Dr. Kate Balestrieri interviews University of Washington professor Dr. Nicole McNichols who has taught “The Diversity of Human Sexuality” for about 15 years. They discuss McNichols’ book, “You Could Be Having Better Sex,” and answer a listener who wants to improve an already good sex life.

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How do you embrace sex positivity if you grew up surrounded by social messaging filled with shame? Dr. Tara is ready to help you answer this question, and share her journey to sex positivity as well!

This week on Get Naked, the doctors are in session – Dr. Kate and Dr. Tara, who will be on 90 Day Fiancé, sit down to discuss:

• First sexual experiences

• Defining sex positivity

• Unpacking the judgement and backlash that sex positive individuals face (and why)

• The macro- and micro-communications about sex

and so much more!

Dr. Tara is the internet's resident sex expert for GenZennials, on a mission to show that women can at once be sexual, intellectual, and powerful. She is a tenured professor of relational and sexual communication, and quantitative research at California State University Fullerton, an award-winning researcher, the TV host of Celebs Go Dating, an award-winning sex researcher, a TEDx speaker, host of the Luvbites by Dr. Tara podcast, and an in-demand sex and relationship coach based in Los Angeles.

On TikTok, Dr. Tara is sharing bite-sized nuggets of wisdom to an audience eager to step into their power in sex, life, and beyond. Translation: she's making some serious moves destigmatizing sex, and having a blast while doing it.

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In this enlightening episode of "Get Naked with Dr. Kate," we welcome Pamela Madsen, the visionary behind Back to the Body. Together, Dr. Kate and Pamela dive deep into the world of embodied sexuality, desire, and vulnerability. Pamela shares how women can reclaim their pleasure and sovereignty by embracing their eroticism and shedding the shame that often surrounds sexual exploration. This conversation touches on the significance of immersive practices, the challenges of arousal imprints, and how sexual healing transcends the bedroom to affect all areas of life. Tune in for an empowering discussion that will leave you inspired to reconnect with your body and embrace your authentic desires.

For more information about Pamela Madsen, you can find her here:

Website: https://backtothebody.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepamelamadsen/

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In this episode, Dr. Kate and renowned author, Soraya Chemaly, explore the misconceptions and dangers of resilience, highlighting the lack of social care and the value of care in society, highlighter in her new book: The Resilience Myth: New Thinking on Grit, Strength, and Growth After Trauma.

Some of the key points include:

- Resilience can be misconstrued and work against us when there is a lack of social care and value for care in society.

- The concept of resilience has become detached from science and has proliferated as an ideology.

- The science of resilience has biases and limitations, particularly in relation to gender and vulnerable populations.

- Healing and resilience are not solely individual endeavors, but require community, relationships, and reflection.

- Traditional notions of masculinity can hinder resilience and adaptability to change.

- The idea of bouncing back to a pre-trauma state is a myth, and healing involves assimilating experiences and evolving as individuals. Rigid notions of masculinity can be harmful and lead to a lack of resilience.

- Marginalized communities may overcompensate in one area to compensate for marginalization in another.

- Cultivating an embodied awareness of our environments is important for resilience.

- Resilience should be viewed from a relational perspective, emphasizing interconnectedness.

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Soraya Chemaly is a renowned journalist, activist, and author. Her work focuses on the words we use, the images we make, and how to act to build a better world. Her work will make you think, and give you plenty to talk about!

Get Soraya Chemaly's books here:

The Resilience Myth: New Thinking on Grit, Strength, and Growth After Trauma

Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger

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Instagram: @rageandresilience

Website: https://www.sorayachemaly.com

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In this episode, Dr. Kate Balestrieri and Brooke Brownlee, APCC (Clinical Associate at Modern Intimacy) discuss a listener question, about how to navigate a partner's inflation fetish.

They address questions about what an inflation fetish involves, how to ensure safety during activities, and how to support a partner's interests without feeling uncomfortable. They also debunk myths surrounding inflation fetishes and provide resources for further exploration.

Takeaways

- It is common for partners to have mismatched sexual interests, and it is important to approach these differences with curiosity and support.

- Engaging in inflation activities can be safe as long as there is consent, communication, and awareness of potential risks.

- Supporting a partner's inflation fetish does not require personal arousal, but rather a willingness to understand and participate in a way that feels authentic.

- Myths surrounding inflation fetishes, such as associations with child attraction, should be debunked to promote understanding and acceptance.

- Self-exploration, open communication, and seeking resources can help navigate and introduce inflation fetishes into the bedroom.

Keywords

#inflation #inflationfetish #partnership #partnersupport #safety #resources

Read More:

What Does It Mean to Have an Inflation Fetish? by Brooke Brownlee, APCC

https://www.modernintimacy.com/what-does-it-mean-to-have-an-inflation-fetish/

The Juicy Round World of Blueberry Porn, by Samantha Cole, Vice

https://www.vice.com/en/article/wjmjqw/the-juicy-round-world-of-blueberry-porn

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ADHD can impact so many different aspects of a person’s life…including in the bedroom!

On this week’s episode of Get Naked, Dr. Kate is joined by Alexandre Fraysse to discuss how to navigate living with ADHD (or loving someone with ADHD) and the ways that it may show up in the bedroom. 

Together, they unpack:

• Tips for taking accountability 

• Sharing tasks in partnership

• Recommendations when you’re stuck in a “functional freeze”

• The role ADHD plays in the bedroom

And so much more!

Alexandre Fraysse is an ADHD coach for professionals who specializes in helping his clients master their lives and natural gifts, empowering them to become unstoppable forces of nature in their professional and personal lives. Through creating personalized strategies and providing unwavering support, Alex’s clients transform their lives, harness their strengths, and conquer any obstacles in their way. 

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Have you ever had a stressful day, filled with seemingly never ending tasks, and found yourself recoiling at the advances of your partner?

If yes, you may be, as author Amanda Montei coins it, touched out.

Amanda joins Dr. Kate in the studio this week to discuss this concept of being “touched out”, and the ways that it can permeate into our intimate and familial relationships.

Together, the two explore:

• The surprises one may encounter when entering motherhood

• Being in recovery while becoming a mother

• Weaponized choice in parenthood

• The division of labor in households

And so much more.

Amanda is the author, most recently, of Touched Out: Motherhood, Misogyny, Consent & Control. She is a contributing writer for New York Times Magazine, and her work has also appeared at The Cut, New York Times, Elle, Time, Slate, and many others. She writes the newsletter Mad Woman.

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Can you ever be truly prepared to be a parent? And how can fathers show up for their sons to ensure that they grow up with emotional maturity?

On this week's episode of Get Naked, Eli Weinstein joins Dr. Kate to discuss the in's and out's of parenting, especially when it comes to navigating fatherhood. 

Together, the two unpack: 

• How weaponized incompetence may be used in parental dynamics

• The lack of role modeling for fatherhood that many men face

• How postpartum may impact men

• Tips for new fathers

and so much more!

Eli Weinstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Therapist who has worked in multiple settings, including psychiatric hospitals and outpatient clinics. Eli has honed his skills of CBT, ACT, positive psychology, and other therapy techniques to reach a grasp of the inner workings of the human mind. His mission is to use his experience, expertise, and voice to help empower individuals and let them know the life they hope for is possible.

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Is anal s-x only for gay men? Is it riskier than other types of s-x? Does it cause incontinence?

These are just a few of the ASSumptions that Dr. Evan Goldstein debunks on this week's episode of Get Naked with Dr. Kate.

Anal play can be daunting for some, especially if you have no idea where to begin, or you've been poorly educated around the topic (or not educated at all)!

Luckily, Dr. Evan Goldstein and Dr. Kate are here to help untangle some common myths surrounding all things butt related.

Together, the two break down:

• Common misconceptions around anal

• How to begin training your sphincter

• Exploring the body in an interoceptive way

and much more!

Dr. Evan Goldstein is the leading anal health expert in the United States, founder of Future Method, and one of the few surgeons in the world whose practice, Bespoke Surgical, is dedicated to treating and restoring the human butt.

He has been featured in national publications including GQ, Well+Good, Men’s Health, Cosmopolitan, New York Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, Out, and Shape; is a popular podcast guest; and in demand as a speaker for both medical and sex-positive industries.

His first book, Butt Seriously: The Definitive Guide to Anal Health, Pleasure, and Everything In Between is now available – buy it here.

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We're exploring all avenues of empowerment this week, from female friendship to being a "Free Agent", bonobos vs. chimps, and even exploring age hypogamy relationships.

Wednesday Martin, Ph.D. joins Dr. Kate on this week's episode of Get Naked to talk about:

• Recent studies on female friendship and the crucial role it plays in women's lives

• The benefits of decentering men

• Bonobos, chimps, and the key differences of their social structures (including what we can learn from bonobos)

• Why younger men reported wanting to be with older women

• The concept of new masculinities

And truly SO much more!

By the end of this episode, you may be asking yourself, "How can I live more like a bonobo?"

Wednesday Martin, Ph.D. has been a writer and social researcher in New York City (and now Los Angeles) for over two decades. Her writing explores gender, parenting and motherhood, popular culture, and female sexuality.

Her memoir, Primates of Park Avenue, is a hilarious, touching, and insightful look into the exotic world of Manhattan motherhood. Her book Stepmonster, a finalist for the prestigious Books for a Better Life Award, is widely considered the “go-to” source for stepmothers, adult stepchildren, therapists and others who seek a uniquely candid, interdisciplinary, cross-cultural and comprehensive look at the topic.

You can check out more of Wednesday's work by visiting her website here.

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