Let’s talk about sex, baby! It is so important to be able to reconnect with ourselves during this tough time so why not start with our bodies. This week we talk to Rebecca Alvarez Story, Sexologist and founder of Bloomi, who comes to remind us of the benefits of tapping into our sexual wellness & intimacy. We cover all things sexual wellness; why stressors from covid could be affecting your sex drive, we talk about the importance of establishing a healthy relationship with sex from a young age, healthy masturbation habits, the cutest sex toys and much more. This is a super fun, informational episode we are sure you'll enjoy!
Before the episode, Paulina mentions that this episode has been previously recorded prior to Bricia’s
More about Rebecca Alvarez Story: She is a proud daughter of Latinx immigrants and also focuses on diversity initiatives that empower other womxn of color. Rebecca graduated from UC Berkeley with a major she created, Women's Health & Sexuality, and holds a Master's in Sexuality Studies where she studied Female Desire and Arousal. In 2018, she founded Bloomi, the first marketplace for intimate care products with sex-positive content. Rebecca and the Bloomi team will be launching products focused on naturally increasing pleasure and arousal in 2020.
A respected Sexologist and social impact entrepreneur, Rebecca works with womxn, couples and teens to help them navigate a variety of sexual wellness topics and find holistic ways to maximize their sexual agency. She has been named a “Latina Trailblazer” by Forbes for normalizing conversations about sexual wellness. Rebecca currently lives in Oakland, CA with her husband and two daughters.
Our Conversation with Rebecca
Addressing our intimate relationships with our partner & ourselves in quarantine
The Covid baby boom
What can we be doing to de-stress with our partners when it comes to our sex drives?
What is Bloomi?
How to address sexual wellness & privacy with your child
Healthy masturbation tips
Rekindling intimacy with your partner and yourself
How to boost your sex drive
Crystal sex toys
How to choose the proper toys for yourself
Links
Follow Rebecca on Instagram @rebeccaalvarezstory and Twitter @_rebeccaalvarezs
Follow Bloomi on Instagram and Twitter @theBloomi. Sign up for their newsletter for weekly tips, new clean intimate care products, and more on thebloomi.com.
