120| Why You Have Sex (and Why You Should Check Your Motivations) - Rachel Hills

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In this episode Rachel Hills gives advice on: - What triggered your interest in this topic and your book The Sex Myth? How it got started and how it developed? (03:59) - The kind of research that was involved in writing the book (05:45) - How Rachel reached out to the people that were interviewed for the book (06:57) - Rachel's current lifestyle in terms of relationships and social life (09:00) - Why do we have sex? (10:20) - Interview examples of some of the influences of sexual behavior that were more social, coming from more of the external environment that Rachel came across (12:15) - Interview examples of men who were very sexually active to get an idea of their influences (14:12) - Reasons people hook up with other people that they are not necessarily attracted to (19:20) - The big gap between our fantasies and realities, from a cultural perspective (25:20) - Perceptions people currently have about sex - norms and standards (26:30) - The biggest gaps between peoples' perceptions regarding sex and actually what is going on around them (29:25) - Perceptions surrounding the types of sex people are having - a cultural shift (32:43) - How the gap between our perceptions of reality is created overall, and what people can do to have a realistic view of their sexual activity, which reflects the actual reality (38:15) - Has sex become more important for our status over time? (41:05) - Are men being pushed towards a type of standard regarding sex? (48:27) - Specific anxieties and stress around sexuality for men (52:33) - How guys can get more satisfied and fulfilled in their lives in spite of existing external pressures (58:20) - Practical and useful takeaways to ensure sex contributes to the quality of life (59:10) - How to develop your own sexual standards independent of social pressures (1:02:20) - How to connect with Rachel to learn about more about her and her work (1:04:45) - Recommendations for quality advice and k GET MORE: Show Notes & Resources , Interview Transcript and Comments . HELP ME SPREAD THE WORD! Think this episode was Kick-Ass? An iTunes review would be SO appreciated! This is what helps me stand out so I can help more men like you. Click here to review the show . FEEDBACK Hit me up with your comments and guest suggestions. I read EVERYTHING. • Email: [email protected] • Get my newsletter: Click here to get my Newsletter • Got a question? Drop it in our voicemail to get it answered: 323.747.5006 MORE FREE STUFF: • Get the Fast Track Dating System • Get Monster Brain Dump from our Editorial Team on Top Advice of All Time

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