We Can Do Hard Things

173. How to be Sexually Confident with Mae Martin

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Jan 26, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Mae's Unique Sexuality Traits

  • Mae Martin describes unique traits that attract them sexually, like people who wink confidently and drive while Mae is a passenger.
  • They emphasize these attractions revolve around confidence and specific behaviors, not just gender.
ANECDOTE

Mae's Sex-Positive Upbringing

  • Mae's parents taught them about sex sexually positively, including diagrams and explanation of orgasms, at a very young age.
  • They never assumed Mae's sexuality, normalizing the experience and removing shame or fear.
INSIGHT

The Burden of Coming Out

  • Queer people are forced to repeatedly 'come out,' continuously sexualizing themselves publicly, unlike straight people.
  • This creates an exhausting dynamic where queer identity becomes a frequent and mandatory declaration.
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