On this episode of #mensexpleasure, I chat with Pharrell Shaymar. Pharrell is a professional boxing coach, proud trans man, and LGBTQ+ advocate and community leader. Pharrell uses the prism of boxing through advocacy, breaking down barriers, educational videos, and breaking stereo types of trans people in combat sports. His key message is, "I will never become biologically male, but I am a gentleman."

Key points:

- Pharrell introduces himself

- Pharrell’s journey to advocacy

- Challenges of trans athletes in sports

- Pharrell’s personal experience as a trans man

- Navigating masculinity and identity

- Advice on mental health and self-discovery

Relevant links:

Pharrell’s Instagram: @pharrell_shaymar

Pharrell’s website: https://www.pharrellshaymar.com/

From the solo episode #69 with Cam Fraser. More from that episode:

- The stigmatization of male sex toys

- Celebrating men’s self-pleasuring

- Fifty Shades of Grey Relentless Vibrations Couples Vibrator

- We-Vibe X Lovehoney Clitoral and G-Spot Vibrator

- Blowmotion Warming Vibrating Male Masturbator

- Blowmotion Warming Pulsating Vibrating Male Masturbator

- Blowmotion Real Feel Vibrating Male Masturbator

- Blowmotion Blow Job Real Feel Vibrating Suction Male Masturbator

- Desire Luxury Male Vibator

- Desire Luxury Vibrating Prostate Massager

- Kinky Confessions Card Game

On this episode of #mensexpleasure, I chat with Dave Booda. Dave is a writer, musician and social entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of IntimacyFest and hosts The Darkness Experiment. He has led over 450 workshops on connection, touch and relationships and has consulted for and facilitated experiences for companies, communities, retreats, festivals, conferences, birthday parties, orgies, weddings, funerals, and gatherings of all kinds — with the intention to inspire authenticity, connection and group cohesion. He has published over 200 essays for boodaism.com and played over 1000 shows as a touring singer/songwriter. He is a former Naval Officer and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, currently serving on the board of directors for the Foundation for Intentional Community while living at a community in rural San Diego County.

Key points:

- Dave introduces himself

- Exploring the “Pickup Artist” and “Sacred Sexuality” communities

- Authenticity, connection, and community

- Accountability and abuse of power

- Advice for those in dogmatic communities

Relevant links:

Dave’s website: https://boodaism.com/

From episode #68 with Danny Lakey. More from that episode:

- Danny shares about his career on radio

- Showing up authentically

- Australian men and our drinking culture

- Sobriety and masculinity

- Altered states of consciousness

- Experiencing the divine feminine

- Stigma about psychedelics and sex

- Combining sex with psychedelics

- Danny shares some advice

On this episode of #mensexpleasure, I chat with Mattia Zambaldi. Mattia guides men through processes of deep transformation and soul emergence. He is a firm believer that evolution is at its core a process of initiation which requires the alignment of mind, heart and body - including free and authentic sexual expression. His coaching method is a unique blend of western science, eastern wisdom and esoteric knowledge. He is a certified men’s sex coach, a certified Tantra teacher, and he also draws from all the knowledge and experience of his previous career as an elite sports physiotherapist where he has treated and coached some of the best athletes in the world.

Key Points:

- Mattia introduces himself

- Mattia’s holistic coaching approach

- Perspectives on masculine and feminine polarity

- Embodiment practices for me

- Integrating pleasure and embodiment during life transitions

Relevant links:

Mattia’s Instagram: @rivoluzionemaschile

Mattia’s website: www.rivoluzionemaschile.com

From episode #67 with Manu Paradiso. More from that episode:

- Manu shares about his story and his passion

- Discussing approaches to coaching men

- Personal sexual turning points

- The line between sexualization and objectification

- Having intention with sexual energy

- Being honest about your intentions

- Listening to your “Yes”

- Advice for men interested in this work

On this episode of #mensexpleasure, I chat with Bryan Reeves. A former US Air Force Captain, Bryan is now an internationally renowned Author and Life/Relationship Coach with a current focus on supporting men to have better lives and relationships. His viral blog has been read by over 50 million people in every country on the planet (except North Korea). He’s the co-founder of "Elevate Your Relationship,” a live coaching program for men ready to elevate their relationship game, which currently serves men in 10 countries. He's co-host of the popular podcast, “Men, This Way,” and his newest book, Choose Her Every Day (Or Leave Her), is available on Audible, Amazon and other retailers.

Key Points:

- Bryan introduces himself

- Exploring personal growth and relationships

- The power of vulnerability and connection

- Navigating power dynamics in relationships

- Reframing pleasure and intimacy

- Recap and closing thoughts

Relevant links:

Bryan’s website: https://bryanreeves.com/

Bryan’s Instagram: @bryanreevesinsight

From episode #66 with Lauren French. More from that episode:

- What is an Acknowledgement of Country?

- Comprehensive Sexuality Education

- The importance of Media and Porn Literacy

- Creating safe spaces for kids to learn

- Language and terminology

- Lauren shares about her family and lineage

- Intergenerational trauma and loss of culture

- Sex- and pleasure-positivity

- Fear, masculinity and masculinities

- Compassionate words for any First Nations people listening