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Jan 2022
31m 25s

#151: SEX and the Toxic Relationship

Dr. Heidi
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Understanding sex is hard but understanding sex within a toxic relationship is even harder. Why is it so good? Why is it so bad? How can it be so good and so bad at the same time? Looking at sex in a toxic relationship is no different than looking at the relationship itself. Are the goals the same, or are the goals of the act different? Relationships are based on the goals of those involved, sex is a part of that. Let's take a closer look!


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