WHOOP Podcast The Connection Between Pleasure, Performance, and Recovery with Sexologist Chantelle Otten
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Sep 10, 2025 Chantelle Otten, a world-renowned psycho-sexologist and advocate for sexual wellbeing, joins Dr. Kristen Holmes to break taboos surrounding intimacy and performance. They explore how stress, sleep, and emotional safety influence sexual health. Otten shares insights on enhancing relationships through open communication and self-reflection, while also addressing the complexities of libido and the impact of life transitions like perimenopause. Discover practical strategies to cultivate joy and connection both in and out of the bedroom.
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Manage Stress To Protect Intimacy
- Decrease cortisol with small daily actions like a 20-minute walk, fresh air, or a piece of fruit.
- Use recovery practices to boost sleep, emotional regulation, and sexual capacity.
Do A Gimmers Vs Suckers Audit
- Audit your life by listing glimmers (energy boosters) and suckers (energy drains).
- Increase glimmers and reduce suckers to restore desire and connection.
Metrics Are A Catalyst Not A Cure
- Physiological metrics are useful signals but don't replace mental work and reflection.
- Use wearable data as a catalyst to pause, audit, and address underlying psychological issues.