casual sex

Does casual sex strike fear, regret, guilt, sadness and rejection in you when for others it seems to be fun, free and easy? In today’s episode, Louise is enjoyed by Dr. Massimo Fontana to ask WHY!The pair discuss why casual sex can be so damn traumatic for some of us, and not others, while also sharing Louise's personal experiences so you can feel just a little bit less alone.Louise & Dr. Massimo get into: ⇢The tie to anxious attachment⇢How sex can be mini traumas⇢The grief cycle of casual sex ⇢Why it’s particularly bad for those who are anxiously attached or with an abandonment wound⇢The concept of ‘giving yourself away’ and why we feel empty the next day⇢How to handle grief, regret, shame connected to sex; and⇢The chemicals behind being 'love drunk'  And more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Casual sex gets a bad rap. We associate it with hookup culture, with disposability, with mindless Tinder swipes. But it doesn’t have to be that way: when approached with an intentional, conscious mindset, casual sex can be exactly what you need to feel erotic and energized again. The key? Knowing yourself – and knowing precisely what you want to get out of your casual sex experience.  On today’s show, I parse out all the different types of casual sex out there, and offer some research that may surprise you. Next, I discuss how you know if casual sex is right for you, and when it’s best to say, “no thank you.” Finally, I coach you on how to make your casual sex encounters fulfilling, with maturity, self-awareness, and of course – an orgasm or two. Or ten.  Show Notes: 7 Myths of Non Monogamy Friends With Benefits: A Guide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.