

Sexy Book Club: Tell Me What You Want
7 snips Apr 27, 2021
Cami Hurst chats with Braxton Dutson, a licensed therapist and host of the Birds and Bees Podcast, as they dive into Justin Lehmiller's book on sexual desire. They explore the evolution of paraphilias from stigma to acceptance, highlighting the importance of consent and communication. Discover how 97% of Americans engage in sexual fantasies and the gender differences in preference. Plus, they introduce the PLICIT model for navigating sexual desires within relationships, emphasizing the normalization and understanding of diverse erotic interests.
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Most Americans Fantasize Sexually
- Almost all Americans fantasize sexually at some point, with group sex fantasies being particularly common.
- Fantasies help normalize diverse desires and show a vast variety, debunking the myth of 'freakish' interests.
Seven Fantasy Themes Identified
- Sexual fantasies differ widely but cluster into seven main themes, from multi-partner sex to passion and romance.
- These categories reveal the complex layers of human desire beyond common stereotypes.
Taboo Drives Erotic Fantasy
- Erotic fantasies often involve taboo or rule-breaking themes that spark excitement through novelty and risk.
- The thrill comes from engaging with the unexpected, unlike mundane real-life sexual experiences.