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Sexual health is now considered as one of the four pillars of health: Physical, Mental, Spiritual and Sexual. In this episode, Dr. Susie Gronski and I discuss the 6 Sexual Health Principles: Consent, Non-Exploitation, Honesty, Shared Values, Protection, Pleasure. She is a physical therapist specializing in male pelvic floor dysfunction and pain for people with penises — Sexual health is very important to her and she has spent a lot of time understanding it. We’ll hear from Dr. Susie about her sex-ed ubringing (how her parents introduced sex in the home), we disccuss our early adolescent sexual feelings, and then dive into the 6 Sexual Health Principles. We’ll talk through some examples of how these principles show up in a partnership, and we’ll do a deep dive into #4 – Shared Values: beliefs, morals, standards, ideas. — and role play out a scenario where you find porn on your partner’s computer, and provide a constructive way to address that hard and awkward conversation. ____________________ #1 Consent permission, agreement, approval. You have the right to decide where, when, how, and with whom you live your life. #2 Non-Exploitation honor, respect, fairness. A relationship where all parties benefit equally and partners are mutually respectful. #3 Honesty sincerity, integrity, truthfulness. The highest form of intimacy, although not always easy. Truth is freeing. #4 Shared Values beliefs, morals, standards, ideas. What is precious to you might not be to others, but it should always be treasured and respected. #5 Protection safety, safeguard, security. Being safe allows pleasures to be more enjoyable. It’s all about balance and responsibility. #6 Pleasure enjoyment, satisfaction, happiness, joy. We need it, we chase it, and we love it; it’s ____________________ Links we talked about: Dr Susie Gronski: https://drsusieg.com/ ABOUT: Dr. Susie Gronski is a licensed doctor of physical therapy and a board certified pelvic rehabilitation practitioner. In addition to knowing a lot about your private parts, she’s also a certified health coach. Simply put, she’s the doctor for ‘everything down there.’ Her passion is to make you feel comfortable about taboo subjects like sex and private parts. Social stigmas aren’t her thing. She provides real advice without the medical fluff, sorta’ like a friend who knows the lowdown down below. Dr. Susie is the author of the #1 New Release In Men’s Health, Pelvic Pain: The Ultimate Cock Block and the creator of a unique hands-on training program helping men with pelvic pain become experts in treating themselves. https://www.facebook.com/drsusieg/ https://twitter.com/DrSusieG?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Pelvic Pain: The Ultimate Cock Block Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/099869570X/ Dr. Douglas Braun Harvey, certified sex therapist: https://www.theharveyinstitute.com/about-us/doug-braun-harvey 6 Principles: https://www.theharveyinstitute.com/six-principles-of-sexual-health Gottman Card Decks: https://www.gottman.com/couples/apps/ ____________________ About Ellen Melon: Sex & Relationship Coach and Educator specializing in shame, attachment, and taking things personally. Ellen Melon links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmelonshow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EllenMelonShow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellenmelonshow Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL_F0bL0mItXS-jundACwnA Website: https://www.ellenmelon.com ____________________ Sources: None ____________________