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Delighted to have you join 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, where Rob Lee is your host with today’s guest Jennifer Eden, known as Mix Eden, is a dynamic certified sex educator, performer, poet, and pleasure coach. With a fervent commitment to fostering safe and inclusive spaces, Jennifer empowers individuals to explore their desires, pleasure, and sexuality. Through a compelling blend of personal narratives and storytelling prowess, they engage audiences in a unique form of sensual edutainment infused with vibrant humor. From BDSM dungeons to Ivy League institutions, Jennifer's decade-long journey of schooling on consent, gender-affirming language, and kink dynamics has left an indelible mark. As a Black queer nonbinary femme, they bring their transformative message to stages across Philadelphia, New York, New Orleans, DC, and their hometown of Baltimore. Get ready to laugh, think, and embrace new dimensions of pleasure through Jennifer's empowering artistry.

In the following discussion:

• Dive into the importance of open communication within relationships, exploring how discussing desires and boundaries lays the foundation for healthy connections.
• Explore the significance of early comprehensive sex education, unraveling how teachings on consent, boundaries, and safe touch empower young individuals for a positive understanding of their bodies.
• Delve into the podcast episode's theme of pleasure as a vital aspect of life, discussing how access to pleasure can transcend financial limitations, enriching the human experience.
• Uncover the power of embracing diverse sexualities and desires, as the conversation delves into creating inclusive spaces where individuals can authentically shape their personal narratives.
• Embark on a journey into the educational value of lived experiences, discussing how personal stories hold profound insights that can rival traditional academic knowledge in impact and relevance.

From a young age, Jennifer was curious about sexuality and equipped themselves with knowledge through books and research. They found solace and affirmation in poetry, using it as a medium to express their experiences and explore their identity.

Jennifer shares their experiences as a sex educator, addressing common questions and challenges they encounter. They emphasize the importance of open and honest communication in relationships, consent, and boundaries. Jennifer also highlights the need for comprehensive sex education, starting at a young age, to promote healthy attitudes toward sexuality and prevent sexual violence.

They discuss the impact of the pandemic on conversations around sex and sexuality, as well as the need for more inclusive and accessible spaces for sexual dialogue. Jennifer's work aims to make sex fun, approachable, and entertaining, challenging societal taboos and promoting pleasure as a vital aspect of life.

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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.

Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.