"The story of our pandemic sex life: it has not been pretty." Host Leah gets raw and real about how her intimate life has weathered the storm of a year-long international crisis, and about how confronting her partner's depression spiral turned out to be a better strategy—for both of them—than enduring it competently.
- We have transcripts! Plus: part of why that is awesome is our upcoming interview with a deaf guest!
- Leah opens up about her own sex life during the pandemic.
- Built into our society, and therefore our healthcare models, is the idea that men shouldn't ask for help. It's not an excuse, but it has had real consequences for Leah and her partner.
- Here comes the sex (or, doesn't).
- As her partner's depression and drinking worsens, Leah has the profound realization that her management via being strong and setting boundaries has the side effect of buffering (and thereby supporting) a damaging dynamic.
- He hears some brutal truth; hearing requires Leah saying it, of course. He gets help.
- While sex has been slow to re-enter the relationship, there have been benefits to the work they've done.
Podcast recommendation:
- Title – Heaving Bosoms
- Hosts – Erin and Melody
- Description - Best friends and romance lovers, Erin and Melody, recap romance novels from a comedic, open-hearted feminist, sex-positive perspective! Giggling, tangents, and sincere joy abound! We take ourselves VERY seriously.
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heavingbosoms
Update:
Since this episode was released, the podcast has concluded. Here's how you can find me now:
EPISODE CREDITS:
Host / Producer – Leah Carey (email)
Audio Editor – Gretchen Kilby
Administrative Support - Lara O'Connor, Maria Franco
Transcript creation – Jan Acielo
Music – Nazar Rybak
