Show Notes
"We all are so different and it's normal to be different. It's just a matter of finding the ways that help you optimize your sexual desire and have a sexual relationship that you want to have." Many women experience diminished or decreased sex drive at one point or another in their lives. However sex-negativity from our backgrounds, media, and society, can make these challenges difficult to discuss. With over half the population experiencing some version of sexual dissatisfaction, we can acknowledge that frank discussions surrounding sex and intimacy have the potential to drastically improve our overall well-being. Dr. Nazanin Moali has a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, San Diego in biology and psychology, a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University. She specializes in working with couples and individuals struggling with issues of sex and intimacy. She also hosts a weekly podcast called Sexology in which she introduces listeners to the most intriguing findings in the psychology of sex. She practices out of Torrance, California. To find more information about Dr. Moali, you may visit: https://oasis2care.com/ https://twitter.com/oasis2care https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care/ http://www.sexologypodcast.com/ [email protected] Other Resources: https://www.aasect.org/referral-directory Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire - Dr. Lori Brotto In this podcast, Dr. Viado and Dr. Moali discuss: Why one might seek a sex therapist Mindfulness and its influence on our sex lives Brakes and Accelerators: the dual control model of sexuality Self-image in sex
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