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With recent shows like “Dating on the Spectrum”, the talk of disability, dating, + sex has been getting more spotlight + conversation--but not nearly enough. Sex + disability advocates Ela Wojtowics + Ajani Murray share their personal experiences, challenges, + unique strategies for navigating the world of dating + sex with Cerebral Palsy. In this episode you’ll hear: -The unique struggles of dating + sex as a person with disability -Myths + stigmas busted surrounding sex + disability -How Ela + AJ plan to raise awareness + support for sexuality + the disability community -What is sex surrogacy + how it can be helpful in teaching about sex THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTS Ela Wojtowics is a Yoga Teacher, writer, Pleasure Empowerment Coach, Ability Activist. Having a physical disability of Cerebral Palsy since birth, Yoga and Health Coaching have given her a deeper purpose towards helping those that may have questions, doubts, curiosities. The message of bringing more awareness to all bodies and abilities in to the Yoga community was the inspiration for her 2018 essay "Focusing on Ability of Dis-Ability in Yoga" published in "Yoga Rising: 30 Empowering Stories from Yoga Renegades for Every Body" by Melanie Klein. Today, she is leading individuals through their personal exploration around sex, pleasure, + the relationship with their bodies. She is offering free 60 minute consultations for those interested in overcoming shame and anxiety and moving into Pleasure. Ela works with differently abled people and also able bodied people. To learn more about Ela: https://www.elawojtowicz.com/ Ajani “AJ” Murray is a professional disabled actor represented by KMR Talent, North Hollywood, CA. His breakout feature documentary film Becoming Bulletproof opened several doors for this aspiring actor who has since played roles in several films. Bardo Blues (2015), Take a Look at This Heart (2018), and Ready To Ride. His breakout television debut role on Drunk History (Comedy Central) has brought notoriety to his passion as an advocate in the disability community. His role in the groundbreaking ABC show Speechless was something he looked forward to since childhood, acting on set with multiple wheelchair users in a sitcom. Ajani enjoys working on film projects. From a story consultant on the film Dealt (2017) to a current script consultant on the film My Hilarious Life (2020), he loves all aspects of film making and aspires to direct and produce the future. To learn more about AJ: http://ipushutalk.com + instagram.com/ajaniajmurray WANT MORE? Head over to EatPlaySex.com + check out all the goodies I’ve got for you to help uplevel your sex, love, + nutrition. Sign up to be a part of CREATE Modern Mystery School with world class facilitators including Dr Cat teaching In.body Sexploration: https://thecreatecommunity.com/pages/premium-classes Enrollment opens the last week of every month to provide a closed, intimate container for laser coaching + powerful personal evolution. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eatplaysex/message