Episode 198: Thought Suppression

Have you ever been told to just push away or bury your sexual thoughts and feelings? I know I have. But is thought suppression really a healthy or effective strategy for dealing with unwanted sexual thoughts and urges?

In this episode, I dive into the research behind thought suppression and explore why trying to fight off or ignore sexual thoughts can actually make them more intense and lead to out-of-control behavior. If you've struggled with thought suppression around sexuality, this episode will give you a new perspective.

Join me this week to learn the research behind thought suppression, and why learning the skill of allowing versus suppression is vital for you to navigate unwanted sexual thoughts and feelings. I explain why acceptance, mindfulness and non-judgment are more effective tools and provide some practical tips you can start using today to respond to sexual thoughts in a healthier way.

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What You'll Learn from this Episode:

• Why suppressing sexual thoughts and feelings is unhealthy and ineffective.

• How trying to fight off sexual thoughts can actually increase them according to research.

• The link between thought suppression and compulsive sexual behavior.

• Why you are not your thoughts and how to be an observer of your mind.

• Tips for neutralizing and processing thoughts and emotions without judgment.

• How to regain control by allowing thoughts and urges to come and go naturally.

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