Navigating Sex: A Self-Taught Journey (Dec 21)

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Picture this: you're stuck in the same school lunch line for what feels like forever. That's "adult life" in a nutshell.

Clothes on chairs? Check. Hearts aflutter? Yup. People saying "one sec" but taking forever? Traffic for an 1hr, work for 8hr, traffic again, to do it again.

Welcome to the world of being big!

Dear Feeling Seen,

Sex has always been a taboo subject within my culture. I mean not for nothing my mother never sat me down and discussed anything about sex everything was self-taught and boy reflecting on my "earlier" days (because your girl is still young haha) I realize how much could have been avoided if we did discuss topics such as sex, birth control, the pressure of "pleasing" your partner, toys, etc. Excited to be part of this community.

Sincerely,

Sex Education 🎒

Dear Sex Education,

Say it again!  We are glad to have you as well.

FS is a positive and pro-SexEd community, and YOU are always welcome here. Your induction into a world of pleasure has some bumps in the road, let’s be real you might want to buckle.

We're here to give some education, empowerment, & liberation. Your experience of wandering into a world of S-E-X without a road map is a common unfortunate event.

Old fashion ways come from old fashion minds. That’s okay too.

No judgment. That was then and this is now.

½ of the people your age around the world aren’t taught sex ed either. K-12, some undergrad too. That’s less than ever before yet sexology has positive effects.

• Increasing young people’s knowledge

• Improving their attitudes related to reproductive health and sexual behaviors

• With so many others

People might be surprised how helpful SexEd is for younger people. SexEd teaches people far more than STIs. It covers topics like consent, self-respect, self-empowerment, shame, guilt, trauma and boundaries.

We have a focus on healing. We want to aid some of the battles our society faces via sexual health. As sexual help is often a key component left out of mental health discussions.

Sexual Health defined by WHO [World Health Organization]:

“…a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled.”

Unfortunately for many cultures, sex talk at the dinner table is still taboo. Resulting in a spectrum of afflicted emotions. Which condition us throughout our lives.

It’s common for the concept of sex to be taboo in conversations because of _______. Insert what you feel here.  

Do you choose to take a more progressive step towards preparing young adults for a world of pleasure?

It’s not like we don’t notice the changes in our body and feelings. Most of us are still attached [holding] to the negative thoughts. Holding on to those emotions that caused those thoughts.

Those thoughts, manifested into becoming your real actions. With emotions piled up in the body and our way of surviving, shows up. Different within us all.

Sexual thoughts without understanding or guidance create problems:

• Sexual/intimacy problems in relationships

• Poor self-esteem about sexual performance

• Inability to experience sexual pleasure

With so much more we want to uncover with you all. Personal growth includes sexual growth, and there are ways to do this:

• Consider a sex-positive therapist for any ties to trauma, & other negative feelings

• Connect w others that encourage you to be who you are, are open-minded and want your best not only your best fun side

• Connecting with sex positive communities. This newsletter is a fantastic starting point

Share your perspectives, concerns, or boldest bedroom tales. Let's inspire one another. Submit below! ◡̈

Submit your story and question HERE!

CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Yohimbe is an evergreen tree found in central and western Africa. Its natural bark is used as an aphrodisiac and sexual performance enhancer. As always, consult with your physician when adding supplementation to your daily practice.

• Increases pleasure

• Boots sexual performance

• Improves erectile dysfunction

• Enhances athletic performance

• Aids weight loss

• Reduces high blood pressure

• Supports blood flow to the chest

Submit your story and question HERE!

Note: This content is only for informational and educational purposes and should not be considered therapy or any form of treatment. We cannot respond to personal requests for advice over the internet.

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Today's cheeky content was written by: Erin Alexander, Dr. Hall, Mike Johnson 

Editing by: Mike Johnson

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