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Always a student, I find lessons about free love & polyamory everywhere (even in my Fan Mail)

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Kamala Devi writing polyamoryI am sincerely touched by the thoughtful and thought provoking letters and comments that I get in response to my Polyamory activism.  I take time to personally read them every morning over tea, however, it is not humanly possible for me to respond while traveling, being a mother, maintaining multiple lovers and of course, working on my next new book.

Today, I got fan mail which contained insightful and intimate details of a triad who’ve been practicing free love for 4 years with 4 kids. I was so moved this woman’s insights into free love that I asked for permission to post it so you could read it too.  If you like this  letter, please comment and I am happy to post more from my fans, we are all students and teachers.

Interesting side note. Most of my fan mail falls into 5 categories:

  1. Declarations of love for the pioneering work we are doing.
  2. Private details about the kinky or intimate inner workings of one’s love life, with a desperate plea for advice (or for me to join in.)
  3.  Polyamorous peers who are well intended but upset that I’m not representing well, something to the effect of: I make too many agreements, I am not politically correct or my public promiscuity gives poly a bad name.
  4. Hate mail from the religious extremists.
  5. A foreigner who promises a percentage if his fortune if I simply help him move millions of dollars from his bank in Nigeria by wiring  him money in advance… Wait, you got this one too? Don’t tell me it’s a scam!?

Joking aside, here is the letter that I deeply touched me. If you want to read more, please comment.

Hello KamalaDevi,

I wanted to thank you your free love video and your post about “loving the way that God Loves”  I have been In deep self exploration of both these topics. I have been in a triad for 4 years, and we did not even know the term poly existed until we watched your show, we just fell into each other’s lives and thought we where the only ones;) We where shocked to see people living kind of like us.
You have been a topic in our family for years, your show helped open us in the world.
We have 4 kids between us. We met on the philosophy of free love, my partners are married we have all lived together in till 3 months ago when we moved into 2 houses next-door and we are restructuring our dynamic.
We have not come across the need for anyone else however the past few months have brought a restructure that has tested every boundary I never new I had. Free Love to me is not only a sexual topic it’s about the way you love. It’s love in full gratitude for every moment you share with that person, with no bounders or exceptions of their experiences or your experience with them. Also, with full trust in yourself and your partner(s). I can see that this is my truth because when I tried to control what I thought I wanted, life got messy.
As a unit, we went on a journey together. An inward journey of openness, gratitude, respect, and honor. We have crossed every bridge over boundaries, walls, expectations, non action and separation– only to find ourselves beautifully back at the beginning. Just being grateful that we get to wake up and spend the day as a family. We are still going strong readjusting and expanding.
Even though things don’t look the same as they did, we are as aligned as 3 people can be. We share a deep understanding: To love someone freely you must truly want them and yourself to be free to experience life. In order to love deeply you have to let go of controlling. And let go of what you think you want. Just trust the flow. So everyone has the space to grow and expand.
It is with my my deepest love for their marriage and honor for how much we have grown, that I hold the faith in free love.
My feeling on how you reach God-state-of-love is by first understanding that God doesn’t Love, “God” is Love. So loving freely and completely in every moment and know with complete faith that you are the source of love, therefor it can not be taken it can only be expanded more. God has no boundaries, so to love in the vibration of oneness you must first tackle the fear of being al-one, the need for bounders, and the desire to control. The only focus can be trust that your heart is cradled by your own strength and wholeness.
The issue I see with free love for mainstream, is that people don’t trust themselves, they don’t always see their divine self, so how can they completely trust or be trusted? Free Love is an evolution of our understanding of love. It’s a big responsibility and requires a lot of self reflection. I to am on a journey to find my deepest ability to love, accept myself, and experience the freedom of loving freely.
I was happy when I found poly, I thought it was my loop hole around having to give up all control, it was not! Our truth is that we can all only be completely free and trust that we will honor each other. Its a rush when your heart feels so filled with a Love, you may stumble at first to release the need to control and if you can really do it, it’s where the deepest parts of self is felt.
This last year was a challenge of my true self and it was the greatest gift of my journey.  Free Love is my true passion, I tried to love openly with boundaries and it crumbled because it brakes the first and only rule to free love: their are no boundaries.  My journey has shown me that when it comes to Relationships, all you can do is start with self love, trust, have gratitude in every moment and let go of the rest. Although this process has has brought me face to face with my shadows, it has also rebuilt someone I am excited to meet!!
Thanks for what you do, you share so much to open the doors for so many! you are a deeply beautiful soul!
Namaste
Tiya K.
Yes, you can post this, and if anyone wants to continue the conversation, they can contact me at:
tiyakeyze@gmail.com

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What are Nootropics? Are ‘brain pills’ safe? Do ‘smart drugs’ work? Pros and Cons.

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Have you heard about the new supplements that are being described as viagra for the brain? They are called Nootropics? Or my favorite, Limitless NZT-48

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Remember the movie Limitless?  It’s a hollywood film based on “The Dark Fields” a novel by Alan Glynn. Basically a struggling writer takes a mysterious pill called NZT which is supposed to increase his creativity, and it actually activates 100 percent of his brain capacity, so he becomes an unstoppable genius. It’s a wonderful fantasy, UNTIL the part where he becomes addicted and his life is threatened by a rich and powerful enemy.  

As a writer, I can relate to the burning desire to swept over by an immense creative flow. When I heard well respected holistic doctors and scientists in my community talking about a non-prescription supplement that enhances cognitive function, I got curious. Can nootropics really provide greater alertness, clarity, focus…and mood, without side effects? I wrote this blog to share my first hand research conclusions.

Sharing about mind or mood altering substances is always a bit vulnerable, especially in my case where I turned to nootropics during a time of desperation. About a year ago, I was suffering from a nervous breakdown and several people in my circle of advisors suggested I consider going back to SSRI anti-depressants (as I did during my postpartum depression, and during several bouts of depression after college.) But I didn’t want to go the pharmaceutical route if I didn’t have to. So my boyfriend at the time bought me a batch of nootropics. From my perspective here are the Pros and Cons: 

Nootropic Pros:

Nootropics boost our natural neurotransmitters, enzymes and hormones. Oxygen supply to the brain is elevated. Nerve growth is stimulated. As a result, linguistics skills and memory are highly upgraded and this increase in brain energy translates to higher physical stamina. Many studies have shown that Nootropics are suitable for long term use and some even have neuroprotective qualities to help reduce damage to the brain caused by aging. In addition to an increased sense of confidence, an elevated mood and overall brilliance, they can also help neuroplasticity. (The brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections.) Another fun side-benifit: Nootropics tend to enhance my dreams!

Nootropic Cons:

To my knowledge, there are no studies that show nootropics are harmful or dangerous, but studies about the long term effects are limited.  Of course, too much of anything can make anyone imbalanced. Even too much of the natural nootropics such as St. John’s Wort can cause diarrhea, hyperactive moments and sleepless symptoms. Huperzia serrata is a natural extract from a vine in the Amazon, and it can imitate nerve gas. Since many nootropics are stimulants, it’s important to moderate your use because side effects such as restlessness and jitters, nausea, heart palpitations, insomnia, headaches, dizziness, and and even vomiting. 

However, when used as recommended, there are little to no negative side effects. Since there is a question as to whether the body builds up a tolerance, many people advocate cycling off of them for short periods. For example, stop taking them for a week every month so as not to build up a dependency. I personally use them when I am feeling brain fog before a public appearance or when I’m up against a writing deadline. 

naturalIf you’re intrigued by the idea of powerful brain-boosting supplements, but want to avoid synthetics, you still have a variety of natural options.  As it turns out, many of the supplements we now recognize as natural nootropics can be traced back to ancient Chinese medicine and Traditional Ayurvedic treatments. I’ve been taking Giungko Biloba since college. Ashwagandha is a classic stress reliever. Lion’s Mane mushroom and Bacopa Monnieri are common memory enhancers used all over Europe. Thus, there are many all-natural nootropics that improve your memory, elevate mood, and enhance learning capacity.

The laboratory-synthesized nootropics were discovered some 60 years ago. Currently, there are clinical trials being conducted now, all over the world, to explore the effects of both synthetic and natural nootropic supplements. Modern science is far more accurate and precise in managing dosages than the ancient practice of picking leaves and berries. Also, pharmaceutical grade products control dosages and prevent contaminated natural extracted products. This is especially important when combining (or stacking) nootropics.

Using nootropics is all about creating personalized combinations, or what is called: stacking. Each ingredient acts as potentiator when combined with another. One of the problems with nootropic supplements not being regulated by the FDA, is that they are often sold without a clear ingredient list. When we look closer at the Nutritional facts label, we find the following classifications: (I’m no chemist, so I personally prefer to have a trusted company like this one do the stacking for me, but I like to at least read the labels and see what I’m taking.)

  1.  HERBAL NOOTROPICS: a) Huperzine A b) Bacopa Monneri c) Vinpocetine d) Ginseng e) Rhodiola rosea f) Mucuna pruriens – precursor to dopamine g) Gotu Kola h) Lion’s Main Mushroom i) CILTEP Stack j) Artichoke extract k) Coleus Forskohlii root extract
  2.  RACETAMS: a) Piracetam b) Aniracetam c) Oxiracetam d) Pramiracetam e) Noopept f) Phenylpiracetam g) Nefiracetam – not recommended due to safety h) Coluracetam (not recommended)
  3.  CHOLINE: a) Lecithin b) Choline Bitartrate + Citrate c) Alpha GPC d) Citicoline e) ALCAR f) Centrophenoxine
  4.  ACETYLCHOLINE (over the Counter): a) Huperzine A b) Galantamine (Snowdrop)
  5.  AMPAKINES: a.) Aniracetam b.) Sunifiram – not recommended due to lack of research c.) Unifiram – not recommended due to lack of research
  6.  OTHER NOOTROPICS: a) Caffeine b) Pyritinol c) Sulbutiamine d)L-theanine e) Picamilon f) Phenylethylamine (PEA) g) B vitamins h) L-Phenylalanine i) Acetyl-L-Carnitine

If you are new to nootropics, it is recommended that you start slow, with small dosages and notice the effects of each combinations before increasing dosage and/or moving onto more powerful supplements. This also helps avoid negative side effects.

So what’s the bottom line?

Nootropics do indeed enhance brain activity and function by affecting metabolism and neurotransmission.

Are they safe?  

The politically correct thing to say is: consult your medical professional before changing any supplementation, especially if you have pre-existing health conditions. However, I’m not always politically correct and I tend to believe that my body is the highest authority on my health. I’ve been using nootropics for over a year now, tracking my results as I play with different combinations of both natural and synthetic stacks. I have researched several companies and have no reservations about recommending my friends to try NZT-48 for themselves. Side effects and drug interactions with these racetams and cholinergics are minimal.  Here is a link to the company I trust the most. Their products are high quality and and I personally know over a dozen people who can make first hand recommendations for them. 

Are they effective?

Wow! Within minutes after sipping on a personalized batch of nootropics, my already high expectations were exceeded. Mental clarity, focus, memory, creativity and productivity all went up over 200%. Since I am sensitive (and slim) I usually take half of the recommended dosage of anything, and I still felt powerful positive results! And the best part, I did not have hangover the next day. Of course, your milage may vary but I have about a dozen friends who have even more amazing results (No peer pressure ;) and I look forward to hearing more about your personal experience. I am personally grateful to have been introduced to this cognitive enhancer, especially at a time in my life when I needed the boost.
Since there are hundreds of brain pills available on the market, each one claiming to be the best, the options can be overwhelming.  I tell my friends to start with a 2 week trial of Real NZT-48.  Click Here. This website also offers a customer intake form so that they can taylor the stack for you body size, and specific health considerations.

Resources:

http://www.braintropic.com/best-natural-nootropic-stack/
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/09/weekinreview/09carey.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
https://storify.com/NooTropic/beginners-guide-to-nootropics-everything-you-need
https://www.healthstatus.com/health_blog/wellness/nootropics-enhancing-brain-power/

Order your first batch of Nootropics Here! 

If you liked this article you will love this one:

My Personal Healing Journey with Medical Marijuana or CBD Hemp Oil 

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Top 10 Favorite Quotes on Art and Creativity: I don’t believe in writer’s block!

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Purple wall woman“God is really another artist. He invented the giraffe, the elephant and the cat. He has no real style. He just goes on trying other things.” – Pablo Picasso

As a creativity coach, author and theater director, I find that collecting inspirational quotations, can help grease the wheels and get the inspiration flowing. Here are my top 10 favorite quotes on art and Creativity.

10. Sometimes you gotta create what you want to be a part of.– Geri Weitzman

9. Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.–Mary Lou Cook

8. But, if you have nothing at all to create, then perhaps you create yourself.–Carl Gustav Jung

7. You can’t wait for inspiration, you have to go after it with a club.” – Jack London

6. Creativity – like human life itself – begins in darkness.– Julia Cameron

5. The creative person is both more primitive and more cultivated, more destructive, a lot madder and a lot saner, than the average person.–Frank Barron

artist way w kamala devi n viraja ma4. Another word for creativity is courage–George Prince

3. There’s room for everybody on the planet to be creative and conscious if you are your own person. If you’re trying to be like somebody else, then there is isn’t. –Tori Amos

2. Don’t think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity. It’s self-conscious, and anything self-conscious is lousy. You can’t try to do things. You simply must do things.–Ray Douglas Bradbury

1. Every act of creation is first an act of destruction. — Pablo Picasso

The group photo above is one of my creative clusters from an Artist Way Course I lead in 2006. I add a tantric interpretation to the course by Julia Cameron. I intend to start a 12 week journey later this fall, please message me if you’re called to join us.

The photographer for the woman in purple is unknown.

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Sneak Peek of New Book: Polyamory Pearls (Sacred Slut Sutras Vol.2 )

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Save the Date! KamalaDevi’s New book “Polyamory Pearls” is scheduled to Launch on Amazon this Valentines 2016. Here’s a Sneak Peek of the Back cover text and the Original Art. Subtitle: Subversive Wisdom on Open Relationship, Jealousy, Group sex and OPolyamory Pearls Cover Draft1ther Spiritual Pursuits.

Want a cheat sheet with all the short cuts and cliff notes to alternative relationships?

In over a decade of doing media on and polyamory, Kamala Devi has mastered the fine art of speaking in soundbites. This book is stuffed with non-conventional one-liners on everything from threesomes to open marriage. Its invaluable for everyone who’s love expands beyond the norm. Bonus points if you’re a relationship coach, writer, public speaker, or anyone just looking to get laid. It is alphabetized by subject and illustrated with original cartoons by Norman Jung!

My parents used to hide their playboy magazines between the mattress and I when I found them, I used to relish in the cartoons…That is what inspired the “old school’ gag-style cartoons. Enjoy this Random sample of several sutras and a couple of cartoons! Indulge:

“Stop tempting me with love, to get sex, and I’ll stop teasing you with sex, to get love.”

PP 6) Free Love web“Heartache is inevitable when our immense capacity to love is reduced to a single focus on just one other human being.”

“If God didn’t intend for us to have group sex, why would she give us more erogenous zones than one person could possibly pleasure?”

“Polyamory is no better or worse than Monogamy, it’s just a relationship structure that works better or worse for different people, at different times.”

Polyamory Pearls Open Marriage web

“When somebody wants the same thing I want — and is better at attaining it — I can chose to see them as competition, or as my teacher.”

“Rather than a wife, after all these years of marriage I prefer to think of myself as a perpetual lover.”

“If you don’t trust that what you bring to relationship is unique and incomparable, then polyamory may not be for you.”

For a Sneak Peek of the sexy art in Vol. 1 check out this blog: My NEW book: Sacred Slut Sutras: Radical Insights On Sex, Love, Tantra, Kink & Other Spiritual Pursuits Vol.1 

For more Poly Humor, check out: Just for Fun. New Poly Memes.

Top 10 Polyamory Jokes: The Most Poly Man in the World Humor.

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Year in Review: KamalaDevi’s Top 10 Memorable Moments of 2015

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“Today is the best day ever!”KamalaDevi angel wings
Even though Devin, age 8, says this nearly every single day, I never get tired of hearing it. In fact, when I add it all up, it validates my own experience because has been the best year, of my life! Despite severe health challenges and the death of numerous dear friends, I spent my year-long healing sabbatical focused on rebuilding my health, marriage, and art. I hope you enjoy my top 10 most memorable experiences of 2015.
  • 10. My 40th birthday.
With the help of 8 lovers, I indulged in every manner of pleasure, from vegan strip clubs, to Beltaine blood rites under the waterfalls of Portland. During this wild lover’s retreat, Michael McClure genuflected with his guitar, playing an original song as he presented me with a second wedding ring. (The first one he and Devin found at the hot springs, shortly, after we decided to renew our marriage.) Also for my birthday, my parents gave me an all expense paid trip to Tony Robbin’s Date with Destiny in Boca Raton, which is where I am now, while writing this letter. My birthday gift to myself was a week-long retreat in the woods of Canada for ISTA’s Spiritual Sexual Shamanic Experience with Crystal Dawn Morris, Laurie Handlers and Frank Mondeose…Yummmm!
  • 9. Healing Retreat.
While wrapping up a year of marriage counseling, our therapist Mark cautioned Michael to move slowly, and treat me as if I’d been in a car crash. That’s when, after many years of debilitating symptoms and denial, I finally embraced the diagnosis of C-PTSD. (Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.) I’ve since delved into Trauma Release exercises, paradox cure with Dave Donatiu, Pilates with Jennifer Gold, Nutrition and Holistic healing with Daniel, and am practicing a new form of embodied non-violent communication with Max Rivers. I feel so blessed to be surrounded by such skilled healers. Even though the recovery has been humbling, I feel safer and stronger in my body now, more than ever before.
  • 8. Wedding Bells.

In January I officiated an intimate tantric ceremony for Talyaa Liera and DaveDonatiu , on the cliff overlooking the ocean at Sunset, with Baba Dez Nichols on one side and my beloved Michael on the other. Next, I had the honor of being a Bridesmaid and reading poetry at Charles Muir and Christy Rose Muir wedding amongst the redwoods of Santa Cruise. Then my beloveds Roxanne DePalma and Daniel had an outrageous love ceremony for over 200 people, which I co-officiated with Marc Gafni. The festivities included a sexy after party and unforgettable variety show where Jesse Norton spontaneously proposed to Jennifer Gold. So the final knot was tied last month at a gathering of intimate friends dressed in full steampunk fashion.

  • 7. Devin the Ninja.
My son came home from 2nd grade, in love! Except instead of the little red head in the second row, it was with a form of martial art that I had never even heard of. He has since earned his yellow belt in Sho-shu. Other highlights include:Helping his father make an epic 3 story tree house. Learning the theme song to “star wars” on his violin, before decided to retire it and take up keyboard. And ziplining across the Wild animal park with his uncle Christian, before the officials declared it was too dangerous and closed it to kids. Perhaps the most memorable moment with Devin was when he accidentally stepped in Buffalo poop during a camping trip in Catalina for Michael and my 13th anniversary.
  • 6. European Vacation!
Michael got laser eye surgery this summer so he could better appreciate the stunning sites during our six weeks of travel. We visited Turkish bathhouses, mosques and bazaars in Istanbul during Ramadan. Then went yachting on the Mediterranean to explore ancient ruins with uncle Christian and Devin’s best friends. We stayed at a peace research center in portugal, called Tamera, to study sustainability and free love with Deiter Duhm. We visited Museums and water parks in Madrid and the biggest nudist colony in the South of France. Then we hopped on a train with our buddy David Steel and headed for the absolutely outrageous Summer of Love festival outside of Amsterdam where we taught tantra theater and studied with Chahat Aden Corten and Marc Gafni. I worked on our forthcoming book, the Pleasure Bible, throughout five countries, while Devin kept up his journal for all 44 days!
  • 5. Go Solar Power.
After winning awards as the top sales agent at SunCoast, Michael decided to start his own company: American Solar Foundation. ASF is a Public Benefit company that compiles government and private grants, programs and funds allowing homeowners to purchase solar without using any of their own money. He is now growing his team and offering great deals to the conscious community. I’m so blessed to have a husband who is both an environmental visionary, as well as an abundant entrepreneur!
  • 4. Death.
There is nothing like the untimely death of a loved one to remind us how precious life is. I had a number of said reminders: In February, I facilitated a beach side memorial to celebrate Cindy’s life. Then lost my Aunt Elivra. Then one of my dear friends and mentors, Deborah Deborah Anapol passed quietly in her sleep. This shocking event inspired me to plant a juicy Mulberry tree, and re-commit to my monthly newsletters, in her honor. Collectively, the tantra community is mourning the tragic passing of two exceptional American male tantra teachers this year: Rundy Kevin Duphiney and Steve Carter. And we are all still mourning the loss of Harbin Hot springs our “Hippie Haven” which burned down in a horrible wild fire that took over 700 homes.
  • 3. Soul Reclamation.
KamalaDevi Dead SeaI went on a month long journey to Jerusalem to celebrate my brother Ohad’s 50th Birthday. My Pilgrimage started on Yom Kippur with a camping trip on Jordan river with Tiki Adler Raz and Zeev Adler. Then I reunited my ISTA family for the Sex & Consciousness Conference. In addition to leading one of my largest sexual play parties, and trying my hand at stand-up comedy for the first (and possibly last) time, I also got to speak in public venues around Tel Aviv. Then a glorious week of co-facilitating Level 1 with Ohad Ezrahi and Dawn Cherie, followed by a spontaneous decision to stay an extra week to study with Bruce Lyon and Assist with Level 2. I’m astounded by the healing and magic that showed up during daily rituals in the caves, fresh water springs and salt sea. I experienced an indescribable encounter with my own soul, as well as witnessing the awakening of so many international brothers and sisters.
  • 2. Writing & Publishing!
Sacred Slut SutrasOK, I admit, I may have been a tad overambitious with my goal to publish 3 books this year, but (…Drumroll Please…) The Sacred Slut Sutras will be available on Amazon this Winter Solstice! And the illustrations by Francois Dubeau breathtaking! Also, I’m drooling with anticipation as Vol. 2: Poly Pearls which is due to come out around Valentines 2016. Additionally, co-authoring the forthcoming, Pleasure Bible, with Marc Gafni has rewoven my internal relationship to pleasure and we are about a third of the way there! Lastly, Roxanne and I spent more time writing cartoons for Poly Pearls, than content for 52 Fridays with My Bitch, but we are still diligent when it comes to field research and fantasy play on Fridays!
Here’s your Link to get a pre-launch copy on Amazon:  http://amzn.to/1RBmFPD.
  • 1. Joining ISTA Faculty.
Interantional School of Temple Arts Ista BannerAfter teaching, hosting and leading ISTA events for about a decade, in the holy hills outside of Jerusalem, I was welcomed as ISTA’s newest faculty member, and It feels like coming home. After all, this is the tantric family that raised me. The book that I co-authored with Baba Dez is currently in the process of being translated into Spanish and Portuguese. I am blown open by the power of Bruce Lyon’s teachings and honored to be co-facilitating the “Spiritual Sexual Shamanic Experience, Level 1” in Ängsbacka, Sweden this coming summer! (Mark your Calendar: August 8, 2016 – August 14, 2016 contact Lin Holmquist for info: rymdsyster@hotmail.com) I don’t know what other profound alchemy will be cooked up this year, but I am certain it will be big, since I am committed to taking these deep teachings around the world. Michael and I invite you to start the New Years with Ohad, Dawn, and Robert Silber as we dive into the Sexual Spiritual Shamanic Training in Hawaii after the annual Tantra Fest!
My greatest New goal this new year is to stop suffering, in all circumstances and embody even more love! I send you abundant Blessings, and look forward to co-creating more magic!
Immense Love,
KamalaDevi McClure

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Holiday Gift: Sex, Desire, Intimacy Library: Limited Time offer for free videos and ebooks from top experts!

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Happy Solstice, sexual exploreKamala Devi Amy Jo michael sail boatrs! Meet my dear friend AmyJo Goddard, she’s a sexual empowerment expert who has gathered an entire bundle of gifts that can light up your sexual energy so you can experience more sensuality and intimacy in 2016!

This limited time offer is Open until January 20th, 2016 and is called: The Sex, Desire, Intimacy Library. 

—> Check it out here:  https://cc100.isrefer.com/go/SDI/bcarr

Amy Jo Goddard, just launched her new book: “Woman On Fire: 9 Elements to Wake Up Your Erotic Energy, Personal Power and Sexual Intelligence.” and is celebrating by offering you a spectacular collection of erotic luminaries to share their brilliance with you in the form of a virtual library that features some of the best sexuality resources online today: videos, audio teachings, eBooks, guides and more—all available at no cost.

Polyamory Roadmap ebook kamala devi Cover_bigI’m honored to be part of this event. My offering is Tantra Terms Ebook and Polyamory Roadmap Ebook which I wrote with Baba Dez Nichols. And there is so much more! This Library features the works of some of my most beloved colleagues—the very best sex educators, coaches, speakers, and authors working today: Barbara Carrellas, Tristan Taormino, Betty Dodson, Mark Michaels and Patricia Johnson, Reid Mihalko, Eve Minax, Isis Phoenix, Kamala Devi, Jaiya, and Monique Darling, just to name a few.

TantraTermsCover-3DYou’ll learn about a huge range of sexuality topics, including activating desire, overcoming sexual shame and trauma, BDSM, Tantra, deepening your intimate connections, and creating more pleasure in your everyday life.

So please join us in: The Sex, Desire, Intimacy Library —> Check it out here:  https://cc100.isrefer.com/go/SDI/bcarr

This is a gift—it’s totally free. Feel free to share it with a friend. Happy Solstice!

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My Book Cover was censored by Amazon because of a Nipple! Help Me Chose NEW Erotic Art piece.

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censored book cover sacred slut sutraI LOVE living in a free country. I celebrate my freedom of speech to the fullest extent possible. Admittedly, I even I like to push the edges. As a sex educator, performance artist, and author, I think it’s important to question the lines of appropriateness.

So I suppose it wasn’t such a shock when Amazon flagged my new book as an “adult theme” and will not promote it on their site. (They published it, but censored it from showing up when searched.) When I called to inquire if there was a specific requirement or community guidelineI that I was breaking, they said that somebody at Amazon flagged the book as inappropriate and there was no way to un-flag it unless I re-published a whole new edition of the book with a new cover and ISBN number.
Sacred Slut Cover 3
So I am posting several alternatives pieces of Erotic Art that I am considering for the new title, please help me select the new book cover by voting for your favorite in the comments below! 

The sad small consolation prize is that they are still willing to carry the book. However it will remain hidden in their system so that if my fans want a first edition they can still purchase a copy with the original cover, nipple and all, but only if they use this specific link: http://amzn.to/1RBmFPD 

Maybe someday it will become a collectors item.

Sacred Slut Cover 5The truth is: I’m not against censorship.  I am constantly censoring violence, slander and misinformation, especially in my role as mother, public figure and even theater director. Censorship is simply “the suppression of speech, public communication or other information which may be considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, politically incorrect or inconvenient as determined by governments, media outlets, authorities or other groups or institutions.” So, I don’t blame Amazon. As a private entity, they are entitled to promote or sell whatever they want. They are simply exercising their right to discern what content they chose to promote. Point in fact, despite the controversy, I am grateful that Amazon does not carry such title as The Pedophile’s Guide to Love and Pleasure and cockfighting magazine, The Game Cock. 

Sacred Slut Cover 2The funny thing is that when I personally selected my favorite piece of Art piece by François Dubeau to be the cover for my new book of sutras, I never imagined this would happen. I knew it was provocative, but subversive and offensive–never! I specifically selected a piece that I thought would appeal to the mainstream. I avoided some of the more risqué pieces of erotic art that involved full frontal nudity, domination or whips. And the joke is that if I posed naked for the cover and had the same cartoon dot covering my nipple, it would probably be considered appropriate.

So this whole censorship fiasco threw a big monkey wrench in my dream to become an Amazon bestseller. But my new plan is to publish a 2nd edition with a more modest, but equally sexy new cover.  And I will take this opportunity to try to sell more books while educating people about “slut shaming.”

According to Wikipedia, Slutshaming is a form of social stigma applied to people, especially women and girls, who are perceived to violate traditional expectations for sexual behaviors.

So I implore you to help me shed the shame by sharing this article and telling your friends about my book. Here is the hidden link: http://amzn.to/1RBmFPD Also, since Amazon also censored 5 customer reviews, your positive (but appropriate) feedback is much appreciated!  Indeed, the response I’ve been getting from readers across the country is phenomenal!  Thank you!

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Why Take a Spiritual Pilgrimage? (ISTA) International School of Temple Arts)

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Ria KamalaDevi Michael mazeMy girlfriend Ria Onomatopoeia shares about her initiation with ISTA: International School of Temple Arts. Enjoy this brief 3 minute video inviting you to come away with us…To the Spiritual Sexual Shamanic Level 1 and/or the Tantra Festival  in Sweden Aug 2 – 14, 2016. I am officially coming out of sabbatical, and excited to work and play with you! 

Tantra Festival  in Sweden Aug 2 – 7, 2016:
http://en.angsbacka.se/festivals/tant..

ISTA’s Spiritual Sexual Shamanic Level 1 in Sweden Aug 8 – 14, 2016:
https://www.schooloftemplearts.org/Ev…

If you miss these dates, we have dozens of other trainings around the world, please go to: https://www.schooloftemplearts.org

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Showtime is not doing a Season 3 of Polyamory: Married & Dating. What’s happening with the San Diego Family in 2016

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PolyPod Reunion at Graitutde
Fan mail like this flood my inbox: “I’m completely  hooked and intrigued! When is season 3? I have searched the Internet and came up empty.” 
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“I loved the show. Will there be a spin-off show?I don’t think you guys could come back from such a epic ending. It’s a shame that it’s over because poly is tough and a lot of the issues you were going through were helpful to watch. I looked up to you guys.” 
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“Nooooo!!!! I just heard you won’t be airing a 3rd season, but please let me know what’s happening with your family? How’s everyone doing?” 
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It’ true. There will not be a season 3 of Polyamory: Married & Dating. But the first two seasons can still be caught on Showtime On Demand (and other sources listed below) but here’s a transparent update on what’s been unfolding in our personal lives, recently.

For the record, Showtime did not cancel the show. Here’s my understanding of why Polyamory: Married & Dating didn’t continue.  Shortly following the season finale, the production company, BermanBraun, changed ownership. Co-founder Gail Berman left to pursue new opportunities, and her fellow co-founder Lloyd Braun started Whalerock Industries.  Naturally, the talented creator and director, Natalia Garcia re-directed her creative genius towards other Hollywood projects.
So, you want an update about what’s happening with the San Diego Poly Family NOW? I can’t speak for the LA or Riverside families, but here are some of the bullet points from the San Diego Polyamory Family:
Jen N Jesse Wedding Party Poly
Jennifer and Tahl are happy, healthy and even though they moved out and got a divorce, they are still very close friends with each other as well as with everyone else in the pod. Jennifer has been running her own Pilates studio. Jennifer and Jesse had an intimate wedding (with a fabulous steam punk theme pictured above) and they bought a house where they live with their two dogs.
✔Tahl has been focused on building his acupuncture business. After nearly a 4 year journey with Tziporah, they consciously transitioned their live-in primary relationship into a loving friendship. Tziporah has been focused on her life’s work and will author two books to be published this year.
Before the 2nd season started airing, Rachel moved in with the pod and shared just about everything, including a bed with me and Michael. We were a triad for about a year and a half before we went through a painful break up and she moved to Bali. There she met a beautiful Swedish man who she now lives with between trips to various love festivals which she is helping produce.
Meanwhile I took 2 years off of my private practice to recover from the multiple breakups, PTSD, anxiety attacks and environmental toxins. Michael and I managed to save our marriage and still use authentic communication and tantric practices to deepen our love and share it with the world. We are still actively involved with the San Diego Super Pod and each have about about a dozen lovers. We are especially grateful for the International School of Temple Arts which allows us to study and teacher sexual shamanism and personal growth around the globe. This summer we will be traveling to Sweden!
 My girlfriend Roxanne and I have continued our weekly play dates for over 5 years, now. (Watch our live streaming anniversary celebration here.) She had an open marriage ceremony with her beloved Daniel (which I was honored to  co-officiate.)  Roxanne has since started erotic dancing and is opening her own pole dance studio. Together we are having fun writing an erotic novel together called: “52 Fridays with My Bitch.”
I’ve been prolific during my healing retreat, and recently published a radical art and poetry book called: Sacred Slut Sutras.
PolyPearls Book Cover 1This book is so controversial that it is censored by Amazon and can only be found by this hidden link:
Further,  I am launching a new book which answers all the deep and dirty questions about my lifestyle called: “Polyamory Pearls: Invaluable Wisdom on Open Relationships, Jealousy, Group Sex and Other Spiritual Pursuits: ” Available HERE on Amazon after the 4th a July, 2017.

The San Diego Polyamory Family misses you, our fans and global poly tribe. We are talking about hosting a live streaming Q & A as soon as we can coordinate calendars. Please comment below if your’e interested in joining the San Diego Poly Family for our first live streaming event.

Details at: https://www.facebook.com/PolyamoryMarriedandDatingFamily

New Trailer from Showtime:HTTP://WWW.SHO.COM/VIDEO/22076/POLYAMORY-SEASON-2-LOOKAHEAD

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