Sex is Medicine with Devi Ward

The Sacred Sex Game is designed for people who want to experience deeper love, greater communication, and celebrate a healthy relationship with themselves and each other. This game creates an opportunity to help open your hearts, and connect in a fun and intimate way. As artists, Shane and his wife Heather wanted to share a work of art with the world. As lovers and practitioners of sacred sexuality, they created a relationship and communication tool for people to play and honor a conscious lifestyle. Discover how the Sacred Sexuality Game can help you: – Improve your communication skills – Learn tantric breathing exercises and eye-gazing – Explore the 5 senses and sexual positions – Learn how to become a better giver and receiver – and understand your partner’s needs SHANE BRANDOLINI | CREATOR OF THE SACRED SEX GAME Shane is an artist, visionary, and mystic. He attended his first sacred sex workshop over 20 years ago and he has developed a working relationship with the eastern arts ever since. His latest creation is an adult board game, designed for couples to assist in communication, energy healing, and intimacy. Shane works with his wife Heather and they live in Flagstaff, Arizona. Together they are artists, seekers, and lovers. With their extensive knowledge and practice of tantra and conscious communication, came the desire to create a game based on these ideas. Their intention for this game is to help people open the lines of communication and nurture a positive sexual relationship. CONNECT WITH SHANE! Website: sacredsexgame.com Get the Sacred Sex Game HERE!

The statistic for sexual trauma are staggering. The most recent statistics show that: Every 98 seconds an American is sexually assaulted 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 20 boys is a victim of child sexual abuse; Self-report studies show that 20% of adult females and 5-10% of adult males recall a childhood sexual assault or sexual abuse incident; Reclaiming pleasure after trauma is possible with the correct guidance and practices. Join Devi and her guest Rachael Maddox as they discuss: 1- The definition of trauma 2- How eroticism and role play can create sexual healing 3- How to move through numbness, pain, shame and enter into pleasure 4- How to find or be a safe sexual healing guide 5- What Radical Self Consent looks like + much, much, much more! Find out more at http://deviwardtantra.com/tantra-podcast/ RACHAEL MADDOX | COACH, TRAUMA RESOLUTION EDUCATION & AUTHOR Rachael Maddox is a trauma resolution educator, coach and guide who’s helped hundreds of women and men resolve their sexual trauma and reclaim their pleasure, power and wholeness. In her first book, SECRET BAD GIRL, Rachael tells the story of her return to wildness, sensuality, health and embodied safety after a decade of living under the trauma spell. Her next book, SEX AFTER TRAUMA, publishes fall 2018, and is written to help people navigate life between the sheets after they’ve been through the worst of it. On a fierce mission to help as many women as possible who’ve experienced trauma, Rachael offers one-on-one support, groups, articles and courses for women who are ready to dance hard with life. If you’re new to Rachael or the territory of trauma resolution, check out the free 8-part video series, Becoming a Grown Goddess, that covers Trauma 101, Boundaries & Belonging, Sex After Trauma, and more! Rachael’s professional training includes Alchemical Alignment Trauma Resolution & Embodiment of Spirit, The Coaches Training Institute and The Awakened Leadership Academy. For fun, Rachael writes songs on her ukulele, swims naked as often as possible, and lays quietly under trees.

Our results-fixated culture can lead to an achievement-oriented sexual identity, experience and mind-set where the focus is on our fruits. Sexual wholeness and embodying our sexual/spiritual consciousness invites a restoration from the roots of our nervous system, through the safety of inhabiting our trunks, and nourishing the open flow of energy through our branches. in order for our genitalia to enjoy the fruits of our embodiment, presence, and loving. Join Devi and her guest Rahi Chun of Somatic Sexual Wholeness as they dive into what cultivating sexual wholness looks like. Learn: 1- Why our Sexual Issues are really our Soul Issues 2- How our early attachment deficits affect our nervous system 3- How a lack of early relational attachment in infancy affects our sense of sexual sovereignty and empowerment 4- How our earliest wiring or associations with sexual arousal/pleasure can create blueprints for our adult patterns, behaviors and fetishes 5- Presence and Safety and the power of re-imprinting new embodied stories to heal from, and leave past violations in the past. + much, much, much more! Join us live @7pm on CTR Network! RAHI CHUN | SOMATIC SEXUAL WHOLNESS Rahi Chun’s purpose was birthed from the tactile awareness he received to heal his crooked legs as an infant, combined with his practices of meditation in the Zen temples of Japan, and living at the Buddhist monastery Wat Ram Peung in Northern Thailand. His experiences of witnessing the spontaneous release of the body’s chronic guarding patterns from embodied presence and intentional touch followed by its expansion of life force energies encouraged his studies in the Taoist and Tantric traditions of intentionally circulating sexual energy for healing and consciousness. He has since combined his Master’s in Spiritual Psychology, with his certifications in TRE (Trauma Release Exercises), NeuroAffective Touch and Sexological Bodywork in offering Somatic Sexual Wholeness a mind/body/spirit integrated approach to sexual health and well-being. SSW is sequenced intentionally to first address the early attachment relational deficits affecting the nervous system and its chronic guarding patterns, before restoring an empowered voice/choice often missing in our adolescence within the client, after which any genital armouring/trauma/conditioned patterns are resolved for an expansion in sexual freedom, pleasure, and wholeness.

Sacred, Sensual, BDSM! Since the release of 50 Shades of Grey, there has been an upsurge in the interest around BDSM. Standing for Bondage, Discipline and Sadomasochism, consensual BDSM play is going out of the shadows and into the light of mainstream awareness. But what is BDSM exactly? Can it be healthy? Can it be spiritual? Does it always have to hurt, or can it be playful and sensual? Join Devi and her guest Cazembe Abena, founder of Senergetic BDSM as they discuss the many forms and expressions of BDSM Learn: 1- What are the origins of BDSM 2- What kind of people are attracted to BDSM? 3- What does it mean about you if you like BDSM? 4- Is it healthy? Is it safe? Is it legal? 5- What is the spiritual side of BDSM? + much, much, much more! CAZEMBE ABENA Senergetic BDSMCAZEMBE ABENA, R.M.T., C.H.C. Cazembe Abena has been practicing for 7 years as a Certified Holistic Practitioner with certifications in various health and metaphysical modalities including Reiki/Energy Medicine, Tantra, Health Coaching, and Meditation. He is also known as ‘The Heart Whisperer’ and is an Intimacy Coach and DOM. Cazembe is originally from Portland OR, and earned a B.A. in Psychology from Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA where he resides. His company, Divine Resonance LLC’s mission is Rekindling the Spark and Deepening the Connection to Source, Self, and Life through Love.Cazembe uses a combination of Energy Therapy, Coaching, Nurturing Touch, and CBT tools to promote evolution, self-acceptance, and healing of the holistic four-body system to foster a life of abundant authentic living. In addition to Intimacy, Cazembe’s work is focused on Stress/Trauma Relief, as he believes this is a major contributor to disease that affects millions in the US, and is increasing annually in our fast-paced society. Cazembe’s specialty are two of his own created methods/tools, which he employs often with his clientele. His custom-drawn energetic symbols for healing and meditation are called Sacred Symbol Technology and his healing method of BDSM is called Senergetic BDSM. Senergetic BDSM utilizes Intention, Sensual Touch, Energy Cultivation & Movement, and Impact Play in a safe, sane, and consensual format. When these tools are in place and boundaries are honored, Senergetic BDSM can lead to greater Trust, Connection, Arousal, Healing, Growth, and Emancipation for individuals and couples. Find out more at www.divine-resonance.com.

Bacterial Vaginosis is the most common vaginal complaint in women of childbearing age. It is estimated that as many as 70% of women worldwide may experience BV at some point in their lives. Though experts say BV is not dangerous, it can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. And, it is also preventable once you know how and why it occurs. Join Devi and her guest, sexual wellness expert Nina Helms, as they discuss: What causes BV? How can you prevent it? Once you get it, what do you do? Natural/Holistic vs. Allopathic Remedies Nina C. Helms is the founder and CEO of S+HE Intimate Fitness and DevineToys, two lifestyle and sexual wellness companies designed to enhance women’s comfort, confidence and quality of life through products and education. As a counselor, author and presenter, Nina has shared her expertise on intimate health and wellness and women’s self-care topics for the past decade. She introduced an array of pioneering products to the sexual health and wellness industry in America over the past 15 years. She is on a mission to create change and galvanize women’s actions through raising awareness and normalizing intimate health and pelvic wellness issues..

Devi speaks with Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Master Herbalist, Tim Baglio about the nature of seminal essence, how to benefit from semen retention practices, ways to nourish the jing, and recover from excessive ejaculation. Join us for a lively discussion about: The role of semen in male health and vitality When, why, and how often you should practice semen retention Is semen retention safe and busting the frequent ejaculation myth What to do about blue balls Join us live @7pm on CTR Network! About Tim Baglio, MSAOM LEAMP Tim Baglio owns and operates Birchwood Acupuncture and Bellingham Chinese Herbs. Tim graduated with a Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine in 2007 and has lived and worked in China and Korea. Tim has been practicing Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine in Bellingham since 2009 and opened Birchwood Acupuncture in 2015. Find out more at Birchwood Acupuncture.

Devi speaks with Sacred Sex Worker, Lesley Love about the sexual pleasure crisis and the role of sex workers in healing this issue. They tools for ending the silence and shame around the topic of sex work. Everyday, millions of men (and some women) willingly pay for sex - be it in the form of phone sex, webcam sex, sensual massage, fellatio, intercourse or fetishes. This particular occupation is always in demand and is so very important! Find out how Sacred Sex Work can help heal sexual dysfunction, sexual trauma, and sexual dissatisfaction. Find out more about Lesley Love at http://www.mslesleylove.com/

Given the fact that some STI's are passed via skin to skin contact, is there any way to truly practice 100% "safe sex"? Dia and Devi explore different options for practicing "safe" sex, taking into consideration non penetrative sex and different kinds of communicable illnesses. In this episode, find out: Several different options for practicing safe sex How different kinds of STD’s are passed Why oral sex needs to be included in the conversation What to do if an illness is discovered Alternative healing modalites

Discover how womb health and Yoni consciousness through vaginal steaming can help release emotional and sexual trauma, and revitalize sensuality for happiness, joy, love and sexual pleasure. Find out: * What is Yoni Steaming? * What are the benefits? * Can it help increase sexual pleasure? * Is Yoni Steaming new? * Working Through Trauma for healthier relationships Tune in Live at 7pm PST! About Tracey Bryant~ Tracey R. Bryant is a Sensual Empowerment Coach, certified Yoni Steam Practitioner, Feminine Health and Wellness Educator, and Womb Advocate. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from McNeese State University in Sociology and Human Sexuality, and I have a license in Social Work. She is a certified Natural Health and Wellness Consultant. She is a Rape Crisis, and Domestic Violence Volunteer, Counselor and Advocate, and AIDS/HIV Pre Test – Post Test Counselor and Outreach Educator. Find out more about Tracey at: http://www.sensualhoneywellness.com/index.html Twitter www.twitter.com/thehoneydiva Facebook www.facebook.com/thehoneydiva Instagram www,instagram.com/thehoneydiva LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/traceybryant

Devi speaks with special guest, Lee Harrington about Sacred Kink, the Bliss of Bondage, and Gender Issues in Sex Positive Communities. About Lee Harrington Lee Harrington is a passionate author, artist and educator on erotic and spiritual authenticity. Some folks think he's an all-around interesting person. He thinks you deserve the life of your dreams... yes you. - See more at: http://www.passionandsoul.com/#sthash.C9IyPkuD.dpuf

What are the positive affects of orgasm on the human brain, and can orgasmic pleasure be used to "reprogram" neural pathways and change toxic behaviors? Join Devi and Grand Trine Tantra Master, Thomas Hargrove, as they discuss using pleasure as medicine to alter consciousness by changing brain patterns. Find out: * What causes distortions in self perception * What are Counterfeit Personality Structures? * How do you manage a C.P.S? * What is Neural Plasticity? * 3 Layers of the Brain and its Functions * Reprogramming the mind with pleasure. About Thomas Hargrove~ AKA "Sirius Healer" is a World Hall of Fame Martial Arts Inductee, Energy Healer, Lecturer, National Grand Trine Tantra Teacher and Personal Coach whom is also an active member of the Internationally known "G-Style Dance Crew". He has studied numerous "closed door" systems on Energy Healing Sciences and Sacred Arts of various cultures. He will be featured as one of presenters in an upcoming documentary called "Blow: The Power of Human Consciousness and The Science of the Breath". Find out more at: http://www.SiriusElevation.com Connect at: Twitter @siriuselevation Facebook Sirius Healer/Sirius Gent Instagram SiriusGent

Devi speaks with bestselling author, Raine Leigh about how to have squirting orgasms alone and with your partner. Find out: * The history behind squirting * Why we rely upon porn for sex education- and that good and bad of that * The importance of a holistic approach to sexuality * Why tantra is not only a valuable solution to female ejaculation, but also a key to greater sexual pleasure and a solution for all types of sexual issues (many sexual issues originate from shame, and other mental/emotional roadblocks). About Raine Leigh: As heard on Eminem's Sirius XM channel (Shade 45/All Out Show), Raw Sex Radio, PPRN, and others. Author/Life Coach/Speaker and Instructor of Squirt School R. Leigh writes books which share her most intimate experiences in order to help other people learn to accept they are worthy of love, pleasure and happiness. Her focus is on encouraging others to live a holistic lifestyle, taking into account that mental health, physical health and other factors affect all aspects of our lives. Website: http://www.authorrleigh.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorrleigh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorRLeigh/

Devi speaks with Sandra LaMorgese Ph.D. about the in's and out's of Swinging as a lifestyle choice. Find out: * What "Swinging" is all about * Who are the people Swinging? * How to communicate the idea of swinging to your partner * Swinging in a loving healthy relationship * How you can get into swinging? * Boundaries and Ground Rules * How to handle feeling threatened and jealous About Sandra~ Sandra LaMorgese Ph.D. is an expert in bridging the gap between sexuality and a lifestyle that focuses on holistic health of the mind, body and spirit. Her professional specialties are life transformation, interpersonal communication, beauty, health, wellness, and sexual intimacy. She is an author of “Switch: Time for a Change” and “5 Steps To Better Communication, Sex and Happiness (Did I mention better sex”.) Website http://sandralamorgese.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/SandraLaMorgese Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sandra.lamorgese Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sandralamorgese/

Devi speaks with Brion and Karen Craig about the importance of integrating our spiritual, energetic and sexual selves. Brion and Karen Craig are life and relationship coaches who own Next Chapter Relationship Coaching to help couples and singles transition to their next chapter. They also own Love, Sex and Intimacy Retreats that hosts retreats and events that focus on themes such as The Art of Sacred Sexuality. They operate Brion and Karen Boudoir Photography to create stunning sensual images of women and couples and are the developers of an energy healing modality called the Energy Body Synergy Technique Connect with Brion and Karen Craig at: http://www.BrionandKaren.com http://www.SacredSexualityRetreat.com http://www.TheSensualityExperience.com

Go on a date with Devi and get answers to your most intimate sexual questions. In this episode, Devi answers questions about regenerative female orgasms, bringing other people into the bedroom, and how often men should have non-ejaculatory orgasms. Call in with questions, or send your questions to Devi at http://www.medicinesex.com/send-questions/

Pain during intercourse is very common—nearly 3 out of 4 women have pain during intercourse at some time during their lives. For some women, the pain is only a temporary problem; for others, it is a long-term problem. In this episode, Devi speaks with Certified physiotherapist and body psychotherapist, Marthe Schneider about what vaginal pain disorder is, what causes it, and what YOU can do to heal it. Find out: What are some common symptoms? What are the most likely causes? What are the most effective treatments? What are the results after treatment? How you can treat area without re-traumatizing it.

Join Devi and Expert S. Denise Jefferson as they demystify the female clitoris, female erections, and the female sexual arousal cycle. Listen live and call in with questions! About S. Denise~ Shirley Jefferson is Managing Director of Clinical Services for Health Educators. She’s an avid learner, achieving multiple degrees and certificates including: A Doctorate of Human Sexuality at The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco, California Masters of Arts in Women’s Studies at Rutgers University in Newark, Jersey Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice at Rutgers University in Newark, Jersey Gynecologic Teaching Associate certification at New Jersey Medical School UMDNJ in Newark, New Jersey Sex educator training at the San Francisco Sex Information Center in San Francisco, CA and the University of Michigan School of Social Work in Ann Arbor, MI She currently works at Baylor University as a Coordinator for Undergraduate Medical Education and is adjunct faculty at The Farm Midwifery School in Summertown, TN. Shirley is an accomplished clinical and sexual health educator and has presented both domestically and internationally on the various issues surrounding women’s sexual health. Contact Info for Shirley: Company: ClinicalSHE Phone: 678-770-3476 email: Shirley@clinicalshe.org website: www.clinicalshe.org

Devi and Jerome answer questions about male multiple orgasms, mastering ejaculation and overcoming trauma. Listen live and call in with questions! Listen & Subscribe in Itunes and Tunein.com! About Jerome~ Jerome Stuart Nichols is a 27 year old sex educator, sex coach and internet personality based in Ypsilanti, MI, resident sexpert and creator ofLTASEX.com. He started LTASEX as a blog called Let’s Talk About Sex in 2010 as a way of helping people improve their lives through their sexuality. -- Contact Jerome Stuart Nicols Company Name: LTASEX Email Address: jeromesnichols@gmail.com LTASEX: www.ltasex.com - @LTASEXblog Personal Site: www.JeromeStuartNichols.com - @notJeromeStuart Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ltasexinfo?fref=nf Personal Coaching: http://www.ltasex.com/coaching Telephone: 248-778-7074 Freelance Writer/Photographer: Between the Lines Managing Editor: Real Food Real Kitchens --- Listen & Subscribe in Itunes and Tunein.com!

Devi and Jennifer Elizabeth Masters speak with Sex Therapist, Gina Odgen about her "4D Wheel of Sexual Experience." Find out how and why sex is more than an erect penis or a vagina, and the complex interaction between sex and: *emotions *spirit *thought *meaning *integration Listen Live and call in with questions at 1-877-230-3062. About Gina Ogden, PhD, LMFT Gina Ogden is an award-winning sex therapist, family therapist, researcher, teacher, and author. She is founder of the Expanding Sex Therapy Network, an international collaboration of practitioners whose mission is to expand the practice of therapy and sex therapy beyond limiting notions of function and dysfunction to include a wide range of diversity and experience. She conducts retreats and trainings internationally, lectures widely, leads teleseminars attended by professionals all over the world, and has appeared in the media from talk radio to the Oprah Winfrey Show. She supervises and trains sex therapists, physicians, nurses, social workers, family therapists, and other health providers in the four-dimensional ISIS-Wheel approach, to broaden their understanding of sexual experience. She is author of 10 books. Her latest is Expanding the Practice of Sex Therapy, which received the AASECT book of the year award.

The greatest discoveries in female reproductive health made in the United States were built upon the bodies of Black women, and yet- women of color continue to struggle for equality in the sex education industry. Why is this, and what can we do to create justice, equality, and respect? Devi speaks with Sexologist, Bianca Laureano about the 'herstory" of women of color in the field of sex education, uncovering the link between where we were, and where we are today. Find out why: * The bodies of Black women are what the US sexuality field is built upon * Our healing from historical trauma, colonization, and finding pleasure is imperative * The WOCSHN is open to anyone who identifies as a woman of color * Centering the sexual pleasure of Black women is racial justice * Language is alive and changing. About Bianca Laureano~ Bianca is an award-winning LatiNegra sexologist who has been in the US sexology field for over 15 years. Her background is in Black and Latinx sexualities, education, media justice, and youth culture. She resides in New York City. She is co-directing a feature-length documentary film titled BLACK PERVERT, about the intersections of Black and kink communities. She is a founding member of WOCSHN and founder of The LatiNegr@s Project and LatinoSexuality.com& Director of Education at Scenarios USA. Connect with Bianca at: : Website ~ http://www.BiancaLaureano.com http://www.wocshn.org/ Twitter ~ @LatinoSexuality @wocshn Instagram ~ LatiNegraSexologist LinkedIn ~ https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancalaureano