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Navigating Love: Anxiety, Jealousy, and Body Positivity

1/22/2025

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Story summary

Slate's "How to Do It" column dives into the complexities of love and intimacy. A young man grapples with dating anxiety, while jealousy over a girlfriend's past haunts another. An older woman seeks body positivity for intimacy, and a woman faces painful experiences during sex. Each story underscores the vital importance of open communication and embracing oneself.

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Story summary

Slate's "How to Do It" column dives into the complexities of love and intimacy. A young man grapples with dating anxiety, while jealousy over a girlfriend's past haunts another. An older woman seeks body positivity for intimacy, and a woman faces painful experiences during sex. Each story underscores the vital importance of open communication and embracing oneself.