146: Is Porn Causing Issues In Your Relationship?

May 9, 2018

Dr. Joe Kort, a renowned author and expert on gender and male sexuality, dives into the complexities of porn in relationships. He explains why it's not the porn itself that's problematic, but rather the lack of open communication about it. Topics include navigating social media 'stalking,' understanding individual erotic differences, and the emotional impact of pornography on intimacy. Dr. Kort advocates for healthy conversations to address partner fantasies and manage expectations, aiming to foster empathy and understanding in relationships.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating Pornography in Relationships

01:38 • 3min

Exploring the Impact of Pornography on Relationships

04:49 • 2min

Navigating Pornography in Relationships

07:10 • 20min

Understanding Body Image and Erotic Attraction in Relationships

27:38 • 3min

Navigating Sexual Relationships

31:04 • 16min

Have you caught your partner looking at porn? Maybe browsing pictures of scantily clad women or men on Instagram or Facebook? This doesn't need to be an issue in your relationship if you know how to talk and deal with it! Our culture largely creates a negative narrative around these issues that can hurt our relationships. Listen to today's episode to learn how to talk to your partner about porn, social media 'stalking' and your relationship.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn why we aren't really facing what some call a 'porn health crisis'.
Understand that it's not the porn, it's the lack of healthy conversations around porn.
Is it OK that your partner is 'stalking' the opposite sex on social media?
Communicating with your partner about their deepest fantasies and where they came from.
The erotic differences between individuals and sexes.
Why porn elicits a disgust response in some individuals.
And much more!

Dr. Joe Kort is the author of four books on gender and male sexuality. He specializes in couples therapy, sex therapy, mixed orientation relationships, and out of control sexual behaviors. He is starting an LGBTQ certification program in the spring.

Full show notes and episode links at: http://idopodcast.com/146

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