133: Sluts, BDSM as Ritual, + Merging the Sacred + Profanity with Gabriela Herstik

Do you identify as a slut? Or do you feel repulsed or turned off
by the word? 


If you're ready to  embody the sacred slut and harness your
sexuality as a form of healing, I’ve got an edgy + intelligent
conversation for you. Gabriela Herstik is the author of Sacred
Sex, Inner Witch, Bewitching the Elements, and Embody Your
Magick, as well as the essay series "Diary of A Sacred
Slut." 


In this episode you’ll hear:


Gabriela’s journey of embracing the world of Sex Magick, BDSM
+ Kink

Merging the sacred and the profane

Using BDSM in ritual space -- Solo practices + Exploration

Spiritual practices of the occult + Witchcraft

What role do archetypes play in sex? Or healing? Why studying
images of mythical characters or goddesses can be helpful for us

The history of the Witches + the Sluts

Somatic psychology, EMDR + “Resourcing”

“Slut” - A controversy in our society + the arguments behind
it

Gabriela’s process of stepping into her sacred slut era

“Perverting” + “kinking” different areas of our life

What is shadow work + how can one begin that daily process?

Sex + kink as an outlet for the healing journey

Rape culture + advice for those wanting to express their
sexual autonomy



THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS


Gabriela Herstik is the author of Sacred Sex, Inner Witch,
Bewitching the Elements, and Embody Your Magick, as well as the
essay series "Diary of A Sacred Slut". She is the Priestess of
Kink Coven, a monthly full moon ritual play party for the
protection and prosperity of sex workers. Gabriela is an angelic
succubus and resides in the city of Angels.


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LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE


Sex Love Psychedelics Course:
https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/SexLovePsychedelics


Vetting your psychedelic guide:
https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/Vetting%20Your%20Guide


Sex + Psychedelic Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q9FDNM2