What You're Really Hungry For With Cynthia Pasquella

Check out the answers to these important questions I received following my interview with Dr. Shannon Chavez where we discussed Sexuality: How To Let Go Of Shame And Embrace Pleasure. A lot of my shame around sex comes from thinking I'm not meeting my partner’s expectations. But the truth is, I have no idea what they are. We haven't ever really talked about it. Do you have any suggestions for how to start a good conversation around this on our own (vs. going to a 3rd-party therapist since I'm not sure we're there yet)? I’m all for being open about sex—rather than hiding it and treating it like it’s a shameful act. But still, even in social circles with friends, it’s sometimes considered wildly inappropriate to talk about your sex life or sexuality. People judge you. How do you know where to draw the line? Should a line even be drawn? Dr. Shannon shared that one exercise she encourages her clients to do is to look at themselves in the mirror, naked. I could see how that could be empowering for some, but for m