Session 41: Lets Talk About Sex ft. Dr. Donna Oriowo
About this episode
Crissle and Dr. Donna Oriowo discuss self-esteem, sexuality, and the impact of societal messages on Black girls.
This week on the Couch, Crissle sits down with renowned sex therapist, psychologist, and author Dr. Donna Oriowo to talk about self-esteem, sexuality, and the messages Black girls receive about themselves from an early age. They unpack how young Black girls can begin to understand the value placed on their hair, skin color, bodies, and appearance before they’re even five years old and how those messages can stay with us into adulthood. They talk about what it means to truly love yourself when you’ve been taught to seek validation from others, why we learn to perform for our safety and the comfort of others, and how low self-esteem can shape the way we experience relationships, sex, and pleasure. Crissle and Dr. Donna Oriowo also explore the role of religion and the church in shaping Black women’s relationships with their sexuality, why secure self-esteem can lead to a healthier sex life, and what it looks like to stop shrinking yourself and finally desire yourself first. Want to talk to Crissle? Email advice@crisslescouch.com and include “chat live” in the subject line. Session Notes: 0:00 — Welcome Back to the Couch0:48 — Learning to Love Yourself12:18 — How…
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