Why Women Struggle With Pleasure: Body Shame, Menopause & Reclaiming Your Sexual Wellness with Pamela Madsen (The Velvet)

What if sexual wellness has far less to do with sex than we've been taught? Pamela Madsen, founder of Back to the Body and one of the pioneers in women's sexual wellness, joins Kelly for a fascinating conversation about why so many women become disconnected from their bodies, their pleasure, and themselves—and how that disconnect impacts every area of life. Together, they unpack what sexual wellness actually means, why women are rarely taught to prioritize pleasure the way men are, and how body shame, cultural conditioning, and life experiences can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves for decades. They also discuss: What somatic sex education and sexological bodywork actually are How body shame, food, sensuality, and pleasure become deeply connected Why reconnecting with pleasure can improve confidence, creativity, and overall well-being How women's relationship with intimacy changes through perimenopause and menopause—and why this chapter can actually become a new beginning Why it's never too late to reconnect with your body, no matter your age Follow Pamela on Instagram: @thepamelamadsen Visit backtothebody.org Follow @backtothebody on Instagram!   Watch The Velvet's Edge on YouTube! Email us: [email protected] TikTok: @velvetsedge Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.