Relationship Advice 388: What Does Good Sex Look Like?
Good Sex Defined
- Good sex is both ethically commendable and pleasurable.
- These two aspects intertwine in positive sexuality.
Talking to Kids about Sex
- Use proper anatomical names for body parts to avoid shame.
- Teach children bodily autonomy and the right to refuse touch.
Nudity at Home
- Normalize nudity in the home to avoid creating shame around bodies.
- Open communication helps families navigate individual preferences around privacy.
There is a lot to unpack when it comes to understanding our personal relationship to sexuality and bringing that into our relationships. Understanding all of the things that influence how we think about sex can help us improve our sex lives and move through our relationships more positively. Listen to today's show to learn what makes good sex, what sex is worth having and what makes it better.
In this episode with Catherine Roach, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
- What makes good sex?
- Physical and emotional vulnerability around sex
- Understanding how the cultural scripts around sexuality may be influencing you
- Unpacking the shame you may have around sexuality and how to do it
- How to talk to your kids about sex to set them up for a healthy relationship with their sexuality
- Sex positivity and why that doesn't always mean more sex
- And much more!
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