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Default Apr 08, 2019 at 06:52 PM
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I'm actually pretty comfortable talking about sex in theory, but when I'm actually in the bedroom it can be hard for me to say what I want. Part of the problem is that I haven't taken the time to get to know a partner well beforehand I think. If it's a stranger, how do you talk to them about stuff like that?
I suppose it depends on how much you are willing to share or get to know the other person first.

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Default Apr 11, 2019 at 06:37 PM
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I'm lucky that I live in an area where sexuality is pretty freely discussed among friends and even strangers. There are a lot of sex positive and kink positive groups in my community, as well as support for poly, ethical non-monogamy etc.

Still it is difficult to start that discussion with people who are not in these communities. As others have pointed out, the culture we grow up in really dictates how wee see things.
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Default Apr 11, 2019 at 06:46 PM
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I think if more people can speak from a sex positive place, we will be better off as a society. It is so nice to be able to talk with others who feel shame or have trauma reactions, or have practical sexual questions, talk about kink or how to communicate boundaries, how to say no to things, etc. It frees up so much stress and anxiety I would otherwise carry.

I wish I had found these types of groups twenty years ago!
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