Ple^sure Principles

Uncovering the Truth About Men’s Sexual Wellness with Dr. Brian Steixner

In this insightful episode of Pleasure Principles, we welcome Dr. Brian Steixner, board-certified urologist and co-founder of Popstar Labs. We explore the often-avoided subject of men’s sexual health—unpacking myths, hormonal shifts, mental barriers, and the rising concern of male infertility. Dr. Steixner breaks down the silent shame around issues like erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and low libido, emphasizing how confidence and education are key to reclaiming healthy intimacy. If you’re curious, concerned, or just ready for real talk, this episode brings science, strategy, and heart into the conversation.

 

About the Guest:
Dr. Brian Steixner is a leading voice in urology and men’s sexual medicine. As CEO and co-founder of Popstar Labs, he’s redefining how men approach sexual wellness—with science-backed education, personalized solutions, and a mission to break stigma. With decades of clinical experience and a drive to empower men, Dr. Steixner is at the forefront of the next wave in healthspan and sexual vitality.

Key Takeaways:

• Most men misunderstand what’s “normal” in sexual performance due to lack of early education and unrealistic media portrayals.

• Psychological factors and shame often compound physical issues, delaying treatment.

• Hormonal imbalances, particularly low testosterone, can silently disrupt not just sex life, but overall health and confidence.

• Conversations around sexual wellness must start earlier—and be normalized.

• The future challenge: declining sperm health and male infertility linked to global health issues.

 

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Website: www.popstarlabs.com
Instagram, TikTok & More: @popstarlabs

 

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When Is the Right Time? Rethinking Sex, Intimacy & Timing in Dating with Padmini Pandya

In this thought-provoking episode of Pleasure Principles, host Avik is joined by storyteller, strategist, and spiritual explorer Padmini Pandya to unpack one of modern dating’s most debated questions: When is the right time to have sex with someone you’ve just started dating? Together, they explore the interplay of emotional readiness, spiritual alignment, societal norms, and energetic exchange. Padmini’s honest insights—rooted in lived experiences across cultures—challenge the often casual lens through which sex is viewed today. This episode offers a grounded, deeply personal lens into intimacy, timing, healing, and self-awareness in the modern age.

About the Guest:
Padmini Pandya is a storyteller, organizational psychologist, and the creator of the YouTube channel Pieces of Miss Mini. Her work delves into themes of love, identity, dating, and spiritual evolution. With global life experiences and a refreshingly candid voice, she encourages others to explore vulnerability, connection, and personal growth through introspection and storytelling.

Key Takeaways:

• Timing sex in dating isn’t about arbitrary timelines—it’s about emotional safety and self-trust.

• Many rushes intimacy without building emotional or psychological connection, leading to mismatched expectations.

• Sex is not just physical—it’s energetic and often karmic, especially for women.

• Cultural conditioning, spiritual beliefs, and personal values should guide intimate decisions, not peer pressure or fear.

• After major life transitions like divorce, discernment and healing are crucial before entering intimate relationships.

 

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• YouTube: Pieces of Miss Mini

• Instagram: @piecesofmissmini

 

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Love, Loss & Inner Alchemy with Dr. Flavio Souza-Campos

In this soul-stirring episode of Pleasure Principles, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Flavio Souza-Campos—an award-winning hypnotherapist, author, and spiritual guide—to explore the deep emotional and spiritual roots of romantic pain. From heartbreak as a sacred initiation to transforming unconscious patterns in love, Dr. Flavio shares profound insights from 30 years of experience and over 44,000 sessions. The conversation unpacks how most life problems are ultimately spiritual in nature, and how hypnotherapy, mysticism, and inner transformation can help us rewire love itself.

About the Guest:
Dr. Flavio Souza-Campos is a transformational coach, award-winning hypnotherapist, and the creator of ChocoLove Alchemy. With a background in biomedical science, mysticism, and Kabbalah, he has helped thousands rediscover love and healing through subconscious rewiring. His novel Frank Beller Finds the Edge, winner of the Pen & Quill Award, explores the deeper metaphors of emotional rebirth. Through his platform AwesomeRelations.life, he guides singles and couples to attract sacred, fulfilling love.

Key Takeaways:

• Most relationship issues are deeply spiritual, not just emotional.

• Heartbreak can be a symbolic death—making space for powerful rebirth.

• Patterns of attraction are driven by the subconscious and can be changed.

• Healing love involves grieving, letting go, and recreating identity.

• Hypnosis and inner work can help rewire emotional defaults and attract healthier relationships.

Connect with Dr. Flavio Souza-Campos:
Website: https://www.awesomerelations.life
Books & offerings, including WhatsApp contact, available directly on the site.

 

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Conscious Love & Soulful Power: A Deep Dive with Christian de la Huerta

In this soul-awakening episode of Pleasure Principles, Avik is joined by transformational coach, award-winning author, and TEDx speaker Christian de la Huerta. Together, they break down what it truly means to love consciously, dismantling myths around romance, validation, and the pursuit of wholeness. Christian shares how love, when rooted in self-awareness and responsibility, becomes a liberating force rather than a dependency. He also explores the profound role of breathwork in emotional healing and relational depth offering a practical and spiritual path toward inner connection.

 

About the Guest:
Christian de la Huerta is a globally respected voice on personal transformation and conscious relationships. With over 30 years of experience, he’s the author of Awakening the Soul of Power and Conscious Love, and leads workshops on breathwork, empowerment, and soulful living. Christian blends psychology, spirituality, and energy practices to help people heal, reclaim their power, and deepen their human connections.

Key Takeaways:

• Conscious love requires intention, courage, and deep self-awareness—it's not about being completed by someone else.

• Common myths like “finding the one” or needing others to “make us happy” lead to disempowered relationships.

• Breathwork is a transformative tool that can heal trauma faster than traditional talk therapy, reconnecting us to body, spirit, and presence.

• Real relationship growth begins after the honeymoon phase, where love shifts from feeling to committed action.

• Self-worth and presence are the foundation for attracting and sustaining deep, fulfilling relationships.

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Website: https://www.soulfulpower.com
Books: Awakening the Soul of Power and Conscious Love

 

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From Spark to Sacred: Rebuilding Intimacy After Betrayal with Dr. Bruce Chalmer

In this episode of Pleasure Principles, we delve into the evolution of intimacy—from the fading spark in long-term relationships to the profound depths of sacred sex. Dr. Bruce Chalmer, psychologist and author of Reigniting the Sparkand Betrayal and Forgiveness, joins us to challenge the idea that communication alone saves relationships. Instead, he unpacks how couples can reclaim intimacy by navigating fear, rebuilding trust after betrayal, and practicing emotional presence. We explore the difference between plain, good, and sacred sex, and why faith—not performance—is the foundation for long-term love.

About the Guest:
Dr. Bruce Chalmer is a psychologist with over 30 years of experience in couples therapy. He specializes in intimacy, betrayal recovery, and emotional repair. He’s the author of Reigniting the Spark and Betrayal and Forgiveness, and co-hosts the podcast Couples Therapy in 7 Words with his wife, Judy. His approach is grounded in “Be kind. Don’t panic. Have faith.”

Key Takeaways:

• Intimacy fades not due to failure but from over-prioritizing stability and avoiding emotional risk.

• Most couples don’t lack communication skills—they just communicate mistrust, resentment, or fear.

• There’s a difference between plain old sex, good sex, and sacred sex—each requires deeper presence and connection.

• Forgiveness isn’t forgetting—it’s remembering wisely and choosing to release the burden.

• Betrayal can be a wake-up call that leads to deeper intimacy—if both partners are willing to grow.

• Faith is a practice—believing in the possibility of healing, even in the hardest moments.

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Website: www.brucechalmer.com
Podcast: Couples Therapy in 7 Words

 

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Fantasy as Frequency: Violet Lange on Turning Desire into Healing and Power

In this episode of Pleasure Principles, we explore how fantasy—often dismissed as escapism—can actually be a portal to healing, intimacy, and deeper self-understanding. Our guest, Violet Lange, shares her transformative perspective on fantasy as a sacred, embodied practice. From dream encounters to devotional dominance, Violet illustrates how aligning imagination with embodiment leads to personal breakthroughs and richer relationships.

About the Guest:
Violet Lange is a Harvard graduate, spiritual coach, Reiki Master, and the creator behind Sacred Sensuality and Evolutionary Couples. Known as a cosmic matchmaker, she has guided hundreds of women from heartbreak to healthy relationships using a unique mix of embodiment, energetic alignment, and conscious desire. Violet even met her partner through a vivid dream—proof that fantasy, when trusted, can manifest reality.

Key Takeaways:

• Fantasy isn’t fluff—it’s a tool for rewiring reality, especially when paired with embodiment.

• Desires often hold subconscious truths; when explored with safety and intention, they heal old wounds.

• Shame around sensual fantasy often signals deeper unmet needs or suppressed energies.

• Simple practices like breathwork and placing hands on the heart and belly help anchor desire into the body.

• When grounded, fantasy transforms from escape to compass, guiding us to love, creativity, and alignment.

Connect with Violet Lange:
Visit www.violetlange.com to explore her offerings including Sacred Sensuality, Evolutionary Couples, and her upcoming Devotional Dom workshop. Use the contact form for personalized recommendations.

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From Chaos to Clarity: Teresa Rosario on Healing After Relationship Roller Coasters

In this raw and revealing episode of Pleasure Principles, host Avik sits down with Teresa Rosario—single mom, podcast host, and the unfiltered voice behind Prosecco Queens—to unpack the messy truth about healing from long-term toxic relationships. Teresa opens up about the pivotal moment she stopped pretending, how co-parenting with an ex can still be traumatic, and why rebuilding your identity after heartbreak is both painful and powerful. Together, they explore emotional resilience, boundaries, and the emotional cost of being raised without emotional connection. If you've ever felt stuck in love or unsure how to let go, this one’s for you.

About the Guest:
Teresa Rosario is the candid, witty host of Prosecco Queens Podcast, known for turning heartbreak into humor and truth into transformation. A single mom navigating life after betrayal, Teresa uses her voice to support others dealing with emotional chaos, co-parenting complexities, and the journey back to self-worth. She’s on a mission to help others feel seen, supported, and unashamed in their healing process.

Key Takeaways:

• Healing begins when you stop pretending someone else will save you.

• Grieving living—especially while co-parenting—is real and complicated.

• True love never requires you to abandon yourself.

• Dating today is often gamified, but authenticity still wins.

• Boundaries are not walls—they’re bridges to peace.

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• Podcast: Prosecco Queens Podcast (available on all major platforms)

• TikTok & Instagram: @proseccoqueens.podcast

• Email: proseccoqueenspodcast@gmail.com

• Website (under construction): proseccoqueensunfiltered.com

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The STI Test You’re Not Getting: Radical Sexual Health with Robert Johnson

In this eye-opening episode of Pleasure Principles, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Robert Johnson, founder of Shameless Care, to dissect the overlooked realities of STI testing. After contracting oral gonorrhoea that went undetected by standard tests, Robert discovered a widespread blind spot in sexual health care. He now leads a telehealth revolution offering radically honest STI testing that includes throat swabs—something most clinics skip. This raw, direct conversation unpacks stigma, testing misconceptions, and the need for patient advocacy in the bedroom and the exam room.

About the Guest:
Robert Johnson is the founder and CEO of Shameless Care, a mission-driven telehealth company redefining STI testing. His journey began with a personal wake-up call—testing negative while unknowingly carrying oral gonorrhoea. Today, Robert leads the charge for comprehensive, stigma-free sexual healthcare, delivering medically thorough and honest STI testing and sexual wellness services.

Key Takeaways:

• Standard STI panels often exclude throat and anal testing—critical omissions in today’s sexual culture.

• 80% of positive gonorrhoea cases at Shameless Care were oral-only, which typical tests would miss.

• Emotional fallout from STIs is more often about stigma than actual health outcomes.

• Transparency, education, and direct communication about testing are essential, especially in non-monogamous communities.

• Radical access to STI testing doesn’t enable recklessness—it corrects dangerous blind spots.

Connect with Robert Johnson:
Visit www.shamelesscare.com for comprehensive STI testing and free educational resources, including a doctor-friendly video explaining throat swabs. Explore treatments, including topical Viagra cream for women, and sexual wellness services.

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