We Can Do Hard Things 14. SILENT SEX QUEEN: Why aren’t we talking about sex more?
Aug 3, 2021
A candid exploration of personal sex stories reveals how past experiences shape current fears and regrets. The hosts share humorous insights on navigating sexual challenges in relationships, emphasizing the importance of open communication. They delve into the dynamics of intimacy, highlighting differences in desire between genders and the emotional labor involved. With a focus on redefining intimacy and overcoming awkwardness in conversations about sex, listeners are encouraged to embrace vulnerability and reshape their understanding of connection.
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Glennon's Early Sexual Experiences
- Glennon's early sexual experiences felt impersonal and like a duty.
- She felt like an object, used for someone else's satisfaction, rather than a participant.
Amanda's Early Sexual Experiences
- Amanda shares her contrasting experience, feeling like sex diminished her value.
- She internalized the idea that withholding sex maintained her worth in others' eyes.
Commodifying Sex
- Abby points out the irony of applying economic metaphors to sex, treating women's bodies like commodities.
- She questions whether different approaches to early sexual experiences ultimately lead to greater satisfaction.