Wednesday Martin

Dr. Wednesday Martin, a social scientist, discusses misunderstandings and truths about female sexuality, non-monogamy, and the intersection of culture with the clitoris. She challenges the idea that female sexuality is naturally more monogamous and explores the impact of domestication on female libido. Dr. Wednesday also delves into the history of patriarchy and its evolution towards female autonomy, as well as providing tips for unlocking eros for empowerment. Additionally, she talks about getting in the mood, her first vibrator, and much more!

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Wednesday Martin, a cultural anthropologist and sex expert, explores the complex world of pornography with Dr. Emily Morse. They dive into how porn influences sexual behaviors and communication in relationships, examining listener concerns and discussing the historical context that fuels anxiety around it. They also reveal research showing no link between porn and sexual aggression, and emphasize the potential of porn as a tool for discovery. The conversation emphasizes the importance of consent, communication, and balancing erotic exploration with healthy boundaries.

Dr. Wednesday Martin, an anthropologist and bestselling author, challenges the myths surrounding sex and aging. She emphasizes that sexual satisfaction often improves in your 50s, a time for empowerment and embracing desires. They dive into navigating perimenopause and menopause, addressing bodily changes while maintaining intimacy. The conversation celebrates confidence in midlife, reinforcing that this decade can be liberating, encouraging women to prioritize pleasure and open dialogue about their experiences.

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.

“There can be no autonomy without the autonomy to choose, without coercion or constraint, or in spite of it, who our lovers will be.” — Wednesday Martin Today we have Wednesday Martin on the podcast. Dr. Martin has worked as a writer and social researcher in New York City for more than two decades. The author of Stepmonster and the instant New York Times bestseller Primates of Park Avenue, she writes for the online edition of Psychology Today and her work has appeared in The New York Times and Time.com. Dr. Martin’s latest book is called “Untrue: Why Nearly Everything We Believe About Women, Lust, and Infidelity Is Wrong and How the New Science Can Set Us Free.” In this episode we discuss: How Wednesday tries to make the sex research “delicious and fun” How female infidelity is mired in so much misunderstanding How Millenial women are more sexually adventurous compared to Millennial men What’s the consensual non-monogamy movement? How we evolved to be “cooperative breeders” What is “female flexuality”? Why we need to stop pathologizing those who embrace non-monogamy How women are driving the polyamory movement The good reasons why monogamy is hard and the other options that exist How your attachment style and sociosexuality are linked to consensual non-monogamy Disagreeable women and sociosexuality Rethinking sex differences in the drive for sexual novelty Pornography viewing differences between men and women Common triggers of violence in relationships Rethinking the motivations underlying sex differences in cheating How better science can help us all have hotter sex Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.