Permission for Pleasure

Cindy Scharkey
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A podcast to educate and equip women with the information and confidence they need to express, experience and enjoy their sexuality. Cindy Scharkey RN, BSN, brings her 35+ years of experience as a healthcare professional to open the doors to healthy conversations about sex. This is a community where you can listen and learn to give yourself permission for pleasure. Visit www.cindyscharkey.com for educational blogs and newsletter.

  1. 1 jul

    Self-pleasure and Women's Wellness

    Pleasure is good for you! Researcher Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons joins me to discuss the data on the wellness benefits of masturbation. Learn some suprising upsides for your sleep, confidence and stress level with the results of this study on self-pleasure and vibrator use. Learn more about Dr. Candice Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Candice in Season Five Masturbation with August McLaughlin Researcher Debby Herbenick on the podcast: Rise in rough sex Why vibrators work for women and how to choose one Community questions: Vibrators, Edging and A**l Sex Natural health benefits of orgasms The pleasure crisis and why good sex matters ORDER my Book: Permission for Pleasure: Tending Your Sexual Garden JOIN my Newsletter: Good Education for Good Sex FOLLOW on Instagram @cindyscharkey VISIT my website and blog

    26 min

  2. 17 jun

    Your Erotic Potential and Cervical Orgasms

    It’s time to unlock your erotic potential with somatic psychotherapist and sex therapist Carly Mountain. She joins me to talk about her newest book, Untamed Pleasure: Unleash Your True Erotic Nature. Learn about embodied pleasure, why women need relaxed arousal, and how the cervix can be a powerful portal of orgasmic potential.  Learn more about Carly Mountain In this episode: Embodiment and pleasure Just how much does frequency matter Keeping it hot in long term relationship Untangling sexual shame Women’s Anatomy of Arousal  book review Tips for multiple orgasms ORDER my Book: Permission for Pleasure: Tending Your Sexual Garden JOIN my Newsletter: Good Education for Good Sex FOLLOW on Instagram @cindyscharkey VISIT my website and blog

    38 min

  3. 3 jun

    Vanilla Sex with a Cherry on Top

    Vanilla sex is loved by many, but for some it can get a little mundane. Have you ever wanted to add a touch of variety? Nothing too crazy or complicated but something to spark curiosity? In this episode I share four easy ideas to add a cherry on top of vanilla sex. Visit our episode sponsor Uberlube and use code CINDY Mentioned in this episode: Ten tips to a better bedroom on the blog Sexify your space episode Guide to lube Using your senses for pleasure Foreplay 101 Turn up the volume on your sex life Positions with props Kink curious Five questions for couples ORDER my Book: Permission for Pleasure: Tending Your Sexual Garden JOIN my Newsletter: Good Education for Good Sex FOLLOW on Instagram @cindyscharkey VISIT my website and blog

    9 min

  4. 20 may

    An Invitation to Real Self-Care

    Women often feel burnout from taking care of everyone around them before caring for themselves. The term self-care is trending, but how can we go about doing it? Therapist Jen Hershey joins me to share her perspective, including ideas around alignment and learning to listen to your inner authority. This conversation is an invitation to move through life with more trust, clarity and intention. Learn more about Jen Hershey, LMFT ORDER my Book: Permission for Pleasure: Tending Your Sexual Garden JOIN my Newsletter: Good Education for Good Sex FOLLOW on Instagram @cindyscharkey VISIT my website and blog

    40 min

  5. 6 may

    Finger Techniques

    Dial up the heat of arousal using your fingers! Listen in to learn some new techniques including various kinds of pressure, rhythms and motions. Discover broadening, hinting, and different styles of finger touch for increased pleasure. Visit our episode sponsor Uberlube, use code CINDY  More on these topics The clitoris is a whole network The clitoral hood The G-spot 24 conversation starters to help you talk about sex with a partner ORDER my Book: Permission for Pleasure: Tending Your Sexual Garden JOIN my Newsletter: Good Education for Good Sex FOLLOW on Instagram @cindyscharkey VISIT my website and blog

    11 min

  6. 22 abr

    What Influences Your Arousal

    Have you ever been having sex and suddenly your arousal just disappears? From this episode you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how arousal and desire really work, as well as factors that influence it. You’ll also learn three things research shows that long-term couples can do to experience sexual satisfaction as desire changes over time. Mentioned in this episode: Sex on the brain Understanding  sexual desire styles Partner sexual desire discrepancies How curiosity fuels desire Reclaim your arousal mindset Community questions: arousal, role play and condoms 3 tips for speeding up arousal ORDER my Book: Permission for Pleasure: Tending Your Sexual Garden JOIN my Newsletter: Good Education for Good Sex FOLLOW on Instagram @cindyscharkey VISIT my website and blog

    14 min

  7. 8 abr

    Vibrators: Why They Work and How to Choose One

    Vibrators and sex toys don’t have to be scary or overwhelming. And they certainly aren’t bad or taboo. In this episode I walk through why vibrators work for women and how to choose one. I also offer a few communication tips for introducing a toy with a partner. Mentioned in the episode: Clitoral Network blog Pleasure techniques with penetration Maude use code CINDY10 The Clitoris has a hood Megan’s episode about introducing a vibrator Vibrator episode with Dr. Shannon Chavez Vibrators on the blog When a partner wants to try something new Intimate Wellbeing use CINDY15 Dame ORDER my Book: Permission for Pleasure: Tending Your Sexual Garden JOIN my Newsletter: Good Education for Good Sex FOLLOW on Instagram @cindyscharkey VISIT my website and blog

    10 min

  8. 25 mar

    Healthy Sexuality After Addiction and Trauma

    Vanessa Carlisle, PhD, MFA joins me to talk about their book co-authored with Stephanie Covington called: Awaken Your Sexuality: A Guide to Connection and Intimacy after Addiction and Trauma. We discuss the prevalence and normalization of substances as a pathway to sexual behavior, and how sexual responses can be filtered and affected through this lens. Vanessa also shares how shame can keep us from using our personal power to find intimacy and a satisfying sex life. Learn more about Vanessa Carlisle, PhD, MFA More on this topic: Slow Pleasure with Euphemia Russell Sexual shame with Mathias Roberts Using your senses for pleasure Pleasure after trauma Supporting Survivors ORDER my Book: Permission for Pleasure: Tending Your Sexual Garden JOIN my Newsletter: Good Education for Good Sex FOLLOW on Instagram @cindyscharkey VISIT my website and blog

    42 min
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A podcast to educate and equip women with the information and confidence they need to express, experience and enjoy their sexuality. Cindy Scharkey RN, BSN, brings her 35+ years of experience as a healthcare professional to open the doors to healthy conversations about sex. This is a community where you can listen and learn to give yourself permission for pleasure. Visit www.cindyscharkey.com for educational blogs and newsletter.

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  • Creador
    Cindy Scharkey
  • Años de actividad
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodios
    149
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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    © 2026 Permission for Pleasure
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