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Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
Cecilia Villero
33 episodes
6 days ago
Welcome to the Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia! Grab your favorite food and beverage and kick back with Goddess Cecilia and her guest as they talk about taboo topics, shed light on and debunk myths, and educate us to a healthier and pleasurable lifestyle.
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Welcome to the Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia! Grab your favorite food and beverage and kick back with Goddess Cecilia and her guest as they talk about taboo topics, shed light on and debunk myths, and educate us to a healthier and pleasurable lifestyle.
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Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
S2E16 CW/TW: Conversations about being a SA Survivor

Trigger Warning:


This episode contains discussions about sexual assault and survivorship that may be triggering for some listeners.


Hi, everyone! This is Goddess Cecilia, and welcome to Raw Bar where we talk about sex positivity, pleasure, and education. This is where we break taboos and stereotypes imposed by our cultural norms and society’s perceptions and standards.

We’re down to our last episode for the season, and what way to end it than by sitting down with my fellow speakers from the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) Speakers Bureau, Corey and Jocely.


We won’t talk about our personal experiences here. Instead, we will give you a glimpse of what survivorship feels and looks like and how we are helping support other members of the community with education, advocacy, and prevention initiatives.

I hope you take the time to join us in this intense but necessary discussion. In the meantime, remember to love yourself and show yourself some compassion. Stream the episode and subscribe to my podcast for more engaging, stimulating sex-related discussions.


In This Episode

  • Our long journey to healing, social change, and advocacy

  • What peer support really means and why it matters in survivorship

  • Workshops and events that leave good (or bad) impressions and feelings

  • Common misconceptions and challenges in survivorship

  • What is self-care in survivorship?

Find my guests here:

Cory: @mrnohate

Jocelyn: @transformingtrauma


Episode was recorded via Instagram Live in early 2022

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1 year ago
54 minutes 56 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
S2E15 OMG, Becky, Look at Their Dumplings ft. Sydney Rae Chin

We’re almost nearing the end, but we are definitely not ending this season with a juicy, yummy episode with none other than Sydney Rae Chin, a queer, non-monogamous sex educator and creative from Philly! 


And we’ve got so much to unpack here. We explore the ins and outs of polyamory, which is something not many people completely understand. In particular, what are the challenges of explaining it to traditional Asian families? 


And is it normal (and acceptable) to feel jealous when you are in a non-monogamous relationship? What happens when one of the partnerships ends? 

But wait, there’s more. We’ll enjoy some great talk about food and how it can bring people together and teach us a thing (or a lot) about our identities. 


Come and celebrate Sydney’s birthday with me in this stimulating, insightful episode. And don’t forget to check out her IG called Sexy Soup Dumpings, a safe space for non-monogamous people of color.


In This Episode

  • From the movies to reiki and survivorship work for non-monogamous people

  • What people don’t get about polyamory

  • Why conversations, and the tools to communicate, are essential in polyamory

  • Violence in the Asian sex-ed community

  • Learning and storytelling through food


Connect with them here:

@sexysoupdumplings

And send birthday coins here:

Venmo: @ sexy_soupdumplings

CashApp: $ sexysoupdumplings


Episode was recorded via Instagram Live in early 2022

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1 year ago
51 minutes 23 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
S2E14 Earrings As Big As My Joys ft Aida Manduley

Welcome to the latest episode of the Raw Bar podcast, hosted by the one and only Goddess Cecilia! Today, we are joined by the amazing Aida Mundaley, a Latinx organizer, trauma-focused therapist, and sexuality educator who loves to sport some big earrings.


As we sip on delicious mezcal drinks and indulge in juicy blackberries, we dive into a range of stimulating topics. Aida shares their insights on how everything in life is interconnected, and how defining our values and goals can help us stay accountable to ourselves and those around us.


But we don’t stop there! We also delve into how we can find community in the things we love, exploring the ways that shared interests and passions can bring us closer to one another. And, of course, Aida shares their tips and tricks for breaking taboos and embracing our sexuality in a fun and fulfilling way.


So if you’re looking for an episode packed full of laughter, engaging conversation, and a little bit of spice, look no further than the Raw Bar podcast. Subscribe today and download or stream this episode to discover how you can live your best life!


In This Episode

  • How colonization affects our ideas (and realities) about family dynamics

  • The connection between social justice and sexuality

  • Why parents should avoid mom groups on Facebook

  • How going slow can help give more value on humanity, less on capitalism

  • Sex educators do not need to have answers to all questions


Find Adia at:

@aidamanduley

Twitter: @ Neuronbomb

www.aidamanduley.com


Episode was recorded via Instagram Live in early 2022

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1 year ago
1 hour 21 minutes 29 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
S2E13 From Rhode Island to the Open Road ft Talia Coccia Kingston

Ready to spice things up? This week’s episode is all about living life to the fullest. And our guest Talia Coccia Kingston knows a thing or two about embracing her sexuality and hitting the open road in style. From her cozy skoolie to her fearless attitude toward life, Talia is an inspiration to anyone looking to break free from the norm and create their own adventure.


Join us for a scintillating conversation about sex, love, and the pursuit of happiness as we explore the joys of being sex-positive and living your best life. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just looking to explore new horizons, Talia’s story will leave you feeling empowered and inspired.


So what are you waiting for? Grab a glass of wine, slip into something comfortable, and get ready to be swept away by the raw, unbridled energy of this episode. Stream it now, and let’s ignite our passions together! Don’t forget to subscribe to Raw Bar for more empowering and alluring conversations about sexuality and self-discovery.


In This Episode

  • The serendipitous meeting with a condom-tote-bag-wearing human

  • How Talia got sex education from almost everyone

  • The biggest lessons about life and relationships when on the road

  • What is relationship anarchy?

  • The definition of unapologetically authentic


Find Talia here:

@bicoastalbus

@shoplovelights


Episode was recorded via Instagram Live in early 2022

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1 year ago
53 minutes 57 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
S2E12 Pleasure in the Surprise ft. Hunter Riley

Episode 12 of Raw Bar is here, and we couldn’t be more excited! Hunter Riley—an amazing sex educator, a smut creator, a stripper named Anne Moore, and a consistent partner of organizations like Planned Parenthood—joins me, Goddess Cecilia, to discuss the fascinating world of sex retail over the past six years. 


For example, how did COVID shift Riley’s mindset, considering her vast experience in sex ed? I guarantee this episode will make you rethink what it means to find pleasure in surprise.


Plus, we talk about how exploring the unknown can be an educational experience that can fulfill your basic needs. And what about that one question that respects boundaries while you’re having fun? 


There is definitely a lot to unload, so what are you waiting for? Stream the episode now, and don’t forget to tell me what you think about it. 


In This Episode

  • Riley’s incredible journey from the University of New Mexico to self-serve toys

  • The state of sex retail during and after COVID-19 pandemic

  • What is sex ed? (hint: it’s not to turn you on)

  • A pivotal question that opens consent-based conversations

  • Virtual vs. in-person strip work


Find Hunter here:

@huntergathererx

Twitter and OF: HornyHuntress

www.selfservetoys.com


Episode was recorded via Instagram Live in early 2022

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1 year ago
51 minutes 22 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
S2E11 Celebrating My 40th Birthday at the Mermaid Museum!

Celebrating my 40th birthday with you here at the Raw Bar original from Instagram live and now reproduced in this podcast is such an honor.
On this very special and short episode of Raw Bar, Goddess Cecilia gives you a peek inside the Mermaid Museum in Berlin, MD! 


Episode was recorded via Instagram Live in early 2022

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1 year ago
9 minutes 55 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
2E10 A Piece of the Pleasure Pie ft Nicole Mazzeo

Get ready to indulge in another delicious episode of the Raw Bar! This week, we have the pleasure of hosting the inspiring Nicole Mazzeo, the founder of Pleasure Pie. Our mouths are already watering at the thought of all the juicy topics we’ll be discussing.


One of the things we love most about Nicole is her ability to make zines that resonate with so many people. It’s not a surprise that her unique voice has given her countless opportunities to host events about sex that aren't just about trying to get laid. We can all learn a lot from her approach to open conversation!


But wait, there’s more! We're also discussing the importance of period sex in our quest to achieve world peace. Believe it or not, period sex can be a powerful way to revolutionize our perceptions surrounding getting sexual pleasure even during menstruation.


At the Raw Bar, we believe that pleasure is an essential ingredient to a fulfilling life. And who better to help us explore this than Nicole Mazzeo? So join us as we dive into everything—from zines to period sex—in pursuit of our pleasure!


In This Episode:

  • Her roller-coaster ride toward sex-positive education

  • How her zines are stimulating vital conversations about sexual pleasure and education

  • The origins of pleasure pie 

  • Deep discussions about period sex (why should we talk about it?)

  • What really happened behind the making-out event


Episode was recorded via Instagram Live in early 2022

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1 year ago
54 minutes 51 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
S2E9 Be Good At It ft. Goody Howard

Welcome to the Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia, where we don’t just talk about sex—we make it sizzle! This week, we’ve got a treat for you, an electrifying episode featuring the sensational sex educator and business badass, Goody Howard.


Goody is a wizard when it comes to sex ed. And we want you to know why! We'll show you how her Ask Goody platform, which originated in the conservative South, is making waves in the sexuality field. And, of course, we’ll explore all the juicy details on how her business background helps her and her students work smarter, not harder when it comes to sex education.


But let’s not forget why we’re here: sex! Goody will reveal the accessibility of education and certification in our field, which makes a huge impact on how good we are in bed. And who doesn’t want to be the best their partners ever had?


So get those headphones in because Goddess Cecilia and Goody Howard have so much to teach you about sex. You won’t regret tuning in to this sexy, educational experience. Meet us at the Raw Bar, get your drink, and let’s get into it!


In This Episode:

  • How the “freaky friend” began and grew to become Ask Goody

  • Elevation of professional sex development education

  • Sexual and gender minority (GSM) vs LGBTQA+

  • How to make sexual pleasure and education accessible and reachable 

  • The role of accountability and responsibility in improving sex pleasure


Find Goody at

@askgoody

www.askgoody.com

Episode was recorded via Instagram Live in early 2022

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1 year ago
1 hour 9 minutes 33 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
S2E8 Breaking Down "The Principles of Pleasure" ft Dirty Lola

Dirty Lola and Goddess Cecilia bring a unique perspective to the innovative Raw Bar podcast this week. On episode 8, we discuss Netflix’s “The Principles of Pleasure” docuseries, offering viewers an insight into topics like pleasure as well as critiques for the show.


In particular, we explore how “The Principles of Pleasure” encourages viewers to think critically about their own views on sexual identity and gender roles. We also delve into subjects like consent and communication that are often overlooked when it comes to discussing sex-education topics.


Tune in each week to hear more about the revolutionary new show and more – all while making sure to leave room for some fun!


In This Episode:

  • The massive effect of the Principles of Pleasure—and why we need more episodes and discussions

  • Biggest misconceptions people have about the sexual pleasure and health industry

  • The birth of Sex Ed A Go Go

  • Why we should update dated or archaic sex information

  • How a sex toy triggers intense conversations about sexual-pleasure accessibility and truths

Find Dirty Lola at:

@dirtylola on IG and Twitter

www.dirtylola.co


Episode was recorded via Instagram Live in early 2022


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1 year ago
1 hour 19 minutes 4 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
S2E7 It's WORK ft Leilah from A Stripper's Guide

Ready to learn more about one of the kinkiest professions in the world? Then tune into this Raw Bar episode!


Goddess Cecilia and Leilah Feinstein of A Stripper’s Guide deliver an informative discussion revolving around topics such as hypersexualization, sex work as a labor rights issue, and many more nuances you may not know about.


Leilah brings her passion and expertise to the conversation, making for an engaging back-and-forth that will have you listening from start to finish. Not only do their words offer an informative dive into sex work, but they also present perspectives that can help ensure everyone involved is treated with respect. Plus, it’s entertaining too!


Don’t miss out on this lively chat. You’ll walk away with new knowledge about one of humanity’s most ancient professions. So grab your favorite beverage and join us for this insightful edition of Raw Bar.


In This Episode:

  • Leilah’s origin story that included “stripping” her biases about the industry

  • Why recalibration is important when facing a wall that hurts

  • The hypocrisy and the permeation of white supremacy in the dancing and sex-work industry

  • How being sexualized by the viewers puts sex workers at a disadvantage

  • Hypersexualization effects in different races and ethnicities

Find Leilah at:

@astrippersguide

www.astrippersguide.com


Episode was recorded via Instagram Live in early 2022


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1 year ago
58 minutes 28 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
S2E6 2 Bulls Smashing Shame ft Shanae Adams

Hey there, Raw Bar fans! We’ve got a special episode for you today with the incredible Shanae Adams. She’s here to give us the scoop on sex, kink, and more.


Shanae is a stunningly talented performer and sex ed therapist from Colorado who focuses on changing public narratives through art. In this episode, we aim to cultivate positive change by tapping into our creative potential. Hear what she has to say about community care: how it can become more accessible, as well as heartwarming examples of it in action.


And if you’re not sold yet, wait till we get to the kinky stuff! As an enthusiastic kinkster herself, Shanae provides invaluable insight on how to be present in the moment and discover how the arts can be such a powerful tool in learning about your sexual identity and truth.


So tune in now and join us on Raw Bar with Shanae Adams. We promise it will be insightful, inspirational and, yes, just a bit sexy too!


In This Episode:

  • From a go-to “sex expert” foro friends to sex ed leader for communities

  • How she combines the arts, performances, and sex therapy in helping people discover their sexual identity and preference

  • The process of writing parody songs, such as “Savage”

  • What is the Chrysalis House?

  • What people don’t get about kinkiness, especially in the black community

Find Shanae here:

@honestlynae

www.honestlynae.com

youtube.com/c/HonestlyNae


Episode was recorded via Instagram Live in early 2022


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2 years ago
47 minutes 58 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
S2E5 Hanky Panky ft. Maria Two-Straps

Hey there, lovely listeners! In our latest episode, we’ve got a very special guest: Maria Two-Straps, a Filipina sex and relationship coach, sex educator, and intimacy coordinator. And let me tell you, she’s got some serious knowledge to drop!


We dive into what it’s like being a Filipina in a non-traditional industry and the unique challenges that come with it. Maria also shares her experience as an intimacy coordinator, which involves ensuring performers’ safety and comfort during intimate scenes. 


We discuss the importance of communication and consent in these situations, and how Maria helps performers navigate them.


Maria also shares some surprising insights on how sex and squats are related! Who knew that doing squats could enhance your sex life? Well, Maria did, and she’s here to tell us all about it.


So whether you’re looking to gain some knowledge on intimacy coordinating, learn how to communicate better during intimate scenes, or just want to spice up your sex life, this episode is for you. Tune in now and get ready for an enlightening and engaging conversation with Maria Two-Straps.


In This Episode:

  • The aha moments that helped Maria Two-Straps embrace her sexuality

  • Where did the name “Two-Straps” come from?

  • How it is to be in the sex industry after being raised in a traditional Filipino household

  • Why mental health is a major component of intimacy choreography and direction

  • The role of squats and lifts at the gym support physical and sexual health


Find Maria Two-Straps at

@_sexandsquats

Episode was recorded via Instagram Live in early 2022


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2 years ago
50 minutes 8 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
S2E4 Intentionally Cultivating Belonging ft Kathryn Elaine

Alien Superstar, All Up in Your Mind, and Black Velvet—no, these are not the new cast of “The Masked Singer.” And I am definitely not making things up.


These are some of the sex and pleasure toys you can already buy from the House of Bawdy. But what makes these different from all the others?


This is what we’ll talk about in the Raw Bar.


For our fourth episode, I sat down and spilled some tea (figuratively and literally) with Kathryn Elaine, the genius behind the House of Bawdy, an online shop that embraces the sexual needs and fantasies of people from various walks of life, from queer to those with disabilities.

We talked about the importance of creating products that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functionally designed to bring pleasure and satisfaction. In the words of Kondo, those that will help spark joy.


Join us as we dive into the journey and lessons learned from starting a business in a world that seems to have very little understanding of representation.


In This Episode:

  • How frustration, love, and necessity gave birth to the House of Bawdy

  • The one thing to do when you want to get into the same business

  • Where representation is lacking in the sex retail industry (e.g., commercial representation)

  • The biggest impact of identities on choices

  • The hard truth about sexuality and pleasure that people are not yet ready to hear

Find her here:

@houseofbawdy

www.houseofbawdy.com


Episode was recorded via Instagram Live in early 2022

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2 years ago
56 minutes 19 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
S2E3 Thank You for Taking Care of Yourself ft. Rachael Rose

Do you want to join a spicy event free of judgment, ridicule, and discomfort? Is there such a thing? The answer is a resounding yes!

This episode of Raw Bar gets all fun and sexy with my guest Rachael Rose, a graphic designer turned sex educator who has created a safe space for all sensual friends. 

But that’s not all. Pulling from her personal experience as a person with an “invisible illness,” she has helped developed games and designed venues that focus on accommodation. This way, everyone gets to practice self-care and sexual expression! 

I know you are eager to hear more about these events that you can definitely join or even get some ideas on how to host your own. So make sure that you listen to this insightful episode. 


In This Episode:

  • Rachael Rose’s origin story from a graphic designer to a sex educator

  • Kinky, safe, inclusive events and games you can organize in your communities

  • Great tips and insights on how to make spaces comfortable for everyone, especially for those who need accommodation

  • How society fails to meet the needs of people with disabilities and invisible illnesses

  • Why “nerd communities” are more open and can be instrumental in promoting inclusion


Find Rachael at:

@hedonish www.hedonish.com

Graphic Design: @geneticlemon www.geneticlemon.com

Glittergasm Events: @glittergasmevents www.glittergasmevents.com

Art & Crafts @shockandawesomeco www.etsy.com/shop/ShockandAwesomeCo


Episode was recorded via Instagram Live in early 2022


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2 years ago
51 minutes 28 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
S2E2 Lovers and Mothers and HABs, Oh My! ft Dr. Lexx Brown-James

Do you know that white supremacy is also deeply ingrained in our intimate sexual relationships? 

We often take for granted that our relationships are based on equality and mutual respect. The truth is that power imbalances still exist.

These include white supremacy, which has gained roots in our society and is still present in our intimate relationships. It manifests itself in the form of objectification, partner expectations, and difficulty in expressing our feelings.

On today’s episode of the Podcast Raw Bar, I'm joined by Dr. Lexx Brown-James, founder of The Institute for Sexuality and Intimacy, to help us dive deeper into how white supremacy is affecting our relationships and identities, both in society and in the bedrooms.

Listen or download our podcast episode now to learn more. Do not forget to subscribe to Raw Bar for free so you never miss out on new content.


In This Episode:

  • How white saviorhood is pervasive in mental health services and therapies

  • The role Internet has played in helping more black and melanated people get mental support

  • Undoing traditional beliefs about relationships and loverships while maintaining our identities

  • Why miscommunication is the biggest relationship myth and the difference between truth and honesty

  • The child-friendly inclusive book that teaches kids about how to be comfortable with their bodies


Follow Dr. Lexx at:

@lexxsexdoc

www.lexxsexdoc.com


Episode was recorded via Instagram Live in early 2022.

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2 years ago
1 hour 46 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
S2E1 Female dominance, What It Means To Be Breaking Generational Curses With Our Body Confidence, and The Power of Peg the Patriarchy™️ with Luna Matatas

Welcome to the Raw Bar! We kick off our second-season debut with the Goddess Power Hour. We’ll be discussing what it means to be a woman and embrace female power in today’s world.

It can often feel like there are some expectations of how a woman should behave or look that weren’t created by us and don’t reflect our own values. That’s why it’s so important to remember that our bodies and identities are completely unique and we can define ourselves on our terms.

And we begin by breaking generational curses with body confidence. Many of us have had expectations placed on us from generations before, but with breaking norms, we can start to set new standards for ourselves and redefine what beauty means for future generations.

Along the way, we will tackle the power of Peg the Patriarchy™, a way of doing away with competition between genders and instead collaborating together to shape an environment more equitable for everyone. With this approach, women won’t just be strong enough to survive—they will thrive in all areas of life.

But to help us navigate these themes, we have Luna Matatas, a 15-year sex and pleasure educator who champions body confidence and self-pleasure (and who owns the Peg the Patriarchy trademark, by the way).

Tune into this episode of the Raw Bar and leave empowered with tools to help you break down the barriers that have been holding you back.


In This Episode:

  • How a sliver and a gap led to an over-ten-year journey of embracing and appreciating self-pleasure

  • Why sex is more than just being in bed - it involves a lot of work and creativity too!

  • BDSM stereotypes in the media

  • The birth and significance of Peg the Patriarchy

  • The Met Gala situation that illustrated cultural appropriation and subversion even among women


Find Luna here:

@lunamatatas

@thesensualfoodie (backup account)

www.lunamatatas.com


Episode was recorded via Instagram Live in early 2022.

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2 years ago
57 minutes 47 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
S1E16 We Need to Talk, Filipino:a:xs

Filipinos, it's time to talk about sex. In my final episode for season 1, I will share the preliminary results of a survey that I conducted touching on Filipinos' mindset, beliefs, knowledge, and education about sex.

The numbers are in, and they tell a complex tale of how the Philippines and other country's cultures, parenting, customs and traditions, and even the media influence or contribute to how we value, define, articulate, and embrace our gender and sexuality.

This podcast episode comes with a TRIGGER WARNING around the half-hour. I am also going to talk about sexual assault histories, experiences, effects, and responses of those who know the stories.

I definitely have a lot to unpack here, so buckle up, and let's talk sex.


Topics Covered:

  • Learn the preliminary results of the survey I conducted: For those who wish to participate, they can go to [provide a link to the survey]
  • Discover Filipinos' view on gender and sexuality
  • Know why the Filipino community still needs more extensive education about sex
  • Trigger warning: find out sexual assault stories among Filipinos, including survival strategies, responses of those who know the assault, and perpetrators


About Goddess Cecilia:

Goddess Cecilia is a Sexuality & Pleasure Educator/Consultant who believes that even though most of the ocean remains unexplored, your pleasure doesn’t have to be. She encourages you to dive deep into the depths of your pleasures as a healthy and healing part of self-care. Whether it's through pleasure pod workshops, pampering and pleasure products, or a Vulva/Body Crafts activity, or educating in her finest shells, the Mermaid Goddess helps you relearn and reclaim your pleasure.

You can find the Filipina Mermaid Goddess hosting Pleasure Toy Parties, with Voula the Vulva at a variety of events, on social media during #MermaidMonday, and providing private consultations to those curious about exploring their pleasure. If you’re particularly in her favor, you’ll get to see a flick of her tail as she drops some pearls of wisdom.


Connect with Goddess Cecilia:

Website: http://www.goddesscecilia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goddesscecilia/

Clubhouse: @goddesscecilia

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoddessCecilia

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2 years ago
44 minutes 29 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
S1E15 Vulnerability is the Fertile Soil ft Kenna Cook

To say that Kenna is a modern hero is an understatement! In this episode, she shared with us her story of teaching hundreds of children in rural places in California. Her commitment and passion to advocate and spread awareness about sexual health and sexual education to kids and teens are astounding!


Topics Covered:

  • Teaching in rural areas of California
  • Kenna’s favorite questions from students
  • Unpacking patriarchy and toxic masculinity in sex ed class
  • Motherhood and addressing sexuality and sex education with your children


About Kenna Cook:

Kenna Cook (she/they) is a career sex educator. They have taught over 10,000 students inclusive, sex-positive health education in classrooms across rural Northern California. Currently, Kenna supervises youth programs that offer peer mentoring to queer youth and teach substance use harm reduction skills. When they aren't advocating for teens, Kenna reads tarot, watches drag queen YouTube channels, and unlearns toxic patterns through parenting her 2 kiddos.


Connect with Kenna Cook:

Instagram: @mama_cook

Website: www.communicarehc.org


About Goddess Cecilia:

Goddess Cecilia is a Sexuality & Pleasure Educator/Consultant who believes that even though most of the ocean remains unexplored, your pleasure doesn’t have to be. She encourages you to dive deep into the depths of your pleasures as a healthy and healing part of self-care. Whether it's through pleasure pod workshops, pampering and pleasure products, or a Vulva/Body Crafts activity, or educating in her finest shells, the Mermaid Goddess helps you relearn and reclaim your pleasure.

You can find the Filipina Mermaid Goddess hosting Pleasure Toy Parties, with Voula the Vulva at a variety of events, on social media during #MermaidMonday, and providing private consultations to those curious about exploring their pleasure. If you’re particularly in her favor, you’ll get to see a flick of her tail as she drops some pearls of wisdom.


Connect with Goddess Cecilia:

Website: http://www.goddesscecilia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goddesscecilia/

Clubhouse: @goddesscecilia

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoddessCecilia

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2 years ago
56 minutes 53 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
S1E14 The Cheese Stands Alone ft. Kate Murray aka Velvet O'Claire

Let’s talk burlesque with Kate Murray! Our guest in this episode brings stand-alone cheese and milk in a wine glass - because she is a mothaf*cking adult and we are here for it! That sums up the vibe of this episode and we're sure you’re going to love it as much as we did!

Kate shared her story as a theater artist, burlesque dancer, educator, and social justice activist and how it all intertwined.


Topics Covered:

  • Kate’s story in acting and burlesque
  • How we can do so much and not stick to binary concepts
  • Is selling sex toys sex work?
  • Bringing sex education and social justice awareness in English Education
  • Gender in language


About Velvet O'Claire:

Kate Murray, aka Velvet O'Claire, is one of those people who's ready to replace her bio with a bullet-point list. She's based in Orlando, FL, and does a ton of varied work revolving around storytelling, communication, and intimacy. Emerging from the pandemic with a renewed focus on acting and teaching, she also has a background in burlesque and sexuality education. She's embracing the trend of November this year, working to prioritize what lights her up and saying NO to the things that don't!


Connect with Velvet O'Claire:

Instagram: @VelvetOClaire for burlesque goodness, and @whiskeytheatrefactory

Website: http://www.velvetoclaire.com/


About Goddess Cecilia:

Goddess Cecilia is a Sexuality & Pleasure Educator/Consultant who believes that even though most of the ocean remains unexplored, your pleasure doesn’t have to be. She encourages you to dive deep into the depths of your pleasures as a healthy and healing part of self-care. Whether it's through pleasure pod workshops, pampering and pleasure products, or a Vulva/Body Crafts activity, or educating in her finest shells, the Mermaid Goddess helps you relearn and reclaim your pleasure.

You can find the Filipina Mermaid Goddess hosting Pleasure Toy Parties, with Voula the Vulva at a variety of events, on social media during #MermaidMonday, and providing private consultations to those curious about exploring their pleasure. If you’re particularly in her favor, you’ll get to see a flick of her tail as she drops some pearls of wisdom.


Connect with Goddess Cecilia:

Website: http://www.goddesscecilia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goddesscecilia/

Clubhouse: @goddesscecilia

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoddessCecilia

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2 years ago
50 minutes 59 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
S1E13 Pinay Power Hour ft Justine Ang Fonte

If you are a Filipino, we are sure you’ll be prouder to be one in this episode with our guest, Justine Ang Fonte! She has shared her story of bravery, passion, and oozing talent with us and it is such a humbling honor to be able to bring her to the raw bar.

Lean in and be inspired as Justine talks about her story, having the privilege to be a sex educator, and what a gift it has become for her to be her parents’ daughter.


Topics Covered:

  • Justine’s background and story
  • Defending the important work - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/07/style/a-private-school-sex-educator-defends-her-methods.htm
  • The privilege of choosing to be a sex educator and be paid for it and the difference of an immigrant parent’s life in survival mode
  • Justine’s work in the Philippines with DepEd
  • Vagina Monologue production
  • Raise Pinay and Roots of Health
  • Learning how to cook and starting to fall in love with it


About Justine Ang Fonte:

Justine Ang Fonte is the child of Philippine immigrants and a nationally-recognized intersectional health educator, speaker, and consultant. She received her Master's in Education in Teaching from the University of Hawai'i and her Master's in Public Health in Sexuality from Columbia University. She was recently featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Business Insider, and NPR for her notable teaching career in sexuality education.

On Instagram, she's known as "Your Friendly Ghostwriter" composing the texts you avoid sending about setting your boundaries. You can learn more about her career on her website (justinefonte.com) and follow her @ImJustineAF on Instagram and Twitter.


Connect with Justine Ang Fonte:

Instagram: @imjustineaf and  @_good.byes_

Website: www.justinefonte.com


About Goddess Cecilia:

Goddess Cecilia is a Sexuality & Pleasure Educator/Consultant who believes that even though most of the ocean remains unexplored, your pleasure doesn’t have to be. She encourages you to dive deep into the depths of your pleasures as a healthy and healing part of self-care. Whether it's through pleasure pod workshops, pampering and pleasure products, or a Vulva/Body Crafts activity, or educating in her finest shells, the Mermaid Goddess helps you relearn and reclaim your pleasure.

You can find the Filipina Mermaid Goddess hosting Pleasure Toy Parties, with Voula the Vulva at a variety of events, on social media during #MermaidMonday, and providing private consultations to those curious about exploring their pleasure. If you’re particularly in her favor, you’ll get to see a flick of her tail as she drops some pearls of wisdom.


Connect with Goddess Cecilia:

Website: http://www.goddesscecilia.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goddesscecilia/

Clubhouse: @goddesscecilia

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoddessCecilia

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2 years ago
56 minutes 25 seconds

Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia
Welcome to the Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia! Grab your favorite food and beverage and kick back with Goddess Cecilia and her guest as they talk about taboo topics, shed light on and debunk myths, and educate us to a healthier and pleasurable lifestyle.