25: Cracked Open Vol 4: The Object of Desire - The Good, The Bad, The Becoming

Can objectifying others or even yourself ever be a good thing? Why psychologists believe a good dose of objectification is vital to happy sex life.

In this podversation:

What is objectification and how does someone objectify themselves? Common examples of self-objectification Ways it has shown up in our (Tamara & Alex's) lives personally Without self-objectification we miss out on the fullness of life How to tell whether your objectification is healthy The power of psychological assessments like the Enneagram as a measurement of self-objectification and more How objectification and self-objectification plays a role in great sex Why partners should try to say YES to their lovers as often as possible Self-objectification in oral sex Lust as an integral part of the total Self Confidence is a decision How any behavior can be an act of affirmation or aggression (a.k.a healthy or unhealthy) Additional Resources: The Enneagram ($12): https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com/orders/create My favorite Enneagram book that explains each type in depth along with issues in childhood, core fears & desires etc. “The Erotic Mind: Unlocking the Inner Sources of Passion and Fulfillment” by Jack Morin “Consensual Sadomasochism: How to Talk About it & How to Do It Safely” by Dr. William Henkin and Sybil Holiday