Shameless Sex #177 Sexercise - with Jason Karp, PhD
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Jun 26, 2020 
Dr. Jason Karp, a competitive runner and expert in exercise and sexual health, dives into the fascinating connection between fitness and intimacy. He discusses how exercise boosts libido and enhances sexual response, even leading to exercise-induced orgasms. The conversation also highlights overcoming negative body image and the importance of embracing self-love. Karp shares insights on how workouts can amplify pleasure and offers practical tips for incorporating fitness into your romantic life. It's a blend of science, humor, and heart!
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Practice Mirror Work To Reduce Body Shame
- Do mirror work, self-love meditations, and focus on body parts you like to shift negative body-image patterns.
- Tell your partner about insecurities and ask for supportive, specific reassurance during intimacy.
Exercise And Sex Are Primal Twin Drives
- Exercise and sex are the two most primal expressions of our physical existence and share similar hormonal and experiential effects.
- Dr. Jason Karp argues both activities reconnect us to our humanity and physical aliveness.
All-Out Effort Reclaims Embodiment
- All-out physical exertion in exercise and sex reconnects us to our embodied human nature and fosters deep connection.
- Karp frames intense physical effort as a path back to feeling fully human and present.