Beyond Shame cover art

Beyond Shame

Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms

 Preview

Get 30 days of Premium Plus free

£8.99/month after 30-day free trial. Cancel monthly.
Try for £0.00
More purchase options
Buy Now for £12.99

Buy Now for £12.99

About this listen

We all carry sexual shame. Whether we grew up in the repressive purity culture of American Evangelical Christianity or not, we've all been taught in subtle and not-so-subtle ways that sex (outside of very specific contexts) is immoral and taboo. Psychotherapist Matthias Roberts helps listeners overcome their shame around sex by overcoming three unhealthy coping mechanisms we use to manage that shame.

Beyond Shame encourages each of us to determine our own definition of healthy sex, while avoiding the ditches of boundary-less sex positivity on the one hand and strict moralistic boundaries on the other. Define your sexual values on your own terms, overcome your shame, and start having great, healthy sex.

©2020 Fortress Press, an imprint of 1517 Media (P)2022 eChristian Gender Studies Human Sexuality Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
All stars
Most relevant
Having grown up with a fair bit of Catholic shame around sex, this book has helped me unpick the anatomy of shame, the usual defense mechanisms that keep us stuck in shame and the wonderful ways to reframe our experience so we don't feel so much internal conflict.

Very clear and lots of relatable examples

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
Excellent, excellent writing and exploration of a difficult topic. This book is of immense value to anyone, regardless of whether or not they are religious, and regardless of their gender or sexual orientation. Many thanks to the author and narrator.

Deeply moving

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.