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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