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 […]
Category "Embodiment"
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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 […]
Bringing Recovery to the Perinatal Period
The beautiful coat of armor I had so skillfully constructed around my pain instantly became a straightjacket the moment the world changed to look more terrifying than I had ever imagined it could be. Writing this article is part […]
Tumbling into Recovery
I was speaking to another circus mom the other day and she mentioned enjoying flying trapeze because of the adrenalin rush. I was shocked. “Oh man! Adrenalin rush – GAH! I do NOT have an enjoyable relationship with adrenalin!” […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]