Laura Bogush
Cleveland, OH
I’m the “pleasure mama” at Bodysex Cleveland and Joyfully Orgasmic. Facilitating Bodysex Workshops feels so right after spending over 35 years in the field of education as a first grade teacher and college professor. It’s my passion to provide opportunities for women/vulva-havers to explore their sexuality, heal body shame, and maximize pleasure. I create a warm, supportive space for women/vulva-havers of all ages. I’m comfortable with all forms of sexual expression including, BDSM, swinging, polyamory, and LGBTQ. As for me, I’m kinky, plus-sized, and post-menopausal with a wide variety of experiences to support you in your journey.
I offer group Virtual Bodysex Workshops via Zoom in addition to traditional in-person Bodysex Workshops. I offer private one-on-one sessions both via Zoom and in person as well.
I first learned of Betty’s work over 25 years ago when I discovered Betty’s homage to self-love, Sex for One. Her book guided me back to my masturbation practice and reconnected me to my sexuality while in therapy after a difficult break up. In May 2016, I was covered in sweat when I walked into my first Bodysex Workshop with Betty and Carlin. I was terrified to be naked and vulnerable. But I jumped off the edge of the cliff and I grew into the person that I was meant to be. It wasn’t just about better orgasms, although that’s pretty terrific. Healing the shame that I felt in my aging and plus-sized body changed everything for me. My life is forever better because of Betty Dodson and the Bodysex sisterhood. My personal journey of self-pleasure and love continues to grow as I facilitate workshops and share Bodysex magic with other women.
I am thrilled to serve the Bodysex community as a member of the Betty A. Dodson Foundation Board of Directors.
My websites:
BodysexCleveland.com and JoyfullyOrgasmic.com
Social Media:
Facebook: @JoyfullyO
Instagram @JoyfullyOrgasmic
Read Articles by Laura
Erotic Art Throughout History
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Anal Sex Basics
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Partner’s Touch is Better Than Mine
Partners bring energy and dopamine to the party. Our own touch helps us orgasm during partner sex.
How to Care for Your Vulva/Vagina
All you need is soap and water, or even just water. Your vagina is self-cleaning. It's better to not douche, even with water. Cleanliness is important, but you don't need anything special. Staying in touch with your own natural smell and taste is important. It's...
Will I Get an Infection from Self Pleasure?
The short answer: No. It's healthy to touch, stimulate, lubricate and penetrate our sex organ.
Sex Energy Comes From Within
Everything we need is within ourselves.
Masturbation Energy Healed My Body Shame
From the time I was a young child, I thought there was something very wrong with my body. In particular, I despised my round belly. My mother had a round belly and so did her mother and my father’s mother too. The message was that a good stomach was lean and flat....
It’s Work to Become a Fully Sexual Woman
As women, we've all experienced trauma. Through pleasure, we reconnect to the body and our self esteem.
Desire Starts with Action
Connection with the body activates desire, Touch, sensuality, and physical activity all help you connect with your body. Touch your vulva on a regular basis to generate desire.
No Pleasure From Touching the Clitoris
You have to build up to direct clitoral stimulation. Some women prefer indirect stimulation.
Full Body Orgasm
Reaching a full body orgasm takes time, trust, and practice.
Self Pleasure = Better Mom
Carlin: "Making time for self-pleasure made me a better mom."