Athena's September 2009 Update - Sheri Winston!

Just when I thought things couldn't get any busier, the weekend of September 18th came along.

But, oh!  What a weekend!  Here's the lowdown:

Friday, September 18th 

The Goddesses received a very thorough and anatomically correct Map of the Clitoris from Sheri Winston, who was celebrating her birthday that weekend.  

Why, yes..that is a vagina cake!  

(If you want to see more pictures, email me, and I'll send you a link to my Picasa)

Though she had introduced us to all the erectile tissue that women have back in our April Sales Meeting, this almost 3 hour seminar allowed us to delve deeper (pun intended!).

Since my blog didn't exist back in April, I used my (lengthy) newsletters as a place to regurgitate all the tips and tricks I learned from guests like Sheri and Tristan Taormino.  Just to review, here's what was in my newsletter from Sheri:

• "Your sexuality is first and foremost about your connection to your Self." 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Sheri Winston spoke to the Goddesses and Adoni about Wholistic Sexuality, which is about all the tools we need to use to have orgasmic proficiency.  She stated that sex is so much more than just physical or emotional, but that it's spiritual and intellectual as well.
  • How you feel about yourself reflects in the way you express pleasure.  
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Women have SO MUCH MORE erectile tissue than just the clitoris!!! 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Sheri showed us a diagram of all the erectile tissue that's located in our genitals, and it blew my mind!!  Though many of us are familiar with the clitoris (or really just the head and/or shaft of it), there's the legs of the clitoris, the urethral sponge (otherwise known as the G-Spot), the vestibular bulbs, and the perenial sponge!!  I quickly tried to copy the diagram, and I was amazed that this information isn't something that we all are taught from the get-go!  If ever you want to see my diagram, let me know!  I'll scan it and send it over to you!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• You too can be orgasmically proficient! 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Sheri introduced the Goddesses to a couple of her steps to becoming masters of our orgasms, and as with life, it begins with breath.  Controlling our breathing can really help to create some amazing sensations!
  • So, I live in an apartment building.  I worry at times that the neighbors might be aware of what's going on in my apartment.  But Sheri showed us how important and satisfying it is to voice that sigh of relief after taking a deep breath.
    
  • Do it with me now - breathe iiiinnnn....breathe ooouuttt....now when you breathe out, let out a satisfying sigh, "aaaaaahhhhhhhh."  Feels good, doesn't it?  Go ahead and try it next time you engage in self pleasure or with a partner...it's okay to make your neighbors blush with jealousy!! :D
  • Visit Sheri's website for a FREE download of "Orgasmic Abundance! 7 Tips for Spectacular Sex and Outrageous Orgasms."  The tips I listed above and more are in this fabulous little download.  You can also download an MP3 of her lectures.  It's a great way to welcome the Spring!
  
  
  
  Good times.  I hope your participated in the breathing exercises!
  
  
  
  
  
  

On September 18th, Sheri re-introduced us to our yoni's, which means "origin of life" in Sanskrit, and encouraged us women to get well acquainted with our look and feel in all levels of arousal (from 0 to 60, baby!).  I must say that this was one kind of homework I could really get behind!

Back in April, Sheri also told us that she was working on a book that would revolutionize the way arousal would be seen.  This weekend, we were introduced to her baby, and I was all too excited about getting me a copy!

Sheri Winston, Me, and the Women's Anatomy of Arousal!

If you're not the spiritual type, I can imagine that some of the chapters that talk about "worshiping the vagina" might go right over your head.  And that's okay!  If anything, the biggest take away from this book should be that this is the first book of its kind!  Many of the lessons that we learned in April are detailed more in the book, complete with erotic art and tons of pictures of real vaginas.  You'll never fear that there's something wrong with the way you look after seeing all the pictures!

Sheri, who is also a midwife, told us that even some medical doctors aren't aware of all the erectile tissue.  Too often, women in labor get their perineum cut to allow an "easier" route for the newborn.  Aside from the fact that the majority of women are plopped down in the wrong position to be in labor (on their back, leg in stirrups), cutting the perineum is cutting and often damaging that bit of erectile tissue.  Not cool, doctors....not cool....

But, I digress.  If you get a chance, check out Sheri's website (link on the right of this page).  Check out all that she has to offer...and when you're ready to re-meet your yoni, give me a call and get her awesome book.