I sat down
with Dr. Tina Sellers about the unfortunate legacy Christianity has
with Sexual Shame. With both of us having backgrounds in faith
traditions, I believe we share a distress that certain religious
communities can't seem to find more sex-positive and effective
approaches to such an important part of the human experience. We
discussed the history and ramifications of sexual shame and some
approaches people may find helpful in reframing these things in
their lives.
Dr. Tina
Schermer Sellers is a licensed sex and gender feminist
psychotherapist, best-selling author, researcher, emeriti
professor, and media personality whose expertise spans sex therapy,
spiritual intimacy, parenting, medicine, and social justice. Her
revolutionary perspectives have been expressed on platforms such as
“Spirituality & Health,” “Refinery 29,” “Vocal,” “Medium,” and
“Bust Magazines,” along with many podcast, radio, news, and TV
outlets. Known for exposing the impact of patriarchy and sexual
shame on our ability to securely attach to our partners, and
instruct our children to attach to theirs, Dr. Sellers’ book, “Sex,
God, & the Conservative Church – Erasing Shame from Sexual
Intimacy,” has had a global impact. Her latest book, “Shameless
Parenting – Everything You Need to Raise Shame-free, Confident,
Kids and Heal Your Shame Too!” was a New Release Bestseller in
eight categories. She speaks throughout the world on how to heal,
and how to raise shame-free relationally confident children. In
2015, Dr. Sellers left her academic position of 28 years to found
the Northwest Institute on Intimacy, a post-graduate institute to
train psychotherapists, educators, clergy, and physicians in sexual
health and understanding their sexual biases. Most do not realize
that these professionals do not get sexual health training in
graduate school. Since our ability to do pleasure and connection is
core to our happiness, it is critical that all professionals
serving public health and wellness receive this
training.
Dr. Tina can
be followed on Instagram @DrTinaShameless.
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