Sex, Love, and Plants with Kiana Reeves

From the captivating notion that 'plants invented sex' to the orgasm gap and the transformative power of pleasure, my conversation with Kiana Reeves takes us on a journey through the realms of our most basic desires. Kiana Reeves, a renowned somatic sex educator, and Chief Education Officer at Foria, brings a unique perspective to the conversation. With over a decade of experience in studying sex, embodiment, intimacy, pleasure, and wellness, she takes us on a journey that traces back to the very essence of life itself. Tune in to this episode: Sex, Love, and Plants with Kiana Reeves  Key points covered in this episode: ✔️ Intimacy is more than just the act itself. It's about deepening connection, bonding, and experiencing a myriad of neurochemicals like oxytocin and dopamine, which are connected to pleasure and orgasm. ✔️ sex isn't just about pleasure—it's also a form of wellness. Viewing sex through the lens of wellness reframes it from being an 'extra' activity in our production-driven society to an integral part of holistic wellbeing. ✔️ The orgasm gap is a critical topic that needs addressing. Kiana highlights the discrepancy between men's and women's orgasm rates, stressing the importance of bridging this gap for women to genuinely enjoy and desire intimate experiences. ✔️ Breasts are not just a physical attribute but a deeply sensitive and fluctuating part of our body. It's vital to give them the care and attention they deserve, especially given their tenderness. ✔️ Embracing self-love is essential. The body deserves love and appreciation in its unique form.  Kiana Reeves is a Somatic Sex Educator, Doula, Intimacy and Relationship Coach, and the Chief Education Officer at Foria. She is a teacher, practitioner, speaker, and leading voice in the sexual wellness movement. For over a decade, Kiana has been studying sex, embodiment, intimacy, pleasure, birth, and wellness. Her work in this field ultimately led her to join Foria as Chief Education Officer, where she has helped grow and shape the brand over the last five years.  Her approach is holistic and includes the emotional, biological, social, and spiritual nature of sex & intimacy.  She is a certified somatic sex educator & sexological bodyworker, embodiment, and intimacy coach, certified full spectrum doula, and mother. Links: Website: https://www.foriawellness.com/   Use Marie-Elizabeth's code for 20% off your Foria order: MARIEELIZABETH20 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiana.reeves/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiana-reeves-124184146/  ———————————————————————————————— ★★★ About Marie-Elizabeth Mali ★★★ Marie-Elizabeth is the founder of Relationship Alchemy, where she helps women near or in midlife reconnect with their deepest desires and truths so they can build lives of passion, purpose, and joy without shrinking themselves or dimming their light. She does this through coaching, retreats, and community, using her PassionBody Activation Method.    ★ TAKE THE "YOUR GROWN-ASS POWER" QUIZ ★ For passionate women having a "Now what?" moment who are ready to turn on their unapologetic power. http://relationshipalchemy.com/power-quiz.    As the founder of Relationship Alchemy® and the PassionBody Activation™ retreats, and two-time TEDx Speaker, Marie-Elizabeth Mali helps women connect more deeply with themselves and communicate more effectively in their lives and businesses. Her clients transform patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way of love, connection, and success in relationships and business. Drawing on her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and over 20 years of working with clients, she teaches women how to show up as authentic leaders in their relationships and work instead of twisting themselves to fit in. Her work has been featured in Thrive Global, SWAAY, and Forbes. Marie-Elizabeth is also a philanthropist and published author with an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College, and an underwater photographer who has a thing for sharks. Learn more at https://relationshipalchemy.com.