In this quick, 25-minute episode of The Partnership Podcast, Lauren and Trey revisit the topic of casual sex, diving deeper into tools and resources for those navigating casual dating with ethics. Trey asks Lauren for practical advice on how to take care of yourself and the people you're dating. Lauren shares her top 5 tools for Ethical Casual Dating, including getting clear on your wants, practicing safer sex, and diversifying your emotional "portfolio."
The episode heats up when Trey confesses to waiting for women to ask, "Where is this going?" and Lauren challenges him to reflect on whether he’d change his past behavior. Lauren surprises Trey with spicy stories from her "slut era," reflecting on lessons learned and personal growth.
They also explore the 6 Human Needs—Certainty, Uncertainty, Significance, Love & Connection, Growth, and Contribution—and how these needs impact dating dynamics. Don't miss this candid and insightful conversation!
👉 Lauren’s Tools for Ethical Casual Dating:
1) Get clear on your desires and ask your partners what they want.
2) Practice dating verbiage with trusted friends.
3) Diversify your portfolio—don’t rely on sex partners to meet all your needs.
4) Practice safer sex.
5) Get educated and resourced.
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About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.
Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)
Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment.
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Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.
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