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Myths of Love, Sex, Dating, and Relationships | Myisha Battle

Feb 6, 2023

Myisha Battle, a certified sex and dating coach and author of "This Is Supposed to Be Fun," shares her insights on love and relationships. She dives into five ways to enhance intimacy in partnerships while debunking the myth of finding 'the one.' Myisha discusses the often-confused dynamics of sex and intimacy, advocating for open communication and understanding between partners. She also addresses the orgasm gap and offers mindfulness tips for navigating modern dating, emphasizing genuine connections over societal pressures.

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Enhancing intimacy in relationships through nonsexual activities and scheduled sexual intimacy can improve connection and anticipation.

Addressing the orgasm gap requires understanding gender differences in desire and promoting education on female pleasure anatomy, such as the clitoris.

Effective communication during sex and in dating profiles can bridge the orgasm gap, promote understanding of sexual anatomy, and lead to meaningful connections.

Deep dives

Valentine's Day Misconceptions and Narrow Views of Love

Valentine's Day, once a feast day in Christian tradition, has evolved into a commercialized celebration of romantic love. The podcast challenges the narrow view of love centered around romantic relationships, highlighting the concept of broader love encompassing various connections. The discussion suggests that emphasizing love's broader spectrum, beyond romantic relationships, is essential for a more inclusive and meaningful observance of Valentine's Day and understanding of love in general.

Building Anticipation for a Better Sex Life with Esther Perel

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Ways to Improve Intimacy and Connection

01:05

The Importance of Goodwill and Romantic Friendship in Relationship Work

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The Importance of Receiving Critical Feedback About Sex

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Intro

2min

Redefining Love and Relationships

6min

Reevaluating Romantic Ideals

10min

Redefining Romantic Attraction and Connections

4min

Nurturing Intimacy Beyond the Physical

20min

Bridging the Orgasm Gap

9min

Navigating the Dating Landscape with Mindfulness

2min

Navigating Modern Dating

16min

Surrendering to Love and Growth

5min

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This episode is part one of our four-part series where we’re counter-programming against the way Valentine’s Day is often celebrated, and examining different kinds of relationships including romantic, friendship, and family.

Today’s guest hews a bit more closely to the traditional Valentine’s Day theme and will do some myth-busting around all the things we tend to get wrong when we talk about romantic relationships.

Myisha Battle is the author of the book, “This Is Supposed to Be Fun: How To Find Joy in Hooking Up, Settling Down, and Everything in Between.” She also hosts the podcasts Down for Whatever, and Dating White. Much of her public work focuses on the early stages of relationships, but in her private practice, she counsels people at all stages, and in all kinds of relationships.

Content Warning: Explicit language and conversations about sex.

In this episode we talk about:

Five ways to improve intimacy and connection in romantic partnership
The nuts and bolts of sex, and how we often get intimacy and sex confused in unhelpful ways
Understanding men’s and women’s cycles to depersonalize issues in sex and relationships
The myth of finding “the one”
The orgasm gap
Bromance
And if you’re looking, tips on how to make finding a partner easier

Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/myisha-battle-558

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10% Happier with Dan Harris

Myths of Love, Sex, Dating, and Relationships | Myisha Battle

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Valentine's Day Misconceptions and Narrow Views of Love

Myth-Busting and Improving Intimacy in Romantic Relationships

Closing the Orgasm Gap and Importance of Female Pleasure Anatomy

Understanding Sexual Initiation and Orgasm Education

Enhancing Communication in Relationships and Dating

Building Anticipation for a Better Sex Life with Esther Perel

Ways to Improve Intimacy and Connection

The Importance of Goodwill and Romantic Friendship in Relationship Work

The Importance of Receiving Critical Feedback About Sex

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts