The Feminist Dating Show 253. 10 Sex Questions Every Late Bloomer Has—Answered by Sex Therapist, Dr. Juliana Hauser
Oct 7, 2025
Dr. Juliana Hauser, a sex therapist and TEDx speaker, shares invaluable insights tailored for late bloomers. She tackles top questions on sexual exploration, helping listeners embrace their inexperience and transform shame into acceptance. The conversation dives into navigating body image anxiety, trauma, and fostering intimacy. Juliana emphasizes the importance of communication, whether it's about pain during sex or disclosing sexual history. Plus, she offers practical tips like crafting a sexual bucket list to spice things up!
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Role-Play: Honest, Timely Disclosure
- Juliana role-plays disclosing she's never had sex and sets a boundary: interested in making out but not sex tonight.
- The worst-case partner reacts shamingly and leaves, illustrating why phrasing and timing matter.
Talk About Sex — It's Actually Sexy
- Communicate your sexual history and guardrails; showing you can talk about sex signals sexual competence.
- You can't say the wrong thing to the right person, and communication beats a long resume of partners.
Use Body Compassion, Not Perfection
- Practice body compassion by writing a thank-you letter and integrating mixed feelings about your body.
- Choose positions and acts with purpose, avoiding avoidance driven by shame.
