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Philosophy · 19 min

How To Think More About Sex

By Alain de Botton

This episode unpacks the hidden anxieties and unrealistic expectations surrounding sex, inviting a more thoughtful and nuanced understanding of intimacy.

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Philosophy
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“This episode unpacks the hidden anxieties and unrealistic expectations surrounding sex, inviting a more thoughtful and nuanced understanding of intimacy.”

— Alain de Botton, How To Think More About Sex

What it is about

Sex, Intimacy, Relationships, Psychology

Who it is for

If you've ever felt the gap between idealized intimacy and its messy reality a more thoughtful lens on desire and connection, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Alain de Botton brings his signature philosophical lens to human experience, dissecting the often-unspoken anxieties and cultural pressures that shape our most intimate lives.

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Alain de Botton

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