DeepSummary
In this episode, fitness trainer and dancer Shawn T discusses his journey towards accepting his body and sexuality. He shares how therapy helped him overcome childhood sexual trauma and address issues with anxiety. Shawn T emphasizes the importance of developing a healthy relationship with one's body to boost confidence and improve one's sex life.
Shawn T opens up about keeping his sex life exciting with his husband after 12 years together. He reveals techniques like sending intimate photos/videos when apart, having photoshoots together, and creating sensual experiences like a "BayBalls Spa" night. He stresses the need to openly communicate desires and constantly try new things.
The conversation also touches on giving advice to young people about sex. Shawn T advises respecting your body, communicating boundaries with partners, and not letting fear dictate your sexuality. He believes once you achieve self-acceptance, you can have a more fulfilling intimate life.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Developing a healthy relationship with your body and self-acceptance is key to confidence and a fulfilling sex life.
- Openly communicating desires, trying new things, and keeping intimacy exciting is important for long-term relationships.
- Therapy can help overcome trauma and improve one's relationship with sexuality.
- Prioritize pleasure by exploring what gives you the most satisfaction and sharing that with partners.
- Embrace your sexuality without shame by respecting your body and communicating boundaries.
- Getting tested for STDs is sometimes just part of having an active sex life - destigmatize it.
- Creative role-play, photoshoots, and sensual gestures can reignite passion in relationships.
- Having great communication allows couples to fight/disagree while still feeling connected.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “But I definitely want to caveat this to say, like, yes, we fight. Yes, we have arguments, like, we do not have the perfect relationship in terms of, like, you know, it's the white picket fence. But back to what you said, we do have really, really, really great communication.“ by Shawn T
- “I think that one thing that I know that makes me feel good right away, regardless of what my muscle tone is or what my skin tone is or if I have a pimple on my face or whatever, I got one right there. Maybe it's gone. Almost gone. But dressing, like, oh, my gosh, go. If you have a little bit of money, go to the mall. Put, like, wear something that makes you feel confident.“ by Shawn T
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Sex With Emily
Dr. Emily Morse
5/21/24