Secret #21: Our Sexual Selves with Kristen Campbell

In this episode of "Life's Dirty Little Secrets," hosts Emma Waddington and Chris McCurry invite Kristen Campbell, a clinical psychosexual therapist, to delve deep into the secrets of our sexual selves. From exploring the emotional neglect in previous generations to the importance of personal responsibility for pleasure, this episode promises to challenge deeply ingrained societal messages around sexuality and provide valuable insights.

Kristen touches on the lack of investment in sexual development as people grow, leading to anxiety and feelings of inadequacy in partnered experiences. She emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility for pleasure and the need to learn about sexual experiences on one's own to reduce pressure. Together with Emma and Chris, she advocates for cultivating healthy sexual practices from childhood through adulthood, while addressing the taboo and societal beliefs surrounding sexual development.

Join the hosts and guest as they discuss the impact of mismatched libido in couples, the need for open conversations about sexual desires, and the importance of giving oneself permission to explore and discover what truly brings pleasure

Highlights:

• Importance of Personal Responsibility in Sexual Development
• Parental Guidance and Children's Sexual Development
• Cultivating a Healthy Masturbation Practice
• Effort in Sexual Relationships
• Talking with Children about Bodies and Pleasure

Resources:

Family Planning Queensland - Traffic Light Resource - Sexual Behaviors

Secret #8: The Taboo of Sex with Kristen Campbell

About Kristen Campbell

Visit Kristen’s website: http://www.kristencampbell.com.au/about

I have been working as a Social Worker for 15

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