May 01 2024 61 mins
Dr. Alix Agar is a Clinical Sexologist and one of LA’s top Sex Therapists originally from Oakville Ontario where her mom was the cool mom to create safe spaces for her, and all her friends. A literal hero.
In this episode we talk about:
- 02:06 Early Experiences as a Dancer
- 03:34 Bonding Experiences through Travel
- 04:04 Exploring Power Dynamics and Relationships Working On a Cruise Ship
- 05:55 Open Communication and Supportive Parenting
- 09:16 The Role of Parents in Sex Education
- 13:24 The Power of Self-Disclosure in Therapy
- 21:32 Disarming Clients and Normalizing Experiences
- 23:00 Spoiler… Therapists Hav Biases!
- 26:23 Harm Reduction!!
- 31:23 Lack of Sex Education in Therapy Programs
- 39:39 Defining Boundaries and Scope of Practice
- 41:33 You Gotta Like Your Therapist!
- 44:15 Sex and Politics - They’re unfortunately intertwined!
- 45:37 Religion's Impact on Sexuality
- 47:59 The Cruelty of Sex Education
- 51:36 The Importance of Embracing Childhood Curiosity
- 59:40 Find Your Community and Get Support
You can find Dr. Alix on Instagram at @dralixagar and her website https://dralixagar.com/
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LOS ANGELES: Join me on Wednesday May 15th for a Couples Intimacy Workshop at Zula Den where we'll be exploring arousal, gaining practical sexy communication tools and embaring on a journey of sensory exploration designed to ignite passion and deepen connection. Learn more at: https://www.ariellezadok.com/workshops/couplesintimacy
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