Sexual fantasy doesn’t have to be a scary or taboo topic. With knowledge and understanding, it becomes a rich resource for sexual enrichment, growth, and enjoyment. This classic radio interview is a great place to start learning. Radio host Ilene Dillon speaks with Wendy Maltz, coauthor of Private Thoughts: Exploring the Power of Women’s Sexual Fantasies. Together, these two seasoned therapists, use wisdom, humor, insight, and story-telling to examine women’s most intimate erotic thoughts. They approach the topic with lively, candid discussion, and reveal how sexual fantasies vary, what they mean, and how to troubleshoot problems with fantasies if they come up personally or with an intimate partner.
Listen to this dynamic interview to find out:
- How women’s sexual fantasies differ from men’s
- Some common reasons why people sexually fantasize
- How sexual fantasizing can reduce anxiety while boosting sexual arousal
- Productive ways to think about, define, and categorize sexual fantasies
- Why sexual fantasies don’t always conform to one’s actual sexual orientation or identity
- How sexual fantasies can reflect different feelings, such as fears, conflicts, as well as desires
- The differences between sensory-based fantasies and role-based fantasies
- Addressing problems with disturbing, unwanted, and controlling fantasies
- How to psychologically explore what a sexual fantasy might mean
- How past sexual abuse and other experiences impact sexual fantasies
- How sexual fantasy work can facilitate recovery from past hurts and abuse
- How to approach the topic of sexual fantasy with a partner
- Whether or not it’s a good idea to act out a fantasy
- The joys of feeling comfortable with sexual fantasies
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