The Nuances of Sex Positivity - A Conversation with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis

Wild Entheology

In this episode we talk with Dr. Alexandra Katehakis about sex positivity and how it starts with the self before being lived in relationship with others. Dr. Katehakis is an award-winning author, licensed psychotherapist, and the Clinical Director of Center for Healthy Sex in Los Angeles. As such, she was the perfect person to have on the podcast to discuss the many nuances of sex positivity. We hope you enjoy!

You can find Dr. Katehakis and her books at the following links:

https://www.alexkatehakis.com/

https://www.instagram.com/alexkatehakis/?hl=en

Erotic Intelligence - https://www.amazon.ca/Erotic-Intelligence-Igniting-Recovery-Addiction/dp/0757314376/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=erotic+intelligence&link_code=qs&qid=1636600075&sr=8-1

Sex Addiction as Affect Dysregulation - https://www.amazon.ca/Sex-Addiction-as-Affect-Dysregulation/dp/0393709027/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sex+addiction+as+affect+dysregulation&qid=1636600113&sr=8-1

Check out Will's youtube channel on porn addiction recovery - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSowHmBwUltSPGLoxYoQ8NQ

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Show Notes:

0:00 - Introducing Dr. Katehakis

2:57 - The Both/And of Sex Objects and Divine Subjects

6:23 - How do we navigate this hyper-sexualized landscape?

11:26 - Deconstructing the scripts we've been given that block healthy sex

15:39 - Do you think that casual sexual relationships can be a healthy thing?

26:50 - Do you think that society can become too sexual? What about OnlyFans?

35:48 - Sex addiction recovery is possible with self-care and reaching out for help

As is always the case, psychedelics are not a toy. Please use them responsibly. We can only speak to our own psychological and spiritual evolution, we cannot speak to yours. This is not medical advice or professional counselling. If you have mental health issues please seek a professional. There is no shame in getting help and you will never be judged for your problems. We wish you the best in life and in mental health.