We spoke to Dr. Bahareh Goodarzi on the intersections of prganancy, reproductive rights, sexuality and pleasure. We dove deep into Audre Lorde's Uses of the Erotic, pleasure as a form of activism and the pregnant body as a source of power and eroticism. Listen back to our conversation.
Bahareh's book and podcast recommendations:
Books:
Uses of the Erotic - Audre Lorde
Men explaining things to me - Rebecca Solnit
Invisible women - Caroline Criado Perez
Caliban and the WitchWomen, the body and Primitive Accumulation - Federici
The Woman in the body - Emily Martin
Podcasts:
Scene on the radio season 3
Each month, The Pleasure Society takes to the Echobox airwaves for an intimate and insightful radio hour hosted by Shari Klein. Blending sultry sounds, evocative poetry, and open-hearted conversations, each episode explores a different facet of sexuality—from the playful to the profound. Expect a warm, inclusive space where pleasure meets curiosity, featuring special guests, thoughtful commentary, and a soundtrack to match.
