59. Puberty and the Making of Our Sex Drive

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re going way back—to puberty. That awkward, confusing, and wildly transformative time when our bodies, hormones, and desires started to come online. We open up about our own journeys through sexual awakening—our first experiences with masturbation, curiosity about our changing bodies, and how those early moments shaped our adult sexuality.We discuss how puberty sets the stage for our sex drive, pleasure responses, and even the ways we attach to others. Is it nature or nurture? Biology or upbringing? The answer, as always, is both—and we break down the science behind what fuels our sexual appetites, attractions, and behaviors.This one’s a reminder that our pubescent selves are still whispering to us as adults. Understanding that connection is key to healing shame and embracing the full story of our sexual selves.