What a break from sex can teach you

30 Jun 2025 • 22 min • EN
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Sex, and the pursuit of it, can feel amazing. But sometimes, cravings for sex lead to unhealthy obsessions, poor choices or a loss of identity. If you're struggling to see a way out of old dating patterns or if you want to pour more into yourself, Melissa Febos, author of The Dry Season, suggests taking a break. In this episode, Febos and others share the benefits they've gotten from temporary periods of celibacy and why you might want to try one too. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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