

782 Sex and Love, Lust and Infidelity with Wednesday Martin
Apr 10, 2019
In this engaging discussion, Wednesday Martin, a feminist cultural critic and bestselling author, dives deep into the intricacies of female sexuality and relationship dynamics. She challenges stereotypes around women’s infidelity and emphasizes the need for better sexual education. Martin advocates for understanding women’s desires and the importance of communication in intimate relationships. She explores the spectrum of monogamy, the complexities of love and lust, and encourages a rethinking of traditional views on women's satisfaction and partnership.
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Why Women Cheat
- Women cheat for similar reasons as men, including opportunity and desire.
- The belief that women cheat only for emotional reasons is untrue, just like the oversimplified notion of men cheating solely for sexual reasons.
Monogamy's Stigma and Plow Agriculture
- Monogamy's stigma for women stems from potential domestic violence risks and economic dependence on men.
- The historical shift to plow agriculture led to a gendered division of labor, limiting women's autonomy.
Sex Education for Kids
- Teach children about sex openly and honestly using correct terms.
- Fill in the educational gaps left by abstinence-only sex education in schools.