265. Desire, Boundaries, and Receiving with Lorina Manzanita

Hello! We're back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’m so excited to have Lorina here on the show. She is a somatic intimacy coach, certified Somatic Experiencing practitioner, and PhD student in human sexuality, with over 25 years in the healing arts and a deep focus on somatic intimacy. She blends multiple modalities to support trauma informed, pleasure inclusive work, and is the creator of the Held and Fulfilled program, helping people build deeper intimacy, stronger boundaries, and a greater capacity to receive, which is exactly what we get into together in this conversation.

In this episode:

• How somatic work connects to sexuality and intimacy
• How early experiences shape patterns around pleasure
• The impact of performative sex and disconnection from the body
• The four Rs of fulfillment: recognizing, reaching, receiving, and releasing
• Why receiving pleasure and support can feel difficult
• How to create safe spaces to practice boundaries and desire
• How pleasure supports nervous system regulation
• The impact of disconnection from pleasure on mood and creativity

Thank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!

**This episode is sponsored by Wellness Sexpertise with Rachel Maine. Visit pure.shop/shop?sh=V9S5E8R and use my exclusive code MY9PU44 for 15% off your order!**

Resources
Get Lorina's free mini-course, Nourished: The Neuroscience of Receiving Beautifully at https://tinyurl.com/3sfjcj4h

Connect with Lorina
Website - LorinaManzanita.com