In this episode, Krista and Suzy dive deep into the topic of pleasure, dissecting its various forms, societal perceptions, and personal experiences. They explore pleasure in a fatphobic society, the joys of feeling good sexually and non-sexually, and the cultural and gendered layers that influence our relationship with pleasure. The rich conversation evolves to cover a number of important pieces of pleasure:

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  The hosts discuss the childhood modeling of pleasure for them and its long-term impact

  
  


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  Gendered expectations regarding pleasure, especially in sexual contexts

  
  


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  Societal and cultural influences on individuals' perception and expression of pleasure

  
  


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  The role of religion, capitalism, and diet culture in shaping attitudes towards pleasure

  
  


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  Understanding pleasurable sensations in various forms, including orgasms and tactile experiences

  
  


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  The evolving nature of pleasure and the intentionality required to prioritize it in our lives

  
  


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  The orgasm gap in heterosexual relationships and strategies to address it

  
  

- Krista and Suzy warmly invite listener feedback, questions, and shared experiences. Listeners can support the podcast by subscribing to Patreon and leaving reviews. Hit us up with any thoughts or stories at @fatandfuckedpod on Instagram or email [email protected]. ! Keep on loving your fabulous fat selves, and catch us next episode!

 

Resources

 

Becoming Cliterate by Laurie Mintz explores the orgasm/pleasure gap in-depth.

Sex for One by Betty Dodson is all about masturbation and self-pleasure.

Pleasure Activism by adrienne marie brown centers pleasure within Black feminism and as a tool for change.

Better Sex Through Mindfulness by Lori Brotto explores the importance of embodiment in experiencing pleasure.

The Pleasure Gap by Katherine Rowland

 

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