Sex Is Medicine REBOOT
by Devi Ward Erickson
Sex Is Medicine REBOOT ~ The Podcast for Sexual Rebels and Spiritual Warriors! Emotionally honest, raunchy, and REAL, Sex Is Medicine is the go-to podcast for sexual rebels and spiritual warriors. Devi Ward Erickson serves up Holistic Sex Education with SPICE. Drawing from over 20+ years of expertise in holistic sexual wellness, Vajrayana Tantra, Tibetan Medicine, and somatic science, Devi delivers your weekly dose of sexual wellness through a social justice and anti-racist lens, generously sprinkled with F-bombs. With a focus on the transformative and healing aspects of human sexuality, Devi is committed to busting myths and breaking down systems that keep you disconnected from your true sexual potential, while also providing education and resources to help you claim your birthright to embodied bliss. Because Pleasure
Episodes
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Expanding Erotic Intelligence with Rahi Chun & Ariel Szabo
Somatic Sex Educators, Rahi Chun and Ariel Sazbo, join Devi to explore the meaning of “Erotic Intelligence” and how conscious sexual intimacy allows us to rewire our understanding of intimacy, heal the nervous systems, and expand consciousness through the Body. Discover the path from “release” to...
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The Truth About Sex After 50
What many mainstream media outlets don’t tell you is that sex after 50 often becomes more intentional, emotionally fulfilling, and enjoyable than our younger years. It is a time when sex is less about performance and more about pleasure, communication, and intimacy. Midlife sex and relationship...
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Sexual Healing for Cancer Survivors with Stacie Steinbock
What does it feel like to come home to your body as a cancer survivor? How do you reclaim pleasure, sensation, and connection to your body after treatment? In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Certified Sexologist Stacie Steinbock shares their personal story of surviving ovarian cancer, undergoing...
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Communal Pleasure For Communal Healing ❤️🩹
“When you dwell in a frequency that feeds you, your frequency will naturally reset your authenticity. Remember, there is a difference between a person who has medicine and a person who is medicine.” ~Malidome Patrice Some We are committed to the collective activation of pleasure as sacred…
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3 Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Sex Life 🤔
Are you sabotaging your sex life by falling into an "intimacy trap"? No, we’re not talking about love-bombing and emotional manipulation, we’re talking about the three biggest intimacy traps that men fall into when trying to navigate the complex landscape of post-pardom, perimenopause, hormonal...
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Healing Porn Addiction with Mindfulness 🧘♂️
In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, we focus on understanding porn addiction—its causes, effects, and the underlying unmet needs that may drive compulsive use. Guest Jeremy Lipkowitz, founder of Unhooked Academy, shares his personal journey of overcoming porn addiction with mindfulness and...
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Pleasure IS Physiology:The Healing Power of Pleasure (with Dr. Alicia Newsome) 😇
Pleasure, or the lack thereof, can be a vital sign of our overall physical, mental, and emotional wellness. Desire, arousal, and orgasm are not luxuries—they’re biomarkers of health, reflecting blood flow, nitric oxide, oxytocin, vagal tone, and nervous system balance. In this episode of Sex Is...
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Exploring Embodied Intimacy with Andre Lazarus
Exploring Embodied Intimacy: Why Pleasure, Safety, and Consent are Medicine with Andre Lazarus Sexual pleasure can be medicine, but only when woven with safety & consent. Unlike mainstream, porn-inspired sex, Embodied Intimacy is a somatic, relational, and healing practice, not a performance or...
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Healing The Motherwound ~ Self Nurturing Through Embodied Pleasure (with Guest Anna Linde)
In Episode 1 of Season 2 Sex Is Medicine Reboot, The Adoptedsexologist, Anna Linde, and Devi Ward Erickson discuss tending and mending the Motherwound within each of us, how it shows up in intimate relationships, and how to use embodied pleasure to nurture our hearts and awaken the wisdom of the...
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Sex Is Medicine will be BACK on March 5th 💊
Sex Is Medicine Reboot will be back Thursday, March 5th, 2026. Make sure you sign up for your weekly dose of Sex Is Medicine and send us your questions at Holistic Sexology Institute 💫 Thank you for listening to Sex Is Medicine! We appreciate YOU! :-) Please make sure you LIKE + SUBSCRIBE to Sex...
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Yes! Your Vibrator Is Numbing You Out!
In this 2025 Tantra Talks Throwback, Devi and Tugce dive into the truth about vibrators, desensitization, and the not-so-subtle gaslighting happening in the pleasure product industry. This episode is not to shame you (or anyone) about vibrator use. The purpose is to educate you about the…
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Tantra Vs Porn: Can They Co-Exist? 🤔
What is the relationship between Tantra and modern pornography? Can there even be a relationship between these two seemingly disparate approaches to sexuality? In this 2025 Tantra Talks Throwback episode, Dr. Erickson and Devi Ward Erickson take on the very nuanced topic of Tantra vs Porn and...
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Your C*ck Is a Tool for Healing! 💪🏽
Did you know your p3nis is medicine??? In this powerful episode from the 2025 Tantra Talks archives, we’re flipping the entire script on what it means to be a man, to own a penis, and to awaken your vajra as a sacred, conscious tool of healing, transformation, and power 💪🏽 In This Episode You...
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Is It Polyamory Or Polyf*ckery?🤔
2025 Tantra Talks Throwback! If you followed spiritual communities online in 2025, you likely noticed this topic: Polyamory, Aubrey Marcus, and “Radical Nonmonogamy”, etc., etc. But are all these radical liberating concepts simply code words for “Poly f*ckery” i.e. f*ck around without…
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Tantra+Ayahuasca:Why Lineage Matters!
In this LAST Sex Is Medicine episode of 2025, we revisit a Tantra Talks episode from Spring 2025... And, this time, strive to set the record straight by offering authentic, lineage-based guidance on the most proper, respectful, and effective ways to engage with this medicine from the plant…
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Sex+Aging, Throatgasms, Porn Addiction and Navigating ED as a Couple
How should we react when a partner is unable to maintain an erection? This episode of Sex Is Medicine answers listeners' questions about: Navigating psychosomatic ED as a couple The impact of aging on sex and the best remedies for addressing vaginal dryness, thinning tissues, and low libido Are...
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Abortion+Reproductive Justice:An Essential Guide for Resistance
It's not often we get the opportunity to speak to living legends! Join us for a conversation about Reproductive Justice with Loretta J Ross and Marlene Gerber -two prominent leaders in the social justice movement. ABORTION AND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE: An Essential Guide for Resistance, by Marlene...
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Beyond The Clitoris: A Dissertation On Female Pleasure Zones
Beyond The Clitoris: A Dissertation On Female Pleasure Zones There is a concerning phenomenon in the field of sexology involving the emergence of a nearly militant insistence that the clitoris is the ONLY source of female orgasm. This viewpoint not only dismisses the lived experiences of millions...
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'Conscious Community' or Cult? What I learned from my journey with ISTA
This is a true story of coercion, manipulation, and abuse…. What happens when sexual healers engage in acts of sexual harm? Who can you turn to when an organization's leadership lacks a genuine interest in accountability? In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi speaks with ISTA survivor…
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Advanced Semen Retention Q&A ~ Your Questions Answered!
Would you like to master the art of separating your orgasm from your ejaculation? Would you like to become a multi-orgasmic man, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for guidance about how to practice semen retention and non-ejaculatory orgasms safely, but don't know who to trust? What...
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The Perils of Compulsory Monogamy (And Why Polyamory Won't Fix This!) with Mel Cassidy
The topic of polyamory seems to be everywhere these days. From articles in The Atlantic describing it as the ruling class's latest fad, to the controversy surrounding Aubrey Marcus and “radical monogamy” (essentially polygamy), polyamory is highly present in the media right now. But is polyamory...
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Can You Have Breast Orgasms? How and Why It's Possible....
Is it possible for women to have orgasms from breast and/or nipple stimulation? The short answer is yes! And here's why... Studies have determined that there is, in fact, a neural link between the nipple and the clitoris. Stimulation of the nipples activates the same sensory area of the brain...
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Erospirituality~Ancestral Remembering for Embodied Liberation w/Mx. Lena Queen
Erospirituality: Ancestral Remembering for Embodied Liberation with Mx. Lena Queen Join Devi and Alaina for a deeply regenerative conversation about Erotic Liberation through Erospirituality with licensed, integrative somatic sex therapist, Mx.Lena Queen In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, learn...
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Cervical O's 101 - Your Questions Answered
Your cervix is PORTAL into ENLIGHTENMENT! In Tantric Buddhism, the cervix is the bottom end of the Uma Channel (aka Shushumna Nadi, aka Central Channel). In the genital reflexology system associated with Taoist sexual teachings, the cervix is the “heart point,” and stimulation of this zone can...
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Coming Too Soon? Here's How To Last Longer...
Premature ejaculation (PE) is a sexual issue that affects approximately 1 in 3 men aged 18 to 59 in North America. It occurs when ejaculation happens sooner than desired during sexual activity. PE is considered the most common sexual disorder among men and can lead to depression, low...
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The 11 Different 0rg4sms For Men
Did you know that men and (PWP) are capable of experiencing over 11 different types of 0rg4sm? That's right—there are more than 11 unique forms of 0rg4smic ple4sure available to you through g3nital stimulation! Unfortunately, most men typically only experience one or two types of 0rg4sm, leaving…
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Why Is Your Vagina Numb?
In this episode, Alaina and Devi draw on their combined 27 years of expertise to answer a very common question: "Is it normal not to feel him inside you?” While it's true that many, many women and V-owners experience a lack of genital sensation, this doesn’t mean it's normal. Common? Yes. Normal?...
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Tantra For Same Sex Couples
Welcome back to Sex Is Medicine, your number #1 resource for holistic sex education. In this episode, Alaina and Devi draw on their combined 27 years of expertise to answer a listener's question: "Can you practice tantra as a same-sex couple?" The answer is "Of course!", and here are a few things...
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The Deliberate Deception of Orgasmic Meditation(OM)
***TRIGGER Warning - This episode addresses psychological abuse and manipulation from the perspective of survivors. Both Devi and Alaina are survivors of narcissistic abuse and are committed to exposing abusive dynamics within organizations. This episode intends to expose the overt, intentional...
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Sex Is Medicine Is Back!
It's back! Sex Is Medicine PODCAST - your number one resource for Holistic Sex Education- is back! Sex Is Medicine is serving up sex-ed info rooted in 27 years of combined expertise! Alaina Salks and Devi Ward Erickson share the most cutting-edge and accurate information to answer your questions...
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Ask A Sexologist! Erectile Issues, Making Time For Tantra, and Gspot Vibrator Scams!
Join Devi Ward Erickson and her panel of certified Experts for the final episode of 2021! Devi and her crew answer listeners questions about: * Keeping and maintaining and erection with new partners * How to find time to practice Tantra * The reality of wet dreams * Why Gspot vibrators are a SCAM...
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Cultivating Conscious C**k with Kristopher Lovestone!
There are many articles written about “toxic masculinity”, but how does “healthy masculinity” show up? And in a culture rooted in largely toxic values with very little pleasure and connection-based sex education available, how do cisgender men learn how to be healthy, loving, compassionate, and...
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Queering Tantra with TK
How do you integrate the practice of Tantra without absorbing potentially harmful cis-heteronormative narratives? This episode is for radical anti-assimilationists, those who want to get past the trauma stories of linen pants, and those who know enlightenment doesn't happen by turning a blind eye...
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The Journey From Catholic Nun To Tantrika!
How does one go from being a Catholic Nun to a sexually empowered Tantrika? In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi speaks with Certified Sexologist and Certified Authentic Tantra Practitioner, Laurie McCraken about her extraordinary journey from Catholic Nun, to Body Sex Practitioner, to…
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The Historical Roots of Neo-Tantra
Join Devi Ward Erickson and Relationship Coach and practitioner of Kashmir Shaivism, Mel Cassidy, as they discuss the historical roots of Neo-Tantra in the West. In this episode, find out: *The importance of lineage in authentic Tantra *The signs and symptoms of not practicing Tantra within a...
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Ask A Sexologist ~ Trouble Shooting Your Tantra Practice
Join Devi Ward Erickson and her team of ACS Certified Sexologists for another episode of “Ask A Sexologist” as they discuss troubleshooting your tantra practice and embodying spiritual sex. In this episode find out: *Tantra Tips for helping Trans women cultivate their sexual charge *Lasting…
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The Impact of Racism on BIPOC Mental Health with Chioma Janelle
Our ability to give, receive, and respond to pleasure is largely dictated by our sense of emotional and physical well-being. From a very basic physiological perspective, if you don’t feel safe – physically, emotionally, or psychologically – your sexual function simply doesn’t function. Or,...
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Sex as Self-Care: How to Make Pleasure Your Default
Have you ever wondered how to get your sexy back and feel good in the process? Between work, the kids and their activities, and taking care of your aging parents, you fall into bed exhausted every night. You remember a time when sex was the best thing ever, but now, you can take it or leave it.…
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Ask A Sexologist! The Marriage Episode
Join Devi Ward Erickson and her delightful team of Certified Sexperts: Karen of Explore The Art of Tantra, Rosie Bitts and Lucia Vasquez as they answer listener’s questions about: Sexual fantasies - the good, the bad, and the consensual? Can sexual chemistry be learned? Can Tantra help reconnect...
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Your Brain on Sex with Dr. Heather Bartos!
Our biggest sex organ is our brain, and yet, being “in your head” can be an obstacle to your experience of pleasure. Dr. Heather Bartos shares her tips and tricks for getting out of your head and INTO your senses to rewire your brain for pleasure! In this episode find out: - What’s happening in…
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Harnessing the Healing Power of Women with Lystra Sam
Join Devi and her guest, Lystra Sam as they discuss the healing power of women and a feminine-led society… Find out: *Why is Sisterhood important for healing? *How does community play a role in healing? *What role does community play in business? *What does healthy feminine leadership look like…
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Body Love and Self-Acceptance For Black Men
David Wraith studied sex education at the feet of “Bi-sexual white women”(Shouts out to Annie Sprinkle and Betty Dodson!). Now his mission is to inspire other Black men to embrace their full sexual selves by being a model for body love and sexual self-acceptance. From hosting clothing optional...
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The Power of Pegging and Communicating Your Desires!
Join Devi Ward Erickson and her team of certified sexologists, Rosie Bitts, Sequieta Whitfield, Lucia Vasquez and Karen Craig of Explore The Art of Tantra as they answer YOUR questions about: Anal pleasure and pegging Discussing your sexual desires in partnership Healing porn addiction with…
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How to Heal Body Shame and Feel More “Body-Love”
According to recent studies, approximately 91% of cis-gender women are unhappy with their bodies. I too have spent most of my life at war with my physical body, attempting to starve and “cleanse” it into an idealized concept of beauty that only 5% of the population represents. But all that has...
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Finding your authentic libido in a long-term relationship
According to this week’s Sex Is Medicine guest, it's almost predictable that a woman will lose her interest for sex in a long-term relationship. Many women feel broken when that happens and start to believe that they're just not that sexual. This week, Irene Fehr shares with Devi the four…
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Yes! Orgasm Matters!
How important a role does sexual pleasure play in your life? Should the quality and quantity of your orgasms matter? Join Devi and author Steve Bodansky as they discuss the why and how of cultivating more pleasure and better orgasms! Tune in to find out: *The importance of orgasms for a happy...
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How To Improve Your Diet for Great S*x!
How does diet affect sexual function? Can changing your diet improve your ability to experience pleasure? Join Devi Ward Erickson and acupuncturist and herbalist, Christine DeLozier, L.Ac.,as they discuss the role that your diet can play in supporting consistently great sex! • The trifecta of…
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Sexual Empowerment for Black Men!
In this episode of Sex Is Medicine, Devi speaks with two highly accomplished male tantric practitioners, Vayne Thomas Jr and Brion Craig, both of whom have done the “work” to create a life of sexual and personal empowerment. Tune in to find out: What does “sexual empowerment” mean? What does this...
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Be a Better Gen-S*Xual by Tackling These 7 Relationship Issues!
Gen X is often referred to as “the forgotten generation”. In spite of being forgotten, WE are the generation that invented the internet and laid the groundwork for the world as we know it. Our generation marked the transition from an analog world into a digital one. Our generation ushered in the...
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Sex Is Medicine Q&A ~ Ask A Sexologist!
Do you have questions about sexuality, pleasure, and personal growth? Join Devi Ward Erickson and her team of Authentic Tantra experts and certified sexologists Rosie Bitts, Lucia Vasquez + Karen Craig of Explore The Art of Tantra as they answer listener’s questions about: *How to orgasm after a...
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Sex Is Medicine REBOOT ~ The Podcast for Sexual Rebels and Spiritual Warriors!
Emotionally honest, raunchy, and REAL, Sex Is Medicine is the go-to podcast for sexual rebels and spiritual warriors. Devi Ward Erickson serves up Holistic Sex Education with SPICE.
Drawing from over 20+ years of expertise in holistic sexual wellness, Vajrayana Tantra, Tibetan Medicine, and somatic science, Devi delivers your weekly dose of sexual wellness through a social justice and anti-racist lens, generously sprinkled with F-bombs.
With a focus on the transformative and healing aspects of human sexuality, Devi is committed to busting myths and breaking down systems that keep you disconnected from your true sexual potential, while also providing education and resources to help you claim your birthright to embodied bliss.
Because Pleasure
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