In part 1 of this episode, Dr. Tara joins me for a conversation about sexual repression, sexual expression, mindful masturbation and why communication shapes every satisfying relationship. You learn how cultural conditioning shapes your sex life. You learn why exposure therapy helps you rebuild confidence with sexual pleasure. You learn how to restart sexual conversations in long relationships without shame or pressure. You also learn why non penetration activities often bring couples in midlife back to desire. This episode delivers practical tools you can use tonight. And be sure to come back for part 2 on Friday!

In this episode:

00:00 Intro

00:26 Why orgasms trigger emotional release

02:15 Dr. Tara’s background and early sexual repression

04:55 Culture shock and body confidence in Finland

06:45 Moving to the US and studying relationships

08:24 The moment she shifted into sexuality research

09:32 Divorce, shame and rebuilding sexual identity

11:05 Ethical non monogamy and communication skills

12:14 How exposure therapy builds sexual comfort

13:28 Mindful masturbation and sexual meditation

14:42 How to restart sexual conversations with your partner

15:51 Erotic solutions for sexless or low desire marriages

17:10 Part two coming soon!

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About the guest:

Dr. Tara is a tenured professor of relational and sexual communication, and quantitative research at California State University Fullerton (received her tenure at the age of 33), an award-winning researcher, TV Sexpert on Celebs Go Dating, columnist on Women’s Health Magazine with her own column 'Sexplore with Dr. Tara’ and the host of Luvbites Podcast that focuses on sexual wellness and sexploration. She’s also the new co-host of LOVELINE, the iconic radio show. Her work has been featured in ABC News, KTLA, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health Magazine, Insider, and various media outlets. She's also on the advisory board for the MŌN app, Couply app, and Superstars app.

Connect with Dr Tara:

Website: https://www.luvbites.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luvbites.co

Book: How Do You Like It?: A Guide for Getting What You Want (in Bed) - https://a.co/d/1XloTnj

About The Host:

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