060: Stop Feeling Shame About Your Desires And Start Having Incredible Sex, with Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus LMSW, M.P.H.

We don’t talk about sex enough, but it’s an integral part of our health and wellness. Today we’re breaking through the culturally “uncomfortable” topic of women’s sexuality - what’s holding us back and how to have incredible sex for the entirety of our lives. Bat Sheva Marcus has a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality, is the Founder of largest sexual health clinic in the US, Maze Women’s Health, and author of the book Sex Points. She works with women and men on the physiological, as well as the psychological, level to help them overcome challenges in their sex lives. In this episode, we talk about the evolution of our sex lives as we age and the weird societal norm that says chemistry should last forever (not true!). We dive into why people, especially women, feel shame around pleasure - and what to do about it. Plus, Dr. Marcus explains the four main things that hold women back from incredible sex. So, let’s talk about incredible sex! Highlights  12:28 The 4 main reasons women feel their sex life isn’t working  28:21 The shame culture around sex  33:17 Advice for parents to help their kids feel comfortable in their own sexuality and talking about sex 45:32 Orgasms and how to keep them strong 48:09 Hormonal birth control and how that can take away from the sex drive Guest: Bat Sheva Marcus Resources We Mention:  Dr Bat Sheva Marcus’ website Book: Sex Points by Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus The Maze Clinic  Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus on Instagram Related Episodes:  Podcast 056: The Science Of Keeping The Spark Alive with Love and Sex Researcher Dr. Amy Muise Podcast 053: A Look Inside The Hidden Hormone Epidemic & Becoming Hormone Intelligent with Aviva Romm, MD Podcast 035: Have More Orgasms, Debunk Society’s Sex Myths, and Become Cliterate with Dr. Laurie Mintz Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Complete Show Notes Here