Raw Bar with Goddess Cecilia

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

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

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

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

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

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:

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

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:

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:

Are you a parent who has been wanting to raise your children in a sex-positive home? Then this episode is for you! Mike is a sex therapist and a proud dad to his daughter. Goddess Cecilia and Mike talked about fascinating topics about Mike’s work as a sex therapist, how he is navigating through this pandemic and how he helps his clients.

He also has valuable thoughts about dealing with grief and healing.

Bonus! Mike also shared why challenging situations make people bond and how this works effectively in Team Building events in companies.

Topics Covered:

• How being in the same challenging situations bonds people
• How a Sex therapist helps
• Therapy during their pandemic
• Dealing with small kids and their school environment as a sex therapist
• New generations are more aware of diversities in identities and sexualities
• Dealing with grief
• Healing is unique for everyone

About Michael Guichet, LMFT:

Michael Guichet, LMFT is a California-based sex therapist working in Monterey and Santa Cruz County. His work provides intersectional therapy for individuals, couples, and families with a specialized focus to support LGBTQ+, non-monogamy, and kink identities.

Connect with Michael Guichet, LMFT:

www.michaelguichetsextherapy.com

www.aasect.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:

What are sexuality, sexology, and sex? Is our idea of love, relationships, and even food bound by our limited social constructs and definitions?

Indeed, the tea continues to spill in episode 11 with Dr. Colby Z. Listen as we delve deeper into the world of sexuality, breaking labels and shoulds, our privileges, and the fluidity of love and relationships in between anecdotes of our everyday lives and losing batteries.

This episode also introduces you to the basic bitch - and why this term isn’t necessarily a bad idea. In fact, any woman could be one, and there’s no better time to embrace it than today.

Topics Covered:

• The sex-ed lecture that catalyzed Dr. Colby's career and life purpose
• The impact of categorizations and labels on gender identities and expressions
• Why language matters
• Why you should not "should" yourself
• How everyday things, including the meals we consume, are part of our social constructs
• Love and ease are not synonymous
• it's okay - and cool - to be a basic bitch

About Dr. Colby Z:

Dr. Colby Zongol is a sexologist who believes that the relationship rules we've been taught are bullshit.  Forget what "should" be, imagine what COULD be!  Through teaching and coaching, she helps clients reprogram the limiting beliefs and patterns that are keeping them stuck so that they can curate the sex and love life of their dreams.

Connect with Dr. Colby Z:

Instagram: @dr.colbymariez

Trauma Queen Jimanekia graced today’s episode with her wisdom of navigating around trauma and thriving in creating awareness and community for survivors.

She generously shared with us her story, how she stays grounded, what it feels like to walk around the Earth on a daily on high alert as a sexual assault survivor and working on her trust muscle to receive help and support from her amazing team members that enables her to create magical containers.

Topics Covered:

• Jimanekia’s survivor story
• Staying grounded
• Navigating healing
• Working on trust muscle and receiving help and support from team members
• Survivors are always on alert
• Wrestling is a little bit of a sexual sport

About Trauma Queen Jimanekia:

Jimanekia Eborn is a Queer, Trauma Media Consultant, Comprehensive Sex Educator, and Sexual Assault & Trauma Expert, who has worked in mental health for the past 13 years in sex education and sexual trauma support. Jimanekia is the Founder of Tending the Garden, a supportive space for sexual assault survivors of different marginalized identities, and Co-founder of Centaury Co., bringing increased representation to the field of Intimacy Coordination in the film industry.

Connect with Trauma Queen Jimanekia:

Follow Jimanekia at @jimanekia

Follow and learn about Tending the Garden at @tendingthegarden.4.sas

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:

As an OG Athena Goddess, Goddess 69 Amy Labrecque hosted the most exciting parties and empowered women to know more about their pleasure and own it.

As a mother, she led a sex-positive home and taught her children to call their private body parts as it is and be well educated in sex. For her children’s friends, she is always the mom to ask not only about sex ed topics but also about identities, emotional and mental health.

For Amy, more than anything, her work as an Athena Goddess is about human connections and making people feel good about themselves.

Topics Covered:

• Goddess 69’s career at Athena
• Dealing with your parents as an Athena goddess
• Motherhood and leading a sex-positive home
• Online dating
• Get yourself out there!

About Amy Labrecque:

Amy is Goddess 69, Team Leader of the "Lady Holidays", Company Trainer, featured presenter and star attraction in countless company recruiting and selling videos and has been a Goddess for 21 years. Not only has Amy built a successful Athena's business and outstanding team but she also works for Athena's Home Office.  Amy was Goddess of the Year 2003 and 2014, plus a frequent Golden Circle of Leadership Honoree. Amy is a busy Mom of two. She has used her Athena’s profits to put her son through college, and Amy’s daughter will start college next year.  This busy Goddess always takes the time to support her fellow Goddesses and Adoni.  She is a virtual encyclopedia of product knowledge and business creativity.

Connect with Amy Labrecque:

Do you ever wish you could be a mermaid? This episode is for you! Lean in as Mermaid Chè talks about her advocacy in filling the gap in Mermaid attires as a plus-size mermaid, the power of representation, and her mermaid training.

Topics Covered:

• Mermaid Chè’s merstory
• The power of representation
• How fat definition can be varied
• Plus size mermaid challenges
• Mermaid training
• How every cause is interconnected and is related to social justice
• How merfolk have sex
  

About Mermaid Chè Monique:

Mermaid Chè Monique is a DC area based mermaid performer, model, and MERtivational speaker. Being a mermaid was a lifelong dream of Chè’s and mermaiding is her way of reminding the world that anything is possible. Chè Monique’s high glam images spread messages of body positivity and defy stereotypes in a fun and celebratory way. Chè Monique is the founder of Society of Fat Mermaids, a size-inclusive clothing line and celebratory community. Chè is a leader in the mer world who encourages education and inclusivity through work such as her online panel discussions, serving as an advisor for the Mermaid at Any Age community, and online movements such at #MerfolkForBlackLives as well as building the Society of Fat Mermaids platform.

Connect with Mermaid Chè Monique:

Be prepared to spill your drink as you are guaranteed to laugh hard in this episode with Goddess Cecilia and Tim! They talked about Tim’s experience as an escort and how that started his journey in sex education.

Tim’s wit and ability to discuss challenging topics in a fun and light way makes this episode so much fun, entertaining, and very informative at the same time.

If we’re all honest, it is healing too! Hope you enjoy this as much as we making it!

Topics Covered:

• Tim’s journey in sex education
• Tim started as an escort
• Stigma for POC doing sex work as being forced to do it vs. white folx being empowered
• Common misconceptions about escorting
• 80/20 of escort clients looks for human connection vs. sex
• Tim’s experience in the music industry
• How Tim mix business and sex wisdom to be a sex educator
• Being a Filipino as an escort - fetishized a lot
• Re-shape and re-form sex education for Filipinos

About Tim Lagman:

Tim is a certified sex educator with the American College of Sexologists International and pleasure advocate based in Toronto, Canada. He began his sexual journey through escorting where he worked with a number of clients from different backgrounds and all walks of life ranging from couples, individuals, poly relationships, and everything in between. He then went to earn his advanced diploma in Business Management specializing in the music industry and graduated with honors. Combining his knowledge of sex and business, he decided to combine the two fields to start his journey as a sex educator. In his free time, Tim likes to volunteer and give back to the community through outreach in Toronto’s LGBT scene providing sex education and harm reduction resources to the public. It is his mission in life to make sex fun and funny as he loves to make people laugh and believes in the curative powers of laughter.

Connect with Tim Lagman:

Website: www.sexedwithtim.com

Instagram: @gayslutclown and @sexedwithtim

Twitter: @sexedwithtim

Podcast: Sex Ed with Tim Podcast

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:

Ride your own d*ck is definitely the fitting title for this episode. We are so grateful for Heather for sharing with us her story, wisdom, and passion.

In this episode, Goddess Cecila and Heather talk about social justice in sexuality, working with a therapist, shifting your trauma, and defining what sexuality is for you.

Heather also graciously shared how she overcomes and owns her white fragility and how others can do the same in being aware of your intentions always than being concerned to be seen right or wrong.

Topics Covered:

• The fun of beer tasting
• How Heather started in Sex Education in 1999
• Social justice and sexuality
• Overcoming and owning your white fragility
• White supremacy within youth systems in Canada
• How to work with a sex therapist
• Solo sexuality even when engaged in a monogamous relationship
• What is sexuality for you?
• Shifting trauma through kink and BDSM
• Asking your partner how they feel powerful during sex
• Heather’s spirituality

About Heather Elizabeth:

Heather is a sexuality educator, relational therapist (RPQ), and opinionated human.  With academic backgrounds in Social Justice Education, Systemic Psychotherapy, and over a decade of community-based education and organizing, Heather blends smarts with a personality to create collaborative spaces where folks can open up and sink into their explorations.

Their work is practically focused, aiming to honor the complexity of the world around them.  She's passionate about self-exploration, transformative learning, communication, and figuring out new ways to do better. Her favorite side project is trying to taste every beer ever brewed -- even the gross ones.


Connect with Heather Elizabeth:

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


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:

Sushi, wine, and everything nice and queer is the theme of this episode! Lean in as Goddess Cecilia and Erika talks about Erika’s debut in photography and music and how she loves to capture life in its rawness and beauty.

Erika shares her creative process and the meaning behind her projects. She is an advocate for bringing awareness to queerness and polyamorous lifestyle.

Topics Covered:

• How Erika started in Photography
• One form of art is a gateway to other forms of art
• Erika’s art projects and how she uses photography to make an impact in the world
• Double exposure project
• Queer people with underwear on their heads project
• Being polyamorous wanting exposure to create empathy and create visibility
• Relationship escalator

About Erika Kapin:

Erika Kapin is a photographer who loves to share the stories of people, their relationships with the world, and their relationships with each other.

Born in Seattle, Washington, Erika moved to NYC in 2005 where she received her BFA from the New School for violin performance in 2010. Erika has studied and worked as a teaching assistant at the International Center of Photography. Currently living in New York City, Erika continues to work on her personal projects as well her professional projects in creative portraiture, fine art, and documentary photography.

Connect with Erika Kapin:

Prepare your charcuterie board and listen in as Lola shares her journey of how she started in the sex education industry and a peek into her life story. You’ll definitely need a pen and paper to jot down golden nuggets from this gold mine of an episode.

Goddess Cecilia definitely had an awesome time recording this and we hope that you’ll enjoy this episode too!

Topics Covered:

• Journey of Lola and how she started with her work
• Formal and informal sex education
• Doctors learn procreation but not pleasure
• Sex education with kids
• Getting paid as a sex educator
• Sex worker rights - stagnant in the fieldSexuality and motherhood
• Getting your first period
• Menstrual cups and underwear
• Therapy is magical

About Dirty Lola:

Dirty Lola is a sex edutainer, speaker, and self-proclaimed dildo slinger. Known for her live sex ed Q&A show Sex Ed A Go-Go and as co-host of New York Magazine’s The Cut’s “Sex Probz” web series, Lola has spent almost a decade working to end stigma and shame surrounding sex and sexuality. Having started her journey sharing personal discoveries with polyamory and kink online, Lola now uses her knowledge, warm candor, and public platforms to teach the masses in-person and to rapt Internet audiences.

In addition to her educational projects, Lola is also the creative director of Spectrum Journal an online magazine offshoot of the female-owned online sex shop, Spectrum Boutique based in Detroit, and has brought her unique brand of sex-positive sex education to brands such as B-Vibe, Spencers Gifts, and Math Magazine.

Catch Dirty Lola on Netflix's "The Principals of Pleasure"!

Connect with Dirty Lola:

Jessica is such an approachable person that she's literally THAT friend. That friend who we go to about our firsts. It's amazing to know that everything around us is a big factor in our sexuality.

In this episode, she tells us how she came from being a theater design student to being interested in erotic art to finally co-owning a Wellness Center while working in a sex toy store and doing what she loves most!

Topics Covered:

• Jessica's story
• Working with your partner
• Growth of sex education
• Hothouse
• All about Enneagram

About Jessica VonDyke:

Jessica has always been That Friend. The one you went to when you were nervous about your first kiss, or your first sexual experience. The one you go to when you aren’t sure which sex toy to buy, or which condoms are best. The one you talk to about the STI that is terrifying you, or the partner that might not be the right fit. The first one you told when you got turned on at the dentist.

Bringing decades of experience, plus formal education, and a healthy dose of adult retail, to her coaching, she can help you find a more rounded and grounded you. What are you waiting for? Give yourself permission.

Jessica lives in Washington DC with her partner and their pups. She identifies as curvy, pervy, queer, polyamourous, and femme. She is of Mexican & mixed European ancestry. She studied design in both undergraduate and graduate school. All of those parts of her come together in her passion for creating spaces of beauty and comfort in her home, garden, and business.

Connect with Jessica VonDyke:

Do you love hearing love stories of awesome married people? Then this episode is for you! Goddess Cecilia and Andrew sat down together in this episode to share with us their story, how they met and how they decided to be parents.

If you’ve been wondering how Goddess Cecilia is navigating parenthood as a sex educator, this episode is the episode to listen to!

There’s so much takeaway and so much good advice to pick up about parenthood, partnership, and love.

Topics Covered:

• Goddess Cecilia and her husband’s story
• Life as parents
• Best parts of parenthood and most challenging
• Marriage and parenthood
• Advice to new couple parents

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:

Welcome to Raw Bar! Join Goddess Cecilias as she ushers us to the show, what to expect, and exciting episodes to look forward to!

In this show, we will take you for a ride along with our amazing guests sharing their unfiltered, uncensored, and 100% raw and real stories.

Topics Covered:

• What is Raw Bar and what to expect
• Who is Goddess Cecilia
• Topics and guests to look forward to in the next episodes
  

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.

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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: