Mind Movers #34 — Dr Tara

Dr Tara recounts her journey from a conservative upbringing to becoming a leading voice in sexual education and empowerment. 

The professor and sex expert shares her personal experiences with marriage, divorce, and finding a fulfilling relationship, while also delving into topics such as sexual mindfulness, the impact of cultural norms on relationships, and the complexities of infidelity. 

Enjoy!

In This Episode

00:02:00 - Background

00:04:35 - Religion, culture and sexuality

00:08:35 - Body neutrality and body image

00:16:50 - Academia

00:20:20 - Sexual chemistry

00:26:25 - Divorce and healing

00:31:30 - Relationships and monogamy

00:41:00 - Sexual mindfulness

00:45:45 - Pornography and ethics

00:52:50 - Toxic masculinity

00:57:20 - Celebs Go Dating

01:06:35 - Infidelity

01:25:50 - Future plans

About Dr Tara

Dr. Tara is a tenured professor at California State University Fullerton, where she teaches relational and sexual communication and quantitative research. She is also a researcher and appears as a sex expert on the TV show Celebs Go Dating. Dr Tara is also the host of the Luvbites by Dr Tara Podcast.