Most of us know something about reproductive health yet almost nobody knows anything about pleasure. Pleasure is frequently associated with sex and like sex, it's an uncomfortable subject to discuss for a lot of people. But it is so much more than that.

In this episode, we cover some of the reasons why we don't experience pleasure in our lives and how to work through these complexities of sexual desire in your relationships as Martha Kauppi creates a safe learning environment for this delicate subject.

Martha Kauppi is a marriage and family therapist, educator, author, speaker, and AASECT-certified sex therapist and supervisor. She has a lifelong career in health and sexuality and is a senior trainer of the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy. Martha trains therapists all over the world to work more effectively with relational intimacy challenges and sex issues. She is the author of the groundbreaking new book Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients). (Self-help manual for Strong emotional intimacy.)

Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website.

In this episode

5:04 Martha's desire to educate therapists about sex issues.

14:13 How to enter a space where desire could flourish without feeling stuck in it.

17:17 How multiple systems work together and align in order for desire to happen and thrive.

23:01 Creating a safe haven for creative curiosity, flexibility, and connection.

35:35 Scheduled sex versus goal-oriented sex.

37:49 Some helpful resources to learn more about sexual desires.

Mentioned

Handling Sexual Challenges Like A Rockstar

Polyamory: A Clinical Toolkit for Therapists (and Their Clients) (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book)

ERP 287: How To Engage in the Art of Giving and Receiving: Using the Wheel of Consent — An Interview with Dr. Betty Martin

Connect with Martha Kauppi

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