91: Sex When You're High, Cannabis for Pleasure, + Managing PTSD with Ashley Manta the Cannasexual

Cannabis + Sex. A key to unlocking greater sex or another new age hippy trend? Ashley Manta, the Cannasexual, talks to us about the powerful use of cannabis for enhancing pleasure, managing pain + PTSD in sex. She shares with us the numerous ways you can experiment in a mindful way + what to consider when you’re shopping around. In this episode you will hear: The myth of sativa vs indica + why you should consider experimenting with different strands How cannabis can be used to relieve pain in sex The different options for applications of cannabis + CBD Mindfulness practices to aid in erections, orgasms, + more pleasurable experiences How our individual body chemistries blend with cannabis to create different effects + why no two strategies are the same How cannabis can be used in managing trauma + PTSD symptoms How to work with cannabis so it does not become an escape + disconnect, but rather bring you into MORE connection with yourself + your partner Ashley Manta even answers some of our audience questions: “How can I smoke before sex without falling asleep?” “Can cannabis distort the desire for a partner? Like, it wouldn’t be as good without it?” “My girl always has to smoke before we have sex + I feel less connected with her. I don’t want to take something away that she enjoys, but I don’t feel as close.” “Coming to climax while high is more difficult sometimes. How can I drop back in?” THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Ashley Manta is an award-winning sex educator and coach and has become a sought-after authority on mindfully combining sex and cannabis as part of her CannaSexual® brand. She is the author of The CBD Solution: Sex, published in conjunction with Merry Jane and Chronicle Books. She also writes for Playboy as a Playboy Advisor. Ashley appeared on the cover of Sexual Health Magazine in January 2019, along with the designation, "America's High Priestess of Pleasure." She completed her certification as a Bodysex® Facilitator after studying with legendary pleasure pioneer Betty Dodson. She is a brand ambassador for Sybian. At the January 2020 XBiz Awards, Ashley was named Sexpert of the Year. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy with a minor in Women’s Studies and has completed graduate coursework for a Master of Arts in Philosophy. Ashley is also a certified and attuned Reiki II Practitioner, a certified consulting hypnotist, and a trauma-trained victim advocate. Find out more about her at ashleymanta.com 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