Permission for Pleasure

Cindy Scharkey

Booking Overview

An interview-led sexual health show focused on women's pleasure, sexual wellness, pelvic health, and healthy relationships, supplemented by solo educational episodes and occasional expert guests. PR agencies could credibly pitch sex therapists, sexual-health educators, physicians, pelvic-health specialists, and researchers with evidence-based expertise; booking difficulty is likely medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 154

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

Instagram: 4.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

cindy@cindyscharkey.com

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Host

Cindy Scharkey - Cindy Scharkey is a registered nurse and BSN-qualified healthcare professional with more than 35 years of experience, specializing in education and healthy conversations about sex and sexual wellness.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Sexual-health physicians, sexuality professionals, therapists, pelvic-health specialists, and researchers with relevant clinical, educational, or research expertise.

Required Achievements:

Advanced clinical or research expertise, Specialized knowledge in sexual health, pelvic health, or women's wellness, Evidence-based educational work

Recent Guest Discussions

Brooke Bralove - Taking Ownership Of Personal Pleasure, Deserving Pleasure, And Sexual Agency

Mallory Stuparich - Endometriosis, Painful Periods, Pelvic Pain, Diagnosis, Treatment, And Self-advocacy

Candice Nicole Hargons - The Wellness Benefits Of Masturbation And Vibrator Use, Including Sleep, Confidence, And Stress

Recent Topics

Sexual Health, Women's Health, Sexuality, Pelvic Health, Relationships

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Permission for Pleasure

How Your Attachment Style Influences Your Sex Life

September 09, 2026

Do you experience a dynamic of push-and-pull in your relationship? Or a cycle of one partner pursuing sex and one partner withdrawing? These common scenarios are explained by my guest Laurie Watson, PhD, a leading expert in sexual attachment. She shares how your attachment style affects your sexual relationship, including how to work toward a secure attachment for great sex. As Laurie says, “Great sex isn’t about technique, but about attunement.” Laurie’s Love and Sex QuizBrave Love Great Sex...

Own Your Pleasure

August 26, 2026

Many people don’t take ownership of their own pleasure. Whether you don’t feel deserving, feel like it’s a partner’s responsibility, were taught it’s selfish, or just never thought about it in this way - my guest Brooke Bralove wants you to know you deserve pleasure. Join us as we delve into taking ownership of your own pleasure and the steps to get you there.Visit our episode sponsor Uberlube and use discount code CINDYFind Brooke BraloveMentioned in this episode:Mindfulness with Dr. Lori Br...

Variety is an Aphrodisiac

August 12, 2026

In long term relationships it’s easy to fall into a sexual routine. When sex becomes boring, it’s hard to stay interested! Listen in to hear how to create minor risks, introduce an element of unpredictability and generate sexual excitement for an enduring sex life.Mentioned in this episode:Affection and TouchHow Curiosity Fuels DesirePositions with PropsKink CuriousCoital Alignment TechniqueVanilla with a Cherry on TopEmbracing Your DesireKeeping it Hot in Long Term RelationshipsORDER my Book...

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