Are We Just the Sum of Our Coping Mechanisms?

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I'm not a particularly jealous person. It turns me on when people are attracted to the person I'm with or they're flirting. I feel like it keeps me on my toes and I like that. monogamy is the only way for me. So who knows? It's so hard to tell what part of our personality is a coping mechanism that was formed years ago and what's like our actual personality.

1. Mae, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda each explore their sexuality by delving into what sexually attracts each of them.

2. The sex-positive way Mae’s parents taught them about sex – and orgasm(!) – and how they never made assumptions about Mae's sexuality.

3. Gender as creative expression and a way to have fun.

4. Simple ways to switch up the monotony of routine; to transform boredom into exploration; and dopamine-infused alternatives for addictive personality types.

5. How fear of abandonment / fear of dependence can take over our lives.

About Mae:

Mae Martin is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and producer who can be seen starring in Feel Good, which they also created and co-wrote. Mae is currently in development with their upcoming scripted project Programmed for Netflix and stars in season 2 of The Flight Attendant on HBO Max.

Mae Martin's Guide To… series about sexuality and addiction are available to listen to on BBC Sounds. Mae is also the author of Can Everyone Please Calm Down?: A Guide to 21st Century Sexuality.

TW: @TheMaeMartin

IG: @hooraymae

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