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Sex and Psychology Podcast

Episode 335: How To Have Good Sex

Oct 11, 2024
Candice Nicole Hargons, an award-winning Associate Professor at Emory University, explores the ingredients for good sex, drawing parallels between intimacy and cooking. She shares tips on making sex fun and enhancing connection, highlighting the importance of communication and mindfulness. Listeners discover how to better articulate desires and establish boundaries, while also embracing personal narratives in sexual education. With practical insights, Hargons encourages everyone to cultivate more pleasure and connectivity in their intimate lives.
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Quick takeaways

  • Understanding good sex involves recognizing its key ingredients, like intimacy and communication, which vary among individuals.
  • Regaining confidence through practices such as mindful masturbation enhances sexual satisfaction by fostering connectedness to oneself and partners.

Deep dives

The Ingredients of Good Sex

Good sex is often described using various key ingredients that contribute to overall satisfaction. Participants in a study shared 20 common ingredients, with factors such as intimacy, connection, and communication consistently highlighted. These ingredients serve as a framework for enriching sexual experiences, emphasizing the importance of understanding what constitutes good sex for different individuals. The research aims to celebrate sexual positivity and incorporate diverse perspectives, particularly from underrepresented communities.

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