’re saying: use it with intention, not to override your body, but to deepen your connection to it.As with everything sexual and somatic, your body isn’t broken—we just need to understand the language that it speaks!*Post Note- There has been some Western research regarding the numbing impact of clitoral vibrators over time. More information and links to research sources can be found here - https://holisticsexologyinstitute.com/blog/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.comLearn more about our work at HolisticSexologyInstitute.comFind out more about our government-accredited Holistic Sexology Certification Program. See you next week!With Love,Devi and Alaina

Did you know your p3nis is medicine???In this powerful episode from the 2025 Tantra Talks archives, we’re flipping the entire script on what it means to be a man, to own a penis, and to awaken your vajra as a sacred, conscious tool of healing, transformation, and power 💪🏽 In This Episode You Will:Discover why your penis isn’t just for pleasure—it's a literal diamond scepter of wisdom (aka Vajra)Uncover how circumcision trauma numbs your sensitivity and blocks healing. Explore the cultural cost of disconnection from our genitals(and how to undo it)Reclaim your sexual sovereignty as a man. Learn how conscious lingam massage can awaken sensitivity and dissolve trauma. Understand the difference between penetration and presence(and why the latter is way hotter)Rewire your nervous system to feel more—not just"get off" fasterIntegrate solo practice, emotional healing, and spiritual depth in becoming a mature loverThis episode is about Pleasure, Healing, & Power—For RealAwaken your Vajra for healing with our Ejaculation Mastery for Men Tantra Healing Program. https://holisticsexologyinstitute.com/ejaculation-mastery/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.comLearn more about our work at HolisticSexologyInstitute.comFind out more about our government-accredited Holistic Sexology Certification Program. See you next week!With Love,Devi and Alaina

​In this LAST Sex Is Medicine episode of 2025, we revisit a Tantra Talks episode from Spring 2025...And, this time, strive to set the record straight by offering authentic, lineage-based guidance on the most proper, respectful, and effective ways to engage with this medicine from the plant world.Tune in to learn about how to properly and respectfully engage with Grandmother Ayahuasca.Whether you’re curious, cautious, or committed, this episode equips you with lineage-tested principles. Discover:What we got wrong in the previous episode and WHYThe very real dangers of using Aya without proper lineage and guidanceHow to be in the right relationship with AyaThe dynamic dance of Tibetan Tantra and AyaWhy lineage matters in both Ayahuasca and TantraThe different lineages of Ayahuasca ceremoniesWhat to look for in an Aya facilitatorWhat to be aware of when looking to explore Aya useWhy Ayahuasca is not for everyone and how to know if it is right for youThank 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.comLearn more about our work at HolisticSexologyInstitute.comFind out more about our government-accredited Holistic Sexology Certification Program. See you next week!With Love,Devi and Alaina

It's not often we get the opportunity to speak to living legends! Join us for a conversation about Reproductive Justice with Loretta J Ross and Marlene Gerber -two prominent leaders in the social justice movement.ABORTION AND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE: An Essential Guide for Resistance, by Marlene Gerber Fried and Loretta J. Ross, emphasizes that the right to have and raise children is as essential for reproductive choice as the right not to.This critical approach—originating in Black feminism—provides grounding for radical abortion advocacy. Calling on us to join in, the book highlights abortion stories from individuals and organizations who are putting this analysis into action on the front lines, in the United States and beyond.By linking abortion rights to broader social justice initiatives, including Black Lives Matter, immigrant and refugee rights, disability justice, and LGBTQ+ rights, the authors expand the conversation at a critical moment.In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, we discuss:Why "reproductive justice" goes beyond abortion rights to include the right to parent- How this framework changes the conversation.- The connections between abortion access and broader social justice movements, including:- Black Lives Matter- Immigrant rights- Disability Justice- LGBTQ+ rights- Stories of activists and organizations on the front lines, and what they teach about building an inclusive, intersectional movement for the future.About Our GuestsMarlene Gerber Fried is Professor Emerita of Philosophy at Hampshire College and cofounder of the National Network of Abortion Funds.Loretta J. Ross is a MacArthur Fellow, Associate Professor of Women and Gender at Smith 1111 FRANKLIN ST OAKLAND, CA 94607 • UCPRESS.EDUCollege, and cofounder of SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Health Collective. They are coauthors, with Jael Silliman and Elena Gutiérrez, of Undivided Rights: Women of Color Organize for Reproductive Justice. Abortion and Reproductive Justice: An Essential Guide for Resistance (Universityof California Press, 9/9/25).By weaving together personal stories, historical analysis, and movement strategy, they expand the conversation and show how abortion rights are deeply connected to racial, economic, LGBTQ+, and immigrant Justice.Learn more about this episode at https://holisticsexologyinstitute.com/?p=2187Thank 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.comLearn more about our work at HolisticSexologyInstitute.comFind out more about our government-accredited Holistic Sexology Certification Program. See you next week!With Love,Devi and Alaina

This is a true story of coercion, manipulation, and abuse….What happens when sexual healers engage in acts of sexual harm? Who can you turn to when an organization's leadership lacks a genuine interest in accountability?In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi speaks with ISTA survivor advocate, Cara Cordoni, to explore how "sex-positive, trauma-informed" communities can sometimes function as high-control groups that cause harm to those they claim to serve.In this episode, Cara shares her experience of participating in several levels of ISTA training, the coercion, manipulation, and abuse she witnessed personally and vicariously, multiple survivor stories, and the results of her 2-year attempt to facilitate change within the heart of the ISTA organization.Find out:How ISTA uses the promise of healing, liberation, and "conscious" sexuality to attract students and clients.Validated reports of sexual harm filed against ISTA from 18 countries spanning back to 2008The troubling patterns of manipulation, neglect of participants in distress, financial exploitation, and the misuse of "trauma-informed" language without implementing actual trauma-informed practices.The 2-year attempt at mediation with ISTA that ended with defending actions that many considered rape, victim blaming, denial, and positioned themselves as victims rather than addressing the documented patterns of harm from numerous survivor reports.How ISTA's so-called "accountability process" ultimately harmed survivors furtherRed flags to watch for before joining trainings: lack of established lineage (teachers creating content without drawing from recognized traditions), spiritual bypassing, pressure to disregard boundaries in the name of "growth," financial exploitation, unclear processes for reporting concerns, and whether criticism is welcomed or punished.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.comLearn more about our work at HolisticSexologyInstitute.comFind out more about our government-accredited Holistic Sexology Certification Program. See you next week!With Love,Devi and Alaina

The topic of polyamory seems to be everywhere these days. From articles in The Atlanticdescribing it as the ruling class's latest fad, to the controversy surrounding Aubrey Marcus and “radical monogamy” (essentially polygamy), polyamory is highly present in the media right now.But is polyamory really a new trend? Is it even new at all? Or is it a way of relating that predates colonialism and recalls a time when humans were less isolated and more communal?In this week’s episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi and Alaina speak with somatic relationship coach Mel Cassidy about their new book, Radical Relating: A Queer and Polyamory-Informed Guide to Love Beyond the Myth of MonogamyDescribed as a provocative, trauma-informed guide to post-monogamy, this book helps readers build liberated relationships rooted in empowerment, equity, and authenticity.Join Devi, Alaina, and Mel for an in-depth conversation about the myths and misrepresentations of polyamory and how to navigate non-monogamy from a “woke” perspective.In this episode, we will:- Deconstruct myths and misrepresentations surrounding polyamory- Explore the difference between polyamory and polyfuckery- Learn how and why the nuclear family was created (and how it does NOT reflect our human history)- Uncover how and why the nuclear family model creates suffering for families and communities- Highlight toxic approaches to non-monogamy that perpetuate patriarchy and white supremacy culture- Understand the role of queerness in non-monogamyAnd so much more!About Mel CassidyMel Cassidy is a somatic relationship coach committed to the path of liberatory love and rewilding intimacy. They specialize in working with queer and questioning humans (and those who love them), exploring post-monogamous relationships—with a focus on polyamory, solo polyamory, and relationship anarchy.They are of Irish, Greek, and Romani descent and have lived in 3 countries, across 3 continents. They currently live in British Columbia, Canada, and work with clients and students worldwide. Their first book, Radical Relating: A Queer and Polyamory-Informed Guide to Love Beyond the Myth of Monogamy, is published by North Atlantic Books.Find them on Instagram/Facebook/Substack/Insight Timer @radicalrelating or visit radicalrelating.caThank 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.comLearn more about our work at HolisticSexologyInstitute.comFind out more about our government-accredited Holistic Sexology Certification Program. See you next week!With Love,Devi and Alaina

Erospirituality: Ancestral Remembering for Embodied Liberation with Mx. Lena QueenJoin Devi and Alaina for a deeply regenerative conversation about Erotic Liberation through Erospirituality with licensed, integrative somatic sex therapist, Mx.Lena QueenIn this episode of Sex Is Medicine, learn about:The Indigenous Roots of Erospirituality Erotic Liberation as a radical, embodied state of being Erotic intelligence as a path to navigate love, desire, intimacy, and erotic powerReclaiming Embodied Intelligence to connect and integrate body, mind, spirit, and sexThe importance of Decolonizing ErosHow Healing the Erotic Self heals the WHOLE SelfAbout our guest:Mx. Lena Queen, LCSW, M.Ed. (Queen/they) is a licensed integrative somatic sex therapist, certified hypnotherapist, energy worker, TEDx Speaker, and Bliss breathwork facilitator.With over 23 years of personal and professional healing experience, they are an erotic liberation author, and creator of the erotic intelligence workbook and self-paced wellness plans, the 6-week erotic embodiment healing intensive, Healing The Erotic Self (HTES), in addition to the 5-weekSHIFT Somatic Healing Intensive, and founder of the non-profit healing and SHIFT Somatic Healing Intensive, and founder of the non-profit healing and learning space, Erospirituality Centre.Centering Black erotic liberation, Queen uses the erotic to help trauma survivors and healthcare professionals create embodied safety and self-trust to heal and create healthy relationships. Mx. Queen is a member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and an AASECT-approved continuing education (CE)Learn more about Mx. Lena Queen at https://www.erospirituality.com/Attend Lena’s upcoming events - https://www.erospirituality.com/storeDownload Healing The Erotic Self Workbook - Healingtheeroticself.comConnect with Mx. Lena Queen on Instagram @sistasexologistResources:Erospirituality Sex, ecology, evolution - https://mikmawarchives.ca/documents/erospirituality-sex-ecology-evolution-%E2%80%93-the-ontopoetics-of-soulThe African Roots of Tantra - https://www.tantradharmacenter.com/african-roots-of-tantraThank 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.comLearn more about our work at HolisticSexologyInstitute.comFind out more about our government-accredited Holistic Sexology Certification Program. See you next week!With Love,Devi and Alaina

Premature ejaculation (PE) is a sexual issue that affects approximately 1 in 3 men aged 18 to 59 in North America. It occurs when ejaculation happens sooner than desired during sexual activity. PE is considered the most common sexual disorder among men and can lead to depression, low self-confidence, erectile dysfunction, and relationship problems.Conventional definitions describe premature ejaculation as a sexual dysfunction characterized by ejaculation that "always or nearly always occurs before or within 1 minute of penetration" and the inability to delay ejaculation in nearly all instances of intercourse. This often results in stress, frustration, and sometimes avoidance of sexual intimacy.Many men and their partners believe they have PE if they cannot last more than a few minutes, and we agree with this perspective! We define premature ejaculation as having little to no control over when or if one ejaculates. In short, if you consistently ejaculate before you want to, it becomes an issue for both you and your partner.Fortunately, PE is one of the more straightforward sexual dysfunctions to address, provided you understand the underlying causes and have effective methods to tackle it.This episode of Sex Is Medicine outlines:The definition of PE and how to know if you have itCommon causes of PEPros vs Cons of conventional remedies for PE Holistic methods to last longer and how they workCuring PE naturally and safely 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.comLearn more about our work at HolisticSexologyInstitute.comFind out more about our government-accredited Holistic Sexology Certification Program. See you next week!With Love,Devi and Alaina