

Sex Is Medicine REBOOT
Devi Ward Erickson & Alaina Salks
Sex Is Medicine REBOOT ~ The Podcast for Sexual Rebels and Spiritual Warriors!Emotionally honest, raunchy, and REAL, Sex Is Medicine is the go-to podcast for sexual rebels and spiritual warriors. Devi Ward Erickson and Alaina Salks serve up Holistic Sex Education with SPICE. Drawing from over 27 years of combined expertise in holistic sexual wellness, Vajrayana Tantra, Tibetan Medicine, and somatic science, Alaina and Devi deliver your weekly dose of sexual wellness through a social justice and anti-racist lens, generously sprinkled with F-bombs.With a focus on the transformative and healing aspects of human sexuality, Alaina and Devi are committed to busting myths and breaking down systems that keep you disconnected from your true sexual potential, while also providing education and resources to help you claim your birthright to embodied bliss.Because Pleasure IS Medicine, Education is Healing, and the Truth is Liberating.
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Mar 19, 2021 • 58min
Tantra and Menopause
Menopause is described as the permanent cessation of menstruation, which generally begins between the ages of 45-55 unless it is induced medically via; cancer, hysterectomy, or other physical phenomena. Along with creating hormonal changes such as a decrease in estrogen and progesterone and a slight increase in testosterone which often can affect sexual desire and sensation, menopause can also carry with it emotional changes such as age- shame, grief over the loss of child birthing privilege, and a loss of sexual identity.Join Devi Ward Erickson and CATP and ACS Certified Sexologist, Sequieta Whitfield as they explore how the holistic healing methods of the Authentic Tantra® modality can help alleviate acute menopausal symptoms and enhance sexual wellness.Find out:*How menopause changes your body*Common symptoms*Holistic and conventional remedies*Menopause and sexuality*Tantric methods to support the body and enrich sexual wellnessThank 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

Mar 12, 2021 • 59min
The Dark Side of Modern Tantra and Sacred Sex in the West
There have been several deeply disturbing exposes in recent years about sexual abuse, violations, and misconduct in the tantra and sacred sexuality industry. Several credible claims of abuse and misconduct have been lodged against various well-known tantra schools and at least one person has had criminal charges filed against them. In November of 2020 BBC Radio released a 10 episode podcast expose on the One Taste Cult (which is NOT TANTRA but is often confused with Tantra).In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi explores the troubling climate of abuse in the Western sacred sexuality industry, the importance of lineage and accountability, and outlines some red flags and things to watch out for in your Tantra providers. She is joined by colleagues, certified Authentic Tantra® practitioners, and ACS certified sexologists, Karen Craig and Rosie Bitts.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

Mar 5, 2021 • 56min
What Is Buddhist Sexual Tantra?
Dr. Chris Erickson, a tantric consort and practitioner of Tibetan sexual tantra, joins to illuminate traditional tantric lineages. He and Devi trace historical roots, explain the five-element sexual practices, and contrast monk celibacy with the householder path. They discuss lineage integrity, prerequisites like meditation and breathwork, and how tantra is adapted and practiced today.

Feb 26, 2021 • 55min
Revisiting “Great Sex Naturally” with Dr. Laurie Steelsmith!
Join Devi Ward Erickson and Dr. Laurie Steelsmith as they discuss how every woman (and man) can have great sex naturally!* Find out some of the most common sexual health complaints, and how they can be effectively treated with natural medicine* The most common causes of “loss of libido” and natural remedies for getting your sexy back!* Some surprising natural aphrodisiacs* How sex is proven to enhance the mind/body/spirit connectionAnd the 4 corner stones of sexual health and wellness!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

Feb 19, 2021 • 52min
Revisiting “What to do when your partner has a history of sexual abuse”
Devi Ward Erickson interviews Psychologist and Author, Beverly Engel about what to do when your partner has a history of Childhood Sexual Abuse.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

Feb 12, 2021 • 60min
Revisiting “The Negative Impact of Hormonal Birth Control!”
What is the impact of hormonal contraceptives on female libido and sexual function? Tune in to listen as Devi and her guest, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of “The Fifth Vital Sign” discuss the impact that hormonal contraceptives have on your overall health and sexual function, and discover the incredible connection between your menstrual cycle and your overall health!Find out:*Why we should consider the menstrual cycle a vital sign of overall health?*How do hormonal contraceptives impact libido?*What does the research say about this link?*What is the connection between hormonal contraceptives and painful sex?*What impact do hormonal contraceptives affect your ladyparts? (i.e. clitoral shrinkage and thinning of the vaginal introitus)*Impact of hormonal contraceptives on partner attraction and the possible implications of thisThank 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

Feb 5, 2021 • 54min
Revisiting “Sex and Self-Image” with Dr.Lexx!
Devi speaks with Dr. Lexx about self image and how it affects our sexuality.In this episode Dr. Lexx and Devi discuss...* How our self image is under media attack, especially for people of color.* Why self-image for women is determined by Men* Gilligan's Theory of Morality Sexuality* The behaviors and acts of sex can be affected by self-image* Power and the notion of rejection with regard to health sexualityThank 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

Jan 22, 2021 • 56min
Sacred Kink and "Gender Stuff" with Lee Harrington
Devi speaks with special guest, Lee Harrington about Sacred Kink, the Bliss of Bondage, and Gender Issues in Sex Positive Communities.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

Jan 15, 2021 • 56min
Lessons in Love, Sex and Intimacy for Couples
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 TechniqueConnect with Brion and Karen Craig at:http://www.BrionandKaren.comhttp://www.SacredSexualityRetreat.comhttp://www.TheSensualityExperience.comThank 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

Jan 8, 2021 • 58min
Can Orgasms Reprogram Your Brain?
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.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


