Since 2006, we’ve been The Pleasure Mechanics, dedicated full time to exploring the power of pleasure, intimacy, joy and connection. It’s been our mission to remember the role of pleasure in our human experience and the creative, generative, healing force of eroticism. One of our anthems since the very early days has been : Prioritize Pleasure In this episode we explore the practice of prioritizing pleasure. Why can it be so hard to prioritize pleasure, even when we know it is such a positive and healthy force in our lives? How can we prioritize pleasure more often, and reap the personal and collective benefits of this tremendous force? Ready to explore with us? Start here. Thanks to our episode sponsors for being part of our global team of Pleasure Partners: * Back to the Body Retreats for Women : If you are ready for an immersive erotic journey at a luxurious retreat, we highly recommend the Back to the Body experience. Connect with Back to the Body and take their Sexual Wellness Quiz for Women at backtothebody.org – tell them we sent you and use code Pleasure for $500 off selected retreats * DipseaStories : Explore an audio library of immersive erotic soundscapes, explicit stories and more. Use code PLEASURE for 30 day free trial Check Out Our Ignite!Raleigh talk from 2010! We have been teaching about making pleasure a priority since we formed Pleasure Mechanics in 2006. We wouldn’t use the same highly gendered language or examples today, but we are still just as passionate about tapping into our human pleasure potential! Feeling guilty about making time for pleasure? Pleasure is often thought about as being selfish, greedy, or hedonistic. We believe in making Pleasure a Priority. Pleasure does not just happen to us – we must actively choose to cultivate pleasure in our individual lives and in our relationships. Pleasure is healthy, makes us feel happier, more alive, and gives us energy to fuel our days. We believe that being fulfilled with pleasure makes us better partners, parents, friends and coworkers. 10 Ways Pleasure Can Save Your Life Here’s a transcript of a live talk we gave in about 2009 about “10 Ways Pleasure Can Save Your Life” And, we believe Pleasure can SAVE your life. Literally. Here are 10 reasons why: #10 – The autonomic nervous system controls the heart, the smooth muscles around your organs, and your glands. There are two modes – Sympathetic and Parasympathetic – Stress and Pleasure. Many adults stay stuck in the stress mode, which has devastating impact on your health. Experiencing pleasure counteracts the impact of stress and gives your body the chance to heal. #9 – Pleasure is essential for your heart health.