Empaths and Vulnerabilities to Sexual Narcissism with Keresse Thompson
Channel: Dr. Kate Balestrieri + Modern Intimacy
Date: 06/02/2024

What does it mean to be with someone who exhibits sexual narcissism? 

On this week’s episode, Dr. Kate is talking all about sexual narcissism – what it looks like, how it differs from Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and best practices for navigating relationships with someone who exhibits signs. 

Dr. Kate had the pleasure of sitting down with Keresse Thompson, a seasoned therapist specializing in toxic relationships, narcissistic abuse, borderline personality disorder, and empaths, to unpack this topic.

They discuss: 

• How sexual narcissism may present itself
• The subtle ways covert narcissism can occur 
• The role of baiting and love bombing 
• Different ways an individual can counterbalance their own needs not being met in relationship

And so much more. 

This conversation is designed to help you to recognize if you are with someone who is sexually narcissistic, and offer tools on how to move through it while maintaining autonomy. 

If you want to schedule a free 30-minute consultation and get connected with a coach/clinician at Modern Intimacy, head to www.modernintimacy.com/connect.

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CHAPTERS: 

00:00-6:35 How does sexual narcissism differ from Narcissistic Personality Disorder? 
6:36-7:09 The role of trauma when it comes to sex, narcissistic organization, and the relationships between them
7:10-9:28 The ways that sexual narcissism presents itself
9:29-11:25 Lovebombing and the role it plays when it comes to narcissism 
11:26-14:45 The subtle ways covert narcissism can occur 
14:46-15:29 The longterm effects of being with someone who is sexually narcissistic 
15:47-17:17 The role that control (and sensing a loss of it) plays in relationships with sexually narcissistic individuals
17:18-20:21 What is the path to recognizing if someone you’re with is sexually narcissistic? 
20:22-22:22 Some considerations to have for yourself  
22:23-23:00 Ways an individual can counterbalance their own needs not being met in relationship
23:01-27:40 Fawn responses during sexually narcissistic encounters, including faking orgasms
27:41-28:48 Creating a safety plan if it becomes necessary
28:49-31:35 Outro and where to find Keresse
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