Welcome to Episode 10 of Against Everyone with Conner Habib
I can’t believe I’ve gotten this far without talking at length about sex yet. Well, that changed, of course, when I invited one of my closet colleagues over: sexologist, author, and co-host (with Amber Rose) of Loveline, Dr. Chris Donaghue!
Chris is one of my closest colleagues (as in, we share the same approaches to thinking about sex), and he’s constantly reinvigorating my interest in a subject that I’ve been studying and working with for over a decade.
IN THIS EP
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When you talk about sex, you’re condemned by pop culture and bureaucracy (this goes on for quite awhile, because there’s example after example): 2:25
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This condemnation is happening for everyone, it just rises to the surface when you enter the public sphere 9:55
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Hypersexualization meets sexphobia to create a frustration culture: 10:30
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Sex shame in the self help section: 13:55
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Your own sexual liberation is a lifelong project 15:45
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The surprising places sex negativity springs up 16:35
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New age fundamentalism masquerading as healthy sexuality 18:20
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Dismantling “balance” and going for excess to be healthy and fully realized: 19:45
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“Balance” is just another name for monogamy: 21:35
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Sex IS the teacher: 23:00
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To learn about sex, seek some discomfort: 28:45
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How monogamous partners often police and trap each other: 30:50
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Wittgenstein explains pornography 33:55
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My favorite adult scene to watch: 38:30
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Why bisexuality does and does not exist: 40:10
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Are new terms for sexual identity politics valuable?: 43:10
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Conner feels fat, and that makes him a top: 47:55
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Individuality vs Individualism: 1:01:10
The show notes, including three books Chris recommends, are here on my patreon!
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Thank you!
CH
Conner Habib 
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