Honeydew Me Summer Rewind: The Power Of PDA: How To Get It On In Public & Give Zero F*cks
Jun 5, 2024
Dr. Tara, a tenured professor of sexual communication and relationship coach known for her viral sex-ed content, breaks down power PDA and why shame around public affection exists. She explores who's critiquing PDA, safety and consent concerns, how to start small, and whether public displays are courageous or performative. The conversation encourages trying PDA with boundaries and radical acceptance.
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Differentiate Shame From Preference
- Clarify whether your reluctance toward PDA is personal preference or rooted in shame before changing it.
- If shame drives avoidance, explore its sources; if preference, respect that boundary.
PDA As Political Expression
- Power PDA can be read as a political stance against tradition, patriarchy, and sexual shame.
- Dr. Tara notes it feels liberating to show love publicly without policing.
Be Powerfully Courteous
- Use common-sense boundaries: avoid PDA around elders, illegal acts, or crowded contexts where explicit sexual acts could distress others.
- Be 'powerfully courteous' by calibrating intensity to setting and audience.