In this conversation, Cee addresses various questions related to sexual assault and consent, in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The discussion emphasizes the importance of personal choice regarding reporting assaults, the nuances of consent, and the complexities of past relationships where coercion may have occurred. Cee provides insights into the psychological aspects of these experiences, encouraging listeners to prioritize their well-being and understand that consent is a multifaceted issue.

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This conversation explores the life of Michael Swerdloff, who shares his journey from a violent childhood marked by family trauma to becoming a facilitator of healing and recovery. He discusses the impact of his upbringing, the violence he experienced and perpetrated, and the long path to acknowledging his past actions, including a sexual assault. Michael emphasizes the importance of accountability, the process of making amends, and the potential for change in individuals, particularly men. He reflects on the role of shame and guilt in his recovery and the significance of activism and self-love in breaking the cycle of violence.

Content warning: Michael discusses a sexual assault from approximately 19:00 to 24:00.

Connect with Michael Swerdloff

Visit his website: https://www.michaelswerdloff.com/

Purchase his book: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?LLFL1ExFY9UZwCwwmzjUZS4RJPdqR6tIgirGrO2glL9

Follow on Instagram: @michaelswerdloffauthor

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This conversation explores the themes of sexual shame, the societal expectations placed on women through the 'good girl myth', and the historical context of women's sexuality. Cee emphasizes the importance of reclaiming pleasure and agency, while providing actionable steps for overcoming sexual shame and building healthy communication in relationships.

Resources:

Come As You Are-Dr. Emily Nagoski

Better Sex Through Mindfulness- Dr. Lori Brotto

Making Nice with Naughty- Dr. Tom Murray

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Why are the lines outside of women’s bathrooms always longer than the men’s? Why is black considered a more formal color than pink or orange? Who is really impacted by anti-DEI policies?

In honor of Women’s History Month, Cee The Sex Lady hosted Nishita Rao–a sexuality researcher and educator, Reiki Grandmaster, Mandala Art Therapist, Carnatic Singer, and self proclaimed Belly Dance Enthusiast.

Cee and Nishita explored what it means to be a woman, and how this meaning is impacted by biopolitics.

Episode Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

02:55 Understanding Sex and Gender

10:38 Exploring Biopolitics

34:42 Victorian Morality and Women's Independence

35:20 Archetypes and Societal Constructs of Womanhood

45:15 Trans Inclusion and the Future of Feminism

Connect with Nishita:

www.pillowtalkwithnixi.com

@pillowtalkwithnixi

Resources to learn more about biopolitics–

Social Media Accounts:

@blairimani

@kahlil.greene

@joelbervell

@aslanpahari

@itskimberlyrene

@thehumanityarchive

@keegantatum

@nrithyapillai

@afrosexology_

@adeche.atelier

@artwhoring

@alokvmenon

Books:

1. Criado Perez: Invisible Women
2. Singer: Dressed to Kill
3. Oyewumi: The invention of Women
4. Schiebinger: Nature's Body
5. Fausto-Sterling: Sexing the Body
6. Russet: Sexual Science
7. Paoletti: Pink and Blue
8. Schuller: Biopolitics of Feelings
9. Peiss: Hope in a Jar
10. Gould: Mismeasure of Man
11. Engels: The origin of Family, private property and the State
12. Washington: Medical Apartheid
13. Katz: Invention of Heterosexuality
14. Jordan-Young: Brainstorm
15. Miller Young: A taste for Brown Sugar
16. Melissa Grant: Playing the Wh*re
17. Madhur Gupta: Courting Hindustan
18. Davesh Soneji: Unfinished Gestures
19. Saba Dewan: Tawaifnama
20. Elizabeth Winkler: Shakespeare was a Woman
21. Eleanor Janega: Once and future sex
22. Eleanor Cleghorn: Unwell Women
23. Menaken: My Grandmother's Hands
24. Sonya Renee Taylor: Body is not an apology
25. Clarkisha Kent: Fat off Fat on
26. Stephanie Yeboah: Fattily ever after
27. DeGruy: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome
28. Thomas: Sexual Demon of Colonial Power
29. Strings: Fearing the Black Body
30. Narvaez: The evolved nest

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In this episode of From the Heartside Out, Cee The Sex Lady talks with certified sexuality educator Aubri Lancaster about some of the ways love and connection show up including the spectrums of asexuality and aromanticism, platonic love, and limerence.

Aubri shares her story of discovering her identity later in life and the power of having language to describe our experiences.

They also talk about the microaggressions that asexual and aromantic people face, and how we can all be better allies. Aubri leaves you with some helpful advice for dating and relationships with or as an asexual or aromatic person.

To connect with Aubri and support her work, visit www.acesexeducation.com and follow her on Instagram, @acesexeducation.

Resources mentioned by Aubri:

Love and Limerence: The Experience of Being in Love by Dr. Dorothy Tennov

The Other Significant Others by Rhaina Cohen

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In this heartfelt conversation, Cee The Sex Lady interviews De-Andrea Blaylock-Solar, a certified sex therapist and remarried widow, about her journey through love, loss, and healing. De-Andrea shares her love story with her late husband Alan, the impact of his unexpected passing, how she navigated her grief with the support of her community, and how she has built a new relationship while honoring the memory of her late husband. This conversation is a profound exploration of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Cee The Sex Lady kicks off Season Two of From The Heartside Out with the Fosters, Manny and Kevin, as they share their love story. The couple takes us all on the journey with them–from a childhood where marriage to a woman was the only option, to their similar awakenings and acceptance of their authentic selves.

Manny and Kevin get honest about the complexities of faith and family as gay Black men. This conversation is a powerful reminder of the importance of representation and the need for unconditional love and support for children–it just might save their life.

Connect with Manny (@mannyunplugged) and Kevin (@styledbykevo or @kevosupremo) on Instagram!

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This week’s episode is extra special—it’s the recording of a live stream where I got to connect with so many of you in real time! Along with sharing a love letter to the iconic Nikki Giovanni (she’s a whole vibe, y’all), we answered your viewer questions on the spot. I’m also sharing some exciting upcoming wellness events you won’t want to miss and answering your burning listener questions:

What we covered:

• How do you give good gifts in relationships without stressing?
• What’s intimacy when it’s not about sex? (Spoiler: It’s deeper than you think.)
• Setting financial boundaries without killing the romance.
• And, oh yes, navigating those complicated, spicy desires with your partner.

This episode is all about communication, connection, and making room for the real magic in relationships.

Grab your tea, settle in, and let’s get into it!

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Let’s keep building, healing, and loving—on our terms and love, living and leading From the Heartside Out. 🖤