SC 17 - Women's Sexuality - Christiane Pelmas and Rensselear Resch
I got a serious education in this interview with Christiane and Ren. I can get so focused on men’s issues that I lose sight of what’s occurring for women. So, needless to say, this episode was very helpful. Since I have a daughter, I’m particularly interested in how to raise her in a “good” way around her own sexuality. Sure, my wife’s got so much of that covered, but as her Dad, I’m eager to support her unfolding in the most beautiful way possible. So, thanks to these two women and the women who were brave enough to ask some tough questions of themselves and their sexuality. I’m learning and I’m grateful. SHOWNOTES: What lead Christiane into teaching sexuality [8:20] How Ren became a sexual educator – [9:30] What it was like for Ren to grow up in a household that was shame-free around sex – [10:30] Common sexual initiations for girls – [12:30] Sexual co-exploring between children; when is it ok? – [14:20] Why it’s important for parents to do their own work around sex – [17:20] Common roadblocks for a girl growing into her sexuality – [18:50] Sexual pain-points for women in long-term relationship [21:40] What is Erotic Intelligence? [24:40] Going into sexual wounds to heal them – [27:30] How men try to please women in the bedroom – [36:15] An example of a cop-out in the bedroom [39:55] What blocks us from knowing what we want in the bedroom- [44:25] Simple practices for women to move toward sovereignty – [50:55] The female orgasm – [58:50] Parting comments – [1:04:55] QaA Section – [1:07:50] How do I heal the rift between my heart and my sex? What is the biggest obstacle for women to experience orgasm? How do I connect healthily to my sexuality in the midst of a busy life-style? And many more heartfelt questions