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RJM x Marcus Shacknow: Sensuality

June 15, 2021 • Ryan James Monroe • Season 1 • Episode 10

THIS IS THE 10TH EPISODE OF THE EMPOWERED SERIES! Thank you for coming along for the journey and for being such a beautiful part of this community! This week, I'm sitting down with my friend and collaborator, Marcus Shacknow. He is here to share his learnings on the topic of sensuality. Throughout this conversation Marcus shares insight on what holds us back and what can empower us in leading more sensual lives. This is a topic that Marcus and I both wish more people would feel more comfortable exploring and talking about. This episode is for the queer person who taught themselves sex-ed from porn and "Brad Pitt movies." This is a call to action for living fuller lives through activating our sensuality and "being our own lovers." While we are sharing our experiences and learnings through our lens as cis gay men, my hope and intention is that this information with be empowering and relevant to people across all lines of identity.