Dallas BraggFormer crystal methamphetamine user, I help men who have sex with men break free from the addictive patterns associated with Chemsex. Currently expanding my expertise by seeking to become a Certified

Sober sex? #addictionhelp #recoveryispossible

19 Jul 2024 · 1 min

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In this counseling‑style monologue, the speaker addresses the challenge of approaching sexual intimacy after achieving sobriety. He emphasizes that patience with oneself is essential, urging listeners to prioritize their commitment to sobriety above sexual pursuits. Building a supportive network is presented as a crucial step to maintain recovery while exploring relationships. The speaker highlights the need to relearn how to be intimate, especially when dating men, noting that past dating behaviors were often shaped by substance use and must be re‑examined. Overall, the talk offers a compassionate, step‑by‑step mindset for navigating sober sex, focusing on self‑care, community support, and authentic connection.

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When first getting sober, how do I even begin approaching sober sex? Yeah, I think with, with this question and all of them, it's a great question. Um, they're such big questions, really. Um, and I think you mentioned the word patience, um, just a moment ago, and that really is, I guess, one of the key components to it, is to really be patient with yourself. Um, and to focus on, um, kind of committing and prioritizing your sobriety, um, focus on kind of building a support network around you. And one of the main things, um, in terms of kind of approaching sex is kind of learning and rediscovering how to be intimate with another person, another man. And that part can take some time to, to really learn how to do that, like looking at how you're dating, like How were you dating previously when you were using