Permission for Pleasure

Cindy Scharkey
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Permission for Pleasure

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. JAN 22

    How Anxiety and Perfectionism Show Up in Your Sex Life

    Do you struggle with anxiety or perfectionism? Therapist Caitlin Harrison joins me for a down to earth conversation about how anxiety shows up in our inner thoughts and the bedroom. You’ll hear discussion about purity culture, sexual shame, and how anxiety can disrupt the arousal process.Learn more about Caitlin Harrison, LMFTMore on these topics:When the problematic people are the ones we love Evolving out of purity cultureUntangling sexual shame Reclaim your arousal mindsetLet's Go Girls: H...

    43 min

  2. JAN 8

    Season Five: Launching the book I wrote for YOU!

    Welcome to season 5 and my book launch! Join me as I share why I wrote Permission for Pleasure: Tending Your Sexual Garden. Since we can't all gather together across the globe I am bringing the party to you. More on these topics: Spicy Audio Stories Masturbation: Let's Dig In Uberlube use code CINDY for 15% Foria Arousal Oil Arya use code CS15 ORDER my Book JOIN my Newsletter Community FOLLOW on Instagram VISIT my Blog

    9 min

  3. 12/25/2024

    Two Ways Affection Can Deepen Your Connection

    Wrapping up Season 4 with two proven ways affection can deeper your connection. Use the practices of kissing for 6 seconds and hugging for 30 seconds to strengthen your relationships.Permission for Pleasure: Tending Your Sexual Garden Permission to GrieveORDER my BookJOIN my Newsletter CommunityFOLLOW on InstagramVISIT my Blog

    11 min

  4. 12/11/2024

    *Sneak Peak* Permission for Pleasure the BOOK!

    Great sex is a mind and body experience. To truly enjoy the sex you're having - you have to be paying attention to the sex you are having! In this episode, I read you a short excerpt from my book Permission for Pleasure: Tending Your Sexual Garden focused on strengthening your mind-body connection. My book is available now for pre-order with a special 20% holiday discount through the month of December. Holiday PRE-ORDER discount! More on this topic Better Sex Through Mindfulness Book...

    12 min

  5. 11/27/2024

    How Curiosity Fuels Desire

    Research shows that greater curiosity outside the bedroom leads to higher sexual satisfaction. Sex therapist and author Dr. Emily Jamea joins me to talk about her book Anatomy of Desire: Five Secrets to Create Connection and Cultivate Passion. Learn how novelty works as a key component for fueling your desire. Learn more about Emily Jamea More on these topics Practicing Flow State Sex with Emily Jamea Understanding Your Desire Style Partner desire discrepancies Want better sex? Ask your...

    39 min

  6. 11/13/2024

    Vaginal Estrogen, Moisturizers, and Lube for Sex

    Learn the difference between vaginal estrogen, vaginal moisturizers, and lube for sex. This quickie episode outlines what each one is, when their use is appropriate and a few frequently asked questions about each. Bite size education for everyone, but especially for those in perimenopause and the menopause transition. Visit our episode sponsor Uberlube and use code CINDY for 15% off More on this topic: Guide to Lube Lube Lube Lube Perimenopause 101: Hormones and Symptoms Perimenopause 101: ...

    9 min

  7. 10/30/2024

    Connecting With Our Bodies and Nervous Systems for More Pleasurable Sex

    Our nervous systems play a critical role in connection and the sensory experience of sex. Aurora Allen, a somatic experiencing practitioner and nervous system educator shares practical steps to connect our bodies and nervous systems for more satisfying sex. Learn more about Aurora Allen More on this topic: Dating Your Body with Aurora Learning to Listen to Your Body Permission to Grieve Reconnecting to Yourself and to Your Body ORDER my Book JOIN my Newsletter Community FOLLOW on Inst...

    48 min

  8. 10/16/2024

    Everything We Get Wrong About Initiation

    Need better ways to initiate sex in your relationship? Vanessa and Xander Marin join me to discuss everything we are getting wrong about initiation and tips to do it better. She's a sex therapist with 20 years of experience, he's a regular dude and together they wrote Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life. Tune in and learn to change the communication of initiation in your relationship. Visit our episode sponsor UBERLUBE - use code CINDY for 15% off Learn more...

    42 min
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About

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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  • Creator
    Cindy Scharkey
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Permission for Pleasure
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