Esther Perel Quote
This litany of disenchantment notwithstanding, I believe there’s an additional layer to our libidinal demise that has to do with our culture’s deep ambivalence around sexuality. While we recognize the importance of sex, we nonetheless vacillate between extremes of excessive license and repressive tactics: Don’t do it till you’re married. Just do it when you feel like it. It’s no big deal. It’s a huge deal. You need love. What’s love got to do with it? It’s an all-or-nothing approach to sex. Porn
Esther Perel
This litany of disenchantment notwithstanding, I believe there’s an additional layer to our libidinal demise that has to do with our culture’s deep ambivalence around sexuality. While we recognize the importance of sex, we nonetheless vacillate between extremes of excessive license and repressive tactics: Don’t do it till you’re married. Just do it when you feel like it. It’s no big deal. It’s a huge deal. You need love. What’s love got to do with it? It’s an all-or-nothing approach to sex. Porn
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About Esther Perel
Perel promoted the concept of "erotic intelligence" in her book Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence (2006), which has been translated into 24 languages. After publishing the book, she became an international advisor on sex and relationships. She has given two TED talks, hosts two podcasts, runs a series of therapy training / supervision events, and launched a card game.
In 2016, Perel was added to Oprah Winfrey's Supersoul 100 list of visionaries and influential leaders.