Sex Is Medicine REBOOT

Did you know that men and (PWP) are capable of experiencing over 11 different types of 0rg4sm?  That's right—there are more than 11 unique forms of 0rg4smic ple4sure available to you through g3nital stimulation! Unfortunately, most men typically only experience one or two types of 0rg4sm, leaving a vast world of pl34sure unexplored. In this episode of Sx Is Medicine, Devi and Alaina break down the...

In this episode, Alaina and Devi draw on their combined 27 years of expertise to answer a very common question: "Is it normal not to feel him inside you?” While it's true that many, many women and V-owners experience a lack of genital sensation, this doesn’t mean it's normal . Common? Yes. Normal? Not at all!  Unfortunately, in the quest to boost body positivity, creators can sometimes unintention...

Welcome back to Sex Is Medicine, your number #1 resource for holistic sex education. In this episode, Alaina and Devi draw on their combined 27 years of expertise to answer a listener's question: "Can you practice tantra as a same-sex couple?"  The answer is "Of course!", and here are a few things to consider: It's essential to distinguish between authentic, lineage-based Tantra (real Tantra) and...

***TRIGGER Warning - This episode addresses psychological abuse and manipulation from the perspective of survivors. Both Devi and Alaina are survivors of narcissistic abuse and are committed to exposing abusive dynamics within organizations.  This episode intends to expose the overt, intentional lies told by Nicole Daedone about the origins of Orgasmic Meditation (OM). Devi and Alaina have been aw...

It's back!  Sex Is Medicine PODCAST -  your number one resource for Holistic Sex Education- is back! Sex Is Medicine is serving up sex-ed info rooted in 27 years of combined expertise! Alaina Salks and Devi Ward Erickson share the most cutting-edge and accurate information to answer your questions about holistic sexual wellness, helping you integrate body, mind, spirit, and sex. Brand-new episodes...

Join Devi Ward Erickson and her panel of certified Experts for the final episode of 2021! Devi and her crew answer listeners questions about: * Keeping and maintaining and erection with new partners * How to find time to practice Tantra * The reality of wet dreams * Why Gspot vibrators are a SCAM Join us for the last episode of the season and make sure to subscribe to Sex Is Medicine in iTunes, Sp...

There are many articles written about “toxic masculinity”, but how does “healthy masculinity” show up? And in a culture rooted in largely toxic values with very little pleasure and connection-based sex education available, how do cisgender men learn how to be healthy, loving, compassionate, and EMPOWERED Men? Join Devi Ward Erickson and Certified Sex Educator, Kristopher Lovestone as they discuss...

How do you integrate the practice of Tantra without absorbing potentially harmful cis-heteronormative narratives? This episode is for radical anti-assimilationists, those who want to get past the trauma stories of linen pants, and those who know enlightenment doesn't happen by turning a blind eye to pain, suffering, and the oppressed. Join Devi Ward Erickson and her guest TK as they discuss Queeri...

How does one go from being a Catholic Nun to a sexually empowered Tantrika? In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi speaks with Certified Sexologist and Certified Authentic Tantra Practitioner, Laurie McCraken about her extraordinary journey from Catholic Nun, to Body Sex Practitioner, to Tibetan 5 Element Tantric Healer. This episode is a MUST for those starting their journey of sexual healing a...

Join Devi Ward Erickson and Relationship Coach and practitioner of ​​​​Kashmir Shaivism, Mel Cassidy, as they discuss the historical roots of Neo-Tantra in the West. In this episode, find out: *The importance of lineage in authentic Tantra *The signs and symptoms of not practicing Tantra within a lineage *The sinister roots of Neo-Tantra *How “sex magick” started as ritualistic abuse of underage b...

Join Devi Ward Erickson and her team of ACS Certified Sexologists for another episode of “Ask A Sexologist” as they discuss troubleshooting your tantra practice and embodying spiritual sex. In this episode find out: *Tantra Tips for helping Trans women cultivate their sexual charge *Lasting longer and the 4 stages of becoming multi-orgasmic *Taoist exercises for increasing erection *How to heal se...

Our ability to give, receive, and respond to pleasure is largely dictated by our sense of emotional and physical well-being. From a very basic physiological perspective, if you don’t feel safe – physically, emotionally, or psychologically – your sexual function simply doesn’t function. Or, certainly not as well as it could/should. There are a LOT of stressors in our Western lifestyle that can impa...

Have you ever wondered how to get your sexy back and feel good in the process? Between work, the kids and their activities, and taking care of your aging parents, you fall into bed exhausted every night. You remember a time when sex was the best thing ever, but now, you can take it or leave it. If you know there is more to life and love but just don’t know how to achieve it, then you’ve come to th...

Join Devi Ward Erickson and her delightful team of Certified Sexperts: Karen of Explore The Art of Tantra, Rosie Bitts and Lucia Vasquez as they answer listener’s questions about: Sexual fantasies - the good, the bad, and the consensual? Can sexual chemistry be learned? Can Tantra help reconnect after cheating? Communicating your sexual desires with your partner Thank you for listening to Sex Is M...

Our biggest sex organ is our brain, and yet, being “in your head” can be an obstacle to your experience of pleasure. Dr. Heather Bartos shares her tips and tricks for getting out of your head and INTO your senses to rewire your brain for pleasure! In this episode find out: - What’s happening in the brain and nervous system during sex? - How your beliefs about sex are wired into the brain by age 8!...

Join Devi and her guest, Lystra Sam as they discuss the healing power of women and a feminine-led society… Find out: *Why is Sisterhood important for healing? *How does community play a role in healing? *What role does community play in business? *What does healthy feminine leadership look like and why is this the key to a new world order? *What would a healthy, flourishing, female lead capitalist...

David Wraith studied sex education at the feet of “Bi-sexual white women”(Shouts out to Annie Sprinkle and Betty Dodson!). Now his mission is to inspire other Black men to embrace their full sexual selves by being a model for body love and sexual self-acceptance. From hosting clothing optional workshops, to educating the public about the 3 C’s of polyamory (communication, consent, and ???) David W...

Join Devi Ward Erickson and her team of certified sexologists, Rosie Bitts, Sequieta Whitfield, Lucia Vasquez and Karen Craig of Explore The Art of Tantra as they answer YOUR questions about: Anal pleasure and pegging Discussing your sexual desires in partnership Healing porn addiction with Tantra Stoking the fire of your libido How to have vaginal orgasms Learn to use Sex As Medicine with this AA...

According to recent studies, approximately 91% of cis-gender women are unhappy with their bodies. I too have spent most of my life at war with my physical body, attempting to starve and “cleanse” it into an idealized concept of beauty that only 5% of the population represents. But all that has changed for me recently. I no longer feel a need to punish my body for not conforming to Hollywood’s stan...

According to this week’s Sex Is Medicine guest, it's almost predictable that a woman will lose her interest for sex in a long-term relationship. Many women feel broken when that happens and start to believe that they're just not that sexual. This week, Irene Fehr shares with Devi the four dangerous myths that women subscribe to that actually kill women's libido, why women's libidos are actually st...

How important a role does sexual pleasure play in your life? Should the quality and quantity of your orgasms matter? Join Devi and author Steve Bodansky as they discuss the why and how of cultivating more pleasure and better orgasms! Tune in to find out: *The importance of orgasms for a happy healthy life. *Techniques for increasing sexual pleasure *Sexual communication skillz! *Prioritizing YOUR...

How does diet affect sexual function? Can changing your diet improve your ability to experience pleasure? Join Devi Ward Erickson and acupuncturist and herbalist, Christine DeLozier, L.Ac.,as they discuss the role that your diet can play in supporting consistently great sex! • The trifecta of great sex! • How does diet affect our sex lives? • How does diet affect women’s sexual function in particu...

In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi speaks with two highly accomplished male tantric practitioners, Vayne Thomas Jr and Brion Craig, both of whom have done the “work” to create a life of sexual and personal empowerment. Tune in to find out: What does “sexual empowerment” mean? What does this look like for Black men specifically? What are some of the obstacles Black men need to overcome? The v...

Gen X is often referred to as “the forgotten generation”. In spite of being forgotten, WE are the generation that invented the internet and laid the groundwork for the world as we know it. Our generation marked the transition from an analog world into a digital one. Our generation ushered in the era of MTV, VH1, Indie films, video games, Hip Hop and Seattle grunge. We are trailblazers, innovators,...

Do you have questions about sexuality, pleasure, and personal growth? Join Devi Ward Erickson and her team of Authentic Tantra experts and certified sexologists Rosie Bitts, Lucia Vasquez + Karen Craig of Explore The Art of Tantra as they answer listener’s questions about: *How to orgasm after a hysterectomy *Can you get addicted to your vibrator? *The benefits of ejaculation for men * The 4 types...