Steve Talks Books | Friday Conversation | Ep 128: Leanna Wolfe - Changing Dynamics of Relationships @SteveTalksBooks | Uploaded August 2024 | Updated October 2024, 13 hours ago.
Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Leanna Wolfe, an anthropologist and clinical sexologist, to discuss her compelling memoir, 177 Lovers and Counting: My Life as a Sex Researcher. Wolfe takes us on a fascinating journey through her decades-long career, exploring how different cultures around the world view sex, relationships, and societal norms.
From the love marriages of India to the complex dynamics of polygamy in Africa, Wolfe shares surprising insights that challenge common stereotypes and offer a deeper understanding of human sexuality. We also delve into the transformative changes she witnessed during the sexual revolution and second wave feminism in the San Francisco Bay Area, and how these movements continue to influence attitudes toward sex and relationships today.
The discussion touches on a range of topics, including the impact of pornography, the rise of non-traditional relationship structures like polyamory, and the potential dangers of AI partners in an increasingly digital world. Wolfe also reflects on the challenges women face in understanding their own bodies and achieving sexual satisfaction, all while navigating societal expectations.
Whether you’re interested in anthropology, sex research, or just curious about how different cultures approach intimacy, this episode offers a rich and thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human. Tune in for a conversation that’s as informative as it is engaging, and stay until the end for a surprising twist as we discuss favorite family recipes and the lessons learned from our very first jobs.
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Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Leanna Wolfe, an anthropologist and clinical sexologist, to discuss her compelling memoir, 177 Lovers and Counting: My Life as a Sex Researcher. Wolfe takes us on a fascinating journey through her decades-long career, exploring how different cultures around the world view sex, relationships, and societal norms.
From the love marriages of India to the complex dynamics of polygamy in Africa, Wolfe shares surprising insights that challenge common stereotypes and offer a deeper understanding of human sexuality. We also delve into the transformative changes she witnessed during the sexual revolution and second wave feminism in the San Francisco Bay Area, and how these movements continue to influence attitudes toward sex and relationships today.
The discussion touches on a range of topics, including the impact of pornography, the rise of non-traditional relationship structures like polyamory, and the potential dangers of AI partners in an increasingly digital world. Wolfe also reflects on the challenges women face in understanding their own bodies and achieving sexual satisfaction, all while navigating societal expectations.
Whether you’re interested in anthropology, sex research, or just curious about how different cultures approach intimacy, this episode offers a rich and thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human. Tune in for a conversation that’s as informative as it is engaging, and stay until the end for a surprising twist as we discuss favorite family recipes and the lessons learned from our very first jobs.
Find Leanna Wolfe: rowman.com/ISBN/9781538174661/177-Lovers-and-Counting-My-Life-as-a-Sex-Researcher and drleannawolfe.com
Send us a text (buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1793148/open_sms)
Support the show (ko-fi.com/steve_pagechewing)
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PAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga Podcast (buzzsprout.com/2208428)
Film Chewing Podcast (buzzsprout.com/2235582/share)
Lens Chewing on YouTube (youtube.com/@lenschewing)
Speculative Speculations Podcast (podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/speculative-speculations)
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