by Andrés | May 8, 2022 | Body Positivity, Creativity, Daily Practice, Embodied Healing, Embodiment, Gay men, HIV, Inspiration, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Sacred Intimacy, Self-Love, Sex, Sexual Health, Stress Reduction
Things are moving forward As I wrote this update, I was enjoying a week-long self-imposed self-care retreat at Zipolite Beach, a beautiful, remote community in Oaxaca, México. I spent a week relaxing, rejuvenating, and re-imagining what the world will look like for me...
by Andrés | Apr 6, 2019 | Creativity, Daily Practice, Embodiment, Feature, Mental Health, Personal Growth
The other day I was driving home and started to think about how long I’ve “been in school.” I started my journey in kindergarten at Benito Martinez Elementary in Fort Hancock, Texas, way back in the mid-1970s. I still remember the bright blue and red vinyl plastic...
by Andrés | Oct 11, 2018 | Creativity, Embodied Healing, Embodiment, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Sacred Intimacy, Transpersonal
Many moons ago, high on a mountain in northern California, during a retreat for healing, I created an experiment. I decided I was going to do something I had never done before, just to see if I could do it. I wanted to be seen. I chose a man from the workshop, and,...
by Andrés | Oct 2, 2018 | Creativity, Daily Practice, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Transpersonal, Workshop
In April of 2015, I was invited to participate in an intensive workshop that changed my way of thinking, of expanding my perspective, and of creating authentic communication between and among individuals. For the first time, I found myself in a container that created...
by Andrés | Aug 26, 2018 | Creativity, Daily Practice, Embodiment, Kink and BDSM, Sex tips, Sexual Health
(ADULT) Ever wonder what sex toys are popular in your state? Bespoke Surgical examines Google Shopping data to find out what type sex toys were most popular in each state. Read more about the study here. Photo by Ben Hershey on Unsplash
by Andrés | Aug 26, 2018 | Creativity, Kink and BDSM, Workshop
The Twisted Monk, a premier provider of rope for bondage of different types, offers wonderful resources on their website. Included in these offerings is a library of various techniques. Highly recommended – Watch them here! Photo by Emma Louise...