Self-Abuse vs Self-Love: A Thoughtful Discussion About Masturbation

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Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Self-improvement, Education, Mental Health, Sexuality, Health & Fitness

4.4 • 978 Ratings

🗓️ 13 February 2023

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Just mentioning masturbation can make many of us uneasy. The word is charged in a way that often elicits fear, shame, and confusion, especially among those of us who grew up in a sexually conservative culture. But, In this NEW podcast episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Dan Purcell of the Get Your Marriage On podcast (@getyourmarriageon) for a deep dive into the topic of masturbation. During the episode, Dr. Jennifer explores the reasons why there is so much anxiety surrounding masturbation and offers insight on what we can do to make decisions around our sexuality that are wise and make us stronger. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: * Helpful ways to think about the topic of masturbation. * Why labeling masturbation as “right” or “wrong” isn’t as clear as you think * How you can overcome sexual shame * Understanding and achieving sexual Integrity * Increasing intimacy in marriage

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0:00.0	Hey everyone. I'm in the process of updating my how to talk to your kids about
0:07.9	sex course and as a part of this process I'm going to be hosting a live
0:12.3	interactive five session webinar series.
0:15.6	During the webinar I will take parents through the entirety of the course and take
0:21.3	their questions along the way.
0:23.0	My goal during the seminar series is to teach parents how they can become wise and loving mentors to their children
0:31.0	and how they can help their children develop a strong sense of sexual integrity.
0:36.0	What I mean by integrity or sexual integrity is the ability to receive the gift of the body of sexuality of pleasure in a way that aligns with their highest values.
0:49.4	The webinar sessions will be held on Saturdays at 7 p.m. Mountain time.
0:55.0	Each session will last 2 to 3 hours, hopefully closer to 2, but sometimes with questions it goes a little longer.
1:01.0	The cost to participate is $295 per household and if you're not able
1:07.1	to attend every session it's no problem because you get sent the recording so you can listen
1:11.8	after the fact. The recording of course is also helpful for just
1:15.3	reviewing concepts and reviewing ideas. The first session of the webinar will be on February 18th. The tickets are going quickly. We're limiting the number to 40
1:25.4	households or 40 couples. So jump on that link in the show notes and reserve your
1:31.4	spot today. Thanks and hope to see you there.
1:39.6	Jennifer, thank you for coming on the Get Your Merrion podcast today.
1:43.0	Thank you. Thanks for having me, Dan.
1:45.0	Great. So I want to hear about a time when you felt your values were different than other people around you.
1:51.0	My whole life, but...
1:54.0	Of course.
1:57.0	But like sexual values, right?
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