UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
How to Feel Calm & Sexy In Your Love Life! (TBYB Sneak Peek Ch 7)
Apr 29, 2024
Discover the concept of object-of-desire based arousal and how it affects feeling sexy and desired in relationships. Get a sneak peek of chapter 7 of the book that discusses sex, dating, and romantic relationships. Find guidance on overcoming socialization and finding love beliefs to feel confident and empowered in your love life.
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- Object-of-desire based arousal affects how we feel sexy, need to generate desire independently.
- Identifying and overcoming traps in romantic socialization leads to personal growth and fulfillment in relationships.
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Understanding Object of Desire-Based Arousal
The episode delves into the concept of object of desire-based arousal, which explains how our socialization influences our ability to feel turned on or sexy based on others' desires towards us. Psychologists define this as feeling aroused only when desired by another. The discussion emphasizes the importance of creating desire and feeling sexy regardless of external validation.
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