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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 53 MIN

Our Cultural Context is Not that Sexy: Come As You Are Chapter 5

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Our culture plants many of the weeds that choke our sexual garden. In this chapter of Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, Ph. D., Amy and Tommy discuss cultural context and the "clusterfuck of mixed messages" that effect our sexual well being. Fifty Shades of Gray by E L JamesCome As You Are by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D.John CraigieI Feel Pretty starring Amy SchumerSelf-Compassion by Kristin Neff, Ph. D.Invasive Plants of PortlandAddyiOriginal Music:Song: Tom? Jim AgainArtist: Muistardeaux CollectiveAlbum: Face the MusicSend us Fan MailDon't miss the good stuff! Sign up for our monthly newsletter here—it includes book reviews, date night ideas, and more juicy tidbits from the bed and beyond! Plus, you'll get links to alllllll the latest episodes!Work From Bed Friday is a podcast hosted by Amy Hoffmann and Tommy Borden, a committed couple of 30+ years. Funny, spicy, and insightful, they discuss marriage, sex, and connection through the lens of contemporary books and media. Every Friday. From bed. 

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Our culture plants many of the weeds that choke our sexual garden. In this chapter of Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, Ph. D., Amy and Tommy discuss cultural context and the "clusterfuck of mixed messages" that effect our sexual well being. Fifty Shades of Gray by E L James Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. John Craigie I Feel Pretty starring Amy Schumer Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff, Ph. D. Invasive Plants of Portland Addyi Original Music: Song: Tom? Jim Ag...

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