In this episode, Krista shares with Lindsey her profound journey at a pleasure and intimacy retreat in Mexico, where she explored her physical, emotional, and spiritual boundaries, engaging in practices like somatic healing and sexological bodywork.  Ahead, K+L emphasize the importance of personal pleasure, especially for women, and how this can ultimately enhance intimacy and strengthen relationships. Krista discusses her journey of reprogramming her body and mind to embrace her own pleasure, free from the concerns of a partner’s experience.  Get ready to understand sex and intimacy on a whole new level as Krista describes the enormous benefit of reconnecting with your body and embracing both masculinity and femininity in a safe, explorative environment.  We also talk about: Krista’s physical + mental challenges during her retreat The therapeutic potential of repatterning + reprogramming the body Receiving + exploring personal pleasure without external influences Exploring new pleasure routines without a partner The impact of personal pleasure on future relationships The roles of masculinity + femininity in attracting compatible partners Personal insights Krista gained from participating in a Mexican sweat lodge Resources:  Instagram: @itskrista Website: itskrista.com  Instagram: @lindseysimcik Sponsors: AG1| Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/almost30. Chomps | Go to Chomps.com/ALMOST30 to see all the delicious flavors and get 20% off your first order and free shipping. LMNT | Get 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order at DrinkLMNT.com/ALMOST30.  nuuly | Get $20 off your first month of Nuuly when you sign up with the code ALMOST30. Branch Basics | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off all kits and hand soap at branchbasics.com. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30.  Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices