The speaker learned sex from porn at a young age, leading to a performance-based mentality that is common among both men and women. Sex should be seen as a language, allowing individuals to better understand and communicate their pleasure with their partners.
The speaker discusses the difficulty of finding traditional men who are looking for a committed relationship, and laments the prevalence of men who are only interested in casual hookups.
Sex is a byproduct of a healthy and growing relationship, where partners are vulnerable with each other and have open conversations that include their values and goals. Great sex is a result of great connection and intimacy between partners.
In this podcast, the host discusses the discomfort around talking about sex in relationships and points out that one of the misconceptions is that if you have to talk about sex, then there's a problem. She also suggests that men and women face the same challenges around sex in long-term relationships.
The ability to empathize with people's emotions is important in effective communication, as it allows one to understand and validate their feelings. However, it is also crucial to ensure that emotions are valid and reasoning behind them is sound.