EPISODE · Jul 23, 2025 · 24 MIN
The History of Pleasure: How We Lost It—and What It Takes to Get It Back | EP. 82
from Single (not spiraling) · host Lauren Samantha
In this episode, we trace the history of pleasure—from Ancient Greece and goddess worship, to the Puritans, patriarchy, and purity culture. You’ll hear how joy became shame, how desire got pathologized, and how women’s sensuality was stripped down to silence. We talk about how women have fought to stay connected to their bodies, their joy, and their truth. And what it really takes to heal that relationship today. If you’ve ever felt like pleasure had to be earned, hidden, or explained—this conversation is for you.Stay connected here Connect with me on Instagram Email me here: [email protected] connected here Connect with me on Instagram Please email me here: [email protected] for coaching HEREWould You Date You? FREE guide
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In this episode, we trace the history of pleasure—from Ancient Greece and goddess worship, to the Puritans, patriarchy, and purity culture. You’ll hear how joy became shame, how desire got pathologized, and how women’s sensuality was stripped down to silence. We talk about how women have fought to stay connected to their bodies, their joy, and their truth. And what it really takes to heal that relationship today. If you’ve ever felt like pleasure had to be earned, hidden, or explained—this conversation is for you.Stay connected here Connect with me on Instagram Email me here: [email protected] connected here Connect with me on Instagram Please email me here: [email protected] for coaching HEREWould You Date You? FREE guide
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