3 habits that ruin pleasurable sex | Pepa Pasatu | TEDxSapienzaU
Struggling with performance anxiety in bed or lacking sexual desire? Many of us unconsciously follow unspoken sexual scripts that create pressure and expectations - disconnecting us from our body sensations and reducing pleasure. What if we approached sex with curiosity, mindfulness and openness, guided by how it feels instead of how it should be? In this TEDx talk, Pepa invites you to reconnect with your desires, tune into your sensations, and embrace your personal journey toward more electrifying, pleasurable sex.Discover TEDxSapienzaU, the student-led TEDx event at Sapienza University of Rome, active since 2022. Learn more at https://www.tedxsapienzau.com.Pepa Pasatu is a clinical psychosexologist and performer exploring sexual pleasure, body awareness, and mindfulness through a multidisciplinary lens. Originally from Berlin, Pepa holds a BSc in Psychology (University of Potsdam, Germany and University of Buenos Aires, Argentina) and an MSc in Clinical Psychosexology (Sapienza University of Rome and University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy). Beyond scientific research, Pepa integrates artistic expression - especially dance and improvisation - to create workshops, performances, and dialogues that challenge cultural norms and invite bodyfulness, an embodied presence. Current projects include lustlab and pleasure practice.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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