49 - The Birds and The Bees w/ Sex Educator Carlie Palmer-Webb

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49 - The Birds and The Bees w/ Sex Educator Carlie Palmer-Webb

Faith and Sexuality: Navigating Relationships and Motherhood The podcast episode features Carlie Palmer Webb, a sex educator and founder of the Christian Sex Educator Platform, who discusses how to embrace sexual intimacy as a gift from God, free from shame and misinformation. Topics covered include the changes in sexual health associated with pregnancy and postpartum, misconceptions about pain during sex, and the importance of pelvic floor therapy. Webb emphasizes fostering emotional connectivity, even if sexual intimacy changes during parenthood. The episode also addresses the importance of comprehensive sex education starting at a young age and providing the right anatomical knowledge to combat shame and misinformation. The conversation underscores the value of obtaining a healthy understanding of sexuality for promoting future healthy relationships. Various resources and books are recommended for both adults and youth, aiming to provide a comprehensive view of sexual education and relationship building.

00:00 Introduction to Carlie Palmer Webb

01:59 Carlie's Journey to Becoming a Sex Educator

03:41 Common Misconceptions About Sex During Pregnancy

09:50 Rebuilding Intimacy Postpartum

16:16 Maintaining Personal Values and Desires

23:11 Educating Children About Healthy Sexuality

29:03 Recommended Resources and Final Thoughts

RESOURCES
Come As You Are
The Great Sex Rescue
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Smithsonian Body Encyclopedia
Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Jr.
I Said No