Season 3, Episode 6
Journey Into Your Own Personal Inner Striptease with Marijke McCandless
In this episode of the Please Me Podcast, Eve sits down with Marijke McCandless, author of Naked in the Now, to explore infidelity, reconnection, playful intimacy, and the journey into sacred sexuality through presence and vulnerability.
Marijke shares her perspective on how relationships can move through rupture and repair, offering insights into rebuilding connection and rediscovering intimacy after challenges like infidelity. Together, she and Eve discuss the importance of playfulness in sex, and how cultivating presence can transform intimacy into a deeper, more meaningful experience.
Drawing from her book Naked in the Now, Marijke introduces her approach to sacred sexuality—guiding listeners toward what she calls “naked reverence.” She shares a roadmap for becoming more present in your body, embracing vulnerability, and creating a more conscious and connected relationship with yourself and your partner.
This episode is a thoughtful and expansive exploration of intimacy, presence, and emotional connection—perfect for anyone looking to deepen their relationships and experience a more embodied approach to sexuality.
What You’ll Learn
• How to navigate infidelity and rebuild connection in relationships
• The role of playfulness in creating deeper intimacy
• Insights from Naked in the Now on sacred sexuality
• Why presence is key to meaningful sensual experiences
• How vulnerability can deepen emotional and physical connection
• Practices for cultivating intimacy and self-awareness
Connect With the Guest
Marijke McCandless
Website: https://marijkemccandless.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marijkemccandless
Resources from Eve
The Sexual Longevity Protocol: https://pleaseme.online/the-sexual-longevity-protocol/
30-Day Self-Pleasure & Body Reconnection Practices (Free): https://pleaseme.online/the-30-day-self-pleasure-body-reconnection-practices/
Connect With Eve
Website: https://pleaseme.online
Substack: https://pleaseme.substack.com
Patreon (Ad-Free + Bonus Content): https://patreon.com/PleaseMePodcast
Be a Guest: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/beaguestonpleasemepodcast
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