Sex Therapy 101 with Cami Hurst Sexy Book Club: Come as You Are
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Apr 28, 2020 In this engaging conversation, Braxton Dutson, host of the Birds and Bees Podcast and a passionate advocate for sexual health education, joins Cami Hurst. They kick off a sexy book club by diving into 'Come as You Are' by Emily Nagoski. The duo explores the normalization of diverse sexual experiences and the significance of mutual understanding in relationships. They also discuss the dynamics of sexual desire, emphasizing communication and self-acceptance, alongside enlightening ideas on masturbation and its cultural implications.
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Read Together For Normalcy
- Partners should read "Come as You Are" together to realize they are both normal, breaking the blame dynamic.
- This helps approach sexual health as a shared problem to solve, not a personal deficit on one side.
Brakes and Accelerators Explained
- Sexual desire involves "brakes" and "accelerators" in context, controlling when someone feels turned on or off.
- Understanding these controls explains differing desire levels and helps reduce sexual frustration.
Shame and Anxiety Kill Desire
- Shame and anxiety are key 'brake' factors killing sexual desire.
- Removing these emotional brakes is essential before genuine sexual interest or pleasure can emerge.
