143 Consent, Stronger Relationships, and Hotter Sex in a Changing World with Author Dr. Eric FitzMedrud

Consent can be a difficult topic for everyone. And there's a
particularly large gap in our cultural conversations, sexual
education, and practical skill development when it comes to
consent and men. So many men (and that includes anyone who
identifies as a man!) know there’s a problem, and want to do
better, but aren’t entirely sure how to fix it.


Our guest for this episode, Dr. Eric Fitzmedrud is here to remedy
that. His work dives deep and does not shy away from difficult
conversations. He knows from his own experiences, and from his
experiences as a therapist, how important support and connection
are for men, and how often men struggle to find it, because of
our suffocating cultural norms around masculinity.


No man can—or should—live up to the 2-dimensional, patriarchal
image of what a man is supposed to be. So many people know that,
but when we’re faced with difficult situations, it’s easy to slip
back into outdated gender roles. In this episode, we’re digging
into how you can develop the emotional skills you need to
navigate these relationship challenges with more nuance and
integrity.


Eric FitzMedrud is a therapist specializing in relationship and
sexual issues in the San Francisco Bay Area. His specialty is
helping men improve their sex lives by learning to regulate
emotions, remove sexual entitlement, and hone sexual consent and
negotiation skills. FitzMedrud is a member of the American
Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists.
He has been published in academic books, presented at
conferences, and taught many graduate courses in psychology. He
is polyamorous, bisexual, and lives with his wife of twenty-three
years and his life partner of six years in San Francisco’s East
Bay area, California.


Read Dr. FitzMedrud’s new book HERE


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