Christmas celebrations like decorating with holly, putting up Christmas trees, and kissing under the mistletoe are rooted in ancient fertility rituals. These are all symbolic acts to celebrate the fertility of the earth and the approach of the sowing season. Continue reading “Unwrapping the Origins of Christmas: From Pagan Pleasures to Modern Traditions”
Reclaiming the Goddess: Empowering Women to Embrace Their Sexuality
There was a time when women were worshipped as goddesses, revered as life-givers, creators, and sensual beings. Their bodies were sacred temples, their sexuality a force of power and creation although they were also feared, as man fears that which he cannot understand. Continue reading “Reclaiming the Goddess: Empowering Women to Embrace Their Sexuality”
Healthy Sexuality: Embracing Our Shadows and Unlocking Authentic Desire
Healthy sexuality is an essential aspect of our overall well-being, yet it often remains shrouded in mystery, shame, and repression. This is especially true when it comes to the taboo subject of erotic lactation or ABF/ANR, which society views as a kink or fetish. Continue reading “Healthy Sexuality: Embracing Our Shadows and Unlocking Authentic Desire”
Ancient healing through gratitude and the divine feminine
In a world as turbulent and fast-paced as ours, the need for love, healing, and gratitude feels more pressing than ever. Every human heart longs for connection—an experience of love that transcends loneliness, fear, and pain. After all this is the reason that has driven many of us here, that yearning for love and our elusive soulmate, like in the Bible’s most erotic love poem the “Song of Songs” where the bride (the divine feminine creation life force) seeks our bridegroom (the soul). But under the mask of “love” or searching for a partner, I’ve also noticed how all of us actually need deep healing from things we do not talk about. Continue reading “Ancient healing through gratitude and the divine feminine”
Embracing the Liminality of Feminine Darkness for Transformation and Rebirth
As the final days of October draw us into Halloween, we stand at a threshold, a powerful transition into the dark half of the year. This time, from Samhain to Beltaine, has long been honored as the season of shadows, mystery, and potent feminine energy. Continue reading “Embracing the Liminality of Feminine Darkness for Transformation and Rebirth”
Reviving Ancient Practices: Resurrection & Personal Benefits of Induced Lactation
The earliest known classic reference to breast milk comes from Homer, the ancient Greek poet, in his epic The Iliad. Written in the 8th century BCE, The Iliad contains scenes of maternal care and nurturing, which include mentions of breast milk. Continue reading “Reviving Ancient Practices: Resurrection & Personal Benefits of Induced Lactation”
Why Giving SPACE Is Important For ALL Relationships
Space and standing your ground when it comes to people respecting the healthy boundaries you set are crucial not just in love, but for all types of relationships. Continue reading “Why Giving SPACE Is Important For ALL Relationships”
Swallowing the sun: remembering the Celts and Norse in today’s eclipse
An annular eclipse, sometimes known as a “ring of fire” eclipse, is taking place today on October 2. It will be visible from Argentina and Chile, while a partial eclipse will be seen in parts of the Pacific, other parts of South America and from Antarctica. Continue reading “Swallowing the sun: remembering the Celts and Norse in today’s eclipse”
Black sheep heroes: dysfunctional families in childhood trauma and adult romantic relationships
I identify as a ‘black sheep’, the family problem child or scapegoat; an outcast within my family’s dynamic. Continue reading “Black sheep heroes: dysfunctional families in childhood trauma and adult romantic relationships”
The beginning of all…Sumerian Symbolism
The Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian text, dates back to circa 2100-1200 BCE and features themes of heroism, mortality, and the quest for eternal life. Continue reading “The beginning of all…Sumerian Symbolism”
Semen Retention: A Sacred Practice of Spiritual and Physical Balance
Semen retention is an ancient practice embedded in spiritual traditions like Tantra, Lurianic Kabbalah, and Ayurveda. Continue reading “Semen Retention: A Sacred Practice of Spiritual and Physical Balance”
Community: a necessary ingredient in finding & maintaining a healthy relationship
Esther Perel, the renowned psychotherapist and sexologist, often highlights how modern relationships are more challenging due to the erosion of community ties. Continue reading “Community: a necessary ingredient in finding & maintaining a healthy relationship”
Milk of Salvation: Isis’ Divine Gift of Breast Milk for Healing, Wisdom, and Vitality
Isis, the ancient goddess of Egypt, embodies the nurturing forces of nourishment, healing, and divine wisdom. Her sacred connection to breast milk weaves a seductive thread of symbolism across centuries and cultures. Continue reading “Milk of Salvation: Isis’ Divine Gift of Breast Milk for Healing, Wisdom, and Vitality”
Men’s fear of women: the real taboo behind adult erotic lactation
Throughout history, independent, powerful and confident women have often been cast as witches and prostitutes, Continue reading “Men’s fear of women: the real taboo behind adult erotic lactation”
Made for this: soul journeys & authenticity
It’s almost 2 am here in the Emerald Isle… I was going to share a different blog post, Continue reading “Made for this: soul journeys & authenticity”
Bible’s Most Erotic Love Poem – Solomon’s Song of Songs
Following on from my last post where I mentioned the Bible’s most erotic love poem, the Song of Songs, attributed to King Solomon, I’d like to share this beautiful video and a brief explanation to wish you all a beautiful day. Continue reading “Bible’s Most Erotic Love Poem – Solomon’s Song of Songs”
Where the mind is without fear
A few nights ago, under the moonlight and surrounded by winds that threatened to unleash a powerful storm, I received a poem from a dear friend and mentor, someone who has become the father I wish I’d had, despite the distance between us—he lives all the way in Canada. Continue reading “Where the mind is without fear”
Sex: the conversation we’re not having
Why do we have sex? Take a moment now and actually think about the reasons you have sex, then write them Continue reading “Sex: the conversation we’re not having”
Sometimes a Wild God
Sharing a poem by a friend and respected colleague, poet Tom Hirons on the wild god that lives in all men, and that really needs to be “let out”. Continue reading “Sometimes a Wild God”
I am Wildborn. Moonlight gratitude and reflections…
Good morning, everyone!
I’ve been truly moved by the comments and private messages some of you have sent my way. Continue reading “I am Wildborn. Moonlight gratitude and reflections…”
Honouring the feminine and milk during tonight’s blue supermoon…
The full moon has long been a symbol of mystery, power, and transformation in various cultures. Among the most captivating phenomena is the supermoon, which occurs when the moon is at its closest point to Earth, appearing larger and brighter than usual. Continue reading “Honouring the feminine and milk during tonight’s blue supermoon…”