Pleasure as medicine? Healing prolapse, ovarian cysts, pleasure mapping & more

with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Dr Emily Wilson

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What if pleasure was not just something that feels good, relaxes us, helps us feel connected to something greater but ALSO had potential to be therapeutic - like physiologically?

Wait, whatttt? 

So much of our clinical training - whether in the medical or alternative health fields  - tells us to stay away from pleasure when working with people. 

And in a way that makes sense.

We need to create some containers for safety, consent, comfort, maintaining modesty etc. 

But the idea that pleasure is almost entirely taboo in the world of healthcare is also a shame.

Because we are WHOLE beings, and our pleasure (whether sexual, sensual or just generally feeling good) is a core part of who we are.

According to today's guest Dr Emily Wilson, arousal, orgasms and even particular pleasure zones can be medicinal -- like, actually have a healing impact on things like prolapse or ovarian cysts.

I am so excited to share this conversation with you!

Resources:

• Free guide: Get started tracking your cycle with FAM 
• Get on the priority list for the Natural Contraception Fall 2025 program!
• Episode 61: Pelvic wisdom & trauma healing w Dr Emily Wilson
• Episode 190: Awakening erotic aliveness with ecosensuality

Connect with Dr Emily Wilson:

• Check out her upcoming in person Retreat: Pleasure is Medicine 
  
  

• Check out her website: Pelvic Wisdom 

   

• Connect on IG: @pelvicwisdom 
  
  

• Books mentioned: 
  Wild Feminine by Tami Lynn Kent
  Come as You Are by Emily Nagowski
  Women's Anatomy of Arousal by Sheri Winston
  
  

DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal health concerns.

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