Speaking of Sex with The Pleasure Mechanics
The Surprising Science of Lasting Sexual Connection: An Interview with Emily Nagoski
Feb 2, 2024
Emily Nagoski, author of Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections, challenges conventional notions of sustaining sexual connections. They discuss the impact of stress on sexual connection and the surprising underrepresentation of diverse experiences in the scientific field. The importance of vulnerability, authenticity, and connection in relationships is highlighted, as well as the process of unlearning societal myths surrounding sexuality.
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Quick takeaways
- Cultivating connected authenticity and dismantling societal imperatives leads to lasting and fulfilling sexual relationships.
- Savoring pleasure strengthens our ability to feel pleasure more deeply and enhances the quality of life.
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The Power of Connected Authenticity
Connected authenticity involves being true to oneself and creating an environment that allows others to be their authentic selves as well. It requires dismantling the societal imperatives and conditioning that often hinder true connection and expression. Cultivating connected authenticity is a process that involves warm curiosity, unlearning ingrained beliefs, and embracing pleasure without judgment or guilt. Through fostering this deep sense of authenticity and connection, individuals can create lasting and fulfilling sexual relationships.
