Since recording the first episode (Ep #91), Joe stopped working with his sex surrogate, began dating, and joined a Tantra sex group. He's been developing a deeper level of intimacy with himself by being vulnerable with others and feeling an incredible sense of unconditional love for everyone on the planet. 

This episode is not only eye-opening, but a true testament, that change is possible and self-love is at the heart of it all.

This is a follow-up episode to Ep #91 Joe: I Was a 36-Year-Old Virgin & Then I Got a Sex Surrogate.

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Suggested books:

Ecstatic Sex: a guide to the pleasures of Tantra by Ma Ananda Sarita

Urban Tantra: Sacred Sex for the Twenty-first Century by Barbara Carrellas

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From Ep #91

What surrogacy is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIc70zBY3SY

Surrogate partner website: https://www.surrogatetherapy.org/

UPDATED: Here's an anonymous article Joe wrote about his experience. There are more juicy details as well:

https://www.thedoe.com/narratives/my-surrogate-partnership-experience

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If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, depression, trauma, sexual abuse or feeling overwhelmed, we've compiled a list of resources at secretlifepodcast.com.

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To share your secret and be a guest on the show email [email protected]

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TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE tantra, tantra sex, virgin, sex surrogate, surrogate partners, porn addiction, addiction, love and sex addiction, trauma, relationships, self-love, friendships, community, secrets, behaviors, self-care, self-love, and courage.

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Brianne's novel: SECRET LIFE OF A HOLLYWOOD SEX & LOVE ADDICT Check out the website: Secret Life Novel or buy on Amazon

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