Mind Movers #34 — Dr Tara

Dr Tara recounts her journey from a conservative upbringing to becoming a leading voice in sexual education and empowerment.  The professor and sex expert shares her personal experiences with marriage, divorce, and finding a fulfilling relationship, while also delving into topics such as sexual mindfulness, the impact of cultural norms on relationships, and the complexities of infidelity.  Enjoy! In This Episode 00:02:00 - Background 00:04:35 - Religion, culture and sexuality 00:08:35 - Body neutrality and body image 00:16:50 - Academia 00:20:20 - Sexual chemistry 00:26:25 - Divorce and healing 00:31:30 - Relationships and monogamy 00:41:00 - Sexual mindfulness 00:45:45 - Pornography and ethics 00:52:50 - Toxic masculinity 00:57:20 - Celebs Go Dating 01:06:35 - Infidelity 01:25:50 - Future plans About Dr Tara Dr. Tara is a tenured professor at California State University Fullerton, where she teaches relational and sexual communication and quantitative research. She is also a researcher and appears as a sex expert on the TV show Celebs Go Dating. Dr Tara is also the host of the Luvbites by Dr Tara Podcast.