3: Libido and Being Connected with our Body
Summary
This conversation explores the topic of libido and its impact on intimate relationships. Giarne and Kimmy discuss the societal expectations surrounding libido and the pressure it can create. We share experiences of different libidos in relationships and the challenges that it can bring. The conversation delves into the purpose of sex and connection, the role of self-pleasure, practices to feel more connected to your body and offer tips for initiating conversations about sex with partners. We explore unconscious beliefs about desire, trusting your body, and how to stay connected to ourselves.
Takeaways
This conversation explores the topic of libido and its impact on intimate relationships. Giarne and Kimmy discuss the societal expectations surrounding libido and the pressure it can create. We share experiences of different libidos in relationships and the challenges that it can bring. The conversation delves into the purpose of sex and connection, the role of self-pleasure, practices to feel more connected to your body and offer tips for initiating conversations about sex with partners. We explore unconscious beliefs about desire, trusting your body, and how to stay connected to ourselves.
Takeaways
- Not all men have a high libido, and not all women experience a low libido - it is unique to each person
- The purpose of sex doe snot have to be solely for orgasm but for connection and communication.
- Self-pleasure can be a valuable practice for understanding our own desires and needs.
- Initiating conversations about sex with partners requires trust, open communication, and an exploration of personal beliefs and values.
- Societal expectations and unconscious beliefs can impact your connection to your desire and the ability to trust your body. Consulting our body can open up a whole new way of being and help to be in tune with our desires.
- Embodying practices, can help us feel at peace in our bodies.
- Staying connected to our bodies has impacts on not just intimate relationships, but also on everything we do.
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