34 min

Narcissistic Abuse Syndrome and Sex After Trauma with Dr. Kate Balestrieri Girl Boner Radio: True Sex and Relationship Stories

    • Sexuality

Have you ever felt as though you’ve lost yourself or your confidence after a relationship? Or wondered how a romantic relationship that started out like a fairytale spiraled into lies, gaslighting and pain? If so, you may be one of the many people who’ve grappled with narcissistic abuse syndrome. 
 
August has been there, as have numerous of her past guests. For this week’s episode, she explores the impact of narcissistic abuse with Dr. Kate Balestrieri, a sex therapist and psychologist who specializes in treating people on both sides of the equation.
 
A few things you’ll learn about in the episode:
 
What Kate learned about sex and sexuality growing up Common signs of narcissistic abuse syndrome How gaslighting can impact sex and intimacy Kate’s thoughts for a listener whose controlling ex restricted sex and affection Dr. Megan’s thoughts for a listener who’s haunted by her ex’s “porn addiction” How trauma can impact sex and pleasure Important truths about healing from trauma A few powerful things healing can bring to our lives  
Save 15% on your first order of lube, arousal gel, delay spray and more at Promescent with promo code august 15: delayspray.com
 
Check out Dr. Megan’s FREE pleasure challenge: greatlifegreatsex.com/pleasure
 
Join August on Patreon to get an upcoming bonus episode on this topic and more!: patreon.com/girlboner  
 
Instagram:
 @themodernintimacy @drkatebalestrieri
@GirlBonerMedia  @dr.megan.fleming
 
Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin, with transcript support from KM Huber. Learn more and find lightly edited transcripts at augustmclaughlin.com. 
 

Have you ever felt as though you’ve lost yourself or your confidence after a relationship? Or wondered how a romantic relationship that started out like a fairytale spiraled into lies, gaslighting and pain? If so, you may be one of the many people who’ve grappled with narcissistic abuse syndrome. 
 
August has been there, as have numerous of her past guests. For this week’s episode, she explores the impact of narcissistic abuse with Dr. Kate Balestrieri, a sex therapist and psychologist who specializes in treating people on both sides of the equation.
 
A few things you’ll learn about in the episode:
 
What Kate learned about sex and sexuality growing up Common signs of narcissistic abuse syndrome How gaslighting can impact sex and intimacy Kate’s thoughts for a listener whose controlling ex restricted sex and affection Dr. Megan’s thoughts for a listener who’s haunted by her ex’s “porn addiction” How trauma can impact sex and pleasure Important truths about healing from trauma A few powerful things healing can bring to our lives  
Save 15% on your first order of lube, arousal gel, delay spray and more at Promescent with promo code august 15: delayspray.com
 
Check out Dr. Megan’s FREE pleasure challenge: greatlifegreatsex.com/pleasure
 
Join August on Patreon to get an upcoming bonus episode on this topic and more!: patreon.com/girlboner  
 
Instagram:
 @themodernintimacy @drkatebalestrieri
@GirlBonerMedia  @dr.megan.fleming
 
Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin, with transcript support from KM Huber. Learn more and find lightly edited transcripts at augustmclaughlin.com. 
 

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