Sex Is Medicine With Devi Ward

What many mainstream media outlets don’t tell you is that sex after 50 often becomes more intentional, emotionally fulfilling, and enjoyable than our younger years. It is a time when sex is less about performance and more about pleasure, communication, and intimacy.Midlife sex and relationship expert, Karen Bigman, joins Devi for an honest conversation about what no one tells you about sex after 50. Tune in and learn:Why current scripts around sex and aging are outdatedHow sex & desire don't disappear, but they DO changeThe framework for a healthy sexual relationship in midlifeWhy your sexspan should = your lifespan How men have their own sexual challenges that affect their partnered relationships.Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-)Please make sure you LIKE + SUBSCRIBE to Sex Is Medicine REBOOT! And please leave us a comment... we love to hear your thoughts!Do you have a question you want answered on air? We are delighted to answer!Send your questions to Questions@holisticse

What does it feel like to come home to your body as a cancer survivor? How do you reclaim pleasure, sensation, and connection to your body after treatment?In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Certified Sexologist Staci Steinbock shares their personal story of surviving ovarian cancer, undergoing cancer treatment, and how having cancer and being a cancer survivor has impacted their sexual health and sensual wellbeing. If you are or know a cancer survivor, this is an episode discussing sexual healing and self-empowerment you won't want to miss.Ready to reclaim pleasure and connection? Register now for Staci’s 10-week program for cancer survivors: "Coming Home: Sexual Healing for Gynecological and Breast Cancer Survivors." Spots are limited—secure yours today and begin your healing journey at Golden Thread Tantra.Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-)Please make sure you LIKE + SUBSCRIBE to Sex Is Medicine REBOOT! And please leave us a comment... we love to hear your thoughts!Do you ha

“When you dwell in a frequency that feeds you, your frequency will naturally reset your authenticity. Remember, there is a difference between a person who has medicine and a person who is medicine.” ~Malidome Patrice SomeWe are committed to the collective activation of pleasure as sacred medicine. But WHY, why do we need pleasure as medicine, and how does this factor into our communities?Here’s the truth: it is about more than skillful living, it’s about vision. The inner resources we have to make it through without compromising our hearts. So much creative power happens when we come together in a focused liberatory practiceHealing does not mean we are not already whole – in sacred wisdom, it summons us to acknowledge, accept, and become our true selves. Certified Authentic Tantra Practitioners Ahamne Glover and Laurie McCraken join Devi to discuss the potent benefits of communal healing spaces anchored in the embodied experience of Pleasure as Medicine. Listeners will tap into the benefits of learning about

Are you sabotaging your sex life by falling into an "intimacy trap"? No, we’re not talking about love-bombing and emotional manipulation, we’re talking about the three biggest intimacy traps that men fall into when trying to navigate the complex landscape of post-pardom, perimenopause, hormonal fluctuations, and SEX.In this week’s episode, Intimacy After Kids expert, Sofia Fortin, and Devi Ward Erickson discuss the three biggest traps men fall into in this relationship stage that sabotage their sex life, what is in their power to control and change, and how to shift the vibe from roommates back to romance, no matter what's going on in their partner's body. Uncover the 3 biggest intimacy traps:- trap number 1 - waiting for her libido to come back. You can create the conditions for desire - trap number 2 - frozen in uncertainty, and cutting off non sexual connection and touch - trap number 3 - talking about it to death and seeking validation ( chasing her is not the vibe) Tune into this week's episode to learn

In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, we focus on understanding porn addiction—its causes, effects, and the underlying unmet needs that may drive compulsive use.Guest Jeremy Lipkowitz, founder of Unhooked Academy, shares his personal journey of overcoming porn addiction with mindfulness and self-connection. Find out: * How porn rewires the mind to be addicted to novelty and more extreme content over time* The overlap between Buddhist philosophy and addiction recovery (understanding craving and suffering)* Why mindfulness meditation practices are a crucial component of healing from addiction.* The Buddhist concept of the Realm of the Hungry Ghosts and how it relates to modern society's feeling of "never enough."*  The "Rat Park" experiment and what it teaches us about addiction and recovery* Understanding the role of shame in addiction (and how to heal toxic sexual shame)About Jeremy:Jeremy Lipkowitz is a former Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, and ICF-certified executive coach. He helps high-achieving men ove

Pleasure, or the lack thereof, can be a vital sign of our overall physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Desire, arousal, and orgasm are not luxuries—they’re biomarkers of health, reflecting blood flow, nitric oxide, oxytocin, vagal tone, and nervous system balance.In this episode of Sex Is Medicine Reboot, Dr. Alicia Newsome weaves science, practical steps, and holistic wisdom to address common questions and misconceptions about hormonal health, helping us anchor pleasure as a vital pathway for hormonal health and sexual wellness.Find out:✅ How desire, arousal, and orgasm are directly tied to hormone balance—and why pleasure is a legitimate, science-backed pathway to healing. ✅ The top hormone imbalances draining women’s energy (cortisol, thyroid, insulin, estrogen/progesterone) and how they hijack libido, mood, and vitality. ✅ Practical, non-pharma strategies to restore hormonal harmony—advanced lab insights, nervous system regulation, mineral repletion, and cycle-aware living-so you can implement these

Exploring Embodied Intimacy: Why Pleasure, Safety, and Consent are Medicine with Andre LazarusSexual pleasure can be medicine, but only when woven with safety & consent. Unlike mainstream, porn-inspired sex, Embodied Intimacy is a somatic, relational, and healing practice, not a performance or technique. Present, connected, and embodied intimacy restores safety in the nervous system, dismantles shame around desire, and supports deeper connection in relationships. The conversation reframes sex as a form of medicine rooted in presence, consent, and self-awareness, rather than typical, goal-oriented sex. Join Devi and Andre Lazurus to explore:What “embodied intimacy” actually means and why most people have never experienced it Why intimacy struggles are often nervous system issues, not libido or attraction problems How shame and performance culture disconnect us from authentic desire The role of consent as an ongoing, embodied conversation rather than a one-time agreement How touch and presence can be healin

In Episode 1 of Season 2 Sex Is Medicine Reboot, The Adoptedsexologist, Anna Linde, and Devi Ward Erickson discuss tending and mending the Motherwound within each of us, how it shows up in intimate relationships, and how to use embodied pleasure to nurture our hearts and awaken the wisdom of the body.The Mother wound is a relational wound. Nurturing is the medicine to heal relational wounding. There are times when we must seek the nurturing that we require within our own hearts. We must become our own internal “Mother”, protecting and tending to the tender places within ourselves with maturity, patience, and grace.Learn More About Anna Linde:Anna is a Swedish-Brazilian Sexologist (MSc) and Dance & Movement Therapist whose work centres on sexual liberation, pleasure, and the sacred. As a Certified Sex Coach, she brings playfulness and spiritual depth into conversations around intimacy, embodiment, and desire. Her published research explores the sexual health of international adoptees, from their own perspe

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In this 2025 Tantra Talks Throwback, Devi and Tugce dive into the truth about vibrators, desensitization, and the not-so-subtle gaslighting happening in the pleasure product industry.This episode is not to shame you (or anyone) about vibrator use.The purpose is to educate you about the long-term impacts on your body and validate your lived experiences.In this episode, Devi and Tugce explore how Tibetan 5 Element Tantra and Holistic Sexology methods can help reawaken your nervous system, restore your sensation, and support your healing, without shame, and without outsourcing your pleasure to plastic.In this episode, we discuss:The stone-cold reality that vibrators can desensitize the clitoral nerve endings over timeWhy “needing stronger settings” is a red flag, not a flexThe link between vibrator use and emotional dissociationHow vibrators can mimic the impact of p

What is the relationship between Tantra and modern pornography? Can there even be a relationship between these two seemingly disparate approaches to sexuality?In this 2025 Tantra Talks Throwback episode, Dr. Erickson and Devi Ward Erickson take on the very nuanced topic of Tantra vs Porn and discuss:The difference between p✨rn and erotica—and why that distinction mattersHow habitual p✨rn use can dull your imagination (which is essential for Tantra)Why fantasy and visualization are powerful tools in solo practiceWhat happens when your sexual nervous system is trained to climax fastWhen and how p✨rn can actually be used skillfully (yes, really)Why Tantra is about refinement, not restrictionThey also share personal stories, cultural context, and practical tips for anyone navigating solo sexual cultivation, especially those working with semen retention, orgasmic awareness, or deepening their connection to pleasure.Tune in for more!Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-)Please make sure

Did you know your p3nis is medicine???In this powerful episode from the 2025 Tantra Talks archives, we’re flipping the entire script on what it means to be a man, to own a penis, and to awaken your vajra as a sacred, conscious tool of healing, transformation, and power

2025 Tantra Talks Throwback! If you followed spiritual communities online in 2025, you likely noticed this topic: Polyamory, Aubrey Marcus,  and “Radical Nonmonogamy”, etc., etc.But are all these radical liberating concepts simply code words for “Poly f*ckery” i.e. f*ck around without consequence?In this throwback episode of Tantra Talks from May 2025, we address one of the most common myths in Western Tantra:Do you have to be polyamorous to practice Tantra?Short answer: No.But we go way deeper than that. You'll discover how the unexpected choice of intentional monogamy could lead to more profound spiritual growth than you ever imagined, and learn about simple, powerful practices to transform any relationship context.Here’s what we unpack:Why Tantra is not inherently polyamorous or monogamousThe real danger of “poly-f*ckery” masquerading as spiritual awakeningHow non-monogamy can become another form of trauma reenactmentHow choosing “intentional monogamy” can serve as a powerful exploration in spiritual pract

​In this LAST Sex Is Medicine episode of 2025, we revisit a Tantra Talks episode from Spring 2025...And, this time, strive to set the record straight by offering authentic, lineage-based guidance on the most proper, respectful, and effective ways to engage with this medicine from the plant world.Tune in to learn about how to properly and respectfully engage with Grandmother Ayahuasca.Whether you’re curious, cautious, or committed, this episode equips you with lineage-tested principles. Discover:What we got wrong in the previous episode and WHYThe very real dangers of using Aya without proper lineage and guidanceHow to be in the right relationship with AyaThe dynamic dance of Tibetan Tantra and AyaWhy lineage matters in both Ayahuasca and TantraThe different lineages of Ayahuasca ceremoniesWhat to look for in an Aya facilitatorWhat to be aware of when looking to explore Aya useWhy Ayahuasca is not for everyone and how to know if it is right for youThank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU!

How should we react when a partner is unable to maintain an erection?This episode of Sex Is Medicine answers listeners' questions about:Navigating psychosomatic ED as a coupleThe impact of aging on sex and the best remedies for addressing vaginal dryness, thinning tissues, and low libidoAre Throatgasms a thing?How to find your pelvic floor musclesThe use of fantasy to recover from porn addictionSit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s episode of Sex Is Medicine Reboot!Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-)Please make sure you LIKE + SUBSCRIBE to Sex Is Medicine REBOOT! And please leave us a comment... we love to hear your thoughts!Do you have a question you want answered on air? We are delighted to answer!Send your questions to Questions@holisticsexologyinstitute.comLearn more about our work at HolisticSexologyInstitute.comFind out more about our government-accredited Holistic Sexology Certification Program. See you next week!With Love,Devi and Alaina

It's not often we get the opportunity to speak to living legends!  Join us for a conversation about Reproductive Justice with Loretta J Ross and Marlene Gerber -two prominent leaders in the social justice movement.ABORTION AND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE: An Essential Guide for Resistance, by Marlene Gerber Fried and Loretta J. Ross, emphasizes that the right to have and raise children is as essential for reproductive choice as the right not to.This critical approach—originating in Black feminism—provides grounding for radical abortion advocacy. Calling on us to join in, the book highlights abortion stories from individuals and organizations who are putting this analysis into action on the front lines, in the United States and beyond.By linking abortion rights to broader social justice initiatives, including Black Lives Matter, immigrant and refugee rights, disability justice, and LGBTQ+ rights, the authors expand the conversation at a critical moment.In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, we discuss:Why "reproductive

Beyond The Clitoris: A Dissertation On Female Pleasure ZonesThere is a concerning phenomenon in the field of sexology involving the emergence of a nearly militant insistence that the clitoris is the ONLY source of female orgasm.This viewpoint not only dismisses the lived experiences of millions of women but is also simply anatomically incorrect.While the clitoris and its surrounding structures are indeed extraordinary, they are not the only sources of orgasm. Orgasms can vary significantly and can originate from various parts of the body, the brain, and even the energy body.After over a decade of teaching people how to expand their orgasmic capacity, we've discovered that orgasms come in many variations, influenced by a broad range of factors—physical, psychological, emotional, intellectual, and energetic. In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi and Alaina explore the many types of orgasmic pleasure that do not originate from the CUV complex, such as:- Cervical and uterine orgasms- P-spot orgasms- Anal orgas

This is a true story of coercion, manipulation, and abuse….What happens when sexual healers engage in acts of sexual harm? Who can you turn to when an organization's leadership lacks a genuine interest in accountability?In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi speaks with ISTA survivor advocate, Cara Cordoni, to explore how "sex-positive, trauma-informed" communities can sometimes function as high-control groups that cause harm to those they claim to serve.In this episode, Cara shares her experience of participating in several levels of ISTA training, the coercion, manipulation, and abuse she witnessed personally and vicariously, multiple survivor stories, and the results of her 2-year attempt to facilitate change within the heart of the ISTA organization.Find out:How ISTA uses the promise of healing, liberation, and "conscious" sexuality to attract students and clients.Validated reports of sexual harm filed against ISTA from 18 countries spanning back to 2008The troubling patterns of manipulation, neglect of

Would you like to master the art of separating your orgasm from your ejaculation?Would you like to become a multi-orgasmic man, but don't know where to begin?Are you looking for guidance about how to practice semen retention and non-ejaculatory orgasms safely, but don't know who to trust?What would it be worth to you to have access to over 27 years of combined expertise in the art, practice, and skill of safe and effective semen retention methods?Well, here we are, serving it up to you on a silver platter!Join Devi and Alaina for this episode of Sex Is Medicine and find out the answers to:How and why you can practice "the million dollar point" safely and effectively.Why retrograde ejaculation is not as common as you thinkHow to relieve chronic tension in your pelvic floorHow to RELAX into your multi-orgasmic potentialWhy it's okay to fantasize during self-pleasureThey also discuss the importance of morning BJ's to maintain relationship satisfaction ;-)In honor of #NoNutNovember, Devi and Alaina are dedicating

The topic of polyamory seems to be everywhere these days. From articles in The Atlanticdescribing it as the ruling class's latest fad, to the controversy surrounding Aubrey Marcus and “radical monogamy” (essentially polygamy), polyamory is highly present in the media right now.But is polyamory really a new trend? Is it even new at all? Or is it a way of relating that predates colonialism and recalls a time when humans were less isolated and more communal?In this week’s episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi and Alaina speak with somatic relationship coach Mel Cassidy about their new book, Radical Relating: A Queer and Polyamory-Informed Guide to Love Beyond the Myth of MonogamyDescribed as a provocative, trauma-informed guide to post-monogamy, this book helps readers build liberated relationships rooted in empowerment, equity, and authenticity.Join Devi, Alaina, and Mel for an in-depth conversation about the myths and misrepresentations of polyamory and how to navigate non-monogamy from a “woke” perspective.In this