Dec 1, 2025
The union of ancient and contemporary medicine in psychedelic therapy
Dra. Bárbara García
Biography
Dr. Bárbara García is a gynecologist, obstetrician, sexologist, and specialist in cannabis medicine. With nearly 15 years of clinical experience, she researches and communicates about sexual health, pleasure, and healthy relationships from a comprehensive, rights-based perspective.
In March, she will launch her first book, in which she dedicates an entire chapter to the intersection of pleasure, neuroscience, and substances, integrating both current clinical evidence on psychedelics and ancestral knowledge that historically used psychoactive plants in health and spirituality practices.
She is the creator of Sexualidades Libres (Free Sexualities), an international speaker, and a media columnist, where she brings complex knowledge in an accessible, ethical, and taboo-free way.
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Why Psychedelics?
"I am interested in psychedelics because they allow us to unite two dimensions that I consider fundamental:
Ancient medicine, which for centuries has used psychoactive plants to heal, accompany grief, regulate pain, and expand body awareness.
Current scientific and technological advances, which allow us to study these experiences rigorously, ensure safety, and make treatments more accessible to more people.
As a gynecologist and sexologist, I see the enormous potential they have for treating trauma, anxiety, chronic gynecological pain, and desire blockages. I also see how they can help people reconnect with their sensitivity, body awareness, and pleasure, always within an ethical, professional, and supportive framework.
My interest stems from this intersection: honoring the wisdom of indigenous peoples, leveraging contemporary evidence, and opening safe, informed, and accessible paths to improve sexual health and well-being."