164: Body Objectification, Agency, + the Paradox of our Desires with Suzannah Weiss

Writer and sexologist Suzannah Weiss joins me to explore sexual
empowerment, gender dynamics, and spirituality. We discuss
reclaiming personal agency, challenging societal norms, and
advocating for self-determination. We delve into consent,
boundaries, and the limitations of traditional gender roles in
relationships, emphasizing the need for balanced approaches and
open communication. We also discuss understanding the root of
individual behaviors for deeper connection and personal growth.


In this episode you’ll hear:


00:05 Intro


08:13 Objectification vs. subjectification, views from a
sexologist.


14:54 Societal pressure on men and women regarding sex and
relationships.


24:13 Boundaries and Cultural Conditioning in Sexual Interactions


28:58 Pleasure, and consent in sexual experiences.


37:41 Gender roles, femininity, and individuality in spirituality
and dating.


48:05 Reclaiming Agency and Challenging Gender Roles in
Relationships


58:37 Embracing contradictions in sexuality and erotic
expression.


THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Suzannah Weiss is a
writer and sexologist based in Los Angeles. She is the author
of Subjectified: Becoming a Sexual Subject, which describes
her search for sexual empowerment and her vision for a world
where women are subjects, not just objects, of desire. She has
written over 8800 articles, which have appeared in publications
such as The New York Times and The Washington Post. As a sex
educator certified by the American Association of Sexuality
Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, Suzannah has
taught courses and given talks on topics including
consent, orgasms, childbirth, non-monogamy, and neurodiversity.
She is regularly quoted as an expert in publications like
Cosmopolitan and Men's Health as a resident sexologist
for Biird and also
works as a sex/love coach, birth doula, and sexual
assault counselor. She holds a Master of Professional Studies in
Sexual Health from the University of Minnesota, a Bachelor of
Science in Cognitive Neuroscience from Brown University, and a
Bachelor of Arts in Gender & Sexuality Studies and Modern
Culture & Media from Brown University. You can reach Suzannah
Weiss on her website.


LINKS FROM THE SHOW


https://suzannahweiss.com/book/https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening


Buy Suzannah's book "Subjectified" here:


https://a.co/d/6zNTC6O


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