Messages related to sexual shame are engrained from a young age and they affect how we feel about how bodies, how we interact with sexual partners and how we experience sexual pleasure. This week, we discuss a range of approaches to relinquishing sexual shame. Consent educator, survivor-turned-thriver and founder of CONSENTParenting, Rosalia Rivera joins Jess and Brandon to share her story and insights. They discuss:
- Rosalia’s personal path to recovery after assault
- Pleasure as a route to relinquishing sexual shame
- How partners can support survivors when they disclose past trauma/abuse
- The importance of your inner compass in recognizing sources of shame
Prompt questions to help you examine shame-based beliefs including:
- What messages did you receive above sex from your parents?
- What did your parents tell you about sex with their words?
- What did your parents tell you about sex with their actions?
- How did your parents react to sexual depictions on TV?
- What messages did you receive above sex from your peers?
- What messages did you receive above sex from your teachers?
- What messages did you receive above sex from media sources?
- What messages did you receive above sex from your religion?
- Am I okay with these belief systems?
- What do I want to do differently for myself?
- What do I want to do differently for kids?
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