Valentine’s Special: Sex expert Dr Tara on improving sexual wellness

Sexual wellness is often reduced to physical sensation - but what if it could be the key to mental clarity, relationship harmony and professional success? Today, Emilie sits down with Dr. Tara to explore the three dimensions of sexual health that most people ignore. We dig into the root causes of the low self-esteem epidemic among women and challenge the restrictive cultural scripts we inherited from previous generations.Dr. Tara explains the tangible ROI of an orgasm and why "sex positivity" is about more than just being open-minded. We also navigate the dark side of digital intimacy, from the dehumanization of AI sex bots to the misogyny lurking in your DMs. This is a candid look at how reclaiming your sexuality can fundamentally change how you show up in the world.Follow the show:Follow Well Enough on Instagram hereFollow Emilie on Instagram here Timecodes00:00 The 3 Dimensions of Sexual Wellness01:48 Relationship Advice: Frequency & Communication03:22 Defining Sex Positivity vs. Sex Negativity05:13 Why Pleasure Is Medicine for Physical & Mental Health07:29 Why Doctors Don't Talk About Sex09:03 Overcoming Cultural Scripts & Sexual Repression10:18 How We Teach Children Sexual Shame12:42 The ROI of Orgasms: Career & Confidence14:37 Building Sexual Self-Esteem & Intimacy16:43 The Historical Roots of Low Self-Esteem in Women18:32 Debunking "High Value" Woman Narratives20:12 Morning Masturbation & The Hormonal Cocktail22:48 Body Autonomy: Clothing & Self-Worth24:53 The Reality of the "Trad Wife" Trend26:33 Dealing with Unwanted DMs & Fetishization28:27 The Madonna-Whore Complex Explained30:38 Double Standards in Casual Sex & Dating31:58 Best Sex Education Books & Resources33:57 Clapping Back at Judgmental Comments35:48 Idiosyncratic Masturbation & Vibrator Dependency38:17 Sex Toy Recommendations: Discreet & Sustainable Options39:52 The Dark Side of AI Sex Robots42:13 Sex Therapist vs. Sex Coach: What's the Difference?46:12 How to Practice Sexual Meditation48:21 The Power of Sex Journaling & AffirmationsMore from Dr Tara:Luvbites on InstagramHer new book ‘How Do You Like It?: A Guide for Getting What You Want (in Bed)’  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.