What does embracing pleasure look like as a woman whether your a woman without kids, a mom, a woman in menopause, a grandmother, etc? In this conversation with Dr. Rosalyn Dischiavo, founder of the Institute for Sexuality Education and Enlightenment and author of The Deep Yes: The Lost Art of True Receiving, she shares her personal and professional journey into sex education and therapy, exploring the profound intersections of sexual health, mental well-being, and personal identity. She dives into her story of overcoming infertility, pursuing a doctoral degree, and the importance of integrating pleasure and desire into our holistic health practices.

We discuss:

The cultural stigmas surrounding sexuality and how they disconnect us from our bodies.

Why sexual health is essential to mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
The often-overlooked connection between receiving and pleasure and how embracing both can lead to healing and growth.
The creation of the Institute for Sexuality Education and Enlightenment and its mission to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and personal empowerment.
Rosalyn’s book The Deep Yes: The Lost Art of True Receiving and the powerful practices it offers for embracing pleasure, nature, and rest without guilt.

Rosalyn reflects on how societal messages, like the Madonna-whore complex and hustle culture, inhibit our ability to truly experience life’s joys like enjoying a sunset or embracing intimacy. She wants us to rethink our relationship with pleasure and provides actionable insights for cultivating deeper connections with themselves and our partners.

This is a conversation that goes beyond sex. It’s about reclaiming wholeness, honoring our bodies, and redefining how we show up in the world.

Links and Resources:
Learn more about Rosalyn Devo and her work at the Institute for Sexuality Education and Enlightenment.
Check out Rosalyn's book, The Deep Yes: The Lost Art of True Receiving, available on Amazon.
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Connect with Dr. Roz:
http://instituteforsexuality.com
IG: @HolisticSexEd https://www.instagram.com/holisticsexed/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteforSEE
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Yes-Lost-True-Receiving-ebook/dp/B01COCGE74/ref=monarch_sidesheet_image

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