In this episode I interview Emily Nagoski, PhD., author of the New York Times bestseller “Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life”. Emily’s mission is to teach women to live with confidence and joy inside their bodies. Find her at emilynagoski.com
TOPICS
-The dual control model of sexual arousal
-Sexual spectatoring
-Mindfulness-based interventions for genital pain
-Why sexual interest is context dependent
-Arousal nonconcordance: lubrication is not causation
-Spontaneous/responsive desire
-The best predictor of relationship and sexual satisfaction
-Why pleasure is the measure of sexual wellbeing
-Why sexual fantasies may not match up with real-life desires
-How Emily found her way out of an abusive relationship and learned to stop blaming herself
RESOURCES
- Emily’s book, “Come As You Are”. https://amzn.to/2wGdARF
- “Better Sex Through Mindfulness” by Lori A. Brotto, PhD. https://amzn.to/2JoRw5g
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