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Moment 159: The Most Important Sex Advice You NEED To Hear: Esther Perel

Apr 26, 2024

Esther Perel, a renowned relationship therapist, discusses the importance of quality over quantity in sexual relationships. She emphasizes the need for open communication about fantasies, desires, and preferences to enhance intimacy. Perel highlights the impact of health issues, trauma, and inequality on sexual dynamics, urging couples to have honest conversations to improve their connection.

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Esther Perel

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Quick takeaways

Focus on quality over quantity in sexual experiences to strengthen the emotional connection with your partner.

Engage in open and honest conversations about sexual desires using playful methods to explore preferences and boundaries.

Deep dives

Reevaluating Sexual Intimacy

Couples facing sexual challenges are encouraged to redefine sex beyond mere physical acts to include emotional connections, touch, and affection. The discussion highlights the importance of communication in expressing desires and exploring imaginative aspects of intimacy. By expanding the definition of sex to focus on quality experiences and connection, individuals can navigate barriers like trauma, resentments, or health issues that may impact their sexual relationship.

Redefining Sexuality

02:00

Introduction

2min

Exploring the Complexity of Sexual Intimacy and Connection

3min

Navigating Intimate Conversations and Sexual Dynamics in Relationships

3min

Exploring Sexual Fantasies and Communication in Relationships

2min

In this moment, world-renowned relationship therapist, Esther Perel discusses sexless relationships. In her work, Esther says that many of her patients focus so heavily on the amount of sex they are having, and begin to panic when this starts to change. Instead, she says that they should focus on the quality of the experience, and the connection they have with their partner. Esther believes that many of the issues and concerns around the amount of sex a couple is having can be reduced by having better communication around sex. These conversations include a partner’s fantasy life, what they enjoy, what excites them, and what do they look for in sex. Most couples have never had these conversations before and don’t realise that sexuality is a vast topic that changes with their lives.

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