Episode 432: Who Are You As A Sexual Person?

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Sep 16, 2025

Join Dr. Juliana Hauser, a licensed marriage and family therapist and renowned sex educator, as she explores the intriguing concept of holistic sexuality. Discover how this approach can enhance self-understanding and sexual agency. Juliana emphasizes the vital role of sensuality and guides listeners through an engaging touch exercise to connect with their bodies. She also tackles important topics like the impact of aging on sexuality and the legacy of Betty Dodson in promoting body curiosity. Tune in for insights that could transform your sexual journey!

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INSIGHT

Sexuality As A Pathway To Self

Holistic sexuality sees sexuality as both who you are and a pathway to your core self.
Developing it builds skills that improve mental health and overall wellness.

INSIGHT

Beyond Labels And Acts

Reducing sexuality to acts or labels (e.g., top/bottom) misses deeper erotic themes and identity.
Knowing your sexual core lets you offer yourself more authentically in relationships.

ADVICE

Test Your Senses To Find Preferences

Explore your sensuality by testing each sense to identify your yeses and nos.
Use those preferences to claim agency over what feels pleasurable for you.

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Who are you as a sexual person? In today’s show, we’re going to help you answer this question by introducing you to the concept of holistic sexuality, which is different from the way that most of us have been taught to think about sex. We’re going to dive into some of the key facets of holistic sexuality that are crucial to know for both self-understanding and for building up your sexual agency.

I’m joined by Dr. Juliana Hauser, a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor. In addition to running a successful virtual private practice, Dr. Juliana is a nationally known sex expert whose work has appeared all over in the media. Her latest book is A New Position on Sex: A Guide to Greater Sexual Confidence, Pleasure, and Authenticity.

Some of the specific topics we explore include:

What are the benefits of looking at sex more holistically?
Why is the idea of “sensuality” so crucial to our sexuality?
How do we begin to awake our sensuality to learn more about our own sexual style?
What is the importance of really understanding our own bodies when it comes to enhancing sexual wellbeing?
What are some ways to get more comfortable with our own bodies?

You can visit Juliana’s website to learn more about her work.

Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology.

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