Reclaiming SLUT
Sol Mendez, the Coordinator of the Gender Equity Center at South Seattle College, contacted me a few weeks ago about offering a workshop. I had met Sol a while back and knew right away anything we did together would be […]
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Booted off Facebook for posting a fabulous Norwegian Sex Education Video
On February 10, 2016 an amazingly well-done sex education video from Norway came across my Facebook feed. It was one in a series of eight videos that I highly recommend checking out on YouTube. I’d love to hear what you […]
Raising Kids Without Sexual Shame Starts with Adults
In a conversation with Allena Gabosch and Teri Ciacchi nearly seven years ago, I was lamenting the hindersome impact of sexual shame on the process of supporting families through the birthing experience. “I feel like I need to […]
A Lesson in Embodiment from my 9 year old
I had the following conversation with my 9-year-old last week while walking home from school. As is often the case, my conversation with her helped me understand some of the struggles adults face as they reunite with their bodies. “Mom, […]
How does a Yogi/Massage Therapist become a Sex Educator!??
When I first met Allena Gabosch and Teri Ciacchi over 6 years ago, I had no idea Sex Educator would become one of my many hats. In fact, years later after speaking and presenting at numerous events specifically focused on […]
Human Beings are Contagious
I had the great honor of being with Dr. Michel Odent in Honolulu as part of planning the Mid-Pacific Conference on Birth and Primal Health. At one point he made the statement, “human beings are contagious.” I will never forget […]
My Oxytocin Pleasure Tip
As someone who teaches about oxytocin, I often get asked what my “pleasure tips” are. You would think I would get used to it, but I don’t. I am always surprised by the question. Full disclosure: my mind […]
Sex-Positive Parenting and The Fremont Solstice Parade
“Hey…have some decency would ya!? At least tie a ribbon around that thing.” These words came from a gregarious elder man standing behind my 8-year-old daughter and me as we were waiting in the port-a-potty line at the end […]
I support Human Rights in Childbirth because…..
Ultimately, I support Human Rights in Childbirth (HRiC) because I believe it is a fundamental human right for a woman to choose the circumstances of her birth. HRiC is the only organization I know that actively works for the representation […]
My Ecstatic Birth of Baby #2
It took me nearly a year and multiple drafts before I could confidently describe my second birth experience. I think this is because it is difficult to contain such an expansive experience in words. I do however need to share […]