"The 237 Reasons Humans Have Sex": The Stigma of Sexual Hang-Ups

Kate Moyle is a Psychosexual & Relationship Therapist, Certified Psycho-Sexologist, host of The Sexual Wellness Sessions Podcast and author of The Science Of Sex. In her psychotherapy practice she works with people to help them understand the challenges and difficulties that they are having in their sex lives and relationships, what's maintaining them and how they can get to a place of improved sexual wellbeing. She is a regular media contributor and expert on the topic of sexual wellbeing, and has been a guest on podcasts such as Diary Of A CEO hosted by Simon Barlett, Giovanna Fletcher's Happy Mum, Happy Baby, Grace Beverley's Working Hard, Hardly working and A Millennial Mind. She also consults for brands in the sexual wellness space and has worked with brands such as Headspace, This Works and Boots to launch products and ranges, and is UK expert for world-leading luxury pleasure brand Lelo. Description: Oh yes… sex and life is a complex duo! In this candid conversation, Ally and Kate discuss the importance of taking “sex talk” outside of the bedroom, leading to happier and healthier relationships. In this stigma shaking exposé, Ally and Kate Moyle discuss various aspects of sexual stigmas and how, when it comes to sex, society continues to raise its eyebrows in less than helpful ways. To normalise sex means to talk about sex, and the impact that sexual well-being has on our mental health. The topic of sex remains hugely taboo, with societal judgements sustaining unnecessary shame. Together, Ally and Kate tackle online censorship, the orgasm gap (including faking faux pas), the knock-on effect of stigma on women’s health, sex and disability, how sex is a skill that can be learned, and how everyone can be part of the hard conversations. This liberating episode exposes the sex topics unturned and most importantly, why sex is not a dirty word. Topics: In this episode, Ally and Kate discuss: The struggles we have with sex and communication The word ‘Vagina’ and the ongoing “ick” factor? How to introduce sexual boundaries How to talk about sex outside of the bedroom Why sex is not a numbers game How to kick-start a stagnant sex life How to discover satisfaction, pleasure, and adaptability in a relationship Online censorship of sexual content The moral dilemmas when it comes to solo-play and porn The ordeals behind the orgasm gap Why sex is nothing like the movies! Follow Kate: Kate Moyle Image Credit: © copyright Matt Writtle Instagram: @KateMoyleTherapy Book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-science-of-sex/kate-moyle/9780241593295 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sexual-wellness-sessions/id1527311547 Website: www.katemoyle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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