In Episode 8 of the Black Coochie Podcast, Ebony and Lacette embark on a soulful exploration of "The Soundtrack of Our Sexual-Spiritual Lives." They unpack the profound role music plays in shaping our sexual identity and spirituality. Reflecting on personal experiences, Ebony and Lacette discuss how music acts as a mirror, marking life's various phases and expressing their evolving sexual selves. From impactful love songs to the spiritual resonance of gospel, they delve into songs that influenced their understanding of themselves, life, love, spirit and sex/sexuality. Join them as they navigate the intricate relationship between music, sexuality, and spirituality, offering insights and personal anecdotes on their quest to be healed, whole, and free.

In Episode 7 of the Black Coochie Podcast, Ebony and Lacette dive into the captivating world of "Sex Edutainment." They explore what sex edutainment is, emphasizing its role as media that delves into sexuality while offering educational value. The hosts discuss the importance of media in shaping our perceptions of sexuality and evaluate what constitutes quality edutainment. They share their  top 5 list of impactful sex edutainment resources and discuss the qualities that led to their selections. Furthermore, Ebony and Lacette examine how sex edutainment contributes to their personal journeys of sexual wholeness. They end by translating their insights into personal reflection exercises. Tune in to discover some fantastic sex edutainment options and how they can contribute to healing, wholeness, and freedom.

Resources - Our Combined “Sex Edutainment” List

How to Create a Sex Room, Sex Education, Sex, Love and Goop, The Principals of Pleasure, Sex and Love Around the World, Harlem and She’s Gotta Have It.

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Episode 6 of the Black Coochie Podcast delves into the captivating realm of the "Pleasure Principle," guided by hosts Ebony and Lacette. They explore what pleasure entails, how to embrace it, and why it's a potent act of liberation. The hosts emphasize that pleasure extends beyond the sexual realm, and they dissect why it is essential for self-determination and transcending societal constraints. Listeners are also provided with practical tools and resources to embrace pleasure fully. In this engaging episode, Ebony and Lacette encourage you to personally define pleasure, create a pleasure mantra, and practice it daily as a path to healing, wholeness, and freedom. Join this empowering and enlightening conversation on the Black Coochie Podcast.

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In episode 5, Lacette and Ebony explore the powerful framework created by Lacette—the Womanist Sexual Ethic Discernment model. Ebony interviews Lacette, unraveling the inspiration and steps behind this discernment model. They discuss the need for such a framework and how it supports the internal process of healing, wholeness, and freedom. Lacette shares the central questions and activities embedded in each step, encouraging listeners to dance with their memories and shape something new. They reflect on the transformative themes, impressions, and lessons experienced by women who have gone through this model. Additionally, Lacette offers a glimpse into her personal sexual ethic as an example. Tune in as we unlock a framework that leads to liberation and explore the process and products of this transformative journey.

Episode 4 delves into the concept of a sexual ethic—what it means, why it's important, and how to create one. Lacette starts by defining a sexual ethic as a personally constructed statement that guides our sexual identity, expression, and decision-making. Ebony shares her social experiment, interviewing friends and family about their sexual ethics and the lessons she learned. The hosts explore the significance of connection, owning our bodies, and effective communication of our desires and sexual boundaries. Lacette introduces tools and resources for creating a sexual ethic, emphasizing the power of intention, agency, and liberation. Join us as we unravel the intricate threads that shape our sexual lives.

Resources discussed:

Hot and Unbothered: How to Think About, Talk About, and Have the Sex You Really Want ( Yes, no, maybe list) by Yana Tallon-Hicks, Kristin Condon, et al.

Closing prompt:

In Episode 3 of the Black Coochie podcast, Ebony and Lacette delve into the significance of our tagline "healed, whole, and free." They explore the meaning behind the tagline, their personal connections to it, as well as the importance of healing, integration, and liberation in sexual experiences. The episode includes stories from women who have navigated healing and wholeness in the context of sexuality, highlighting the impact of shame, trauma, and personal growth. Tools and resources for achieving healing, wholeness, and freedom are also discussed, including journal prompts, Instagram accounts, websites, dancing, and various courses. The episode concludes with a closing prompt, inviting listeners to reflect on their own paths towards healing, wholeness and freedom. What’s present in your life that needs to be healed? To share your stories, visit @blackcoochiepodcast on Instagram or email ⁠[email protected]⁠. 

Liberating Resources Shared in Episode 3:

In Episode 2, Ebony and Lacette delve into how sex, sexuality, and spirituality are defined, and how they intersect, in order to lay the foundation for Black Coochie's conversational journey. They share their own definitions and experiences as well as quotes from women they’ve interviewed to offer diverse perspectives on sex and its role in life. Lacette introduces the Explore, Deconstruct, Reconstruct model as a helpful tool for bridging sexuality and spirituality and reconciling sex and faith. Ultimately, this episode encourages listeners to embrace their own definitions of sex and sexuality as a entryway to liberation and wholeness.

In the inaugural episode of Black Coochie, co-hosts Ebony Walden and Lacette Cross introduce this new podcast and explain their motivations for creating a space for Black women to discuss sex and sexuality. The term "Black Coochie" is both a celebration of Blackness and an invitation to have honest conversations about sexuality and its intersection with spirituality with a focus on the unique experiences of Black women. Ebony and Lacette discuss their personal reasons for embarking on this project, including exploring their own sexualities as they enter their 40s and creating a community for Black women to want to live their best sex lives, healed, whole and free. They aim to break the silence surrounding Black women's sexuality and empower listeners to embrace their whole selves and experience pleasure. The hosts hope to inspire joy and liberation.