EPISODE · Mar 23, 2025 · 26 MIN
Pleasure is NOT a Dirty Word | EP 123
from Shameless Freedom Podcast · host Jen Bugajsky Love, Pleasure and Intimacy Coach
In a culture that often glorifies hustle, self-sacrifice, and productivity over joy, ease, and indulgence, pleasure has been unfairly stigmatized. It is often labeled as frivolous, self-indulgent, or even shameful. But here’s the truth: pleasure is not a distraction—it’s a necessity.Pleasure is a fundamental part of a balanced and fulfilling life. Reclaiming pleasure as a positive force allows us to reconnect with our senses, nurture our well-being, and experience life more fully.As women, we’ve been conditioned to believe that pleasure is something we must earn—a rare indulgence reserved for when we’ve worked hard enough, proven ourselves enough, or been “good” enough. But pleasure isn’t a reward—it’s your birthright. And reclaiming it is the key to living fully, authentically, and unapologetically.
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In a culture that often glorifies hustle, self-sacrifice, and productivity over joy, ease, and indulgence, pleasure has been unfairly stigmatized. It is often labeled as frivolous, self-indulgent, or even shameful. But here’s the truth: pleasure is not a distraction—it’s a necessity.Pleasure is a fundamental part of a balanced and fulfilling life. Reclaiming pleasure as a positive force allows us to reconnect with our senses, nurture our well-being, and experience life more fully.As women, we’ve been conditioned to believe that pleasure is something we must earn—a rare indulgence reserved for when we’ve worked hard enough, proven ourselves enough, or been “good” enough. But pleasure isn’t a reward—it’s your birthright. And reclaiming it is the key to living fully, authentically, and unapologetically.
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