Not Your Mami’s Sex Ed: Pleasure as a Form of Resistance

This week on Entre Tías y Amiguis, I’m joined by Dr. Jessica Sánchez, a Latina sexologist, licensed sex therapist, and unapologetic pleasure advocate. Together, we dive into the radical concept of pleasure as a form of resistance and explore how we can reclaim our bodies, sexuality, and joy—especially as women of color navigating cultural scripts like marianismo and machismo.About Dr. Jessica Sánchez:Dr. Jessica Sánchez, a proud and passionate Chingona, is a sex therapist, professor, and pleasure advocate with over a decade of experience in human sexuality, sexual trauma healing, and sexual violence prevention. She specializes in helping women reconnect with their bodies and reclaim their sexual agency, particularly within historically oppressed and underserved communities. Through her work, Dr. Sánchez decolonizes mental health and sexuality by integrating holistic and ancestral healing practices.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why prioritizing pleasure is a radical act of self-love and resistanceHow cultural narratives shape our relationships with sex and pleasureThe connection between pleasure and healing from traumaPractical tools to reconnect with your body and embrace your sexualityHow to rewrite outdated scripts and become a cycle starter in your familyDr. Sánchez’s Take:"Pleasure is power. It’s not just about sex—it’s about reclaiming agency over our bodies, lives, and identities in a world that often denies us that right."Mentioned in the Episode:The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der KolkCome as You Are by Emily NagoskiPrinciples of Pleasure on NetflixDr. Jessica Sánchez’s dissertation: Chingonas and Sex: A Qualitative Study on Mexican-American Women and Sexual SubjectivityChapters:0:00 – Introduction & Dr. Sánchez’s Story10:45 – The Radical Act of Reclaiming Pleasure22:00 – Dismantling Cultural Scripts Around Sexuality35:15 – Cycle Starters: Breaking Generational Patterns44:30 – Pleasure as a Healing Practice55:00 – Practical Tips to Embrace Pleasure