SSP | Ask The Expert- with Guest Alexandra Katehakis: Let’s talk about Sex
About the event
Join Sara and Dr. Alex as they discuss this sometimes challenging topic!
Meet Alex:
Alexandra Katehakis, Ph.D., MFT is Founder of Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angeles, faculty for the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals, recipient of organizational and book awards, and author of several books including What Turns You On?, Sexual Reflections, Sex Addiction as Affect Dysregulation, Mirror of Intimacy, and Erotic Intelligence.
About this Session:Let’s Talk About Sex!
Sexuality is at the core of our personhood so when our sexuality is shamed or tampered with as a child or young person it can create a shame-based sense of self and a shame-based sexuality. Shame is at the core of most sexual dysfunction and sexual shame is at the core of sex addiction. Eliminating shame and identifying a preferred life is key to vitality and healthy sexuality. Explicit communication between sexual partners assists in creating an interdependent, cohesive relationship that opens the door to eroticism. Honest, crucial conversations requires discipline, stretching into discomfort, entering a nonjudgmental state, and talking consciously with your partner about sex while managing your anxiety. Explicit talks may bring up resistance, but a realistic view of mature, intimate sex allows for sexual desire to consistently change, requiring adaptation throughout the lifespan.
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