49. Break the taboo: sex, pleasure and shame

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Surabhi Veitch discusses the topic of shame surrounding pleasure and sex. The shame people feel when discussing sex is not uncommon and is often a result of societal taboos and cultural upbringings. I share my own experiences growing up in an Indian household where the topic of sex was never discussed and how being shamed by one of my first boyfriends impacted me long-term.

Reclaim your Pleasure workshop - purchase replay: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/reclaim-your-pleasure-workshop 60-minutes of breathwork, visualization and movement to unleash the pleasure within you! 40-minutes of recorded Q&A about pelvic health, sexual shame, and more!

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Key points:

—The topic of sex and pleasure is still considered taboo and awkward in many households around the world.
—The shame that people feel when talking about sex and pleasure is not uncommon and is often a result of upbringing and cultural values.
—Many people struggle to comfortably use the proper names for body parts related to sex and pleasure.
—The lack of open and appropriate education about sex and pleasure contributes to the shame and discomfort people feel.
—The first step in dismantling shame around sex and pleasure is to educate ourselves and our children about the proper names for body parts and to talk about sex and pleasure openly.

Reclaim your Pleasure workshop replay: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/reclaim-your-pleasure-workshop

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Links & Resources:

—Reclaim your Pleasure workshop Feb 23/23 at 8:30 PM ET (there’s a replay if you can’t make it live): https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/reclaim-your-pleasure-workshop
—Need help managing pelvic floor symptoms? Book your virtual consultation: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/book-with-surabhi

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Connect with Surabhi:
—Find Surabhi on Instagram or Facebook @thepassionatephysio
—Website: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca