Have you ever noticed how hard it is to slow down? Have you ever struggled to rest, or felt like down time was something you needed to earn and that you only deserved after hard work? Living under capitalism, society discourages rest and valorizes productivity. But what if slowing the f**k down is just the thing you need to unlock entirely new experiences of pleasure? Today, we're joined by Lucy Rowett on this special bonus episode of Slutty Activism to talk about the uncommon pleasure you can experience when you slow down. Lucy Rowett is a certified sexologist and sex coach who helps women and people with vulvas let go of sexual shame and create passionate, pleasurable relationships. We covered A LOT together, from what slowing down means, why it can be so hard to do, how powerful slowing down is for neurodivergence, highly sensitive people, and people with chronic health conditions, why you have to do your due diligence in the world of spiritual sexuality, and how you can get started. Lucy also generously leads us through a guided meditation you can listen to again and again as you cultivate mindfulness and rest as pathways to greater pleasure. In this episode you will learn: 1) How slowing down can help reduce stress and promote pleasure 2) How activation (sympathetic nervous system response) can be positive or negative 3) A guided meditation you can use to tap into presence and pleasure in your body Want More Uncommon Pleasure? Join us in the Slutty Activism Podcast Community group for the 5 Day Pleasure Diary Challenge. Get involved by going to SluttyActivism.group About Today's Guest: Lucy Rowett, CSC CS ACS, is a certified sexologist and sex coach who is passionate about helping women and people with vulvas let go of sexual shame and hangups and embrace pleasure to create the passionate relationships they've always desired. She uses a combination of mind body tools with evidence-based sexuality education to create a fun and open space for womxn to explore their full erotic potential. Her speciality is working with women and people with vulvas who come from Faith backgrounds who are struggling to let go of sexual shame and enjoy pleasurable and intimate relationships again. She is a resident on UK contraception platform, The Lowdown, and she is regularly quoted in the media for her expertise in sexual health and wellness, pleasure, and sexual shame- including  Men's Health, GQ, Kinkly, The O Diaries, The Sun, Insider, and Glamour. Here's where you can learn more about Lucy online: Website: https://lucyrowett.com/ Free video class on authentic sexual confidence: https://bit.ly/moreconfidentinbed Free audio course on empowered sexual communication: https://bit.ly/MoreofWhatYouWant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucylurowett TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lucyrowett Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lucyrowettcsc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-rowett-csc-cs-acs-9a301351/ Connect with me: If you're ready to change the world with pleasure, head over toa...