#61 Dr. Betty Martin: The Wheel of Consent for Touch-Starved Men

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Betty Martin, author of The Art of Receiving and Giving and creator of The Wheel of Consent — one of the most influential frameworks in the world of intimacy, boundaries, and embodied communication.The Wheel of Consent breaks human interaction into four quadrants — Taking, Serving, Accepting, and Allowing — and reveals the hidden dynamics underneath every moment of touch.And for men… this conversation is vital.We explore why so many men are touch-starved, cut off from healthy platonic touch, shamed out of softness, and pressured to only receive physical connection from sexual partners. This cultural conditioning leaves men isolated, dysregulated, and confused about what they actually want — and how to ask for it.Dr. Betty and I dive into:The problem of platonic touch between men made “wrong” in North AmericaThe pressure men put on romantic partners to meet all touch needsThe four quadrants of The Wheel of Consent — and the unique challenges men face in eachHow practicing “Taking” consciously can transform your confidenceThe life-changing power of speaking your desires clearly, out loudI share my own experiences practicing the Wheel — in romantic relationships and in safe, platonic containers — and how profoundly it’s reshaped the way I touch, communicate, receive, and understand the energy behind my desires.If you want healthier boundaries, better sex, deeper intimacy, clearer communication, and more ease in your body… this is a must-listen.The Wheel of Consent can change your life if you let it.Tune in, take notes, and start practicing. ✨Join the Men Rising Community:Step into real conversations about sex, power, and embodiment with other men doing the work.👉 ⁠Men RisingMore from Betty:https://www.wheelofconsent.coach/betty-martin/