112. The Power of Self-Pleasure

<p class="" data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Do you know what your body likes and desires? Do you want connect more intimately with your partner, or just feel more confident saying what you want? We all deserve to feel empowered in our sex life. Today’s guest is an expert in the sexual wellness space and is about to teach you how to experience more pleasure and feel more connected to your body. </p> <p class="">Kiana Reeves is an educator, practitioner, speaker, and leading voice in the sexual wellness movement. Her approach is wholistic and includes the emotional, biological, social, and spiritual nature of sex & intimacy. Her work in this field ultimately led her to join <a href= "https://www.foriawellness.com/">Foria</a> as Chief Content Officer, where she has helped grow and shape the sexual wellness brand over the last five years.</p> <p class="">In this episode, Kiana explains how masturbating really is self care, beneficial from a health perspective and can improve your overall sex life. We cover the science behind orgasms, how to experience more pleasure, and how to communicate your desires with your partner. We also talk about removing shame from the equation when it comes to sex, and embracing vulnerability. Whether you already feel sexually empowered or don’t even know where to start, we know this conversation will inspire you to try something new & have a better sex life.</p> <p class=""> </p> <blockquote> <p class="">“Masturbation and orgasms can boost your immune system, it can support your sleep, it’s really good at resetting your response to stress and lowering cortisol. When you orgasm and when you’re touching your body or masturbating, experiencing pleasure, you’re releasing dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins. All of those chemical cocktails really play a role in feeling powerful, creative and connected.” Kiana Reeves</p> </blockquote> <p class=""> </p> <p class="">What we talk about:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class="">Our Thanksgiving plans</p> </li> <li> <p class="">Raeann’s latest date s