Show Notes
My guest on the show today is Grace Alice Ó Sé, a sex and intimacy specialist and author from Kerry, Ireland. She is deeply passionate about playing her part in making Ireland a more sex-positive, sex-literate nation – one where we can talk honestly and without shame about ALL aspects of sexuality. Sex is a very intimate and private part of our lives, and body image issues often coincide with struggles around sex or intimacy, which we get into in this episode, along with:
An intro to Grace and why she does what she does today
The discomfort and shame that often arises when speaking about sex and how to move past this
What holds people back from addressing sexual issues
Addressing sex and intimacy issues as a couple
The intersection between sex, intimacy and body image issues
The body image issues Grace sees impacting women's sex lives
The value of embodiment and sensuality in helping us connect with pleasure
Using food as a way to express pleasure
The role of self-pleasure in improving confidence
The pressure to look 'perfect' to satisfy your partner
Body changes and sex
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