The Stay Juicy Podcast

Pleasure, Power, and Permission: A Juicy Conversation with Maureen Pollack


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In this unapologetically juicy episode of the Stay Juicy Podcast, Dr. Arianna sits down with Maureen Pollack, co-founder and president of LovAbility, for a powerful conversation about pleasure, self-love, and why women deserve access to their bodies without shame.Maureen shares the deeply personal story behind inventing the WaterSlyde, a body-safe, eco-friendly aquatic stimulator designed to make pleasure accessible to women of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Together, they explore the pleasure gap, the cultural stigma surrounding female sexuality, and how self-pleasure can become a pathway to confidence, healing, and empowerment — especially in midlife.This episode is about permission. Permission to feel. Permission to explore. Permission to stop putting yourself last.


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⁠LovAbility⁠ – Women-owned sexual wellness brand⁠The WaterSlyde⁠– Patented aquatic stimulator for pleasure & hygiene⁠Arousal Balm & Bomb Balm⁠ – Vulva-safe pleasure and self-care productsIf you love the podcast, I'd be so grateful if you left me a review! Your feedback helps me educate and empower other women like you.


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The Stay Juicy PodcastBy Dr. Arianna