Mastering Pleasure: Desire, Intimacy, and Sexual Sovereignty with Saida Desilets PhD

Desire and intimacy are words often associated with the pleasures of the physical body, but human desire is the foundation of our deepest motivations, driving our pursuit of connection, purpose, and personal fulfillment. Therefore, we must question the societal forces that shame us for our desires, compelling us to suppress or deny them rather than embrace their role in our growth and well-being.

* This episode explores human sexuality and is intended for mature listeners. Discussions of intimacy will be present.

To discover the secret of mastering pleasure through desire and sexual sovereignty, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with an expert on women’s sensuality and transpersonal psychology, Dr. Saida Désilets.

In her book Desire, Saida explores how individuals can cultivate their well-being and fulfillment, shedding light on the essence of intimacy and its influence on our lives. She emphasizes that when women embrace and marinate in their own essence, they enhance their ability to experience pleasure and build deeper intimacy in their relationships.

Original Air Date Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Tune in for a deeper understanding of intimacy:

Meet Our Guest:

Saida Désilets, PhD, is an expert on women’s sensuality and erotic genius, focusing on how women can enhance their lives through sensual self-awareness. She writes about vitality, beauty, and pleasure, with a strong emphasis on the role of intimacy in helping women connect with their natural aliveness.

Her book Emergence of the Sensual Woman and her contributions to works by Dr. Christiane Northrup and Dr. Rachel Abrams have received international recognition. Saida has led seminars globally and is the founder of the Désilets Method. She holds a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology and is renowned for her empowering work in the field of intimacy.

Book: Desire

Dr. Saida Désilets — The Nature of Intimacy:

Like what you’re hearing?

WANT MORE SOUND IDEAS FOR DEEPER THINKING?

Check out the Harvesting Happiness podcast episode library and special More Mental Fitness by Harvesting Happiness bonus content available exclusively on Substack and Medium.

Follow Dr. Saida Désilets:

Shareables about intimacy:

Our Proud Sponsor:

Grab More Joy Below:

Are We Happy Yet? Eight Keys to Unlocking a Joyful Life — This is a boot camp manual for greater emotional fitness. Happiness waits for no one, and sometimes we all need support. What is getting in the way of your happiness right now? Discover how intimacy can play a role.

H–Factor: Where is Your Heart? — Lisa’s documentary film explores the journey of human happiness. Emotions are contagious, and happiness is a universally desired state. We tend to forget we all have the freedom to be happy or the liberty to be miserable each day. Understanding intimacy can enhance this journey.

Continue Your Journey:

Related Episodes:

• Rising Adult Professionals: Stand-Up, Stand-Out, and Succeed
• Raising Capable, Prepared Adults in the Twenty First Century with Julie Lythcott-Haims & Dr Oliver Robinson
• The Grown-Up Inner Work of Aging and Adulting
• The Adult Coloring Book Craze: Therapy & Play
• Empowering Your Health