<description>This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit &lt;a href="https://abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&amp;#38;utm_campaign=CTA_7"&gt;abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this week’s episode (a &lt;em&gt;much-requested topic&lt;/em&gt;, by the way!) I sit down with fat-positive sex therapist Noelle Benach to explore the deeply complex terrain of sex, intimacy, body image, and pleasure. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The first part of the episode is free for all listeners, and the full episode is available for paid subscribers on Substack. Upgrade to paid &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe"&gt;right here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Topics We Discuss:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How childhood experiences with food and body shape our understanding of intimacy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The impact of diet culture on desire, sexuality, and self-worth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Pleasure as a form of resistance and reclamation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The nuanced experience of living with diabetes and navigating intimacy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How societal expectations around desire affect women and marginalized bodies&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Behind The Paywall...&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Expanding the definition of intimacy beyond sex&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What to do when partners have differing levels of sexual desire&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why talking about intimacy can feel intimidating—and why it matters anyway&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The power of consent, sensory needs, and honoring what feels good&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How body shame interferes with connection and pleasure&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The radical importance of self-pleasure and solo intimacy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Creating safe spaces for vulnerability and honest communication&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The therapeutic process of reconnecting with desire on your own terms&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;About Noelle: Noelle Benach, LCPC, CST (She/Her) is a Baltimore based Psychotherapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. Noelle works with adult individuals, couples and those in non-monogamous relationships to address concerns such as sexuality and desire, body liberation, LGBTQIA+ issues, chronic illness concerns, neurodivergence, anxiety, fertility issues, and parenting stress.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Substack for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe"&gt;abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apply for Abbie’s Group Membership:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe"&gt;https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Social media:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast Editing by Brian Walters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This podcast is ad-free and support comes from your support on Substack. Subscribe &lt;a target="_blank" href="http://abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS

Full Plate by Abbie Attwood

Sex and Body Image: How to Get Out of Your Head and into Your Body with Fat-Positive Sex Therapist Noelle Benach

JUN 2, 202532 MIN
The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS

Sex and Body Image: How to Get Out of Your Head and into Your Body with Fat-Positive Sex Therapist Noelle Benach

JUN 2, 202532 MIN

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit <a href="https://abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_7">abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com</a><br/><br/><p>In this week’s episode (a <em>much-requested topic</em>, by the way!) I sit down with fat-positive sex therapist Noelle Benach to explore the deeply complex terrain of sex, intimacy, body image, and pleasure. </p><p>The first part of the episode is free for all listeners, and the full episode is available for paid subscribers on Substack. Upgrade to paid <a target="_blank" href="http://abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe">right here</a>.</p><p><strong>Topics We Discuss:</strong></p><p>How childhood experiences with food and body shape our understanding of intimacy</p><p>The impact of diet culture on desire, sexuality, and self-worth</p><p>Pleasure as a form of resistance and reclamation</p><p>The nuanced experience of living with diabetes and navigating intimacy</p><p>How societal expectations around desire affect women and marginalized bodies</p><p><strong>Behind The Paywall...</strong></p><p>Expanding the definition of intimacy beyond sex</p><p>What to do when partners have differing levels of sexual desire</p><p>Why talking about intimacy can feel intimidating—and why it matters anyway</p><p>The power of consent, sensory needs, and honoring what feels good</p><p>How body shame interferes with connection and pleasure</p><p>The radical importance of self-pleasure and solo intimacy</p><p>Creating safe spaces for vulnerability and honest communication</p><p>The therapeutic process of reconnecting with desire on your own terms</p><p></p><p>About Noelle: Noelle Benach, LCPC, CST (She/Her) is a Baltimore based Psychotherapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. Noelle works with adult individuals, couples and those in non-monogamous relationships to address concerns such as sexuality and desire, body liberation, LGBTQIA+ issues, chronic illness concerns, neurodivergence, anxiety, fertility issues, and parenting stress.</p><p>Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Substack for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at <a target="_blank" href="http://abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe">abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe</a></p><p> </p><p>Apply for Abbie’s Group Membership:</p><p>Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: <a target="_blank" href="http://abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe">https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group</a></p><p> </p><p>Social media:</p><p>Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast</p><p>Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness</p><p> </p><p>Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy</p><p>Podcast Editing by Brian Walters</p><p>This podcast is ad-free and support comes from your support on Substack. Subscribe <a target="_blank" href="http://abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe">HERE</a>.</p>