Beyond Patriarchal S*x

Hear from a man into boxing, martial arts, social justice and academics, on the very relevant topic of misogyny and masculinity. This podcast has always intended to distinguish between the two - to uphold masculinity itself, while questioning the conditioning within it. Richie’s personal integration as a man gives him a unique position to speak from the grassroots level about ideas developed in ac...

Attunement to authentic female arousal is so needed right now, for the benefit of both women and men. While erotica and p*rn created by women exist, it doesn't always represent the embodiment of what's really possible beyond the patriarchal paradigm. This episode explores trauma recovery, female agency and how audio erotica can be a delightful resource with restorative and educational potential. B...

While today’s guest James is so much more than the title of this episode, he is a living example of what it takes for a man who thought like an incel at school and lived like a patriarchal man in corporate America - to now being a free range human who thinks for himself, and lives by his own rules. James Mosley II is a sex researcher and educator currently pursuing his Master of Education in Human...

There's a common misconception that men are simply being asked to "hold space" for women moving through peri-menopause and menopause. But the truth runs deeper: the initiations a woman's body experiences are also initiations for the man beside her — thresholds where he, too, is invited to find himself. Author and teacher of the Diana Richardson's Making Love retreats, Janet M...

Want to know the secrets of the universe? Curious what it means to worship a woman as the Living Goddess? In this episode, we sit down with William Thomas, also known as Vishuddha Avatar Baba. He is an initiated Shri Vidya Tantric guru who has the blessing of Sri Amritananda Natha Saraswati of Devipuram, India. Inside this episode we explore the teachings of Shiva and Shakti that is more relevant...

If you're in a long-term relationship, or hoping to be, this episode will speak to you directly. We sit down with Spiritual Psychologist Joyce Haddad to explore her body of work on clearing energetic entanglements - which offers insight valuable for anyone, regardless of relationship status. Her approach draws on facilitating healing in her own family, her training in psychology, and remarkabl...

After a temporary pause, we're back with news explaining why the podcast name needed to change. This episode also invites listeners of Beyond The Patriarchal Spell to the next step: starting community discussions and more, in the new Telegram group. ⁠https://thetigresspath.com/bps-community/⁠ Since both women and men are both invested in this collective inquiry, it's time to take things to...

Joshua Rodriguez is a facilitator, educator, and advocate empowering individuals through self-discovery and intentional relationships. With 15+ years of experience, he guides people—especially men—in navigating modern masculinity, sexuality, and personal growth. As co-founder of the Kink Collective with his partner Cat, he designs programming that fosters confidence and authentic connection. In 20...

Have you ever witnessed a woman in her full primal, cosmic glory giving birth naturally? A woman's body is designed to have transcendental experiences in both sex and in birth. It's not just about what's possible for human childbirth and how important that is; it's also about how natural birth translates to lovemaking. There is so much to learn about a woman living in profound inti...

The indigenous term 'two spirit' is often used in favor of trans activism, yet how do intersex people feel about that? Here I meet with a guest who brings important nuances to the topic of s and gender. Being born inters*x with innate biological connection to the consciousness of both male and female wisdom is something special and unique. So I invited somatic therapist, trauma nutritionist, and f...

Imagine emerging from Christian fundamentalism and changing the paradigm of your 21 year marriage to one way polyamory. A relationship configuration where the woman decides to finally get her needs met elsewhere, while still being married. Courtney joins the collective inquiry of this podcast to share her journey of radical relating. Reversing the dominant paradigm where sexual freedom is socially...

Listen in on this conversation with an Australian man relocating to live amongst a matrilineal tribe in the lush mountains of rural China. He felt unseen in the patriarchy of his western culture; facing the pressures of capitalism. Now he is exploring what's possible not just in a different location, but also a totally different social system - where women own the property, handle the money, and c...

Neeki approaches the serious subject of unlearning patriarchy in her playful, bold, light hearted way. Neeki from 'Baddest Bitch In The Building' podcast shares her relatable story of moving from a toxic relationship into her empowerment. A Canadian woman in her 20's, Neeki recently wrote the book 'Hacking The Patriarchy'. This episode might especially appeal to young women unl...

Laura and her husband are among the couples listening to the Beyond Patriarchal S*x podcast, who have reported positive growth in their relationship from listening to the episodes together. Laura is a Mindset Coach and Hypnotherapist in the UK, who invited Dévashi as a guest on her 'Unlearning With Laura' podcast. Here we dive into what patriarchal s*x really is (and why it impacts both men &...

It's about time we called in a regular Aussie bloke to be part of this collective inquiry! When not coaching men, you would probably find today's guest somewhere outdoors. I've seen Steve's photos of himself fishing, at the football, in the outback, and picking up huge snakes. He had the same general conditioning that many white Australian guys get, so he knows all about that, but...

This episode is for everyone, but especially couples. Not all relationship therapists are taught about sex and intimacy. Not all therapists who include your sex life in their therapy have questioned patriarchy. Finding a Couples Therapist like Rachel Boyle, means you are starting in the best possible way for authenticity and embodiment beyond trauma and beyond patriarchal sex. BIO Rachel Boyle is...

People worldwide experience the limitations of patriarchal sex. Because it has been happening for so long, it often goes unrecognized. The Beyond Patriarchal Sex project is a cross-cultural collective inquiry, so I'm grateful when people bring their views based on their various cultural experiences. Prasanna has a channel that analyses patriarchal behaviours in Indian movies, which helps peopl...

Hear from the savvy creator of 'Make Love Not Porn'. Many people have talked about creating a healthy alternative to typical porn, meanwhile Cindy Gallop has actually done it. People report how learning creativity and bringing authentic connection into their sex has changed their lives. With her team at MLNP, they screen every video to ensure it avoids demonstrations of patriarchal sex. Ci...

The way everyone was taught to do relationship needs questioning. It seems that focusing on roles is the most important thing for security and survival; yet other important things become destabilized and tend not to survive in that configuration. Is more stability possible when approaching relationship from a more evolutionary perspective? This short episode invites you to ask yourself a few quest...

Richard Stanley is an esoteric historian and so much more, who kindly indulged my questions about romantic love, social structures, and historical dynamics that maintain the Patriarchal Sex paradigm. He shared the history based on his location in Montsegur, Southern France. If you appreciate ancient history, the Goddess tradition, the Cathars, Montsegur, the Holy Grail, the Temple of Solomon and m...

Is the person who mentions 'patriarchy' failing to be empowered? Shouldn't we overcome all issues internally to succeed in life? Only those at the top of the false power pyramid can pretend that a worldwide injustice doesn't exist. In the Beyond Patriarchal Sex inquiry, pattern recognition isn't seen as a personal failure. How we relate to the dynamic of patriarchy is important...

Today's invisible guest is Farida D. whose writing you may recognize from instagram. With over 200 thousand followers, Farida courageusly writes "what we are afraid to feel". She keeps her image and identity concealed for self-protection. As a highly educated Arab woman from a culture where patriarchy is so obvious, Farida has insights for women of all cultures to hear and be inspire...

What is said in this episode is not excusing the pathological behaviors of men in the 'online rape academy', but it does help explain it while replacing the increased division between men and women that has been stirred up, with an elevated sense of compassion. It's about holding the men responsible for their criminal behaviors, while also looking at ways to go beyond the entire cycle...

It's so helpful to have Women's Pelvic and Sexual Health Educator + Physiotherapist, Lisa Fitzpatrick enter this conversation on the reality of patriarchal sex. While the value of this episode might be obvious for women, men are also invited to this conversation. Understanding each other's lived experience is crucial moving beyond the patriarchal sex paradigm together. I'm also excited by the real...

Following up on the recent conversation with Dave Kramer regarding the tragic case of Hannah Clarke and her three children, this episode delves deeper into the systemic and cultural frameworks that enable domestic violence and coercive control. This episode is a call for greater awareness, self-inquiry, and accountability from everyone, whether you are a man, woman, or couple, to engage in the har...