81: Sacred Sex Work, Transmuting Our Sexual Shadow, and Tantric Lapdances with Lana Shay

What do you think of when you hear the terms sex work or stripping? In this episode we talk with author + sex worker Lana Shay about expanding the concept of sex work to be seen as a potential for sacredness, a gift, + an expression of personal agency + power. In this episode you’ll hear: What it’s like behind the scenes working at a gentleman’s club How sex work can be empowering for the performer The light + shadow side of the sex work industry How can stripping be a sacred sexual practice? Tips on overcoming nervousness in performing for your partner at home Lessons on sensual seduction Busting myths + stigmas about the industry Lana’s personal stories from her experiences working at gentlemen’s clubs Stay tuned to the end as we answer some of our listener’s questions. Then head over to SexLoveYoga YouTube channel for a behind-the-scenes Q+A about Mistress Justine’s personal tools for keeping her erotic life alive. THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Lana Shay has dedicated her adult life to holistic practices, personal growth and cognitive liberty. Her deepest passion is unlocking optimal human potential through embodiment practices and a pure, holistic lifestyle. She has been leading dance, yoga and movement since 2009, as well as training in the Tantric Arts. For over a decade, she’s worked as an exotic dancer in gentleman’s clubs across America, where she cultivated the skills and techniques offered in her classes and 1:1 private sessions with women and couples. After building her brand as the Sensual Foodist, and becoming a thought leader on conscious relationships, she co-authored the book, Conscious love: Enlightened Relationships and Soulful Sex.  Book #2; titled, Erotic Hustle: Redefining Sin Through Sacred Sexuality, will be available in late 2020. Currently, Lana is working on infusing her teaching with shamanic techniques from her Kambo practitioner training and close work with plant medicines and alternative medicine. This work is coupled with her role as a Sensual Embodiment Coach, and Co-founder of PsychedelicTimes.com Connect with her on instagram @the.pure.way , Twitter @Lana_Shay_B , and https://publishizer.com/erotic-hustle/ WANT MORE? Come discover your inner sex kitten! Download my FREE audio guide here: https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/skf Check out SexLoveYoga.com for more juicy articles, guides, erotic audio stories, + more! Want to work with me through group coaching? Sign up to be a part of CREATE with world class facilitators including Dr Cat teaching In.body Sexploration. Use discount code: DRCAT https://thecreatecommunity.com/pages/premium-classes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sexlovepsychedelics/message