Sometimes I have this ruminating thought to myself:
The world is a giant dumpster fire and you are teaching people how to use a dildo.
When that thought pops up, I usually chuckle. But I also notice the tension; the world is overwhelming and frightening. And then there is the work I do. Sitting with people talking about sex, pleasure, bodies, desire, intimacy, and connection.
It often feels mismatched. But the longer I do this work, I see it isn't trivial at all. When the world feels chaotic, people do not survive on fear and vigilance alone. We survive on meaning, connection and moments that remind us what it feels like to be alive inside our own lives.
I have the honor of watching people soften when shame loosens its grip. I have witnessed couples rediscover affection after years of distance. I have watched individuals learn to inhabit their bodies with a little more kindness and curiosity. These shifts might look small, but to the person experiencing them they are profound.
I am increasingly convinced when the world feels heavy, the answer is not to abandon the joy and aliveness but rather to protect them. Your beauty and passion and curiosity and love is what keeps you strong and ethical and helpful. Do not give this up.
Maybe, just maybe my dildo tips could help save the world?
