This episode of DFW features an interview with , who is (among other things) a professional . Myisha and Dr. Alkan discuss the different types of non-sexual touch, why consent is so important for sexual health and how patriarchy impacts all of our sex lives.  We tend to underestimate the power of touch and we have very specific ways that we are supposed to engage in touch with others. There is also often an expectation that non-sexual touch will lead to sex. Myisha's conversation with Dr. Yoni explores how we can all expand our ability to give and receive different types of touch consensually. Imagine the possibilities! Check out Dr. Yoni's work at www.elementsofsexuality.com.

Dr. Cuddle

Down for Whatever is a sexuality podcast featuring sex-positive interviews with real people about their real sexual experiences.  With candor and humor, Myisha helps to demystify modern sexual dilemmas by highlighting the experiences and expertise of her guests who represent a wide spectrum of sexual identities, orientations and backgrounds. For more information, visit myishabattle.com.

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In the fifth and final episode of Season 5, Myisha chats with her friend, musician and actress, Sharon Van Etten. Sharon talks about how her creative practice evolved from a time in her life where communicating about traumas she experienced was incredibly difficult. Music was a way to make the unconscious conscious and allowed her to process deep emotions. This is the final episode of Down for Whatever! Content warning: this season of the podcast contains some descriptions of rape, incest, sexual assault and coercion. Listener discretion is advised. This episode is sponsored by  and . Enter code DOWN2020 on adamandeve.com for 50% off one item, free gifts and shipping. Restrictions apply.

Unlocking Creativity

In episode 4 of this season, Myisha talks to Alyssa Kies, co-founder of  a zine and Instagram account that aims to give readers the sex ed they wish they'd gotten. Alyssa shares her story of creating The Sex Issue as part of her process of healing from sexual assault. Content warning: this season of the podcast contains some descriptions of rape, incest, sexual assault and coercion. Listener discretion is advised. This episode is sponsored by  and . Enter code DOWN2020 on adamandeve.com for 50% off one item, free gifts and shipping. Restrictions apply.

Reclaiming Sexual Worth

In this episode, Myisha speaks with fellow sexuality coach  and author of Love, Lust and Romance in the Wake of #MeToo about The Shame Free Zone and her path to heal from incest and rape. They talk about the difficult process of becoming intimate with new partners while experiencing triggers and all the work that it took to allow her to talk so openly about her past. Content warning: this season of the podcast contains some descriptions of rape, incest, sexual assault and coercion. Listener discretion is advised. This episode is sponsored by  and . Enter code DOWN2020 on adamandeve.com for 50% off one item, free gifts and shipping. Restrictions apply.

Creating A Shame Free Zone

Myisha discusses the culture of silence we have around sexuality with Cindy Gallop and how her website  aims to combat misinformation about what real world sex should be. Cindy believes that talking about sex and receiving accurate sexual information can radically decrease the incidence of sexual assault in the world. She also shares how MLNP has helped survivors reclaim their sexuality. Content warning: this season of the podcast contains some descriptions of rape, incest, sexual assault and coercion. Listener discretion is advised. This episode is sponsored by  and . Enter code DOWN2020 on adamandeve.com for 50% off one item, free gifts and shipping. Restrictions apply.

From Social Sex to Consent Culture

In this episode of Down for Whatever, Myisha speaks to activist, author and doula, . They discuss adrienne's path to reclaiming and prioritizing pleasure in her own life as well as her most recent book Pleasure Activism. Content warning: this season of the podcast contains some descriptions of rape, incest, sexual assault and coercion. Listener discretion is advised. This episode is sponsored by  and . Enter code DOWN2020 on adamandeve.com for 50% off one item, free gifts and shipping. Restrictions apply.

Dr. Cuddle

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