The Path From Pelvic Floor Therapy to Writing Erotica

00:00:00:00 Welcome & Introductions 
00:01:23:01 Heather's Journey into Pelvic Floor Therapy & Sex Counseling
00:05:19:15 The Intersection of Pelvic Floor Therapy and Sex Counseling
00:08:24:12 Addressing the Bio Psychosocial Aspects of Sexual Health 
00:10:23:07 What is Pelvic Floor Therapy and Who is it for?
00:16:30:20 Passive Tightness vs Having Control of the Pelvic Floor Muscles
00:19:27:21 Pelvic Floor to Sex Counseling
00:28:09:27 Creating Realistic & Emotionally Honest Representations of Sexuality in Fiction
00:36:07:26 The Importance of Vulnerability and Communication
00:41:02:22 Expanding the Definition of Sex & The Power of Consent
00:49:22:27 Writing and Reading Authentically Realistic Erotica
00:54:18:20 Affirming Masculinity & Gender Identity
00:58:19:22 Queering Sex and Breaking Away from Heteronormative Scripts
01:03:51:06 Vino and Vulvas: Creating Open and Inclusive Conversations about Sexuality

In this episode, Whitni Miller interviews Heather Edwards, a sex educator, sex counselor, and pelvic floor therapist. They discuss Heather's background and how she got into pelvic floor therapy. Heather explains that pelvic floor therapy can help with urinary issues, pain, dysfunction, and other issues related to the pelvic floor. They also talk about the intersection between sex counseling and pelvic floor therapy, and how fiction and erotica can be powerful tools for exploring healthy intimacy and addressing sexual issues. Heather shares her own experiences with writing erotica and the importance of creating realistic and relatable stories. In this part of the conversation, Whitni and Heather discuss the importance of communication and consent in sexual relationships. They emphasize that sex doesn't have to follow a heteronormative script and that it's essential to create a safe space for each partner to express their desires and boundaries. They also explore the power dynamics and role-playing in sexual experiences, highlighting the importance of feeling seen and affirmed. Heather shares her experiences as an erotica writer and the need for more diverse and inclusive representations of sex in literature. They also discuss Vino and Vulvas, a platform where professionals discuss various topics related to sexuality, and Heather's online courses on pelvic health and anal sex. Find out more from Heather at: HeatherEdwardsCreations.com Read Heather's work at: YourEroticSelf.com Follow Heather at: IG @heatheredwardscreations IG @vinoandvulvas Reach out to Whitni at www.bde-moves.com Follow Whitni at: TikTok - @bdemoves IG - @bde.moves FB - groups/bdemoves YouTube - Podcast Channel = @BDE-Moves Old Channel = @BdeTalks