Best Of —Joe Pt. 1: I Was a 36-Year-Old Virgin & Then I Got a Sex Surrogate

Continuing our Best Of series, we're sharing some of our listener favorites, including our good friend, Joe. The more Joe looked at porn and the more deeply he got into those fantasies, the fantasy of porn became his reality, and the reality of having sex with another person became fantasy. There is so much to unpack in this episode. You’ll hear how through therapy, Joe discovered the hidden reasons for his sexual anorexia and how he overcame those fears and found himself with a sex surrogate. Surrogate Partner Therapy is a form of therapy based on the successful methods of Masters and Johnson. In this therapy, a client, a therapist, and a surrogate partner form a three-person therapeutic team who together work to understand and resolve difficulties that a client is experiencing in their lives. The surrogate participates with the client in structured and unstructured experiences that are designed to build client self-awareness and skills in the areas of physical and emotional intimacy. These therapeutic experiences include partner work in relaxation, effective communication, sensual and sexual touching, and social skills training. What surrogacy is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIc70zBY3SY Surrogate partner website: https://www.surrogatetherapy.org/ UPDATED: Here's an anonymous article Joe wrote about his experience. There are more juicy details as well: https://www.thedoe.com/narratives/my-surrogate-partnership-experience _____ If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, depression, trauma, sexual abuse or feeling overwhelmed, we've compiled a list of resources at secretlifepodcast.com. ______ To share your secret and be a guest on the show email [email protected] _____ TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE INCLUDE virgin, sex surrogate, surrogate partners, porn addiction, addiction, love and sex addiction, trauma, relationships, self-love, friendships, community, secrets, behaviors, self-care, self-love, and courage. _____ Brianne's novel: SECRET LIFE OF A HOLLYWOOD SEX & LOVE ADDICT Check out the website: Secret Life Novel or buy on Amazon ______ HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE SHOW? Tell Your Friends & Share Online! Follow, Rate & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Follow & Listen iHeart | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Amazon | Pandora Spread the word via social media Instagram Twitter Facebook #SecretLifePodcast Donate - You can also support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (make payment to [email protected]) or at our WEBSITE. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/secret-life/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy