July 11, 2024

164: Body Objectification, Agency, + the Paradox of our Desires with Suzannah Weiss

1 hour 4 minutes

Writer and sexologist Suzannah Weiss joins me to explore sexual empowerment, gender dynamics, and spirituality. We discuss reclaiming personal agency, challenging societal norms, and advocating for self-determination. We delve into consent, boundaries, and the limitations of traditional gender roles in relationships, emphasizing the need for balanced approaches and open communication. We also discuss understanding the root of individual behaviors for deeper connection and personal growth.

In this episode you’ll hear:

00:05 Intro

08:13 Objectification vs. subjectification, views from a sexologist.

14:54 Societal pressure on men and women regarding sex and relationships.

24:13 Boundaries and Cultural Conditioning in Sexual Interactions

28:58 Pleasure, and consent in sexual experiences.

37:41 Gender roles, femininity, and individuality in spirituality and dating.

48:05 Reclaiming Agency and Challenging Gender Roles in Relationships

58:37 Embracing contradictions in sexuality and erotic expression.

THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST

Suzannah Weiss is a writer and sexologist based in Los Angeles. She is the author of Subjectified: Becoming a Sexual Subject, which describes her search for sexual empowerment and her vision for a world where women are subjects, not just objects, of desire. She has written over 8800 articles, which have appeared in publications such as The New York Times and The Washington Post. As a sex educator certified by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, Suzannah has taught courses and given talks on topics including consent, orgasms, childbirth, non-monogamy, and neurodiversity. She is regularly quoted as an expert in publications like Cosmopolitan and Men's Health as a resident sexologist for Biird and also works as a sex/love coach, birth doula, and sexual assault counselor. She holds a Master of Professional Studies in Sexual Health from the University of Minnesota, a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience from Brown University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Gender & Sexuality Studies and Modern Culture & Media from Brown University. You can reach Suzannah Weiss on her website.

LINKS FROM THE SHOW

https://suzannahweiss.com/book/https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening

Buy Suzannah's book "Subjectified" here:

https://a.co/d/6zNTC6O

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