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Nov 2024
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Cindy Gallop - The Surprising Benefits o...

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About this episode

Do younger partners make you happier?

In this episode, Cindy Gallop, founder of Make Love Not Porn, shares her bold perspective on living authentically and challenging societal norms. From rejecting pressures to marry or have children to embracing the joy of dating younger men, Cindy redefines intimacy and celebrates individuality.


Drawing on her successful advertising career and groundbreaking work in reshaping conversations about sex and relationships, she offers insights on breaking free from conventional expectations to live a uniquely fulfilling life.


Tune in for an inspiring conversation that encourages you to rethink what it means to live on your own terms.



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00:00 Introduction: Who Is Cindy Gallop?

02:02 What Does "Cindy’s Brand" Really Mean?

03:45 How Cindy Views Herself vs. How The World Sees Her

04:25 How Cindy’s Background Shaped Her Authentic Self

06:28 Steps To Embracing Your Authentic Self

09:00 Breaking Down The Most Harmful Societal Norms

12:07 Has Cindy Ever Experienced True Romantic Love?

13:47 Why Cindy Isn’t Focused On Finding Romantic Love

15:44 Why Young Men Are Choosing To Date Older Women

17:51 What’s The Age Gap Between Cindy And The Men She Dates?

20:56 Why Cindy Gallop’s Relationships Are Different From Love

24:53 Will Traditional Ideas About Love And Family Ever Change?

25:47 How To Stop External Pressures From Influencing Your Choices

27:19 The Dangerous Myth Of “The One” In Relationships

28:44 How Cindy Maintains Successful Relationships With Younger Men

35:25 Debunking The Myth Of The “Nuclear Family”

37:58 Advertising’s Misrepresentation Of Age And Its Impact

42:34 Is “Make Love Not Porn” Competing With Mainstream Porn?

46:26 Why Cindy Created “Make Love Not Porn” And Its Mission

53:16 What Is The Social-Sexual Revolution “Make Love Not Porn” Aims To Spark?

58:49 How “Make Love Not Porn” Differs From Mainstream Porn’s Addictive Traits

01:02:18 Cindy Gallop’s Definition Of True Consent

01:05:23 Can Sharing Your Sex Life Help Correct Misconceptions About Sex?

01:08:11 A Look At Paul’s Research On “Make Love Not Porn”

01:11:21 Cindy’s Innovative Approach To Educating Young People About Sex

01:13:42 How And When Parents Should Talk To Kids About Sex And Porn

01:16:15 Inside The “Make Love Not Porn” Academy

01:22:03 Cindy Gallop’s Most Memorable Conversations


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