In this episode of Knee Deep in the Passenger Seat, Cady and Sharilyn take a deep dive into the world of pleasure—what it means, why it matters, and the barriers that keep us from fully embracing it. From the science of how stress and guilt hijack joy to personal anecdotes about navigating purity culture and inadequate sex education, they unravel the societal layers that fuel shame around pleasure.

The conversation explores the role of body image, patriarchy, and economic inequality in shaping our access to pleasure and offers practical tips for finding joy in the everyday. It also highlights the medical community’s neglect of pleasure in health conversations and emphasizes the power of self-care and body autonomy.

To wrap things up, the hosts switch gears and discuss their love (and critiques!) of book-to-screen adaptations, sharing their favorites and least favorites and explaining why representation matters in storytelling. 

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Referenced in this Episode:

• The Body is not an Apology, by Sonya Renee Taylor
• Burnout by Emily Nagoski
• Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski
• Pleasure Activism by adrienne maree brown
• Erica Smith on Instagram @ericasmith.educates
• The Pelvic People on Instagram @thepelvicpeople

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