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30. REAL, JOYFUL SEX with Emily Nagoski

Sep 28, 2021

Emily Nagoski, an award-winning author and renowned sex educator, joins the conversation to explore the intricacies of joyful sexuality. She discusses why societal norms can hinder sexual satisfaction and debunks the myth that orgasms are primarily achieved through penetration. Emily emphasizes the importance of body positivity and self-acceptance, sharing insights on how women's struggles with body image impact their intimate lives. The dialogue encourages listeners to reclaim their sexual joy and embrace their desires unapologetically.

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Intro

2min

Reclaiming Pleasure: Breaking Societal Norms

6min

Understanding Sexual Health and Desire

10min

Embracing Intimacy and Authenticity

8min

Challenging Self-Disgust and Embracing Body Positivity

6min

Self-Discovery and the Truth About Sexuality

9min

Challenging Conventional Views on Female Orgasms

4min

Reclaiming Joy and Agency in Sexuality

17min

The Journey of Resilience and Self-Care

6min

We welcome our very first guest, author and sex educator Emily Nagoski, who talks with us about how to finally build true, joyful, confident sex lives:

1. How our sex issues are totally normal—we’re all worrying about the same things.

2. Why more than 75% of women do not orgasm from penetration alone—and why Glennon thinks the world doesn’t want us to know that.

3. The single factor that is most predictive of strong sustained sexual connection over time.

4. How Abby’s still healing after a lifetime in locker rooms spent comparing her body to other women’s bodies.

CW: We reference sexual trauma, including what to say when someone discloses sexual trauma to you.

About Emily: EMILY NAGOSKI is the award-winning author of the New York Times bestselling COME AS YOU ARE and THE COME AS YOU ARE WORKBOOK, and coauthor, with her sister, Amelia, of New York Times bestseller BURNOUT: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. She earned an M.S. in counseling and a Ph.D. in health behavior, both from Indiana University, with clinical and research training at the Kinsey Institute. Now she combines sex education and stress education to teach women to live with confidence and joy inside their bodies. She lives in Massachusetts with two dogs, a cat, and a cartoonist.

Podcast: https://www.feministsurvivalproject.com

Instagram: @enagoski

Twitter: @emilynagoski

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