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48. Sexual confidence, intimacy & body image with Dr. Jacqueline Sherman

Surabhi Veitch

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MoSt #48: Sexual confidence, intimacy & body image with Dr. Jacqueline Sherman Surabhi Veitch, The Passionate Physio

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Join Surabhi Veitch as she sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Sherman (aka Dr. Jac) to chat sexual confidence, how to discuss difficult topics with your partner, and ways to boost body image and intimacy after major life transitions, experiencing loss or miscarriage.

We discuss:

  1. Dr Jac's experience with miscarriage and her call to become an intimacy coach

  2. Self-reflection, journalling and why the brain is where you start sexual self-care

  3. Having conversations around sex

  4. How body image and insecurities impact sex drive

  5. The orgasm gap

  6. How men feel about their partner's body-image struggles (in cisgender heteronormative relationships)

  7. Unlearning sexual scripts we've learned from society

  8. Spontaneous desire and responsive desire

  9. Making intimacy a priority again eg after taking a break in the postpartum phase or beyond

  10. Radical acceptance of body changes is work for each partner to do

  11. What is sexual confidence?

  12. Performing sex as an obligation even if it hurts or you don't want it

  13. Why faking it is so detrimental

  14. Surabhi's 28-day Pleasure Prompts Calendar

  15. Connect with Dr Jac, free guide and Sexfirmation Cards®

  16. Intimacy Coaching offered virtually worldwide

  17. Final Thoughts with Dr Jac (on self-care, passion and strength)

Dr. Jac Bio

Dr. Jacqueline Sherman (aka Dr. Jac) is a licensed clinical psychologist, intimacy coach, and relationship expert based in Jacksonville, FL. She is passionate about helping women build confidence, and teaches couples all over the world how to have better relationships, and mind-blowing intimacy! In 2022, she released Sexfirmation Cards®, the first sexual wellness card deck for women. The deck helps women boost their sex confidence and enhance their intimacy by developing a practical sexual self-care practice!

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