19. Grace Alice Ó Sé: The Sex Education We All Should Have Had

In this episode of The Wellness Script, Host & Pharmacist Lauren O’Reilly sits down with Grace Alice Ó Sé, sex and intimacy educator, author and podcaster, for a deeply honest, shame-free conversation about sex, desire, pleasure and the education so many of us never received.Grace shares how her own experience with vaginismus, limited sex education and feeling “broken” led her into the world of sex education - first working with young people in schools, and later supporting adults and couples to build healthier, happier intimate lives.Together, Lauren and Grace explore why so many people feel alone in their sex lives, why libido is far more complex than a quick fix or supplement, and how desire can be responsive rather than spontaneous. They also discuss pain with sex, communication in relationships, the pleasure gap, body image, menopause, STIs, shame, and why sexual wellbeing deserves to be treated as part of our overall health.This is a conversation for anyone who has ever wondered if they are “normal”, struggled to talk about sex, felt disconnected from their body, or simply wants to understand themselves better.This episode is brought to you in partnership with two incredible sponsors: Otosan - a trusted range of natural solutions for the whole family, across nose, throat and ear care. From seasonal support for hay fever and travel to the wider family range, Otosan is available in health stores and pharmacies nationwide. Explore the full range at https://https://www.naturalmedicine.ie/stockist-locatorElave - gentle, fragrance-free skincare developed for sensitive skin, made in Ireland by the Gardiner Family Apothecary. Discover the full range at www.elaveskincare.com and use code WELLNESS for 20% off your order.Show NotesIn this episode, Lauren and Grace discuss:🔥 Why so many adults feel they never received proper sex education🧠 Grace’s personal experience with vaginismus and how it shaped her work💬 Why shame keeps people from seeking support for sexual health concerns❤️ The importance of your sexual relationship with yourself📉 Why libido can drop, and why it does not mean you are broken✨ The difference between spontaneous desire and responsive desire🧩 Why desire is affected by stress, body image, relationship dynamics, communication and pleasure🛏️ Why sex should feel “worth your while” emotionally, physically and mentally⚖️ How gendered ideas about sex harm both women and men🗣️ How to start better conversations with your partner about intimacy💋 Why kissing, flirting and non-goal-focused intimacy matter⛔ Why a temporary “sex ban” can sometimes help remove pressure🌿 Why pain with sex is common but should never be dismissed as “normal”🧴 The role of lube, arousal, foreplay and understanding how the body works🌙 Menopause, sexual confidence and investing in your future sexual wellbeing🧡 STIs, rejection, confidence and remembering that you are still worthy and desirable📚 Grace’s book Sex Educated and the resources she recommends for learning moreResources & Links📖 Grace Alice Ó Sé’s book: Sex Educated: https://sexualhealthwest.ie/product/sex-educated-by-grace-alice-oshea/🌐 Grace Alice Ó Sé: Grace Alice website: https://gracealice.com/📱 Follow Grace: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grace_alice_oshea/reels/🎧 Grace’s podcast: The G Spot with Grace Alice: https://gracealice.com/graces-work/podcasts/📚 Book mentioned: Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski🎓 Grace’s courses: Libido Unlocked: https://gracealice.com/libido-unlocked/🎙️ Follow The Wellness Script on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnessscriptpod/ 📩 Download the free episode guide: wellnessscriptpod.com