The Bossticks

Dr. Justin J. Lehmiller On The Science Of Sexual Desire, Fantasies, Porn, Threesomes, & Stronger Relationships

Oct 14, 2021
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INSIGHT

Teach Real Sex Education Early

  • Comprehensive sex education teaches anatomy and communication and reduces teen pregnancy and abortions, as shown in the Netherlands.
  • Justin Lehmiller argues the U.S. needs similar curricula to equip people to have difficult conversations about sex.
INSIGHT

Fantasies Are Normal, Not Shameful

  • People feel shame about sexual fantasies because they've never been taught what's normal.
  • Justin Lehmiller emphasizes that expanding one's definition of normal reduces guilt and enables healthier sexual expression.
ADVICE

Communicate Boundaries In Open Relationships

  • If you pursue consensual non-monogamy, communicate boundaries and safety measures clearly from the start.
  • Justin Lehmiller notes swingers often take precautions that keep their STD rates similar to monogamous people.
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