Losing Your Virginity with Robin LaCross

Where can you start when it comes to figuring out period problems? Lots of us grew up believing that birth control pills are the silver bullet to fix your period. Unfortunately, by preventing ovulation, hormonal birth control only masks the underlying issue, potentially delaying the diagnosis of serious conditions. On top of that, whether you want to get pregnant or not, consistent ovulation is important for hormone production, which is critical for so many areas of our health from cognitive function to heart health, sleep regulation, and more. The period fixer, Nicole Jardim, wants us to understand that our body speaks to us through our symptoms and that’s why it’s important for us to dig deeper. We talk about why parents need to empower teenagers to understand their menstrual cycles and fertility, what a healthy period looks like, the long-term health effects of hormonal birth control, ovulation as a vital bodily function, and why tracking your cycle is important for all menstruators.

When a teenage girl decides to have sex, it’s only a matter of time before she actually has sex. The desire to have sex is a normal and natural part of growing up. Our job as adults is to make sure she has good information so that she can make wise decisions about her health and safely satisfy her curiosity about sex. It’s also our responsibility to make sure she has access to condoms and contraception so that she can explore sex safely. This episode is dedicated to all the girls who are thinking about having sex for the first time. You’ll find questions to ask both yourself and your partner to help make the experience a positive one, plus practical information on everything from peeing after sex to prevent bladder infections to how to have an orgasm during sex. We explore the nature of youthful relationships and discuss ways to keep yourself safe while exploring your sexuality. If you want to be good at sex, or have great sex, start by educating yourself about it in a responsible way.

Why is pleasure associated with guilt? All too often we are made to feel bad when we’re feeling oh so good. Whether it’s delighting in sexual pleasures, enjoying a delicious meal, or simply having a good time, too much pleasure is often thought of as sinful. What’s particularly fascinating is how difficult it is for us to talk about pleasure. It’s hard for us to talk to our lovers about it and even more uncomfortable to discuss with our children. As a result of our reluctance to speak of pleasure, we limit the depth of our sexual and pleasurable experiences, we hinder our lover’s ability to please us and shortchange our kids on their future pleasure and enjoyment not only of sex but life in general. Pleasure is about more than just sex. We don’t have good role models when it comes to giving, receiving, or discussing pleasure. In this episode, learn easy ways to bring more pleasure into our lives, how to talk to girls and boys about sexual pleasure, and why people suck at sex.

“Good girls don’t do that!” Whether it's that little voice in your head or someone saying it out loud, there are many things that get in the way of a woman fully accessing and realizing the full range of her pleasure without guilt or shame. In this conversation with Joanna Shakti, you are invited to explore your conditioning and limiting beliefs, look at the ways you have not honored yourself and work through your blocks so that you can experience what she describes as “Full Being Pleasure”. Joanna describes a vision of the pure expression of love, and how our sexuality is a treasure, our bodies are sacred. It is a privilege to touch and interact with them. The Yoni is a sacred space. We honor her and ourselves when we treat ourselves this way. Joanna shows us how to create heart-space safety for men and sexual-space safety for women that can open the door to greater connection, intimacy, and pleasure. Join us as Joanna shows us how to tap into the ecstasy of life, love and lovemaking.

Why is pleasure associated with guilt? All too often we are made to feel bad when we’re feeling oh so good. Whether it’s delighting in sexual pleasures, enjoying a delicious meal, or simply having a good time, too much pleasure is often thought of as sinful. What’s particularly fascinating is how difficult it is for us to talk about pleasure. It’s hard for us to talk to our lovers about it and even more uncomfortable to discuss with our children. As a result of our reluctance to speak of pleasure, we limit the depth of our sexual and pleasurable experiences, we hinder our lover’s ability to please us and shortchange our kids on their future pleasure and enjoyment not only of sex but life in general. Pleasure is about more than just sex. We don’t have good role models when it comes to giving, receiving, or discussing pleasure. In this episode, learn easy ways to bring more pleasure into our lives, how to talk to girls and boys about sexual pleasure, and why people suck at sex.

Do your relationships bring you pleasure? Since covid changed the world, many of us have spent time reflecting on our mortality, how we spend our time and if what we are doing is satisfying and in some cases, satisfying enough to risk our lives on. Who we spend our time with is of particular importance. Our relationships. Work. Family. Friends. Lovers. It’s all about connection. Humans crave connection. We’re being asked to socially distance during the holidays, upending generations of family tradition. How do you stay connected during a time when it’s not safe for us to come together to celebrate? Robin’s guest, Dr. Gary Salyer shares practical suggestions on how to stay connected when it’s not safe to come together like we normally would during the holidays. How to date safely during covid and how couples experiencing too much togetherness can create space and more intimacy at the same time. Plus, how we can find pleasure and delight in the giving of ourselves to others.

Did you know that one out of every ten women has never had an orgasm? Or that for many women there is no sure pathway to achieve orgasm? As a result, many women feel like they are broken and their lovers feel inadequate all because orgasm remains elusive. It’s not surprising when our cultural sexual education lacks information on how to give or receive pleasure. We lack role models, so we are left to figure it out on our own with varying degrees of success. It's the difference between playing Row Your Boat on the piano and Mozart. In this conversation with Sheri Winston, Author of Women’s Anatomy of Arousal, we discover what the anatomy books are missing, why it can be challenging for women to achieve orgasm, and why pleasure can be so uncomfortable to talk about. She invites us into the playpen, a safe place outside of our normal sexy time for us to develop learning games with our partner to help us improve communication, try new things, and fine-tune the things we find pleasurable.

When you hear the word “pleasure” what is your immediate thought or reaction? Your first response is a window into your relationship with pleasure. Did your mind go straight to sexual pleasure? There are actually three types of pleasure and most often pleasure is associated with sex. No surprise, sex feels good. Once someone learns how to achieve orgasm, they often stick to the tried-and-true pathway to orgasm. Surprisingly, by doing this we limit our opportunities for orgasmic experiences. We short-change ourselves on the full range of experiences that we could be having. In this conversation with Gaia Morrissette, we explore what it might look like if orgasm was not the goal of our sexy time. If instead, orgasm was a happy byproduct of pleasure… our new focus. Shifting our mindset can open the door to more exploration and fun! Gaia shares her five aspects of sexual wellness and gives us some easy exercises to build arousal and strengthen your pleasure-seeking muscle. Plus lots more!

When a woman is in her power, when she is feeling good about herself, feels good in her own skin, and confident in who she is, there’s a certain energy that she exudes that can turn every head in the room. Unfortunately, as girls we are encouraged to stay small, to avoid being “too much” and so it can feel uncomfortable to let ourselves fully shine. Robin’s special guest, Nicole Buratti, shares a method she developed for women to reclaim their power, mend their relationships, and fully explore their sexuality. In this fascinating conversation all about sex, you’ll discover aphrodisiac foods to boost libido, mindful masturbation techniques, and how a healthy pelvic floor can increase sexual pleasure. You’ll learn more about the orgasm response, sexual tension, and what it means to relax into an orgasm. Plus Nicole shares three of her favorite oral techniques! Hint: They might not be what you think.

Have you ever asked someone what they wanted or liked only to have them say “I don’t know”? Why is it that we either don’t know what we desire or are too afraid or embarrassed to say it out loud? There’s a lot of stigma around pleasure, especially when it comes to a woman’s pleasure. Our culture encourages us to disconnect from our bodies and to feel shame about things that are pleasurable. In this first of a series of conversations about pleasure, Robin’s special guest, Amanda Testa shares tips on how to discover what is pleasurable to you. You’ll learn how sensual self-care practices can help regulate the nervous system and help you to feel more grounded, resilient, and energized. She shows us how to tune into the body’s wisdom for an energetic yes or no. You’ll learn how to talk to your partner and explore pleasure together even if you feel embarrassed. Amanda shares two simple pleasure practices you can do anywhere. Plus, we cover how to talk to your daughter about pleasure.