16. Embracing Your Sexuality

Sex is everywhere but it is also taboo. Why? And how can we overcome this shyness around sex so we can embrace our own sexuality? **Content Warning**: criminalized sex is discussed in this episode.

Highlights: 

• Why is Sex Taboo?
• How do we define sex? 
• What happens when we feel pressured to be a sexy 
• Have confidence and self-esteem in bed 
• What Angie needs to have an orgasm

Takeaway: 

• Physical intimacy does not equal emotional intimacy
• Be okay with where you are at in your sexual self-discovery
• Tell your partner what you want in bed 
• Let's change our definition of sex as a society by not trying to define sex for everybody. It's different 

Resources:

• Reddit: How come sex and sexuality is taboo...
• Psychology Today: Why is Sex Taboo?
• The Maudern: Why is Sex Still Taboo?
• The Ripper (Docu-series)
• The Imitation Game (Movie)
• Ethical Slut (Book)
• OMGYes.com

Episodes mentioned:

• Ep.12: Codependency and Intergenerational Trauma ft. William Shaw
• Ep.15: Flatulence, Love, and Discomfort

Fellow Nominees for “Best Wellness Podcast” Asian Podcast Awards 2020:

• Colors of Success
• Thrive + Thread

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