EP398 - Sexual Grief: Trauma, Loss & Heartbreak

EP398 - Sexual Grief: Trauma, Loss & Heartbreak

Author: Dr. Nazanin Moali, Ph.D, Psychology of Sex | Couple Therapy | Sex Education August 6, 2024 Duration: 30:02

Welcome to episode 398 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Edy Nathan. In this conversation, we explore the idea of sexual grief. Edy explains how this term is tied to the traumatic events that can shape one's sexual identity and desire. Drawing from her clinical experience, Edy provides a thorough look at how sexual grief appears and impacts people. 


Edy Nathan is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in New York City. Edy’s work focuses on topics surrounding the tough conversations people don’t like to have — grief, sex, and trauma. Her work in grief, trauma, and sexuality offers insight into the way loss affects the soul and the brain. She uses these insights to breathe new meaning into the lives of those stagnated by loss or trauma.

 

Edy has master’s degrees in psychology, drama, and social work, and post-graduate work in sex therapy and sex education. She is a Certified Sex Therapist, certified Hypnotherapist, EMDR clinician, drama therapist, Psychology Today blogger, motivational speaker, and workshop leader. Edy is the author of “It’s Grief: The Dance of Self-Discovery through Trauma and Loss.”


In this episode, you will hear:

 

·      Edy's Journey to Discussing Sexual Grief

·      Defining Sexual Grief

·      Identity and Sexual Trauma

·      Developmental Sexual Grief

·      Sexual Grief and Trauma

·      Clinical Responses

·      First Sexual Experiences

·      Hostage Situation in Grief

·      Curiosity and Exploration

·      Conservative Backgrounds and Shame

·      Recovering from Sexual Grief

 


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