Kama by Dr. Sarika Persaud
Episodes
Episode 15: Tantra, Sex, and Eroticism
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Not Tantric Sex, but Tantra and Sex. In this episode, Dr. Persaud addresses misconceptions about Tantra and Sex in the West, and gives some guidance o...
Episode 14: Being Beautiful
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Persaud discusses the spiritual and psychological aspects of beauty, wanting to be beautiful, and our reactions to beautiful peop...
Episode 13: Energetic Hygiene & Boundaries
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Persaud discusses what is meant by energetic hygiene and "clearing energy," according to Tantra philosophy. The connection between emoti...
Episode 12: Am I in Love?
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Persaud explains how to know if you're in love, and when to allow yourself to fall in love (spoiler alert: you can't re...
Episode 11: Sexual Energy & Spiritual Practices
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Persaud discusses the relationship between sexual energy, spiritual transformation, and kundalini. Many people who engage in medi...
Episode 10: When To Break Up
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 10, Dr. Persaud discusses how you know when it's time to break up. While break ups can be messy and difficult, after a period of grief...
Episode 09: Dating Advice for Men
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This one's for the boys! In this episode, Dr. Persaud answers some questions from straight male listeners about how to become attractive to women...
Episode 08: Seduction
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Seduction" can bring up all sorts of ideas: manipulation, anxiety, excitement, and a feeling of being out of control. In this episode, Dr. ...
Episode 07: Divine Masculine & Feminine
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 7, Dr. Persaud discusses the concepts of the divine masculine and divine feminine. These ideas from the Dharma traditions have been miscons...
Episode 06: Money, Desires, and Love
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 6, Dr. Persaud discusses desires, money, and love from the perspectives of modern psychological research, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Oftentime...
Episode 05: Culture, Family, and Your Sexuality
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 5, Dr. Persaud discusses how culture influences your erotic self beyond just learned behavior, cultural "rules," and what you see...
Episode 04: Soulmates
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 4, Dr. Persaud discusses soulmates: what is a soulmate, will I die alone, or is there really someone out there for me? If in a couple, how ...
Episode 03: When Being Sexual Makes You Anxious
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3, Dr. Persaud explains how trauma, betrayals, “soul murder,” and relationship violations can all contribute to a person having a diffi...
Episode 02: What is Sexual Energy?
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2, Dr. Persaud discusses sexual energy, and what is specifically meant by “energy” in Eastern philosophical and healing traditions. She...
Episode 01: Why Think About Sex?
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 1, Dr. Persaud talks about what informs our relationship with our sex, how we can get to know our sexuality whether we are with a partner o...
Trailer
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Kama" means "desire" in Sanskrit. Dr. Sarika Persaud, a psychologist and scholar of Indian philosophical traditions, discusses se...