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What does healthy masculinity look like, and how can men develop a healthier relationship with intimacy, sexuality, and emotional expression?
Join Ashutosh Garg on The Brand Called You (TBCY) for an insightful conversation with Fran Frye, a sex counselor specializing in problematic sexual behaviours.
In this episode, Fran shares perspectives from her professional and personal journey, exploring how societal expectations shape masculinity and how men can develop greater emotional awareness and self-regulation.
The conversation examines the importance of intimacy throughout life, the influence of pornography on sexual expectations, and the difference between genuine desire and heightened nervous system arousal. It also highlights why understanding personal boundaries, communicating openly, and practising self-consent are essential to building healthier intimate relationships.
Discover practical perspectives on:
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Rethinking traditional narratives around masculinity and male sexuality.
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Understanding self-regulation as an essential relationship skill.
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Recognizing the fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and "fornicate" responses.
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Understanding pornography's influence on expectations of intimacy.
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Overcoming performance anxiety and developing emotional awareness.
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Recognizing personal boundaries and practising consent.
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Building healthier relationships through communication and mutual respect.
