Sexual & Physical Intimacy: Understanding Differences & Challenges in Neurodiverse Relationships-Conversation with Clinical Sexologist-Larry Siegel

During this episode, Mona and Larry Siegel have an in-depth conversation about ways to better understand and communicate more effectively with your partner about sexual needs and desires. Larry is a Clinical Sexologist and Certified Sexuality Educator and Supervisor, who has been working in this field for over 35 years.  He is also the co-host of the YouTube show called "Sex Talk with the Siegel Brothers".  During this discussion, we had a very open conversation about SO many topics that neurodiverse couples may be experiencing, but haven't been given the tools to address.  This is an episode that you and your partner may want to listen to together, as we get real on the issues below... and many more.

• Understanding why and when your sexual relationship changed.
• How sex becomes the casualty when others needs aren't being met.
• Understanding and explaining how important sex and physical intimacy are when communication styles are different.
• The importance of defining explicitly what you both need and want.  
• Using safe and code words when something doesn't feel good or work well.
• Sensory sensitivities and physical & sexual intimacy. 
• The importance of understanding your partners sexual history.
• Masturbation, porn and fantasies.
• Sex is supposed to be fun!!!!

If you want to contact Larry Siegel you can email him at: proflasiegel@gmail.com or follow him on Facebook at: SexTalkWithTheSiegelBrothers/

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