Motherhood & Sexuality: A Match Made in . . .
Motherhood and sexuality do NOT harmoniously coexist in my life these days. So when I was offered a chance to take an online workshop with local sexuality and relationship coach Alicia Joy Stiles, I jumped at it. I felt thrilled, but also a bit tentative. For one, sexuality is so personal! For another, I was nervous about having to give more since I often feel “touched out” at the end of the day.
My conviction that sex is a crucial way to connect with my husband–and an honest barometer of how we are doing in general–spurred me on.
I knew I wanted to work with Alicia Joy Stiles, and that trying her online workshop was an incredible opportunity for both myself and my marriage.
Alicia Joy Stiles, Local Sexuality & Relationship Coach
Alicia is a mother of two who lives in Kittery, Maine. Deeply versed in the the study of sexuality, she has a degree in psychology and is even working on her first book “Unleashed: Awakening Divinely Feminine Sexuality”. From a young age, she became aware of society’s confusion of shame and sexuality, and how it affects our ability to fully embrace our own relationship with pleasure and our bodies.
Through extensive studies and personal experience, Alicia helps people reach a deeper understanding of their sexuality. Alicia conducts online workshops and personal consultations done via Skype or phone, and works with clients to clear blockages to allow them to fully come to terms with themselves.
Sexuality: A Personal Journey
Initially, I expected to experience this workshop alongside my husband. However, it was immediately clear that this was a personal journey. It was actually quite nice to have something JUST for me. The workshop is full of questions like “What is your dream vacation?” and “what makes you laugh?” that helped to get at the heart of what I really want and love.
It was exciting to talk and think about myself for a change rather than my two sweet kiddos who rule my days. Exploring myself in this way made me feel like I was doing something incredibly luxurious. Even in personal talk therapy, I never got to answer these questions. It felt sexy and indulgent, and I was hooked.
Awakening Your Sexuality: An Online Workshop
Once you are plugged into Alicia’s workshop, the steps are extremely easy and clear.
- Login. After gaining online access and logging into the website with the information provided, the materials are clear and easy to navigate.
- Download the booklet PDF. This is a questionnaire full of inquiries on your background in regards to sexuality and extending into what delights you.
- View the videos. There are four of them, each lasting no more than 10 minutes. Time is of the essence when you’re a mom. In the videos, Alicia is facing you and speaking as if you are in a room just the two of you. She is candid, open, concise and encouraging. She’s also extremely likable and adorable, which makes it so much easier to take in all her wisdom.
- Do the guided meditations. These are really enjoyable and soothing, and you can move through the videos and meditations at your own pace. Additionally, you can circle back and use the materials as many times as you want, linger over certain parts, and then speed through others.
Glorious Anonymity
Yes, it is completely anonymous. Thank goodness. You never have to share your workbook with Alicia, or ANYONE, so answering the questions feels incredibly safe.
In addition to the online portal, there is a secret Facebook group. Other people doing the workshop concurrently are in the Facebook group so you have the option to share and seek support within your comfort zone. This is the only NON anonymous portion, but there was something nice about being in a group with strangers on the same journey. I found the group tremendously helpful, although you could forego it if it doesn’t fit your needs.
My TAKE? DO IT. Do it for YOU.
It is entirely clear: this journey is about exploring YOURSELF. Working with Alicia Joy Stiles and exploring your own sexuality is good and hard work for any woman. You are allowing yourself to just BE. This beautiful journey helps you release judgement and past shaming, while understanding where your basis for sexuality came from. I’m so grateful for the chance to get to know myself on a deeper level. I’m now aware that my sexuality is part of me that deserves nourishment and acceptance.
I will continue to use the program for my personal growth and strongly recommend you try it. For only $89, Alicia is helping me face old blockages and hang-ups, and I’m seeing the ripple effects in my life already.
