'Learn to listen to yourself... without judgment.' Pleasure requires a presence of mind and body, but how do you do that when your mind and body are in pain? Kristina Nekyia began her career as an underage stripper in Boston and now helps people find mobility and strength through intuitive flexibility training. She negotiates chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. She is also one of the most sensual performers and personalities I know. We talk about how to be friends with pleasure in the midst of chronic pain and how kink was a pathway to healing. www.fitandbendy.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

"Sexuality is the essence of who you are." Dr. Juliana is the creator of Revealed, a program that helps individuals find their power through sexual agency. We talk about the long winding road to pleasure and how to quiet the noise of society to live a more authentic life. www.dr-juliana.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

"Empowerment is about coming into choice". Robyn Dalzen, an ex-mormon turned pleasure revolutionary, talks about the Wheel of Consent created by Dr. Betty Martin. The wheel is made of 4 quadrants: taking, allowing, serving, accepting. We talk about how the wheel impacts our relationships and how it can better put us in touch with our desires. www.schoolofconsent.org www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

Gabriela Herstik is a practioner of ceremonial erotic withcraft and Goddess worshiper. We speak about the divinity in the mundane, pleasure, intention and of course, sex magick! Her new book, Sacred Sex is out now! Take a listen and then check out her newest book! https://www.gabrielaherstik.com https://www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

Dr. Streicher is a Menopause Miracle and gives us new hope for the big change! Although menopause has its own musical, we still know very little about it. Dr. Streicher is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause. We discuss why menopause is such a mystery and how you can learn more about it and take charge of your life. We cover everything from hormone treatment to sex drive to birth control to orgasm. This is a must listen! www.drstreicher.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

'You cannot think your way to power. You cannot think your way to confidence. You must experience it in your body.' Leslie Lyons has 16 years of experience coaching women to reclaim their voices, stand in their power and own their pleasure. We talk burlesque, pole dance, the healing power of sensual movement and about her new community, Honey Hive, exclusively for women over 40. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

Lotus Lain, winner of the XBIZ RISE Peer Empowerment Award, had crafted her way to becoming a top influencer in the competitive adult industry. We talk about how a 'Dirty 30' gift paved a way for her full expression, why getting angry is good and why it's important for all bodies to be represented and celebrated on screen. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

It's not about what your body can do for you. It's about what your body allows you to experience. -Angela Michelle In this Season 4 opener, I talk with an award winning published boudoir photographer, certified sexologist and intimacy and body image coach, Angela Michelle. We talk about the importance of ritual in pleasure and intimacy and also what it's like to pursue pleasure with and invisible disability. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show www.theintimacyartist.com

Season 3 is ending with one of favorite topics: Pelvic Floor Health. Jen Niemeyer is an orthopedic therapist with a specialty in pelvic health rehabilitation. We talk about the role the pelvic floor plays in all of our lives, how to notice when there is a problem, how to care for it and, of course, Kegels! If you are interested in finding a provider in your area, please visit https://www.aptapelvichealth.org.

Jimanekia is the host of the podcast Trauma Queen, founder of Tending the Garden (a non-profit dedicated to sexual assault victims and their allies) and co-founder of Centaury Co, an intimacy coordinator group for TV and film. In this episode we talk about the definitions of trauma and triggers, self care practices and how to approach 'looking down there' when there has been trauma or assault. Oh...and we talk about wrestling. www.traumaqueen.love www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

Amy Baldwin, host of the Shameless Sex Podcast, and her mother Janis own a toy store. But not just any toy store, a sex shop with pleasure positive toys and accessories called Pure Pleasure Shop. This is a mother-daughter duo to be envious of! We talk about what it was like to grow up in a sex positive home, having a mom you can truly talk about anything with, and how teaching pleasure is just as important as teaching safe sex to your children. www.purepleasureshop.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

We have über love for Überlube! Cheryl Sloane is the brand director of the most luscious lube you will ever own, Überlube. We discuss the important benefits of using lube no matter your age, how to use it and even some surprising ways you can add it to your beauty and self care routine. Use the code 'lookdownthere' for a discount at www.uberlube.com

Reba the Diva is the founder of Sexpert Consultants in DC. She is an advocate for HIGHtened pleasure with Cannabis. We talk about divas, sensuality, vulnerability, and how to get your bits high! www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

While this show is not about vulvas, it is about something we don't talk about. Death. Death doulas or end of life doulas tap into our desires as the living: What do you want when you die? Nicole Daigle helps to prepare the living for their death and not only presents them with different burial options ( standard, cremation, aquamation) but also asks what environment people want to be in, who do they want to be around, what music do they want playing etc. This is more than just about who gets what money. It's about honoring the cycle of life and talking about the inevitable with integrity and respect. www.nicoledaigledoula.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

Pleasant Gehman, aka The Princess of Hollywood, has seen and done it all and continues to do so. From fronting her all female punk bands, The Screaming Sirens and the Ringling Sisters to teaching Bellydance in Egypt to performing burlesque all over the world, Pleasant is full of stories that seamlessly transition from one to the next. She is confidence and empowerment personified and taps into her witchy intuition to guide her through her wild and wonderful life. www.pleasantgehman.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

Robin Slonina is an artist based in Las Vegas who specializes in murals and body painting and she was the co-host with RuPaul on the show, Skin Wars. We talk aboutnaging as a woman, beauty standards, insecurities and the power and message of Wonder Woman, her muse. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

Peekaboo Pointe is a burlesque dancer, choreographer and performance artist in NYC. We discuss pleasure mapping, the act of discovering why and how we come together to view pleasure in the ways that we do and how that impacts our life experiences. We also discuss why it is so important to pursue pleasure, even in tough times. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

Nadège is a sex scholar, fiction novelist and spiritual maven who helps people feel healthy and empowered in their sexuality. We talk about how pleasure intersects with science and why it is that we condemn those that pursue and provide pleasure even though it's something we all want and all deserve. Get 20% off her erotic astrology books at www.pleasurescience.com using the code lookdownthere!

Javay da BAE is the genius behind the Millennial Sexpert, a resource for acceptance, empowerment and encouragement for sexual education and wellness. We talk about creating a pleasure practice, why it's important to be intentional with pleasure and what sex is like for the Millennial generation. She will be presenting Lights, Camera, Action: How to Make the Home Movies of Your Dreams at InToPleasure in April 2nd. www.intopleasure.com

There is so much more to rope bondage than you know! The possibilities are endless. Lief Bound and Icarus are two leading instructors, demonstrators and practioners in the rope world. Their enthusiasm for rope is inspiring. We discuss how their work has helped them explore their bodies and emotions in new ways, how that has increased their confidence and influenced how they communicate and navigate the world on a daily basis. They will both be presenting at InToPleasure on April 2nd. Register at www.intopleasure.com.