Sex and Happiness - Laurie Handlers

Sex and Happiness – Sexual Confidence & Ecstasy is Necessary

billschiffler — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:15:42 +0000

In the first segment Sue Newsome and Sarah Robinson join Laurie to share the crime of people not enjoying or even experiencing pleasure in their bodies for fear of how they look (not like everyone else – duh!) or how they compare themselves to actresses and porn starts! Sue and Sarah explain simple tips that can counter the insecurity factor in you. All you have to do is follow their advice!

In segment two, Barbara Carrellas discusses key points from her new book Ecstasy is Necessary. Laurie and Barbara cover everything from the distinction between pleasure and ecstasy to boundaries to ways to have all this ecstasy in your life! Very rich conversation for beginners to advanced!

Sex and Happiness – Couples Inspiring Couples and Self-Image

billschiffler — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:10:22 +0000

In the first segment Carol Herndon and Paul Bennett join Laurie to discuss how couples can keep their relationships fresh, hunting for treasure in one another and how there is actually a national group called Couples Coaching Couples to help people become team partners. These two met in the mid fifties Inspiring for sure!

In segment two, Bonnie Gayle, co-creator of Sex Butter sensual/sexual products and Body Liberator joins Laurie for some staggering figures about self-image and how she’s going to work on this challenge with women and men.

Sex and Happiness – All About Orgasms

billschiffler — Mon, 07 May 2012 04:01:58 +0000

Australian born author, artist, mother, sexual surrogate therapist, sacred sexuality teacher, Mukee Okan joins Laurie for an awesome interview about increasing, enjoying and just all out having amazing orgasms! A wealth of knowledge, Mukee has trained in three complimentary sacred sexuality streams – yogic, shamanic and western medical. During this hour, Mukee talks women through powerful techniques for increased orgasm and then does the same for men. She calls herself, “Your orgasm’s best friend!” Listening to her voice alone, is a turn on!

Sex and Happiness – Sexual Choices that Change Our Lives Forever & Anal Play

billschiffler — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:12:54 +0000

In Segment 1, Laurie Handlers talks with Leslie Cavagnero, former #1 Realtor in the San Diego market who decided her life was not exciting enough and changed everything in one heartbeat, a choice for sexual freedom!

In Segment 2, Charlie Glickman, PhD., Manager of Education Programs for Good Vibrations, online adult store, discusses all forms of pleasure that can be derived from the “other erogenous zone,” the anus. Beginners and seasoned anal fans will like this.

Sex and Happiness – Deliberate Orgasm & Progressive Love

billschiffler — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:38:21 +0000

In Segment 1, Laurie Handlers interviews Sheri Testerman (founding member) and Rebecca, sexual researchers from Welcomed Consensus about “Deliberate Orgasm” (DOing), friendship and how to lead a rich and gratifying life. Rebecca, the star of the group’s newest DVD offering, “A Guide to Your Orgasm,” shares in great detail how she conceived of this very up close and personal look into her private masturbation practice and why such a practice is necessary for today’s women.

In Segment 2, Kenya K. Stephens, mother, author, blogger, love coach, wife and founder of Progressive Love enlightens and almost blows Laurie away with her simple yet profound ways to change the way human beings relate to each other in love relationships. An amazing story of cancer recovery leading to the relationship of her dreams. Wow, wow, wow!

Sex and Happiness – Romancing the Beloved

billschiffler — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:23:23 +0000

Laurie Handlers interviews Joan and Tomas Heartfield about awakening to how to be totally present to yourself “as beloved” in your life as well as “being present to the beloved” in another person outside yourself. They share intimate details about how they “longed” for each other for two years and how it was when they finally were physically within proximity with each other, how things shifted.

Lots of juicy tips and suggestions for couples packed into this hour!

Sex and Happiness – Online Dating Tips & The Ultimate Love Affair

billschiffler — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:01:50 +0000

Segment 1) Laurie talks with Liz, online dating blogger and coach from WeLoveDates. Liz not only found her true love online, but created and built herself the dream job along the way. She currently help others navigate the world of dating websites with helpful tips and warnings in a daily blog.

Segment 2) Svetlana (Lana) Pritzker, spiritual teacher, author, energy intuitive joins Laurie for a conversation packed with true gems on the mastery of self-love and finding a perfect partner. Lana shares portions of her book Ultimate Love Affair and proves to be wise and helpful beyond any expectation of Laurie’s. Lana literally “wows” Laurie and she will “wow” you too!

Sex and Happiness – Tantra Goddess – Sexual Awakening

billschiffler — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:01:41 +0000

Caroline Muir, author of Tantra Goddess, A Memoir of Sexual Awakening and co-author of seminal book Tantra: The Art of Conscious Loving, founder of the Divine Feminine Institute joins Laurie Handlers for a most juicy and evocative conversation. Caroline, unafraid to tell all, discusses intricate details of her life, Midwestern upbringing, sexual awakening, sexual healing, vulnerability, questioning her lifestyle, and ultimately her divorce from famous Tantra Yoga teacher Charles Muir. Caroline reveals almost as much on the show as in her new “can’t put it down” book. Topics covered in this interview: sexual healing, transformation, real love, inner guidance, maintaining connection and more. Laurie and Caroline go very deep.

Sex and Happiness – Ultimate Tantra Summit & Men’s Self Pleasure

billschiffler — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:51:29 +0000

Segment 1) Guests Farhana Goga and Alan Strydom, coaches, therapists, creators of the Ultimate Tantra Summit join Laurie to share their experience and understanding of this new form of long distance cyber learning as well as what they learned from a recent summit they put together on Laurie’s favorite topic. Some surprising moments!

Segment 2) Laurie is joined by David and Peter, who own and operate a website dedicated solely for the practice of men’s masturbation. Amazingly insightful and interesting, this interview catches Laurie off guard in funny ways!

Sex and Happiness – Eliminating Limiting Beliefs & Fine Wine, Chocolate & Cigars

billschiffler — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:47:06 +0000

Segment 1) Notoriously crazy Personal Success Coach, Nate Parson shares with Laurie the secret he recently discovered – a powerful technique based in “Ancient Eastern Philosophy”— combined with cutting-edge Neuroscience and Psychology—that rapidly and permanently eliminates limiting beliefs. He delivers the goods! Listen in and change your life!

Segment 2) Laurie is joined by wine maker David John Bate, South African-based producer of the some of the world’s rarest wines , chocolates and cigars. David discusses how intimacy and pleasure inspired him to develop eco-friendly and sensuous gifts from earth.

Sex and Happiness – Sex – Tantra – Politics

billschiffler — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:12:39 +0000

At last Margot Anand, all time “Mother of Tantra.” author of numerous books (classic: The Art of Sexual Ecstasy), creator of Sky Dancing Tantra comes out of seclusion to discuss not only the great wisdom understanding she has of the principles behind this ancient science, but she freely expresses her views on the politics of sex within the Tantra community and the world at large. Articulate as ever, Margot shares her beginnings with Osho and how she risked teaching in a time when it was all new to even talk about sex anywhere other than the bedroom.
In the second segment, journalist, sexuality, relationship and women’s empowerment coach Patti Sommer joins Laurie to talk about her recent articles in Online Magazine 303 “Sex is Always the Answer,” and “Masturbation.” Interestingly enough, somehow the conversation rolls into sexual politics based on Patti’s extensive travels and studies of people around the world. She talks about her experiences with her own expansion as a woman and then compares European attitudes to those in the US – quite the way Margot compares in the first segment.
All Margot fans must listen in and get the extra gift of Patti.

Sex and Happiness – Applied Game Theory & Sex

billschiffler — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:50:13 +0000

Laurie learns about Applied Game Theory and how It applies to playing and winning at the game of sex and happiness from Lewis Harrison, best-selling author, director of Lewis Harrison’s Natural Healing Academy and radio talk show host. Lewis is a pioneer in the Success Coaching and Personal Development Movement. In this hilarious interview he demonstrates Applied Game Theory through many personal examples.
Lewis Harrison also owns a “Bed and Breakfast” in the Catskills in Stamford, NY.

Sex and Happiness – Valentine’s Sex, Happiness & Healing Energy Transmission

billschiffler — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:01:58 +0000

Laurie Handlers shares a rare and unusual interview with Mahendra Kumar Trivedi and Debra Poneman, the director of Trivedi Master Wellness Foundation on finding sex, love and happiness this Valentine’s Day covering everything from the “Big Bang” to today! In 1995 Mr. Trivedi was gifted the ability to transform plants, trees, animals, non-living materials and humans so they could realize their greatest potential. Over 4000 studies done in major institutes all over the world have shown that Mr. Trivedi has the power, through simple Energy Transmission generated by his thoughts to create miracles that cannot be explained by current science. This interview is very unusual because Mr. Trivedi actually delivers a wonderful and sometimes funny discourse (that is more his style) on sex, love and finding the right relationship specifically for Laurie’s show. In addition, he and Debra describe and explain as best they can his unique healing energy transmissions so that people can understand Mr. Trivedi’s gift of these Energy Transmissions and what they can mean for all of us!

At the end of the show, they offer a special gift for Sex and Happiness listeners. Go to www.ButterflyWorkshops.com to find out how you can participate in Energy Transmissions.

Sex and Happiness – Being in Nature & Valentine’s Day Tips

billschiffler — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:13:08 +0000

This episode is two parts. In segment one, Laurie Handlers interviews Nancy Hill author of Nature Whispering. Nancy shares about the simple ways to have magical, mystical experiences in nature 148 of which are described in her book.

In segment two, Laurie invites shamanic transformation specialist Joy Phoenix and marketing genius Bill Plikaitis to share advance Valentines tips, ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day with that special someone or solo, without a partner. Creativity at its finest!

Some good tips about relating to men and women and getting free.

Sex and Happiness – Hollywood Sex Wars, and Home Projects with a Sexy Flair

billschiffler — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:47:00 +0000

This episode is two parts. In segment one, Laurie Handlers talks with Paul Sapiano, writer and director of cult hit “The Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down” and the new TNA-with-brains comedy, “Hollywood Sex Wars.”

In segment two, Laurie invites artist, designer Barbara Wurden, Youtubes’ famous Handy Goddess, to tell how she came up with the remarkable show idea where she demonstrates how to do home improvement projects with a very sexy and fun flair. Wurden talk about how she grew as a result of the show.

Some good tips about relating to men and women and getting free.

Sex and Happiness – Sex Magic

billschiffler — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:51:44 +0000

Laurie Handlers invites Dr. Stuart Mark Berlin, author of Sexual Secrets of Tantric Kabbalah: Making Love back to the show. Stuart’s theories about making love are fascinating and give people a refreshing look at how regular sex practice can not only rejuvenate a body, but how oxytocins can erase trauma and shame from the body and the mind if partners grasp the power of certain erotic stimulations and do them repeatedly.

Dr. Berlin is a retired pediatrician, author and inventor. His first book, an autobiography Everywoman a Goddess: Everyman a Hero in Her Service is the story of his creation of a path to divine unitary consciousness that integrates evolutionary biology, quantum mechanics and neurobiology with sacred sexuality.

Sex and Happiness – From Player to Lover

billschiffler — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:31:13 +0000

Laurie Handlers talks with Bruce Starr, the original AOL Luv Coach, radio and TV show host and producer, sex and dating expert, author of Bodytraders, Transforming Back from Player to Lover. Their discussion touches on how people became closed, how to avoid potentially closed partners, how to open your heart and find people with open hearts and the importance of operating throughout life from a loving heart.
Bruce discovered many of these patterns in over 6000 conversations he had while in his role as AOL Luv Coach. Bruce talks knowledgably about how people look for love in all the wrong places, and then give up in despair. Laurie asks Bruce about options short of giving up. His passion for people is infectious as he stresses the importance of people returning to a state of love.

Sex and Happiness – G.U.R.U. – You Are Perfect the Way You Are

billschiffler — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:14:20 +0000

Laurie Handlers shares a wonderful hour with Krishna Prem (Michael Mogul), author of Gee yoU aRe yoU. They certainly have a lot of fun discussing the fact that as of right now you no longer need to become anyone else or even a better you. They contemplate the serious business of ego and how laughter is the best medicine. In their humorous yet deep conversation Krishna Prem offers Laurie’s audience many suggestions for freedom and happiness.
At Laurie’s request Krishna Prem recounts vignettes from his life story of leaving America for India thirty years ago in search of himself and serendipitously meeting his teacher and friend, Osho (the infamous Shree Bhagwan Rajneesh) who told him to stop taking himself so seriously. And that was where it all started.
Hopefully, this conversation will get you started on a path to freedom.

Sex and Happiness – Sacred Sexuality according to Freud, Jung, and Rock’n’Roll

billschiffler — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:53:11 +0000

Start out your New Year with an enlightened look at your sexuality when Laurie Handlers talks with British Rocker, playwright John Maxwell Taylor, author of Eros Ascending: The Life-Transforming Power of Sacred Sexuality and The Power of I Am: Creating a New World of Enlightened Personal Interaction. They discuss everything from the affect psychiatrists Freud and Jung have had on Sacred Sexuality including Jung’s theory about “anima” and “animus” and how they are running the show between partners to Taoist practices. During the show John generously shares a few powerful techniques to help you get clear when having a disagreement with your partner.

John Maxwell Taylor has over forty years experience in spiritual self transformation. He is a long time student of the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, the Russian mystic George Gurdjieff, Carl Jung and Taoist master Mantak Chia. Internationally known for his award winning portrayal of Jung in his one man play “Forever Jung”, John Maxwell was a member of the performing arts group at Findhorn, the pioneering spiritual community in Scotland. He is also the creator of two Broadway style musicals, has worked with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice and as a Paris-based rock and roller, his bands opened for The Beatles and the Rolling Stones and played for Queen Elizabeth.

Sex and Happiness – Holy or Nasty Sex?

billschiffler — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:02:40 +0000

Laurie Handlers talks with Galen, a coach for erotic exploration and truth. He shares about his intention as a personal guide for erotic empowerment and healing. He assists people in bringing their authentic sexual desires out of the shadows and into conscious awareness. He helps people to find a safe path for the real-world expression of their sexuality, no matter what the truth of it is, while staying in integrity with their agreements to themselves and others.
Galen conducts workshops that explore the sacred aspects of both Light and Dark Eros and sexual healing. He is the author of the acclaimed book, “The Sharp Edge of Love”, and the designer of the Tetruss portable, lightweight, free-standing suspension bondage rig.
This is an earth shattering conversation. Watch out all you vanilla sex lovers! This may change your tune for the better!

Sex and Happiness – Delicious Healthy Food Can Benefit Your Sex Life

billschiffler — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:19:55 +0000

Laurie Handlers talks with Certified Health Coaches Lucas Seipp-Williams, Director of Baltimore Health Coach and his partner Richele Henry, CHC about how healthy living can enhance your sex and happiness. They discuss preparing delicious food and how to incorporate it into your life and feel and look sexier and healthier without diets. Lucas discusses the digestive issues he experienced early in his life. Richele calls herself an “emotional mood swing girl” describing herself as out of control because of her former sugar addiction. They share wonderful ways to feel satisfaction without depriving yourself and give secrets for eating guilt free – never dieting again! Just in time for the holidays! Listening to this show could change your life this season!

Sex and Happiness – Pelvis Pain – Men, You may Not Have ED!

billschiffler — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:24:51 +0000

Laurie Handlers interviews Dr. David Wise, Ph.D., Director, National Center for Pelvic Pain Research, co-author of Headache in the Pelvis. David explains how pelvic pain is often muscular in nature, but gets misdiagnosed and usually treated by a variety of drugs including antibiotics as well as surgery! Approximately 10 percent of the population suffers from severe pelvic pain, more men than women, by the way. What these people need rather than prescription drugs and surgery is education and then treatment consisting trigger point release and learning to relax! Fascinating interview! Anyone with pelvic pain should listen.

Sex and Happiness – Learn About Love from Romance Novels

billschiffler — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:01:03 +0000

Laurie Handlers shares an amazing hour with Sarah Wendell, author of Everything I Know About Love, I Learned from Romance Novels and co-author of Beyond Heaving Bosoms: The Smart Bitches’ Guide to Romance Novels. What a fun, upbeat and informative conversation. Sarah explains to Laurie that romance novels is a genre of books written by, for and about women. Women are not only the protagonists of romance novels, but the characters engage in complex emotional relationships AND there is always a happy ending. Sarah further points to the industry as a billion dollar plus business, actually more romance novels bought than any other type of book and that the reading of these particular books actually instructs us about courting, sex and relating in positive and realistic ways. Surprise!!!

Another surprise: there are romance novels written for lesbian and gays (read my many straights) and there are also romance novels about polyamory! In other words, there are romance novels to please Laurie’s entire listening audience. How sweet is that!

Visit Sarah’s very successful blog http://www.smartbitchestrashybooks.com/

Sex and Happiness – Bisexuality: Love as an Art Form

billschiffler — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:07:24 +0000

Laurie Handlers talks with Serena Anderlini-D’Onofrio, PhD, author, editor, professor about bisexuality and bi-curiosity. Serena demonstrates that by opening oneself up to more sensation and more love, relating/love becomes and art form. Serena describes how people can get interested in exploring their bisexual side safely and then how to get “sustainable” support from other people in various sex-positive communities. In the conversation they take a look at sex in antiquity and how it may have been very different from what we have today.

Serena Anderlini-D’Onofrio, PhD is the author of Gaia and the New Politics of Love, North Atlantic Books, 2009
(a Nautilus Winner, also on Kindle) and of Eros: A Journey of Multiple Loves, Routledge, 2006 (a Lambda finalist). She is the
co-editor of BiTopia (2011), and Bisexuality and Queer Theory (2010) and editor of Plural Loves (2010), and Women and Bisexuality (2003) Routledge, New York. She is a professor of Humanities at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez.

Sex and Happiness – Talking to Kids About Sex!

billschiffler — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:50:58 +0000

Laurie Handlers talks with Craig Hallenstein about just when is the right time to talk to kids about sex. Craig sheds much light on this subject! Phew! Every parent needs to hear this program and hear how to easily to do it, talk to your kids about sex. How to take action about all forms of sex. It will save so many problems in the long run! You won’t be sorry!

Craig Hallenstein is a psychologist, writer, and father of five. His weekly blog, kidsandsexblog.com, offers sex-positive guidance to parents on how to raise kids to be sexually healthy adults.

Sex and Happiness – Holy or Nasty Sex?

billschiffler — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:56:19 +0000

Sex and Happiness – Get Physical at Any Age

billschiffler — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:56:46 +0000

Laurie Handlers talks with Ilana Arzt, an amazing coach and personal trainer from Ennerjoy Fitness, Scottsdale, AZ and four 60+ women Ilana trained to compete in their first body sculpting contest. You will be moved and inspired by their stories! These women started working out when they were over 60 years old and they all placed in what was for most of them, their first competition. The women Christi Christiaens (age 62), Isa Parrault (age 60), Sara Goldenberg (age 65) and Christina Iriza (age 70) candidly share their feelings about body image and aging. They discuss braking through feelings of shame and caring about public opinion to reach feelings of agelessness, unlimited possibility and true beauty.

The message for everyone is clear and highly motivational!

Because seeing is believing visit the photos of these dynamite women at Enerjoy Fitness on Facebook. You will be so glad you did!

Sex and Happiness – Physical Intelligence

billschiffler — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:32:36 +0000

Laurie Handlers talks with Balsam (Sibylle Preuschat) and discovers fascinating facts about physical intelligence, the intelligence of the body. Balsam is an experienced workshop facilitator and teacher who has witnessed that when human souls learn how to receive the support and wisdom inherent in natural/physical/bodily intelligence, their creativity and power on the Earth flourishes abundantly.

Balsam has immersed herself in many studies, including Tantric and Taoist meditation, holistic wellness and nutrition, and improvisational movement and on Laurie’s show she shares a very unique perspective that opens up enormous possibility for the quality of life for human beings if they choose to heed her words – almost like breathing really fresh air.

During the fourth segment of the show, Balsam actually performs the track Sexual Performance from her debut CD “Feel the Love, Get the Respect.” This CD joins together her two greatest passions: singing, and strategies for collaborative, conscious, mutually beneficial partnership between humans and natural/physical/biological intelligence.

Sex and Happiness – Exposé: Gay Sex in the Catholic Church

billschiffler — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:01:17 +0000

Laurie Handlers interviews Richard Wagner, Ph.D., better known as Dr. Dick Sex Advice, the only Catholic priest in the world with a doctorate in human sexuality! Richard is a gay man and the author of the seminal work – Gay Catholic Priests; A Study of Cognitive and Affective Dissonance. Now on Laurie’s show Richard speaks about his latest book, SECRECY, SOPHISTRY AND GAY SEX IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH; The Systematic Destruction Of An Oblate Priest. Richard provides an intimate and disturbing look into the unseemly inner-workings of the Catholic Church and you will be as astounded as Laurie is to hear what he has to say!

They delve into the firestorm that erupted after his first publication (that by the way, was paid for by the Church), the backlash because of its publication and the events that eventually destroyed his public priesthood. In his second publication, since he is no longer a Catholic priest, he holds nothing back…nothing.

Richard shares with Laurie about his a booming Sex Therapy and Relationship Counseling practice in Seattle, WA as well as his strong internet presence where he works with and supports individuals about every aspect of sex especially welcoming people who were sexually abused by a member of clergy or any authority figure. You don’t want to miss this! It’s astounding!

Sex and Happiness – Slow Sex

billschiffler — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:31:36 +0000

Laurie Handlers’ interview with Nicole Daedone, author of Slow Sex: The Art and Craft of the Female Orgasm and founder of One Taste, is as good as it gets. Laurie and Nicole discuss OMing practice the nuances of orgasm – how connecting sexual pleasure to meditation practice is life-enhancing! They talk about her innovative approach to orgasm defined by focusing on the female orgasm. If you want to slow down, really connect emotionally and achieve authentic female satisfaction, listen to this show!

Join Laurie Handlers and Nicole Daedone as they share extraordinary insights that weave together practical information and a sense of adventure that will awaken your true orgasmic potential.

Sex and Happiness – Christian Sex

billschiffler — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:01:06 +0000

Laurie Handlers has fascinating revelations in her talk with Anaiya Aon Prakasha, author of Pilgrimage to Love: A Tale of Romance, Heartbreak and Meeting The One. Having no previous idea about what Christian Sex is, Laurie asked Anaiya basic questions about the procreation of conservative right wing Christians thinking this is what Christian Sex is all about. She discovered that Christian Sex is all about the lost years of Jesus and Mary Magdalene. Anaiya discusses in great detail harmony of masculine and feminine principles on Earth and the difference between soul mates and twin flames. She demonstrates how you can know the difference when you are in relationship.

Anaiya is also the co-author of Womb Wisdom: Awakening the Forgotten and Creative Powers of the Feminine and Open your Heart with Kundalini Yoga.

Very honest and down to earth ideas about love and romance from a completely different perspective!

Sex and Happiness – Tantra Transforms Gay Men

billschiffler — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:01:41 +0000

Laurie Handlers interviews Jason Tantra, co-founder of Tantra4GayMen UK. Tantra4GayMen is a European Tantra School for Gay/Bi men. Started in 2008 with 10 men, today between 2 and 4% of the gay community participate in programs or visit their website each year.

Jason discusses the difficulties of loving heart connection within the gay men’s community and how he is dedicated to changing this through his commitment to the possibility of love. Jason distinguishes some surprising fact about how Tantra for gay men is different from Tantra for heterosexuals. Very moving and eye-opening.

Nothing of this magnitude exists in the US.

Sex and Happiness – Raids on the Phoenix and Sedona Goddess Temples

billschiffler — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:31:20 +0000

Laurie Handlers gathers a group of seasoned sex workers, sexological body workers, surrogates, and “dakinis” from around the US to discuss the recent September 7th government raids on the Phoenix and Sedona Goddess Temples that led to the arrest of perhaps twenty individuals on charge of prostitution and what these raids mean to the rest of society.

The panelists include: Betty Martin, Mare Simone, Scott Catamas, EveLynn and Shama Helena. The conversation is rich with the life experiences of these panelists who know about how our society is challenged and starved for touch. It would seem that bringing pleasure to a body can be interpreted as prostitution rather than pleasure for pleasure’s sake or healing during religious ritual’s sake between two consenting adults.

At the conclusion of the show, I discuss what options you (the listener) have if you’d like to support or make a difference in the outcome of this very tricky case against Tracy Elise, the Found-Her of the temples.

Sex and Happiness – Celibacy, a Non-religious Conscious Choice

billschiffler — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:01:39 +0000

Laurie Handlers explores the world of celibacy as a non-religious conscious choice with Tanja Diamond, “The Tantra Teacher”, C.Ht, NLP, creator of Modern Tantra™ and Tantra for Business™. Tanja is a Life Strategist specializing in Business, Spirituality and Sexual Intimacy, and the author of Beyond Sex: Tantra, a practical guide to extraordinary living. The information that Tanja shares and what she learned from each aspect of her six years of celibacy is priceless.

Diamond discusses different phases of celibacy, the first being no sex, with another, no self-sex. Then she moves into a periods of having sex with herself, but with no other. Then she spent a few years dating, but remaining sex free and finally she took two years to be able to kiss and touch, and cuddle, but nothing more explicit. One could say that it was truly a Tantric journey into the depths of self, an experiment with boundaries and with communication extraordinaire.

Let this show inspire you!

Sex and Happiness – What is Sexy Panel #2

billschiffler — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:04:54 +0000

Laurie Handlers hosts a panel of three sex experts who share their unique ideas of What is Sexy. The panelists are Hercules Liotard, age 42, a creative healer who works in private coaching practice with sensuality and sexuality www.ThePleasureCoach.org, Carlen Costa, age 28, a graduate student completing her Doctorate of Human Sexuality and show host of “Sexy Living with Carlen” and Sarah Crawford, age 23, completing her Masters of Sexology at Curtin University in Australia.

This panel discussion includes everything from sexy attitude, sexy platform such as politics or ecology to sexy tattoos, sexy piercings, sexy clothing, sexy smells, sexy music and more! A lively and upbeat look at what is currently sexy and perhaps what was always sexy. Great fun!

(Unfortunately during the very first segment, we lose communication with Sarah in Australia. So she is only featured for a few minutes!)

Sex and Happiness – Friends with Benefits

billschiffler — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:22:38 +0000

Laurie Handlers invites Reid Mihalko, to share about his experience creating friends with benefits. If Jon Stewart and Dr. Ruth had an illegitimate child, it would be sex and relationship expert Reid Mihalko of www.ReidAboutSex.com who helps adults create more self-esteem, self-confidence and greater health in relationships and sex lives.

Reid has appeared on the Emmy award-winning talk show Montel, Fox News, in Newsweek, Seventeen, GQ, The Washington Post, and in thirteen countries and at least seven languages. His workshops have been attended by close to 30,000 men and women.

Reid describes how a person goes about finding and negotiating the possibility of having sex and other cuddly experiences with people one knows or meets. Lots of fun

Sex and Happiness – Sex Magic

billschiffler — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:33:36 +0000

Laurie Handlers invites Dr. Stuart Mark Berlin, author of Sexual Secrets of Tantric Kabbalah: Making Love back to the show. Stuart’s theories about making love are fascinating and give people a refreshing look at how regular sex practice can not only rejuvenate a body, but how oxytocins can erase trauma and shame from the body and the mind if partners grasp the power of certain erotic stimulations and do them repeatedly.

Dr. Berlin is a retired pediatrician, author and inventor. His first book, an autobiography Everywoman a Goddess: Everyman a Hero in Her Service is the story of his creation of a path to divine unitary consciousness that integrates evolutionary biology, quantum mechanics and neurobiology with sacred sexuality.

Sex and Happiness – Men’s Confidence

billschiffler — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:48:44 +0000

Laurie Handlers interviews Danielle Harel, Ph.D and Celeste Hirshman, MA, who are Sex and Relationship therapists. They have a lively and playful discussion about men’s confidence when it comes to being with women. They discuss how men have been confused as to how to be for the past thirty years or so since the feminist movement first began. They share about their work with men, women and couples as to how to decode each other’s signals and discover how to express more passionate towards each other, basically how to communicate about sex and have sexy communication. They have authored a book, COCKFIDENCE: The Extraordinary Lover’s Guide to Being the Man You Want to Be and Driving Women Wild and developed a whole new experiential method of therapy called the “Somatic Method.”

Sex and Happiness – Jealousy

billschiffler — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:39:08 +0000

Laurie Handlers interviews Michael Schuessler, author of The Holy G-Rail. Michael says his purpose is to change the world one orgasm at a time! A conversation about Michael’s struggles with jealousy and Laurie’s experiences with this green-headed monster. They discuss what to do if you are a person who feels overtaken by jealousy. There’s hope!

Michael is the Holy G and www.HolyGWear.com and is the Denver Sex and Sensuality expert for www.examiner.com.

Sex and Happiness – Cheating and Betrayal

billschiffler — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:43:11 +0000

Laurie Handlers interviews Sari Cooper, a relationship and sex therapist, author of the Sex Esteem Blog.

Sari explains the profile of a cheater and then discusses how partners can deal with the occurrence of cheating – how and what to do. Sari offers practical and helpful information on this topic.

Sex and Happiness – The New Pornography

billschiffler — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:29:41 +0000

Laurie Handlers interviews Jacky St. James, a corporate employee by day and a pornography writer by night. Jacky won the very first porno wiring contest she entered and that got her, her first film “Dear Abby” a popular romantic porno produced by New Sensations.

Their eye-opening conversation explores what has been traditional pornography and how it has changed over the years because of women getting involved in the porno industry and writing scripts that appeal more to women. She has another film coming out soon.

Sex and Happiness – Alternative Medicine Can Help Your Sex and Happiness

billschiffler — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:39:23 +0000

Laurie Handlers interviews Allen Harrison, a “Modern Day Healer” whose background includes more than two decades of clinical chiropractic practice, in addition to 3 decades of vibrational, and energetic healing.

Their lively discussion touches on subjects like breathing and the importance of your diaphragm, taking little blue pills…duh! The need for balance and how to go about finding someone who can help you get in alignment.

It’s fabulous!

Sex and Happiness – The Art of Seduction

billschiffler — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:58:12 +0000

Imagine being swept off your feet by your partner like in the old movies or in romance novels! Or imagine sweeping your partner off her feet! Patti describes the four keys to successful seduction and why it’s so important for stoking the flames between lovers. She then leads Laurie through a few of the steps. It’s easy to do with a little planning and it’s very hot!

www.ButterflyWorkshops.com

www.ExpandedLovemaking.com

Sex and Happiness – Is there really always a price for sex?

billschiffler — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:20:50 +0000

High Priestess, erotic arts instructor Bhakti Iyata joins Laurie to discuss people paying for sex whether in trade, energy or currency. An intimate look into the terms of engagement when regarding sex with another be it your significant other or a person hired to teach you erotic arts. Eye opening to say the least.

Sex and Happiness – Battle Between the Sexes – Historical Perspective

billschiffler — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:54:07 +0000

How did men and women get into so much trouble with one and other? Seems like they can’t live without each other, but they can’t live with each other either. Laurie Handlers interviews Dr. Stuart Mark Berlin, author of two books Everywoman a Goddess: Everyman, a Hero in Her Service and Sexual Secrets of Tantric Kabbalah: Making Love. Berlin, a retired pediatrician, and inventor sheds light on how the situation came to be what it is at present. He describes historical changes to the planet and how men and women experienced a huge shift in the way they related to each other starting with a catastrophic comet hitting the earth thousands of years ago.

Gain an historical perspective and an in depth understanding of the war between the sheets by tuning in to this incredible show.

Sex and Happiness – Boundaries for Sex Workers and Everyone

billschiffler — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:57:11 +0000

Laurie Handlers interviews Betty Martin, hands-on sex and intimacy coach, mentor for other sex professionals about boundaries, the amazing subject of boundaries! After 30 years in holistic health care and 10 years in sexuality and erotic education how does Betty train other professionals? A must within the world of sex working of any kind from escort to somatic sex body worker! A must if you get or are interested in receiving hands on sex education sessions.

Sex and Happiness – Going Green in the Bedroom with Eco Sex

billschiffler — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:30:35 +0000

Laurie Handlers interviews Tinamarie Bernard, world renowned writer and blogger of sex, love and relationships about Eco Sex. What is it? Does it mean you go green about your sex life? YES it does! How can you accomplish this? What does going green between the sheets even mean? Duh!!!!

An eye opening interview about things global, things local, things personal that all make a big difference. There are very few people who know anything about this subject! You don’t want to miss this!

Tinamarie can be found on Facebook (Modern Love Muse, Tinamarie Bernard) and at http://twitter@ModernLoveMuse. She blogs at www.tinamariebernard.com.

Sex and Happiness – Talking Dirty

billschiffler — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:36:53 +0000

Laurie Handlers interviews Dr. Ruth Neustifter, author of “The Nice Girl’s Guide to Talking Dirty.” Neustifter is a university instructor and recognized relationship expert specializing in sexual well-being and education as well as recovery from intimate partner violence. She works with a diverse range of individuals and relationships, conducts original research, offers workshops. She can be found at www.ExploringIntimacy.com and on Twitter as @DrRuthie. Join in as Neustifter offers solid advice about great sex!

Handlers and Neustifter discuss feeling good and joyous about one’s own sexual exploration. According to Neustifter who holds a PhD in Child and Family Development, “It’s a growing ever evolving situation in our hearts, in our minds. We’re never the same sexual beings two days in a row.”

Why are people exploring sexuality so much today? “Things are rapidly changing. People are beginning to understand that happy and healthy sex is what we all deserve. It’s something we have a right to and something we want,” says Neustifter.

Neustifter shares her motivation for writing the book “The Nice Girl’s Guide to Talking Dirty” written for those secretly daring people, those who are looking for more sex even though they are nervous about it or aren’t really sure how to go about it.

Are you ready to find out how to expand your sex life in a healthy way? Are you interested in knowing how to talk about what you want in bed? Tune in!

Sex and Happiness – After the Loss of a Loved One

billschiffler — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:10:57 +0000

Laurie’s guest Dr. Richard Wagner, PhD dr_dick@drdicksexadvice.com discusses his experience working with folks who reintegrate sex and or intimacy back into their lives after a loss, either due to death or divorce.

Sex and Happiness – Sex and Aging Joan Price

billschiffler — Mon, 30 May 2011 03:47:46 +0000

Ageless sexuality advocate Joan price http://joanprice.com addresses the challenges of older age sexuality with Laurie.