This is a photo of my dear cousin, Allena. She is celebrated as an icon in the world of sex positivity, and deservedly so. Her love and acceptance for literally everyone, created a large community of kinky, poly, queer and trans individuals, drawn to her huge heart and her infectious laughter. My cousin was a …
Don’t worry, it’s NOT too late to tune in! In fact, you can watch the whole program below! But first a few warnings. PG&E turned off the power in my office building about ten minutes into this conversation about racism. After that, my host, Eva Medilek, was solo for the length of time it took …
I used to think I knew what my friends believe. But then, everything became so polarized (or was it already and we just didn’t know it?). And certain conspiracy theories seemed to infect even some of my more thoughtful friends. It’s not like I ever doubted my grasp of reality. Although I began to question their’s. …
Beginning at an early age and continuing throughout our lives, most of us absorb toxic messages regarding sex. Whether we learn that sex is dirty or desire is dangerous, our sexuality often becomes a source of shame. Some people, male identified persons especially, may come to view sex as something they must “perform.” If they …
“I love my clients. I feel a deep amount of compassion and empathy for them. I don’t just show up to listen to them; I’m really engaged. I spend a lot of time when we’re not in session researching how we’re going to turn a page for them — how we’re going to solve a …
Your body is precious. And believe it or not, your body is also your boundary. But a lot of us don’t know that. So we allow touch that doesn’t feel good to us. Why? Most of us were taught to accept hugs and even kisses that we may have felt conflicted about as children. Fortunately, …
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