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Happy Place

Lisa Taddeo

Mar 23, 2020
Lisa Taddeo, author of 'Three Women', discusses the book's exploration of women's unique relationships with sex. The podcast covers topics such as the complexity of desire, women's judgment towards each other, the rollercoaster of emotions, encouraging open conversation about sex and desire, and the influence of cultural norms on women's roles.
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  • Desire can lead individuals to make choices based on intense longing, even in the face of potential harm or societal judgment.
  • Women's desires and sexual experiences are often subjected to harsher scrutiny and condemnation compared to men's.

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The Stories of Three Women - Alina, Maggie, and Sloan

The podcast episode explores the stories of three women: Alina, a housewife in Indiana who reconnects with an old lover to escape her passionless marriage; Maggie, a young woman in North Dakota who faces disbelief when she reports her relationship with her high school teacher; and Sloan, a married woman who engages in sexual activities with other men in front of her husband. The episode delves into the complexity of desire and the emotional and societal judgments surrounding women's sexuality.

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