Summary In this engaging conversation, Liv and Meli interview Leola Watkins, the author of Sacred Sex Ed. They explore the themes of sacred sexuality, the journey of reading the book, the importance of tantra, and the dynamics of open relationships. Leola shares her insights on creating safe spaces for sexual exploration and the significance of self-trust in relationships. The discussion also delves into the SPREAD framework for safer sex conversations and the exploration of dark desires. The episode concludes with Leola's purpose behind writing the book and her vision for integrating spirituality and sexuality. About Leola Watkins Leola is a Pleasure Priestess & the best-selling author of Sacred Sex Ed, inspiring others to see an integration of sexuality and spirituality. She guides individuals and couples in discovering how life-force energy moves in the body; and more importantly, how to harness this inner-power for a pleasure-filled life that begins with our most intimate relationships and extends to our livelihood and our worldview. In her early 20s, Leola discovered tantra and shamanic sexuality as modalities to heal her relationship to her body, process past sexual assault, and create a life she loves. She is now dedicated to guiding others to be turned on by life itself, find God in their body, and seduce the world into a greater good. Book: https://www.talktantratome.com/book Website: https://www.talktantratome.com/ IG: @talktantratome Keywords Sacred Sex Ed, Tantra, Sexuality, Relationships, Open Relationships, Vulnerability, Healing, Journal Prompts, SPREAD, Community Takeaways Sacred sexuality can be made accessible and playful. Vulnerability is the birthplace of magic and love. Understanding your own desires is crucial for empowerment. The SPREAD framework helps create safety in intimate conversations. Self-trust is essential in navigating relationships. Tantra is about expansion and liberation. Journal prompts can lead to significant breakthroughs. Open relationships require clear communication and agreements. Exploring dark desires can be empowering when done safely. The integration of spirituality and sexuality is vital for healing. Sound Bites "It was a very confronting experience." "I wanted to make sacred sexuality more accessible." "I am the contributor of this reality." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sacred Sex Ed 03:07 The Journey of Writing the Book 05:59 Personal Experiences and Confrontations 09:14 Understanding Tantra and Vital Life Force Energy 11:58 The Role of Journal Prompts in Self-Discovery 15:14 Navigating Relationships and Authenticity 18:09 Exploring Open Relationships and Jealousy 21:10 The SPREAD Framework for Safer Sex Conversations 27:05 Addressing Taboo Fantasies and Desires 30:02 Finding Community and Play Parties 36:09 The Impact of Sacred Sex Ed 38:48 Future Parenting and Sex Education 01:07:58 Outro (Show notes and captions are AI-assisted. All other content is human-made, original, and proprietary. The fact that we need to make this distinction is WILD!)