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Permission for Pleasure

Cindy Scharkey
Sexual Health
Menopause
Sex Education
Self-Pleasure
Masturbation
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Sexual Empowerment
Sexual Communication
Cindy Scharkey
Pleasure
Intimacy
Relationship Satisfaction
August Mclaughlin
Perimenopause
Vaginismus
Urinary Incontinence
Exercise
Physical Therapy
Women's Health
Men's Health

A podcast to educate and equip women with the information and confidence they need to express, experience and enjoy their sexuality. Cindy Scharkey RN, BSN, brings her 35+ years of experience as a healthcare professional to open the doors to healthy conversations about sex. This is a community where you can listen and learn to give yourself permission for pleasure. Visit www.cindyscharkey.com for ... more

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Latest Episodes

We talk a lot about the repercussions of purity culture for women, but what about men? This topic is often silenced, creating what sexuality educator Erica Smith calls a “fertile ground for shame.” She joins me to break the taboo, sharing the after e... more

Is orgasm a learnable skill? My guest Dr. Erica Marchand outlines the necessary components women need to orgasm in this top 10 episode from Season One. We discuss faking O’s, ranking O’s, and the mind-body shift of allowing rather than making orgasm ... more

One of the most shared episodes on the podcast, this conversation about pleasure and embodiment offers a framework for understanding a healthier way to be in your body. Hillary McBride, PhD provides tools to help us untangle the cultural scripts we h... more

From logistics on positioning, to setting the stage before you step in - in this episode I talk you through the basics on how to add shower sex to your intimacy repertoire. Showering together has never been more fun, safe and intimate.

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Recent Guests

Erica Smith
A sex educator for 25 years focused on helping those raised in purity culture embrace a healthier view of their sexuality.
Creator of Purity Culture Dropout
Episode: Purity Culture's Effect on Men
Cindy Scharkey
Sex educator and host who discusses sexuality topics.
Permission for Pleasure
Episode: Purity Culture's Effect on Men
Dr. Erica Marchand
Licensed psychologist and couples therapist specializing in female sexuality
Private Practice in Los Angeles
Episode: What Women Need to Orgasm
Hillary McBride
Psychologist and writer known for her work on embodiment and body image.
Author of The Wisdom of Your Body
Episode: Embodiment and Pleasure with Dr. Hillary McBride
Catriona Boffard
Clinical sexologist and psychotherapist from Cape Town, South Africa.
Private practice in London and educator for therapists
Episode: Women, ADHD and Sex
Kaleigh Osadick
Artist, theater teacher, and coach specializing in self-expression and confidence.
Independent Artist and Coach
Episode: Redefine Sexy
Dr. Laura Glazebrook
Pelvic floor physical therapist specializing in neurological injuries and pelvic health
Episode: Sexual Adaptation and Aids for All Bodies
Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons
Associate professor in Public Health and licensed psychologist
Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University
Episode: Just How Much Does Frequency Matter?
Sarah Gawthrop
Poet and nature enthusiast who shares her journey of self-discovery through poetry and connection with nature.
Episode: Poetry and Pleasure

Host

Cindy Scharkey
Cindy Scharkey is a healthcare professional with over 35 years of experience, focusing on women's sexuality and empowerment. She facilitates open conversations about intimacy, pleasure, and personal growth.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Thank you!

    I want to tell you how much I

    have enjoyed your book and the encouragement to receive “permission” for all the topics you address in your book. Wow…I have a whole new perspective and all Thanks to YOU.

    Well done and great book! Love your podcasts too👍👏👏thank you for educating us and showing us it’s OKAY to talk about these things!! Thank you!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A big fan of yours!
    United States6 months ago
  • Did it!

    This saved my marriage

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HampRepper
    United States7 months ago
  • Cindy Scharkey is the new and improved Carrie Bradshaw

    I wish I could continue to review and give this podcast endless 5 stars! I have recently learned to be as brave as Cindy and bring certain topics up among friends and this is what I learned thanks to this podcast:

    - You are most likely not alone in many of your challenges

    - Never assume no one needs education

    - Never assume it is too late to educate and change someone’s quality of their sexual life.

    If you listen to Cindy and she changed your life, share her podcast, pay it forward, you will ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JCBT86
    United Statesa year ago
  • Cindy Scharkey is the new and improved Carrie Bradshaw

    I recently started to rewatch Sex and City. This is my personal opinion: It was a MA show that attempted to address sexuality from a woman’s point of view and convey that women too sought out sex for pleasure and were worthy of pleasure. While it radicalized our society, there was a crucial thing absent from the show that did not permit women to truly embrace that pleasure was “ok”: true emotional depth. From my perspective, Cindy is the new Carrie because she explore pretty much everything once... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JCBT86
    United States2 years ago
  • The sister you never had…

    Listening to Cindy is like have that wiser, big sister you never had— the one who knows more about sex than you do… the one who cheers you to go out and get the pleasure and healthy relationship that you deserve. She’s encouraging, thoughtful and seriously knowledgable… all while being loving and encouraging and funny too. I highly recommend!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DBM31
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many express gratitude for the practical advice that fosters better intimacy and understanding in relationships.
Listeners appreciate the open dialogue about sexuality and health, finding it empowering and educational.
The host is seen as relatable and knowledgeable, giving listeners confidence to explore their own sexual well-being.

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What Women Need to Orgasm
Q: Can you tell me a little bit more about mental stimulation and how it plays a role in arousal?
Mental stimulation involves engaging with thoughts or materials that turn someone on, such as fantasies or erotic content.
What Women Need to Orgasm
Q: What are the top two or so reasons women come to you for help?
Many women experience issues with sexual desire over time in relationships and seek help to enjoy sex and have orgasms.
Embodiment and Pleasure with Dr. Hillary McBride
Q: Could you describe the whole idea of embodiment?
McBride explains that embodiment is experiencing our body as the place where our self is, shaped by cultural narratives.
Redefine Sexy
Q: Can you tell me more about how you focus on normalizing self-expression with your clients?
I remind my clients that when they receive a script, they must show up as themselves and portray their unique voice and feel empowered in doing so.
Redefine Sexy
Q: What did that look like growing up for you?
Growing up, I had limited sex ed in grade five. As I got older, I became more curious about sex through theater and the roles I played.

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Content focuses on educating and empowering women to embrace their sexuality and well-being. Topics widely discussed include body image, pleasure, intimacy, and the intersection of sexuality and various life experiences, such as aging and neurodiversity. With an emphasis on open communication and self-exploration, the conversation often navigates cultural narratives and encourages women to shed societal expectations surrounding their desires and sexual health. Listeners can expect practical advice, expert insights, and a supportive community atmosphere that celebrates the journey towards sexual empowerment and fulfillment.

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2. Get Your Marriage On! with Dan Purcell
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1. Erica Smith
2. Cindy Scharkey
3. Dr. Erica Marchand
4. Hillary McBride
5. Catriona Boffard
6. Kaleigh Osadick
7. Dr. Laura Glazebrook
8. Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons

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