Amy has been working with a Sexological Bodyworker as part of her journey in reconnecting with her body and reclaiming her sexuality. In this episode Amy's practitioner joins us to discuss what Sexological Bodywork and Tension and Trauma Release are all about, how scar tissue affects sensation and tips for the remediation process, practices to reconnect to your sensual body, as well as the importance of + how to start up your own self-pleasure practice. We also answer a sex question: Is it okay to have more than one friend with benefits? About River: River is an SSEA Certified Somatic Sex Educator, IASHS Certified Sexological Bodyworker, and a Tension and Trauma Release Exercises® practitioner with a private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, Ohlone Territory. Their work is dedicated to supporting the re-integration of the erotic body after trauma with scar tissue remediation, body-centered practices, and the discharging of stuck emotions and tension held in the tissues of the body. River creates a non-judgmental and safe space for queer, trans, non-binary folx, and women to explore their boundaries, desires, and pleasure at their own pace. River is the creator of The Erotic Arts Project, an online and in-person community project that celebrates the creative and erotic body of queer, trans, and non-binary artists and activists. They believe that celebrating our bodies and desires gives us the freedom to lovingly and joyfully meander around the glorious depths of our erotic and creative worlds. Visit The Erotic Arts Project at theeroticartsproject.life And to learn more about River’s offerings visit riverdrosera.life Other references: Get your tickets for the 2019 Woodhull Sexual Freedom Summit at www.woodhullfoundation.org Come to our June 29th, 2019 workshop at Diamond Adult World, Grover Beach! DiamondAdult.com Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESSSEX on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at uberlube.com Get $5 off while mastering the art of pleasure at OMGyes.com/shameless Get 15% off all of your sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at purepleasureshop.com Drink a glass of delicious natural wine while listening to us by visiting marginswine.com