232. Neuroqueer Sex Ed with Emily Zed

Hello! We're back with the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’m chatting with the incredible Emily Zawatsky aka Emily Zed Sex Ed, the Canadian queer sex educator shaking up sex ed as you know it. With over ten years of experience, Emily brings so much warmth, humor, and real talk to topics that often get overlooked. She's on a mission to close the huge gaps in traditional sex ed by focusing on NeuroQueer folks and anyone who’s ever felt left out. Get ready for an eye-opening, fresh, and totally empowering conversation you won’t want to miss!In this episode:We talk about a unique topic that impacts more people than you might thinkHow traditional sex education often misses queer and neurodivergent folksWhat neuroqueer meansWhy inclusive sex education matters How sensory processing affects sexual experiencesWhat emotional and physical dysregulation can look like during sexThe importance of talking about sex outside the bedroom instead of during playTools and tips to make sex easier for neurodivergent people and their partnersThank you so much for listening!  Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!**Grab a copy of Emily's workbook, Redefining Sex and Communication as a Neuroqueer, for free by clicking HERE!**ResourcesNotes From A Queer Cripple by Andrew GurzaThe Book of Happy, Positive, and Confident Sex for Adults on the Autism Spectrum and Beyond!  by Michael John CarleyADHD & Us by Anita RobertsonConnect with Emily!Instagram: @EmilyZedSexEdSupport the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: [email protected]