{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6061eea8ca2fec15c01206ed/617ac8da82beb9001273cb92?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sexual Therapy with Dr Kate Balestrieri","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6061eea8ca2fec15c01206ed/1635436955250-a64f151aa12441b3b9c2530f813b7128.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><em>Why can’t we talk to our kids about sex?</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>“Sexual negativity is the lense most of us are born into…</em></strong> <strong><em>we are fed shame”</em></strong>, we are made think it should be a <strong><em>“secretive thing”</em></strong>, we allow judgment and scrutiny of others.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>With this in mind how are we equipped to speak to the younger generation about it - How can we be sure we are passing down a healthy relationship towards sex? The big question being; is our own inability to speak openly about sex pushing our children towards porn for their sex education?</p><p><br></p><p>This week we speak to the amazing Dr Kate Balestrieri, a Licensed Psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, PACT Therapist and Founder of <a href=\"http://www.modernintimacy.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Modern Intimacy</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr Kate came into her practice through her involvement with sex offenders. She began to see a pattern amongst these offenders and the therapists allocated to them and felt she needed to delve deeper.</p><p><br></p><p>Her out look is one of compassion, open mindedness, and honesty. She gives many practical tips on nurturing a healthy sex life. We talk in length about so many things including <strong><em>safety, curiosity</em></strong><em> and </em><strong><em>diversity</em></strong>. As she puts it; <strong><em>“humans are diverse so why would our sex lives be any different”</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>An insightful listen. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!</p><p><br></p><p>Big Love,</p><p>Dave &amp; Steve x</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You can find out more about Dr Kate from her IG @drkatebalestrieri and her podcast, Modern Intimacy.</strong></p>","author_name":"The Happy Pear"}