Finding OK - Healing After Sexual Assault and Abuse

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The Internalized Male Gaze and Self-Objectification

The Internalized Male Gaze and Self-Objectification16 dec 202533 min

Join Hecate in this episode of 'Finding OK,' a healing podcast for survivors of SA and abuse, as they delve into the concept of "the male gaze", how it's internalized, its role in objectification, and its intersection with sexual healing post-trauma. Inspired by Margaret Atwood's poem from 'The Robber Bride', Hecate explores how societal beauty standards and the male gaze have influenced their self-perception, sexuality, and share reflections on their journey toward authentic pleasure and int...