UNDER THE COVERS
Dive ‘Under The Covers’ with Yinn and friends in our series dedicated to exploring, honouring, and celebrating our intimate individualism. Together we discuss sexuality, self-love, culture, pleasure essentials, and so much more juicy goodness!
An interview with the incredible Zsuzsa Octaviano who is a Kundalini Yoga instructor and loves to celebrate women embracing their inner & outer beauty.
ABOUT ZSUZSA
Q) What are your pronouns and how do you sexually identify?
Q) What currently turns you on in life and in the bedroom?
Full presence. Playfulness. Someone dominating me. Gentle touch. Massage. Spontaneity. Keeping to your word.
Q) What was the main message about sex and sexuality that you received growing up?
Q) How did you begin to explore and establish your own beliefs around sex and sexuality?
I began reading Tantric Orgasm for Women by Diana Richards and Tantric Orgasm for Men by DR & Michael Richardson. Which lead to work with different sacred sexuality teachers. My own self practice when I’ve purchased from Yoni Pleasure Palace.
Q) If you had the chance, what would you tell your younger self about sex and self pleasure now?
I would say to myself - “it’s okay for your to feel good and desire for pleasure, but make sure it’s honouring you and your boundaries first. Then it’ll always be a good time."
Q) How & when did you first find/discover/explore your genitals and the pleasure you could receive?
I was around 9 - and I just remember masturbating for the first time and having my first orgasm while no one was home.
Q) What tips do you have for people who want to clear and release held sexual shame from their body?
Q) What do your self-care rituals look like for you on a daily basis?
For me it’s prayer, meditation, reading, moving my body, a pleasure practice (not always sexual) and connection with a trusted friend or mentor.
Q) What do you love most about your body?
I love my lips
Q) What part of your body are you still learning to love and accept? (it's a journey, right?)
My feet - I have bunions.
Q) What are your top 3 pleasure essentials (tools, toys, resources etc)?
My glass wand is this one: The Artéo
My crystal wand is this one: The Raiya
Q) What’s an unexpected moment that brought you pleasure this week?
Being fully alive in my purpose and not hiding away from the pain. Being fully in my life good and bad
Q) Favourite song to get you in the mood?
Q) Favourite ritual related to self pleasure?
Q) Do you have any particular people in your life who inspire you to be a sexually empowered person?
My beautiful friends who are goddesses in this space. Abby Branson. Sascha Martineau.
Q) How can people find you? What's the best way to buy your stuff/work with you?
Find me on @iam.zsuzsa where You can find me sharing on Kundalini Yoga, Women’s Mentoring and @radiance__rituals where I share hair, skin and wellbeing low tox & luxury products and tips.
Q) Whats coming next for you?
I am focusing on empowering women through my Monat business and supporting other women to embody and express their inner and outer beauty.
- Y
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