Ever wonder about the increasing popularity of body piercings,  don’t miss this informative and surprising view of the art and science of body art by Elayne Angel who wrote the definitive guide The Piercing Bible. With over 40,000 piercings in every imaginable place, Elayne shares her unique perspective of how body art ritualizes important life passages as well as how it has been practiced...

“Once you make a decision the universe conspires to make it happen.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

This weekend I decided to run for President of the United States, until I learned that only a select few can actually afford a campaign- which costs over $150 million dollars, and over $2 million just to get your name on the ballot. I guess this explains why we continue to be limited to professional...

Not all sex education is created equally, and learning some sex positive lessons with humor and integrity might be as good as it gets… Reid Mihalko has taught over 30,000 individuals in his sex education workshops around the world. Reid educates articulately and authentically on everything from learning your sexual boundaries to exploring and allowing deep pleasure into your life, this...

Discover the mysteries of life and relationship through the perspective of a truly renaissance scholar, David Barish, professor of psychology at University of Washington and author of over 30 books on topics including animal sociobiology to human evolutionary psychology. This fascinating conversation travels through the evolutionary mysteries of sexuality and illuminates our fundamental human...

Listen as philosopher, poet and best selling author Mark Nepo, shares his insight and wisdom into the magical art of deep listening to your life. His work has helped millions of people to understand the spiritual physics of suffering and the freedom that comes from being broken open by life. His words and stories are the vehicles for experiencing the truth of your life and the courage to hold...

Bring intelligence to your sex drive with psychotherapist, Stanley Siegelwho has evolved his understanding of the healing power of our sex drive over 35 years of practice. Learn how to understand your sexual desires as your brain’s effort to heal painful developmental experiences. Siegel explains how our fantasies connect to our brain’s subconscious efforts to find pleasure in our lingering...

Join this lively discussion with Rachel Kramer Bussel, editor of dozens of volumes of best selling erotica as we explore the interesting crossroads of what makes us orgasmic. Giving language to our erotic selves, even just in the reading of other people’s fantasies has the power to both add passion to our intimate experiences and release our fears by facing them. Rachel’s anthologies explore...

“Holiness is the quality or value that things or persons have when they help people to become fully human.”  -Jewish Prayer Book

Tonight begins Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, a celebration of renewal that asks you to look at what you have created over the last year and what you aspire to the next. It is the beginning of the high holy days and the doorway to seeking forgiveness. It is a fresh...

“Gratitude is parent of all other virtues.” This ancient roman wisdom is even more true today; developing a daily practice of gratefulness is a proven method for improving your mental, emotional and physical health. Learning to be grateful for the goodness and love in your life is a multiplier. Listen to this encouraging and heartfelt conversation with author Nina Lesowitz, who co-authored Living...

by Tina Tessina

1. You can repeat some of the things you did when you were first dating: go back to the first place you met, watch a DVD (complete with popcorn) of the first movie you saw together, go out for lunch at the little café near your old job, or wander through the park.

2. Try water. There’s something very soothing and seductive about water. Do a tour of fancy fountains where you live,...

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.”  -Voltaire

So it turns out I did win the Tom Holce award last night and I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect and beautiful close to the summer of gratitude than standing up in front of 800 of the most successful entrepreneurs in Oregon and saying thank you for recognizing my work in making love real...

by Anastasia Strgar

Without tooting my own horn, I’d say I consider myself a kind person. I’m actually more likely to put others before myself, but lately, I’ve been working on putting myself first. Mysteriously, I’ve discovered that when I start being nicer to myself, I am better able to recognize the kindness coming at me from all directions… Not only that, but I’m more likely to look at the guy...