When Rena Martine found herself feeling burnt out in her career as a sex crimes Deputy District Attorney and unable to stay faithful in her monogamous relationships, she knew something needed to change. Epiphanies about both life areas changed just about everything for the better.

In addition to Rena’s story, you’ll learn a powerful practice for turning yourself on – one that’s especially helpful for women, parents, long-term partners and anyone with a busy lifestyle.

This episode also touches on:

What can happen when you have early exposure to sex, without context or education

The impact of 9/11 on Rena and her relationship

A threesome gone wonky

Rena’s first experience at a sexy Skirt Club party

Desires styles (and why you aren’t “broken” if you aren’t turned on in a snap)

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Mattie Jo Cowsert and Amber Cantorna-Wylde grew up entrenched in purity culture, which impacted their relationship to sex, pleasure, and themselves profoundly. Their rocky paths to freedom shed light on the powerful role sexual self-discovery can play in our lives and relationships.

This episode touches on:

Childhood trauma

Masturbation and self-pleasure

Ways purity culture harms women, men and LGBTQIA+ folks

A common female sexuality stereotype

Spicy exploration

Benefits of trauma therapy and affirming faith communities in dark times

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Suzannah Weiss learned to loathe her body during adolescence. After high school, a positive hookup experience helped her realize why, and set her on a path of sexual self-discovery with her pleasure and needs at the center.

Learn about her journey, including standout sex-related experiences — such as a BodySex workshop and orgasmic meditation — plus the ideas around sex and gender that felt off to her. She also shares her top related advice for leading a fulfilling life, in and outside of the bedroom.

Learn more about writer, feminist, and resident sexologist for Biird Suzannah Weiss at suzannahweiss.com. Find her new book, Subjectified: Becoming a Sexual Subject, most anywhere books are sold.

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