Where in the world are you logging in from today, and what made you slide into Pleasure U? I am a native New Yorker who has lived in Virginia for 18 years

I'm Candice Cherry, your resident pleasure educator, certified sexologist, sensual empowerment coach and the woman who will walk beside you on this pleasure journey. My work lives at the intersection of pleasure, body literacy, and grown-woman confidence. I teach from the lens of the feminine, because too many of us were raised to ignore our bodies, apologize for our desires, and shrink ourselves to keep the peace. Not here. I created Pleasure U because women deserve a place to learn, unlearn, take up space, and feel supported while doing it. You don’t need to show up perfect. You don’t need to already know anything. Curiosity is enough. Outside of this classroom, I’m a mom, a widow, a performer, and a woman doing her own pleasure work right alongside you. I love cruising, slow mornings, good conversation, and anything that feels like a soft exhale. My favorite color is purple but I never wear it cause I look better in blue. I’m also delightfully neurospicy, which means I teach and create in ways that honor brains that don’t follow straight lines. If your mind zigzags, spirals, or needs spaciousness, you’re in the right place. At the end of the day, I’m here because I know you become the best version of yourself when you let pleasure touch every corner of your life. Not just the sexy parts. The soft parts. The messy parts. The everyday moments that deserve more than survival. When you let pleasure in across the whole spectrum, you stop shrinking and start expanding into the woman you were always meant to be.

We’ve had a new faces join us, so let me say this loud and clear… I’m going to keep talking. And whenever you’re ready to jump in, you’re welcome to. Pleasure U is a slow-warm space. Nobody’s expected to show up perfect or chatty on day one. Lurk, sip your coffee, wander around the classroom, ease in at your own pace. But when you feel that tug to introduce yourself, ask a question, or share a thought… follow it. This community grows every time one of you speaks up, even a little. So whether you’ve been here a minute or just walked through the door, you’re invited to say hello. Or stay quiet and settle in. Either way, I’m glad you’re here. Let’s make this space feel lived-in together.

Y’all, I’m so glad you’re here. Whether you joined on day one or slipped in while I was out at sea, this is your space now. A cozy corner of the internet made for grown women who are smart, curious, tired of performing, and ready to reconnect with themselves on their own terms. Here’s the only rule to start: - You don’t have to show up perfect - You don’t have to know the “right” questions - You just have to be willing to exhale and let yourself be seen a little. Over the next few weeks, we’re easing in together. You’ll start seeing discussion posts, try-it moments, and ways to get to know each other before the semester begins (January 1) And listen… if you know a woman who needs this kind of space, invite her. Pleasure conversations get richer, deeper, and way more fun when more voices join in. The more of us here, the heartier this community becomes. Take a minute. Look around. Introduce yourself if you haven’t yet. I’m honored you’re here. Let’s learn, laugh, and grow together.

I am back on land in a very cold Virginia. How are you staying warm today?