Sex is often a topic which is not talked about but did you know that for medicine it’s considered as one of our health pillars? Today’s guest, Kristie Overstreet, is a clinical sexologist, psychotherapist, and author who is here to alleviate all of our doubts about intimacy during COVID-19 and reveal the importance of sex for staying healthy. 

Highlights

• Kristie explains what a sexologist is, how she got into the profession, and the importance of bringing sex into conversations and destigmatizing its meaning 
• There are different barriers that couples encounter when wanting to talk about sex or their personal desires and Kristie explains the importance of identifying them
• The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on our ability to connect and be intimate with others, which Kristie considers completely understandable
• Kristie gives advice for those who are having difficulties when connecting with their partners in this scary and unpredictable context
• There are a few main factors that damage libido and Kristie describes how to get past them
• Sex as a health pillar and the importance of believing and caring for your sexual self 
• Kristie identifies the most common concerns that she hears from her clients and she gives some guidance to mitigate them 

You can learn more about Kristie by visiting her website or by following her on Instagram 

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