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Permission for Pleasure

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 educational blogs and newsletter.

Sexuality Women Education Self-Improvement Sex Society & Culture Health & Fitness Relationships
Update frequency
every 13 days
Average duration
27 minutes
Episodes
127
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Slippery When Wet: Shower Sex for Beginners

Slippery When Wet: Shower Sex for Beginners

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 nev…

00:07:11  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
Women, ADHD and Sex

Women, ADHD and Sex

Catriona Boffard, a Clinical Sexologist, Psychotherapist, Sexuality Researcher, Podcaster and Author joins me to share her personal experience, and clinical expertise in a discussion about women and …

00:54:55  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
Sex Over 50: Tips, Tools and Desire

Sex Over 50: Tips, Tools and Desire

Continuing our conversation for the over 50 crowd with helpful tips including transition time, positions, pillows, vibrators and more. Listen in as we get creative with shifts in desire, and tools to…

00:16:07  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
Sex Over 50

Sex Over 50

Menopause doesn’t mean your sex life is over. In fact, you may find yourself having the best sex of your life! Join me for a chat specifically for the over 50 crowd. Let’s talk about desire, arousal,…

00:10:57  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
Redefine Sexy

Redefine Sexy

Community guest Kaleigh Osadick joins me to share ideas to remove shame around self-expression. We chat about challenging the norms, and reframing what defines sexy. Learn to role play with her scene…

00:37:14  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
Sexual Self Exploration

Sexual Self Exploration

Self-touching or masturbation is one healthy way to be sexual, but certainly not the only way. From investigating your sexual ethics to creating your own sensual playlist, movement, and more - these …

00:08:25  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
Sexual Adaptation and Aids for All Bodies

Sexual Adaptation and Aids for All Bodies

Throughout life, we all face changes in our body that impact how we experience pleasure with sex. Laura Glazebrook PT, DPT, specializes in neurological injuries and all manner of pelvic health concer…

00:40:01  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
What She Wants You to Know About Oral

What She Wants You to Know About Oral

Oral sex is a highly reliable path to pleasure and orgasm for women. This episode is the second most downloaded of all episodes on the show. So, I am bringing it back for new listener's and their par…

00:16:38  |   Wed 28 May 2025
Slow Pleasure with Euphemia Russell

Slow Pleasure with Euphemia Russell

Want to slow down and experience more pleasure in your life? Euphemia Russell, a somatic coach and author of Slow Pleasure shares practical ways to focus on sensations, as well as practices to shift …

00:47:15  |   Wed 14 May 2025
Just How Much Does Frequency Matter?

Just How Much Does Frequency Matter?

Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons, a leading expert in sex research, shares her list of ingredients for good sex from her book Good Sex: Stories, Science and Strategies for Sexual Liberation. She walks us t…

00:34:18  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
Poetry and Pleasure

Poetry and Pleasure

I’m bringing back conversations with members of our community where they share their stories and we explore what they have learned about their bodies, sex and pleasure. My new friend and poet, Sarah …

00:34:48  |   Wed 16 Apr 2025
Community Questions: Semen, Pre-cum and Wet Dreams

Community Questions: Semen, Pre-cum and Wet Dreams

Answering your community questions: “Do I have to swallow?” “Can I get pregnant from pre-cum?” and “Are wet dreams normal?” I’ll also explain the difference between semen and sperm, why a cum cloth i…

00:10:03  |   Wed 02 Apr 2025
Level Up Your Pleasure With 20 Types of Orgasms

Level Up Your Pleasure With 20 Types of Orgasms

Susan Bratton calls herself the “Orgasmanaut.” She’s here to share what she has learned, along with some juicy and practical ways for you to experience more orgasms. As her mentor taught her; with se…

00:40:58  |   Wed 19 Mar 2025
Erotic Personas with Nicholas Velotta of Arya

Erotic Personas with Nicholas Velotta of Arya

If you want to enhance the intimacy and eroticsm in your relationship - this conversation is for you! Nicolas Velotta, lead relationship researcher for Arya - a couples sexual wellness company, talks…

00:42:51  |   Wed 05 Mar 2025
Sexual Wellness and Pleasure Wish List

Sexual Wellness and Pleasure Wish List

When I saw Michal Morrison's Sexual Wellness and Pleasure list on Threads, I thought, "Who is this woman and how did she come up with this amazing list?!" Learn about toys, tools, good reads and more…

00:49:33  |   Wed 19 Feb 2025
Gifts for Your Valentine, Galentine and Yourself

Gifts for Your Valentine, Galentine and Yourself

Just in time for love month, I'm sharing some gift ideas for lovers, friends and something for yourself. I introduce you to Arya, a sexual wellness subscription for couples, focused on reigniting you…

00:14:08  |   Wed 05 Feb 2025
How Anxiety and Perfectionism Show Up in Your Sex Life

How Anxiety and Perfectionism Show Up in Your Sex Life

Do you struggle with anxiety or perfectionism? Therapist Caitlin Harrison joins me for a down to earth conversation about how anxiety shows up in our inner thoughts and the bedroom. You’ll hear discu…

00:42:38  |   Wed 22 Jan 2025
Season Five: Launching the book I wrote for YOU!

Season Five: Launching the book I wrote for YOU!

Welcome to season 5 and my book launch! Join me as I share why I wrote Permission for Pleasure: Tending Your Sexual Garden. Since we can't all gather together across the globe I am bringing the party…

00:09:25  |   Wed 08 Jan 2025
Two Ways Affection Can Deepen Your Connection

Two Ways Affection Can Deepen Your Connection

Wrapping up Season 4 with two proven ways affection can deeper your connection. Use the practices of kissing for 6 seconds and hugging for 30 seconds to strengthen your relationships.

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00:10:43  |   Wed 25 Dec 2024
*Sneak Peak* Permission for Pleasure the BOOK!

*Sneak Peak* Permission for Pleasure the BOOK!

Great sex is a mind and body experience. To truly enjoy the sex you're having - you have to be paying attention to the sex you are having! In this episode, I read you a short excerpt from my book Per…

00:12:20  |   Wed 11 Dec 2024
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