Permission for Pleasure

Vibrators and sex toys don’t have to be scary or overwhelming. And they certainly aren’t bad or taboo. In this episode I walk through why vibrators work for women and how to choose one. I also offer a few communication tips for introducing a toy with a partner. Mentioned in the episode: Clitoral Network blog Pleasure techniques with penetration Maude use code CINDY10 The Clitoris has a hood Megan’s episode about introducing a vibrator Vibrator episode with Dr. Shannon Chavez Vibrators on the...

Vanessa Carlisle, PhD, MFA joins me to talk about their book co-authored with Stephanie Covington called: Awaken Your Sexuality: A Guide to Connection and Intimacy after Addiction and Trauma. We discuss the prevalence and normalization of substances as a pathway to sexual behavior, and how sexual responses can be filtered and affected through this lens. Vanessa also shares how shame can keep us from using our personal power to find intimacy and a satisfying sex life. Learn more about Vanessa...

Did you know it’s possible to have more than one orgasm in a single sexual session? In this episode we discuss how women can experience multiple orgasms including techniques to explore for wave after wave of pleasure. Visit our episode sponsor Uberlube with code CINDY for 15% off Mentioned in this episode: The clitoral network What is edging? A woman's arousal takes more than 5 minutes Different kinds of orgams Level up your pleasure with these 20 orgasms The clitoral hood Vibrators for wo...

Have you ever been curious about kink? If so, this is the perfect conversation for you! Certified Sex and Relationships Psychotherapist, Sex Educator, and Author Gigi Engle joins me to offer a guide to exploring kink and erotic sensation. We discuss popular kinks, power dynamics, impact play and more. Expand your sexual menu with ideas and suggestions to amplify your senses through kinky play. Find Gigi Engle and Kink Curious Mentioned in this episode: Temperature play Toys, fantasy and...

Listen in for the five questions to answer with a partner for greater pleasure and discovery. Sexual communication is your key to unlocking boredom, assumptions and resentment in the bedroom. Lean into your curiosity with these questions and discover more intimacy and vibrancy in your sex life. Find the podcast page with all the links ORDER my Book: Permission for Pleasure: Tending Your Sexual Garden JOIN my Newsletter: Good Education for Good Sex FOLLOW on Instagram @cindyscharkey VISIT my ...