The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Moment 79 - The Surprising Truth About Sex: Africa Brooke
Oct 14, 2022
Africa Brooke, an expert on sexual wellness and intimacy, shares her groundbreaking insights on establishing sexual chemistry. She opens up about the mental barriers that hinder connection and emphasizes that sex is unique for everyone. Brooke explores how sobriety has influenced her understanding of intimacy and highlights the challenges of sexual shame. She advocates for better communication and emotional safety, urging listeners to redefine intimacy beyond societal expectations shaped by pornography.
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- Sexual chemistry varies for each person, requiring mental barriers to be unlocked for physical connection.
- Shifting perspectives on sex from performance to intimacy challenges traditional norms and emphasizes mutual pleasure and communication.
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Evolution of Sexual Shame and Intimacy
The speaker discusses their journey of evolving their relationship with sex and sexuality, particularly how sobriety revealed deep-rooted sexual shame stemming from their upbringing in a Christian home where discussions on pleasure, sex, and intimacy were taboo. Through introspection, they traced these issues back to childhood and recognized the need to address the origins of their sexual shame. This journey led to a deeper understanding of intimacy and the realization that sobriety brought forth hidden insecurities and the necessity to confront them.
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