Sex and intimacy can already be complicated—but what happens when you take alcohol out of the equation? This week, we sit down with sexual health and consent educator samantha bitty to talk all things sober sex, boundaries, and reclaiming desire on your own terms. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussion on trauma, addiction and assault. If that isn't comfortable for you, feel free to skip this episode and take care of yourself!
We get into:
🍸 How substances shape our intimacy (and what happens when you stop using them)
😳 Navigating first-time sober sex
💃 Building confidence in and out of the bedroom without liquid courage
🗣️ Having effective convos around consent, boundaries & pleasure
💔 The stigma of sobriety in the dating world—and how to deal with it
Plus, samantha shares her best tools & strategies for staying connected to your desires while sober.
samantha bitty’s links:
Follow her on Instagram: @samantha_bitty
Listen to her podcast, what would samantha bitty do?: Spotify, Apple Podcasts
Her website: https://www.samanthabitty.com/
