Reclaiming Pleasure, Breaking Free from Purity Culture, and Sexual Liberation with Lauren Elise Rogers

Ep 633: A Journey to Sexual Liberation! Join us!

Lauren Elise Rogers is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy & Relationship Coach, celebrated for her warm and approachable style. Her holistic and embodied approach to education and coaching is deeply rooted in her own pain-to-purpose journey.

Summary:
Discover how Lauren Elise Rogers transformed from a restrictive Bible Belt upbringing to become a certified holistic sexuality educator helping others reclaim their sexual autonomy. This powerful episode explores the intersection of faith, sexuality, pleasure, and personal empowerment.

Lauren shares her compelling journey through divorce and self-discovery, highlighting how early religious teachings can shape our relationship with intimacy. Through her work as an intimacy coach, she guides clients in untangling inherited beliefs about sexuality while maintaining their spiritual connections.

Key highlights:
- Exploring the contradiction between religious celebration and condemnation of sexuality
- Understanding erotic plasticity and belief systems
- Identifying and "weeding out" limiting beliefs from different life stages
- The importance of body wisdom in setting boundaries
- Reframing pleasure and consent in intimate relationships

Ready to challenge your own beliefs about sexuality and spirituality? Listen to this transformative episode that bridges the gap between faith and sexual empowerment.

Timeline:

00:00:02 - Exploring Sexual Wellness and Education, intimacy
00:03:07 - Exploring Sexuality and Religious Beliefs
00:07:25 - Exploring Faith and Spiritual Practices
00:09:41 - Embracing Pleasure and Human Experience
00:12:21 - Breaking Free from Negative Beliefs
00:26:17 - The Importance of Negotiating Pleasure
00:35:16 - Exploring the Roots of Sexuality
00:48:00 - Understanding Childhood Sexual Exploration
00:50:58 - Teaching Kids About Healthy Sexuality
00:53:33 - Body Image and Tampon Myths
00:54:53 - Questioning Beliefs About Sex and Consent
00:57:25 - Exploring Safe Consensual Sex

Key Takeaways:

• Lauren transformed her life from a restrictive background in Virginia's Bible Belt to embracing a pleasure-centered approach to intimacy, which challenges conventional religious teachings.  
• Her journey included overcoming early marital struggles and a divorce, showcasing that personal growth can stem from significant life changes.  
• Lauren emphasizes the importance of examining and redefining ingrained beliefs about relationships and self-worth to foster empowerment and self-awareness.

Connect with Lauren:

Website: www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@partnershippodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/