The #1 Reason You Can't Stay Present In Sex | Ep. 264
Episode 264 of the Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy podcast, hosted by Ellen Holloway, titled "The #1 Reason You Can't Stay Present In Sex | Ep. 264" was published on March 30, 2026 and runs 19 minutes.
March 30, 2026 ·19m · Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy
Summary
Download your free copy of What the Church Actually Says About Sex and Marriage right here In this episode Ellen Holloway explains the concept of “spectatoring,” the mental habit of monitoring yourself during sex instead of being present in the experience. She explores why this is so common among women, including influences like purity culture, performance pressure, body image concerns, and anxiety about doing sex “correctly.” Ellen also shares practical tools to interrupt spectatoring, inclu...
Episode Description
Download your free copy of What the Church Actually Says About Sex and Marriage right here
In this episode Ellen Holloway explains the concept of “spectatoring,” the mental habit of monitoring yourself during sex instead of being present in the experience. She explores why this is so common among women, including influences like purity culture, performance pressure, body image concerns, and anxiety about doing sex “correctly.” Ellen also shares practical tools to interrupt spectatoring, including sensory grounding techniques and mindset shifts that help you stay present with your husband.
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