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How to be Sexually Confident with Mae Martin (Best Of)

Feb 5, 2025

Mae Martin, an award-winning comedian known for their roles in "Feel Good" and "The Flight Attendant," dives into sexuality with humor and honesty. They share how their sex-positive upbringing shaped their understanding of attraction and gender as fluid expressions. The conversation explores practical ways to spice up routines, the impact of addiction on relationships, and the importance of open discussions about identity. Mae urges listeners to embrace authenticity and self-exploration in their personal and sexual lives.

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Mae Martin

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Quick takeaways

Mae Martin and the hosts emphasize the importance of approaching sexuality as a universal topic, pertinent to all orientations.

The open and informative parenting style Mae experienced fostered a positive view of sexuality, equipping them to embrace their identity.

Conversations on gender should promote exploration beyond traditional binaries, encouraging a fluid understanding and acceptance of diverse identities.

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Intro

2min

Exploring the Nuances of Sexual Confidence

2min

Exploring the Spectrum of Sexuality

15min

Navigating Business Solutions and Personal Well-Being

3min

Redefining Gender and Identity

14min

Navigating Authenticity and Addiction

6min

Navigating Parenting Challenges

11min

Fashion, Identity, and Self-Expression

6min

Embracing Abundance and Self-Discovery

2min

1. Mae, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda each explore their sexuality by delving into what sexually attracts each of them.

2. The sex-positive way Mae’s parents taught them about sex – and orgasm(!) – and how they never made assumptions about Mae's sexuality.

3. Gender as creative expression and a way to have fun.

4. Simple ways to switch up the monotony of routine; to transform boredom into exploration; and dopamine-infused alternatives for addictive personality types.

5. How fear of abandonment / fear of dependence can take over our lives.

About Mae:

Mae Martin is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, and producer who can be seen starring in Feel Good, which they also created and co-wrote. Mae is currently in development with their upcoming scripted project Programmed for Netflix and stars in season 2 of The Flight Attendant on HBO Max.

Mae Martin's Guide To… series about sexuality and addiction are available to listen to on BBC Sounds. Mae is also the author of Can Everyone Please Calm Down?: A Guide to 21st Century Sexuality.

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