THE IDHTBH POETIC MANIFESTO
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It Doesn’t Have to Be Hard
To give and receive pleasure
To show desire
To have a great time alone or with others
It Doesn’t Have to Be Hard
To talk openly and vulnerably with partners about intimacy
To expand ideas of what “sex” can be
To recognize you don’t know what to do
To explore and learn what you like, are capable of, and what doesn’t do it for you
To “Be a Man”
It Doesn’t Have to Be Hard
To understand the cues the body is trying to tell you
To pay attention to changes in function or sensation without fear, anxiety or avoidance
To seek information that fills the gaps in sex education
To make lifestyle changes that promote a happy healthy system
To beat the odds or change direction
It Doesn’t Have to Be Hard
To innovate new ideas
To discuss alternative approaches to sexual wellness
To choose pleasure as a path for “well-being”
To debunk old myths and cultural messages about what sex is supposed to be
It Doesn’t Have to be Hard
To find adult entertainment that shows all types of bodies
To indulge in erotica that de-emphasizes erections
To find expressions of sexuality and sensuality however the body shows up
It Doesn’t Have to be Hard
To listen to your body
Quiet your over-active critical mind
Celebrate what IS working
Love and appreciate that we’re here