What If I Just Don’t Want To? Sexual Boundaries & Consent

What happens when one partner wants something sexually, but the other doesn’t? In this episode, Lauren and Trey respond to an audience member’s question about sexual boundaries in relationships. Lauren shares one of her favorite Betty Dodson quotes: "The first principle of pleasure is the freedom of personal choice."—reminding us that if you don’t want to do something in bed, you don’t have to. Period.

They explore past experiences, why relationships don’t begin or end over just one preference, and how mutual enjoyment plays a role in long-term intimacy. Plus, Lauren shares a resource for learning pleasure-centered techniques through Beducated.

This short but impactful episode (under 30 minutes) is a must-listen for anyone navigating intimacy, consent, and personal agency in relationships. Because your body, your choice—always. 💙

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About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents.

Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO)

Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment. 

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Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.