Labels Are For Soup Cans

Feb 14, 2022 | LGBT, Body Acceptance, Secular Sexuality

SecX has spoken before on the idea of soul mates but I think deeper then that is a magical assumption about the nature of ‘the soul.’ Even if we recognize that there’s no such metaphysical, magical energy animating our bodies, we all seem to be seeking a certain quietness of mind, where our true identity, thoughts and desires can be heard. But if there is no still quiet voice that makes us us, then what the hell are we? And how the hell are we supposed to show anyone else? This week our four person panel examines our demons and looks at the dangers of over-identification. Catch the episode below and be sure to check back afterwards for some footNOTES!

Identifying With the “No-Self” by Robert Puff for Psychology Today

46 Terms That Describe Sexual Attraction, Behavior, and Orientation from Healthline

What to Do When You’re Questioning Your Sexuality by Ariane Resnick for Very Well Mind

Sex and Gender: Still Unclear After All These Years by Michael Mascolo for Psychology Today

Be Proud of Who You Are…It’s Healthy! by Arash Emamzadeh for Psychology Today

Why It’s Dangerous to Label People by Adam Alter for Psychology Today

Why It’s Time To Stop Labeling Ourselves And Those Around Us by Bryan Kramer for Forbes

This Is When A Relationship Without Labels Doesn’t Work b y Kelly Gonsalves for Mind Body Green

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Poly Marriage Equality

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Dating Reality

Dating Reality

Turned off and turned on: Why are reality dating shows so addictive? by Steph Arnaldo for Rappler It's Time We Talked About 'Experts' on Reality Dating Shows by Meg Walters for Giddy Experts Explain Why We Love Reality Dating Shows, Even Though We Know They're Fake by...

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Meet Doll Master Ricky

Meet Doll Master Ricky

One of our very first ever calls on Secular Sexuality involved a newly opened ‘sex doll brothel’ and a therapist turned podcaster in way over his head. Now years later I’m thrilled to finally dive deep into the soft silicone world of love dolls and human like sex...

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