We Can Do Hard Things 104. Orgasm: Pleasure is the Final Frontier with Dr. Lori Brotto2
Jun 14, 2022
Dr. Lori Brotto, a leading expert in women’s sexual health from UBC, sheds light on the surprising disconnect many women feel between physical arousal and orgasm. She discusses the impact of societal pressures and stress on sexual experiences, offering insightful advice on overcoming sexual droughts. Lori empowers listeners to reconnect with their bodies for enhanced pleasure and challenges the myths surrounding female orgasms. The conversation encourages open communication about intimacy, redefining pleasure beyond mere frequency.
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Desire and Relationships
- Many women experience sexual desire and arousal challenges.
- Decreased desire doesn't indicate a relationship problem, it's often a natural biological and conditioned response to familiarity.
Impact of Internalized Beliefs
- Internalized beliefs and societal messages about sex significantly impact women's sexual experiences.
- These beliefs, often rooted in shame and misinformation, can trigger sexual struggles.
Glennon's Experience
- Glennon Doyle shares her personal struggle with compartmentalizing anger towards societal treatment of women during sex.
- This anger created a disconnect in her sex life within her first marriage.
