Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy 487: To Touch and Be Touched
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Apr 11, 2025 Touch is an essential attachment need, vital for emotional and physical connection throughout life. It can create anxiety in relationships, especially when couples struggle with intimacy. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of non-sexual touch in reinforcing bonds and reducing pressure. Through personal stories, they explore how mindfulness fosters mutual satisfaction. Additionally, the role of touch in family dynamics is addressed, highlighting its emotional benefits. Communication and awareness are key to enhancing comfort and intimacy between partners.
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Pleasure in Giving Touch
- Laurie Watson shares how touching her husband's bristly forearm brought her personal joy despite it being uncomfortable for him.
- This shows giving touch can also be a deeply pleasurable and receiving experience for the giver.
Focus on Sensual Self-Pleasure
- Focus on what feels good to you when touching without pressure to perform.
- Explore your own sensory experiences like smell and texture to increase sensual connection.
Vulnerability in Receiving Touch
- Receiving touch is more vulnerable and requires trust because you submit to your partner.
- Being touched by an imperfect partner is intimate but demands communication and letting go of control.