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Valid Love
Rebecca and Leah
17 episodes
3 months ago
Rebecca and Leah delve into the often-overlooked issue of sexual pain, discussing its prevalence and the shame that keeps many suffering in silence. They explore the critical distinction between pain being common but not normal, emphasizing that persistent sexual pain requires appropriate investigation and treatment. • Types of sexual pain including superficial versus deep pain and pain during versus after penetration • Sexual trauma as a major cause, with the body developing protective resp...
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Rebecca and Leah delve into the often-overlooked issue of sexual pain, discussing its prevalence and the shame that keeps many suffering in silence. They explore the critical distinction between pain being common but not normal, emphasizing that persistent sexual pain requires appropriate investigation and treatment. • Types of sexual pain including superficial versus deep pain and pain during versus after penetration • Sexual trauma as a major cause, with the body developing protective resp...
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Episodes (17/17)
Valid Love
Sexual Pain: Breaking the Silence
Rebecca and Leah delve into the often-overlooked issue of sexual pain, discussing its prevalence and the shame that keeps many suffering in silence. They explore the critical distinction between pain being common but not normal, emphasizing that persistent sexual pain requires appropriate investigation and treatment. • Types of sexual pain including superficial versus deep pain and pain during versus after penetration • Sexual trauma as a major cause, with the body developing protective resp...
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6 months ago
45 minutes

Valid Love
Freedom, Identity, Legacy: What Shapes Our Biggest Life Decision?
The cultural war between parenthood and child-free living requires more nuance and understanding of both perspectives, their joys, and their challenges. • Different categories of people exist in this conversation: parents, child-free by choice, child-free not by choice, fence sitters, and even antinatalists • Chapel Roan's controversial comments about motherhood being "hell" sparked debate and defensiveness from parents • Motherhood can involve significant physical changes, identity sh...
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7 months ago
56 minutes

Valid Love
Whack-a-Mole Mind: When OCD Invades Your Love Life
Kaelin, a therapist specializing in OCD, explores relationship OCD and the destructive cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsions that can hijack healthy relationships. • OCD operates through intrusive thoughts causing distress, followed by compulsions that temporarily relieve anxiety • Relationship OCD involves persistent doubts about one's relationship despite evidence of compatibility • Common intrusive thoughts include questioning attraction, compatibility, or whether there's someone be...
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7 months ago
1 hour

Valid Love
Holy Filters, Batman! Your Instagram Crush Doesn't Actually Look Like That
We discuss how media portrayals of sex create unrealistic expectations and impact our relationships, exploring everything from spontaneous versus responsive desire to the problems with hookup culture. • Media often depicts sex as spontaneous, pretty, and instantly orgasmic when reality is much messier • Casual sex is portrayed as the norm, which can be alienating for demisexual people who need emotional connection first • Lack of communication and consent in media leads to poor models for he...
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7 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Valid Love
Stalker Vampires and Book Boyfriends: Our Toxic Media Obsessions
In this episode we explore how media influences our perceptions of relationships and sexuality from childhood through adulthood, examining everything from Disney movies to influencer culture and book boyfriends. • Disney princess narratives set unrealistic gender-specific expectations about love and relationships from childhood • Social media and influencers present carefully curated relationship content that hides the real work behind healthy partnerships • Dating apps have created a superf...
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8 months ago
44 minutes

Valid Love
Relationship Abuse
We are joined in this episode by Christina for a discussion on Relationship Abuse.
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8 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes

Valid Love
Dating While Trans - An Interview With Alice
In this episode we gain perspective on the personal, social, and relationship effects of being Transgender in a conversation between Rebecca, Leah, and Alice. Show Notes Coming Soon.
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8 months ago
59 minutes

Valid Love
We're Back!
We’re Back! Returning from a three-year hiatus to unravel the complexities that have emerged in the ever-evolving landscape of relationships. We, Rebecca and Leah, are kicking off "Valid Love" with insightful reflections on our personal growth and professional strides. Get ready for an exploration of relationship dynamics and sexual diversity that doesn't shy away from the tough questions. Rebecca shares her passionate advocacy for social workers to be equipped with essential knowledge ...
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9 months ago
30 minutes

Valid Love
E-lationships, the relationships of the 21st century
In this episode we discuss the topic of online relationships. They're kind of like PenPals but more reliable than the postal service. Our tidbits this week is all about phone sex, cyber sex, VR sex. whatever the kids are doing these days. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/feb/13/how-online-dating-has-changed-the-way-we-fall-in-love https://pairedlife.com/dating/online-relationships https://www.insidehook.com/article/sex-and-dating/can-you-fall-in-love-with-someones-voice ht...
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3 years ago
1 hour 19 minutes

Valid Love
Asexual Spectrum Part 2
In this episode we continue our discussion of the Asexual Spectrum and our TitBits this week is on Non-Sexual Intimacy. Referenced in this Episode: The Invisible Orientation By Julie Sondra Decker https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/carrel-books/9781510700642/the-invisible-orientation/ Temple Article https://news.temple.edu/news/2021-07-06/why-aromantic-and-asexual- people-belong-lgbtqia-community
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3 years ago
41 minutes

Valid Love
Asexual Spectrum Part 1
In this Episode we talk Ace and our TitBits this week is all about the Kink of Sensualism. Referenced in this Episode: The Invisible Orientation By Julie Sondra Decker https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/carrel-books/9781510700642/the-invisible-orientation/ Ace By Angela Chen https://www.angelachen.org/ace.html Absolutely No Thoughts Of Pounding During My Fun Day With This Kind T-Rex Because I'm Aromantic And Asexual And That's A Wonderfully Valid Way Of Proving Love Is Real By Chuck Tin...
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3 years ago
59 minutes

Valid Love
The Q/A Episode.
In this episode of Valid Love, we answer some common questions and attempt to breath normally. Resources: 50 shades of consent: https://www.hercampus.com/school/u-vic/50-shades-consent-intro-kink/ Guide to Getting It On by Paul Joannides: https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Getting-Paul-Joannides/dp/188553504X/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1647836254&refinements=p_27%3APaul+Joannides&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Paul+Joannides
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3 years ago
55 minutes

Valid Love
When love is Illegal: An interview with Sky.
In this episode we are down one host but have a special guest from down under. Leah is out sick this week as we are joined by Sky to talk about their love story.
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3 years ago
1 hour 16 minutes

Valid Love
ADHD and Relationships
In this episode we talk to our special guest Carrie about ADHD and how it corresponds to relationships. Our TitBits this week is all about the big O, Orgasms. Carrie's Resources: Scattered by Dr. Gabor Mate (Title: Scattered Minds for our Non-US listeners) https://drgabormate.com/book/scattered-minds/ The ADHD Effect on Marriage by Melissa C. Orlov Married to Distraction by Edward Hallowell, Melissa C. Orlov, and Sue Hallowell ADDitudeMag https://www.additudemag.com/ Referenced ...
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3 years ago
1 hour 29 minutes

Valid Love
Ethical Non-Monogamy
We stand with Ukraine In this episode, we discuss an overview of Ethical Non-Monogamy. Reading referenced: Polysecure By Jessica Fern https://www.jessicafern.com TitBits: America is getting kinkier https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hot-kink-summer----lovehoney-and-kinsey-institute-r esearchers-discovered-americans-are-kinkier-301327893.html https://theconversation.com/polyamorous-relationships-under-severe-strain-during-the-pandemi c-154335
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3 years ago
1 hour 10 minutes

Valid Love
Interracial Relationships: A Conversation With Sarah
In this episode, we talk with Sarah about interracial relationships and her personal experience. TitBits: Ethical Porn Links referenced in this episode: When asian women are harassed for marrying non asian men: https://www.thecut.com/2018/10/when-asian-women-are-harassed-for-marrying-non-asi an-men.html https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/ethical-porn https://www.thebody.com/article/kink-managing-chronic-pain
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3 years ago
1 hour 30 minutes

Valid Love
First Loves, First Episode.
In our introductory episode we discuss a bit about ourselves, our expectations of this podcast, and delve into the topic of first loves. Links: My fan fiction for the week: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28588152/chapters/70064043 The study we discussed: https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/psychological-first-love/
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3 years ago
1 hour 12 minutes

Valid Love
Rebecca and Leah delve into the often-overlooked issue of sexual pain, discussing its prevalence and the shame that keeps many suffering in silence. They explore the critical distinction between pain being common but not normal, emphasizing that persistent sexual pain requires appropriate investigation and treatment. • Types of sexual pain including superficial versus deep pain and pain during versus after penetration • Sexual trauma as a major cause, with the body developing protective resp...