Subjectified: Unpacking Feminine Identity, Pleasure, and Sexual Liberation with Suzannah Weiss

Ep 576: A Deep Dive into Female Empowerment and Sexual Liberation with Suzannah Weiss. Join host Ruan Willow as she welcomes back the brilliantly eloquent Suzannah Weiss, author of the groundbreaking book "Subjectified: Becoming a Sexual Subject."  Get the book (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/41G86TxIn this episode, Suzannah shares her transformative journey from objecthood to embracing her identity as a sexual subject, exploring the complexities of female desire, societal expectations, and the importance of sexual autonomy. Listen as she reads a powerful excerpt from her book, reflecting on her experiences with body image, eating disorders, and the societal pressures that shape women's perceptions of their bodies. Ruan and Susanna engage in a candid conversation about the normalization of women's pain, the orgasm gap, and the need for women to reclaim their sexuality for themselves. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the intersection of feminism, sexuality, and personal empowerment. 00:00 - Suzannah Weiss is the author of Subjectified Becoming a Sexual Subject06:23 - My eating disorder was fueled by the perception that my body existed for others13:21 - As I began college that fall, I took part in a few hookups17:48 - What did that look like for you? Like, having sex to please other people22:50 - When you were writing this book, was it very emotional to go through28:30 - I think we need to do things for ourselves. I think we should explore our sexuality first32:16 - The book is called Eve's Blessing, Uncovering the Lost Pleasure behind Female Pain34:14 - I think some women don't realize they're having orgasms39:26 - Other thing I want to ask you is if you ever thought about this. I think I have41:12 - The second chapter is called the Size of My Body48:00 - Are you finding men are willing to read your book about consent50:09 - Susanna Weiss is working on a third book about sex and GodOther topics discussed:Mental health, sexual health, Feminism, Body Positivity, Sex Education, Sexuality and Religion, personal growth.Show notes created with assistance by headliner dot appConnect with Suzannah Weiss: www.suzannahweiss.comOrder my bookFollow me on TwitterFollow me on InstagramAdd me on LinkedInPodcast Host Ruan Willow's new Spicy Open Door Romantasy Book, Rejecting Queendom https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/rejectingqueendomRequest an ARC https://booksirens.com/book/N6YDP28/RQJ6RZDSupport the showSubscribe for exclusive episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowI Dare You book https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallenge