The Truth about Sexual Shame | Rena Martine | TEDxLSSC

Survivors of sexual assault often face challenges with social stigma and identity while trying to come to grips with what they have experienced. Finding acceptance for who we are means addressing shame and getting past stereotypes. This talk stresses the importance of being honest with ourselves and others in order to find our true sexual identity. Rena Martine spent 14 years as a Deputy District Attorney for the Los Angeles County D.A.’s Office, where she specialized in domestic violence and sexual assault cases. She continues to serve women today as an intimacy coach, educator and writer, with a mission to help women love their bodies, experience deep intimacy and have great sex, shame-free. She educates hundreds of women per month on a variety of online wellness platforms, and has transformed the lives of dozens of women (and counting!) through her signature SHAMELESS coaching program. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx