Sex in Canada, the who, why, when and how of getting down up North with Dr. Tina Fetner

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Dr. Tina Fetner, author of Sex and Canada, discusses her research on Canadian sexuality and the importance of studying sexual behavior. She explains how she became interested in the sociology of sexualities and the lack of data on Canadian sexual behavior. Dr. Fetner also explores topics such as sexual identity, the frequency of sex, pleasure, pain, and the gender gap in orgasms. She highlights the need to break down social norms and taboos around sex, especially when it comes to discussing topics like anal sex, sex toys, and sexual consent. Dr. Fetner emphasizes the importance of open conversations about sexuality and the need for comprehensive sexual education. keywordssexuality, Canadian sexuality, sexual behavior, sociology, sexual identity, frequency of sex, pleasure, pain, gender gap in orgasms, social norms, taboos, anal sex, sex toys, sexual consent, sexual education takeaways

• Dr. Tina Fetner conducted a survey on Canadian sexual behavior and wrote the book Sex and Canada to provide a comprehensive overview of Canadian sexuality.
• There is a lack of data on Canadian sexual behavior, which motivated Dr. Fetner to conduct her own survey and fill this gap.
• Social norms and taboos around sex, especially in relation to topics like anal sex, sex toys, and sexual consent, need to be broken down to promote open and honest conversations about sexuality.
• There is a gender gap in orgasms, particularly in heterosexual relationships, which is influenced by societal norms and expectations.
• Comprehensive sexual education is crucial in addressing issues related to sexual pleasure, consent, and sexual health.
• Parents and couples with children actually have slightly more sex than those without children, challenging the myth that parenthood negatively impacts sexual activity.
• The frequency of sex has decreased in recent years, particularly among young people, possibly due to increased time spent on video games and social media.
• There is a need for more research and conversation around the gray areas of sexual consent and the complexities of sexual encounters.
• Monogamy continues to be the dominant relationship structure, with most Canadians organizing their sexual relationships according to monogamy.
• There is a need to address the sexual needs and experiences of older adults, as well as provide resources and support for sexual pleasure and satisfaction in this population.

Sound Bites

• "Sex in Canada, the who, why, when, and how of getting down up north"
• "Sexuality is just a regular, everyday part of our lives"
• "I think that the thing that I would say related to this study in my book is that sexuality is just a regular, everyday part of our lives"

Chapters 00:00Introduction and Background 03:10The Importance of Open Conversations about Sexuality 06:15Exploring the Gender Gap in Orgasms 10:08Breaking Down Taboos: Anal Sex, Sex Toys, and Sexual Consent 16:46Parenthood and Sexual Activity 19:04The Impact of Video Games and Social Media on Sexual Frequency 22:48Navigating the Gray Areas of Sexual Consent 27:00Monogamy and Alternative Relationship Structures 32:01Addressing the Sexual Needs of Older Adults For more information on Blueberry Therapy check out www.blueberrytherapy.ca To purchase Damiva Cleo use discount code shebang15 on the Blueberry Therapy Shop https://blueberrytherapyshop.ca/