Ep. 33: A Conversation About Sober Sex & Sobriety with Tawny Lara

“There’s a laundry list of ways that alcohol does not help you sexually, despite the societal narrative.” [06:02]

“Porn is for entertainment of adults, not education.” [13:53]

“Alcohol can, and often does, do a disservice to your sexual experience.” [17:42]

“Alcohol is giving you this fun, uninhibited sex, sure, but it’s not the alcohol.” [18:27]

“Read the label before you eat the food. Know what you’re getting into.” [21:04]

“Replace the liquid courage with channeling your own intrinsic courage.” [24:31]

“Indulge in the things that make you feel sexy.” [24:49]

“A big part of some people’s sexual liberation is realizing that they actually do not like sex, and that’s okay, too.” [25:03]

“If you’re not a sexual being, pleasure can be a really luxurious bubble bath.” [26:08]

“Your sexual journey is sometimes ongoing.” [29:15]

“You’re not alone. There are tons of free resources out there.” [32:42]

“For dating, I would highly recommend an experiential date.” [34:59]

“There are so many outside-of-the-box date ideas, you do not need to incorporate alcohol.” [35:47]

“It’s more about the ritual than the actual substance.” [37:25]

“Just because the person you love is struggling, it’s not your problem to fix.” [40:55]