Exploring Female Pleasure and Sexual Freedom with Author Suzannah Weiss

Feb 28, 2025

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Ep 576: A Deep Dive into Female Empowerment and Sexual Liberation with Suzannah Weiss. Join host Ruan Willow as she welcomes back the brilliantly eloquent Suzannah Weiss, author of the groundbreaking book "Subjectified: Becoming a Sexual Subject." Get the book (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/41G86Tx

In this episode, Suzannah shares her transformative journey from objecthood to embracing her identity as a sexual subject, exploring the complexities of female desire, societal expectations, and the importance of sexual autonomy. Listen as she reads a powerful excerpt from her book, reflecting on her experiences with body image, eating disorders, and the societal pressures that shape women's perceptions of their bodies.

Ruan and Susanna engage in a candid conversation about the normalization of women's pain, the orgasm gap, and the need for women to reclaim their sexuality for themselves. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the intersection of feminism, sexuality, and personal empowerment.

00:00 - Suzannah Weiss is the author of Subjectified Becoming a Sexual Subject
06:23 - My eating disorder was fueled by the perception that my body existed for others
13:21 - As I began college that fall, I took part in a few hookups
17:48 - What did that look like for you? Like, having sex to please other people
22:50 - When you were writing this book, was it very emotional to go through
28:30 - I think we need to do things for ourselves. I think we should explore our sexuality first
32:16 - The book is called Eve's Blessing, Uncovering the Lost Pleasure behind Female Pain
34:14 - I think some women don't realize they're having orgasms
39:26 - Other thing I want to ask you is if you ever thought about this. I think I have
41:12 - The second chapter is called the Size of My Body
48:00 - Are you finding men are willing to read your book about consent
50:09 - Susanna Weiss is working on a third book about sex and God