In Episode 3, Dr. Persaud explains how trauma, betrayals, “soul murder,” and relationship violations can all contribute to a person having a difficult relationship with sex. This can range from sexual dysfunction to having difficulty even seeing oneself as attractive. She also discusses how trauma might influence what you like and dislike sexually, the role of shame and negative emotions, and how to repair your relationship with your sexuality.

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In Episode 2, Dr. Persaud discusses sexual energy, and what is specifically meant by “energy” in Eastern philosophical and healing traditions. She also discusses Western Tantra (Tantric Sex), energetic hygiene, energetic boundaries, and why sexual energy is considered to be divine in Eastern/Tantra philosophy.

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In Episode 1, Dr. Persaud talks about what informs our relationship with our sex, how we can get to know our sexuality whether we are with a partner or not, and why understanding pleasure and sensuality is an important spiritual task. 

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"Kama" means "desire" in Sanskrit. Dr. Sarika Persaud, a psychologist and scholar of Indian philosophical traditions, discusses sexuality and intimacy from the lenses of psychology and spirituality.