Sex and the 7th Day Adventist Church – Chandra
Chandra grew up in the 7th Day Adventist church, which she says neither acknowledges nor teaches that consent exists for women.
I was afraid he would kill me – Gina
Gina had a history of acting out and questionable marriages. She is realizing she was groomed to be this way as a child, and it’s a trauma response to early assaults.
Not saying ‘no’ doesn’t mean ‘yes’ – Danielle
Danielle’s earliest sexual experiences were non-consensual and has impacted her in implicit, explicit, and confusing ways.
Orgasms aren’t the best part of sex – Christine
Christine loves in orgies, bondage, non-monogamy, skilled play partners, and sex-positive parties. Meanwhile, aissociation and OCD impact her ability to orgasm.
I haven’t told my husband my fetishes – Vin
Vin married young. She started as a “good girl” and now enjoys an open and communicative sexual relationship with her husband.
I like to get tied up – Natalie
Natalie talks about how disordered eating behaviors have affected her experience of sex and her body. She also traded sex for lodging when she didn’t have steady housing.
Gender is a non-issue for me – Donya
Donya got sexual attention very young because her body developed early. After having a child with her partner, she received a breast cancer diagnosis.
I settled for someone who wasn’t the biggest jerk – Hope
Hope is trapped in a sexually repressive, emotionally abusive marriage shaped by the patriarchal traditions and relationship culture of her country of origin.
Sex was a marital duty – Charlotte
Charlotte experienced sexual violation by a yoga guru. After fleeing that community with her husband, they had two kids. Now she is divorced and exploring what’s next.
Sex is great but so is sleep – Jordan
Join Jordan, a young mother and doula, as she navigates the joys of sex and the importance of sleep. A podcast exploring the balance of life’s pleasures.
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