How to Add Physical Intimacy That Aren't Overly Sexy

Too often in long term relationships, we stop touching each other throughout the day and we create this association that any sort of touch leads to sex. We talk in the book about what I call the bristle reaction which is your partner might be coming in for a little hug and you feel yourself tense up because you don't want it to lead to sex. That can be very helpful. Just being able to have a conversation with your partner about what types of physical intimacy do you enjoy? What is your experience like with non-sexual physical intimacy? You guys are doing my work for me.

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