186. Myths about Sexual Desire and Arousal to Stop Believing

Fix Yourself First with Dr. Kristie

Sexual desire, arousal, and differences in desire happen, especially through changes in our life experiences. Dealing with these issues can cause shame, embarrassment, and anxiety.
The messages we've received through the years contribute to our self-talk, especially when it comes to our sexual selves. We begin to believe that something is wrong with us or that our desire is directly connected with our ability to love our partner and many other myths that negatively affect our sexual self-esteem.
In this episode, Dr. Kristie will explain why the three most widespread myths about desire differences exist and why you should stop believing them.
And by being conscious of these characteristics of desire differences, you can change your internal script and rewrite the belief about your sexual self in relationships.
t's time we make sex less hard to discuss and such a heavy topic.
Covered in this episode:

• What are the three most common myths around desire differences?
• What three layers make up sexual desire?
• Exploring your sexual template.
• How do you relate to yourself and your partner in these different areas of intimacy: body, mind, heart, spirit, and connection?
• Sexual arousal is the physical part of sexual desire.
• Emotions that cause problems with arousal and sexual arousal disorders
• How we wrongly connect love and desire?

Links mentioned:

• Free Women's Workshop: 5-Step Method Emotional + Physical Intimacy
• IG: @kristie_overstreet
• FB: @DrKristieOverstreet
• Ready to learn more about how to recognize and rewrite your sexual templates? Check out this article Rewriting Your Sexual Template