Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy 506: Shifting from Protection to Pleasure
Aug 22, 2025
The discussion focuses on transforming relationships from protection to pleasure. Couples learn to identify fears that hinder intimacy, fostering emotional safety. Enhanced communication is emphasized as essential for healing and rekindling erotic excitement. Navigating desire and insecurity is explored, highlighting the balance between protective instincts and embracing vulnerability. The session also touches on practical ways to co-regulate anxiety and rediscover connection while exploring personal breaks that deepen intimacy. Plus, there's a fun twist on summer fashion!
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Joey And Maria As Teaching Avatars
- The hosts use fictional avatars Joey (withdrawer/pursuer dynamic) and Maria to illustrate cycles.
- They follow these characters through disconnection toward secure attachment as teaching tools.
Safety Before Erotic Reconnection
- Sexual repair requires first building emotional safety and reassurance so erotic energy can return.
- Once safety is present, couples can redirect freed energy toward curiosity and sexual exploration.
Ask For Reassuring Co-Regulation
- Ask for reassurance in a nonblaming way to co-regulate fear and reduce pressure.
- Say what you need emotionally (e.g., "I'm not broken; we'll figure this out together") to get support.