Beyond the Bedroom
Sexuality educator Birna Gustafsson is currently finishing her master’s in health and public interest while working in reproductive public health. No topic is off-limits as she tackles issues that affect our intimate lives in all aspects, ranging from health-related to raunchy. Visit beyondthebedroom.org for more info on sexual health and intimacy.
Episodes
Saturday Jan 08, 2022
Day 9: Shift
Saturday Jan 08, 2022
Saturday Jan 08, 2022
Is it hot in here? We’re shifting our routine- our shortest session is the juiciest of the whole program. We’re talking about discipline, edging, and solo pleasure. Take notes, you’ll have some very exciting homework tonight! Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on: beyondthebedroom.org
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Day 8: Give
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Today is a bit different from the rest of the program- we’re getting philosophical about sex! All giving requires some receiving, so tap into that today with a breathing exercise and some mindful introspection. Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on: beyondthebedroom.org
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Day 7: Connect
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Deepen your self-connection for growth in your ability to connect with others. Today is a longer meditation and visualization practice that might reveal something new for you. Want more out of this program? Head to beyondthebedroom.org for a free account.
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Day 6: Get Loud
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Let’s get loud, let’s get louuuud. We’re going find our sex voice and let people know what we want, in the terms that suit us best. You'll be speaking out loud today or using your journal, so find a spot with some privacy. Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on: beyondthebedroom.org
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Day 5: Receive
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Learning to be a confident and self-compassionate recipient of pleasure is a skill. Today, you’ll need an inanimate object you can hold comfortably in your hands, like a shampoo bottle or cup. Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on: beyondthebedroom.org
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Day 4: Embody
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
We’re moving and grooving today, baby. Let’s take what we’ve learned and put it into our bodies. Shake it out, move around, with intention and pleasure. You might want a pillow and a blanket or mat on the floor for today! Find the videos and journal prompts for this program on: beyondthebedroom.org
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Day 3: Desire
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Do you ever just get randomly horny? Maybe you need the perfect conditions to get in the mood. Or- maybe you’re somewhere in between. Today, we’ll be diving deeper into accepting our desire types. You’ll be taking a little quiz with me- find the videos and journal prompts for this program on: beyondthebedroom.org
Saturday Jan 01, 2022
Day 2: Explore
Saturday Jan 01, 2022
Saturday Jan 01, 2022
We’re getting handsy today! Let’s build on yesterday’s exercise by adding touch. You’ll need a hard object like a hairbrush, something soft such as a tie or fuzzy blanket, and something cold (can be ice, but anything from your fridge or freezer works fine). We’ll also be exploring what elements are required for “good” sex. Want the video version instead? Head to beyondthebedroom.org
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Day 1- Permission
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Are you ready to give yourself permission? What we allow ourselves and what we allow others affects our sex lives. Let’s ground ourselves, check in with our boundaries, and set an intention for this program. Watch the video version of this program on beyondthebedroom.org
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Welcome to Juicy January
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Juicy January: 10 Days of Mindful Pleasure is a free program provided by Beyond the Bedroom to kickstart your new year with some self-care.Prioritize intimacy by setting aside less than 15 minutes per day in a crash course in pleasure by a certified sex educator! Day 1 premieres on January 1st. We'll be meditation, touching, and moving together through these next ten days. If you'd like to follow along via video, check out Beyondthebedroom.org
Mindfulness, Pleasure, and Play
Host Birna Gustafsson dives into topics at the intersection of health, culture, and sexuality. No topic is off-limits as she tackles issues that affect our intimate lives in all aspects, ranging from health-related to raunchy.
Whether you’re curious, troubleshooting, or satisfied, there is always room for growth in your sexual journey.
Learn mindful, grounding techniques to receive pleasure to your fullest potential.
Communicate your desires by finding your authentic sex voice.