The Dark Side of Pleasure

Desire has a way of being inconvenient. It doesn’t always match who we think we are, what we think we should want, or what we’re comfortable admitting. Sometimes it surprises...

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Texture Is a Love Language

The better you know your body, the more specific pleasure gets. Pressure. Pace. Temperature. Texture. Small changes can make something feel completely different. The Viper was made for that kind...

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A Guide to Fully Feeling Your Orgasms

When we orgasm, most of us only experience a fraction of the pleasure and sensation that our bodies are capable of receiving. By learning how to practice more intention and...

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Isn't It Enough to Be Beautiful?

Some thoughts on beauty, shame, and why I stopped trying to explain the magic. For over a decade I have done my best to educate people about crystals, the therapies...

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Are Crystals Safe for Internal Use?

Are Crystals Safe for Internal Use? This is a fair question, and one we've been answering since 2011. Not every crystal belongs inside the body. A decorative wand or raw...

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Treasure Within: A Shower Ritual for Self-Love

A 5 to 7 minute practice in eye-gazing, cleansing, and the crystal already inside you.   Adapted from Chapter 5 of Crystal Healing & Sacred Pleasure by Vanessa Cuccia. The...

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Anal: A 12-Step Guide to Pleasing Your Asshole

The deepest part of ourselves that we hold so much shame around, can unlock our nervous system, bring about deeper orgasms, and help release old stories that we have locked...

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on Pleasure, Shame & Aliveness [Podcast]

Our first convo is with Vanessa Cuccia — musician, actor and conceptual artist behind the sensual wellness brand Chakrubs. We speak about navigating shame, permission in pleasure, embracing desires and...

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