Overcome Shame, Having Kinkier S*x w/ Todd Baratz

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🗓️ 9 March 2023

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Summary

Why is talking about sex in the early stages of dating such a challenge? Could it be the fear of rejection or judgment? Or maybe it's those pesky societal norms telling us to keep things hush-hush.

Today on Almost Adulting, sex and relationships therapist Todd Baratz is back! Violetta and Todd explores the ways to break down societal norms and overcome the shame associated with sex, practical tips for having open and comfortable conversations about sex with potential partners, how pornography and media influences our views about sex, and offers insights on navigating this sensitive topic with your partner. If you're ready to take your sexual relationships to the next level, don't miss out on the latest insights and expert advice!

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What to Listen For:

00:00 Intro
01:55 I went to this event last night…
04:18 Do not be too bothered by the society’s standards
06:05 How do you get past s*xual shame?
07:35 Why is it difficult to have initial conversations about s*x?
13:04 Should you disclose your s*xual history to your current partner?
15:44 Have conversations about your expectations right at the beginning
23:25 Sexual chemistry versus attraction
26:07 How do you bring back attraction?
33:57 How movies and p*rn have influenced our views about s*x
37:16 Fact: Not everyone can org*sm
42:24 Do you expect your partner to not watch p*rn?
46:45 When is watching p*rn considered detrimental?
52:32 When should you discuss kinks?
54:17 How soon should you open up about having a child?
57:57 How necessary is your kink for you?
01:00:16 Expressing discomfort about kinks isn’t offensive
01:02:56 Skills is a skill you constantly practice
01:07:04 The relationship you have with yourself in s*xual relationships

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0:00.0	People are afraid that if someone's watching porn, it means something about that they're
0:02.8	going to be rejected, that they're not going to think they're hot enough, that they're
0:05.5	only going to want to have sex in one way, that they're only going to want to jerk off
0:08.1	and watch porn and not have sex with them.
0:09.6	You know, there's all this projection that's happening based on insecurity.
0:12.1	Yeah.
0:13.1	To me, that's what this is about.
0:14.1	Insecurity, a lack of sex ed, and a lack of curiosity about sexuality in general.
0:18.1	It's file events in your favorite meme queen in the big said you didn't ask for, but
0:22.5	you need a welcome to almost adulting.
0:32.3	Hi guys, and welcome to almost adulting with me, your host, Fio Leda.
0:37.9	So today, I am joined by the certified sex therapist, licensed individual and couples
0:44.2	psychotherapist, Todd Barrett's.
0:46.8	This month is all about sexual health and wellness in March.
0:51.6	So that is why I'm so excited to have Todd join us today.
0:55.4	We are diving into everything sex from health, SCIs, STDs, awareness, kings, and so much
1:02.6	more and whatever we want to talk about.
1:04.6	Welcome.
1:05.6	Thanks.
1:06.6	I'm glad to be here again, but this time IRL.
1:10.0	Yes, IRL.
1:11.0	Because the last time we were.
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