Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy 477: Why We Change Positions in the Cycle
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Jan 31, 2025 Discover the intriguing dance of emotional and sexual cycles in relationships. The hosts delve into how attachment styles—secure, anxious, and avoidant—play a crucial role in shaping our connections. Listeners learn why partners may switch roles as pursuers or withdrawers and how childhood experiences influence adult dynamics. The discussion also touches on testosterone's impact on intimacy, exploring the balance of physical pleasure and emotional connection. It's a journey of curiosity and healing that paves the way for deeper understanding and flexibility in relationships.
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Attachment Styles
- Secure attachment develops in families with stability, love, and attunement to children's needs.
- Insecure attachment stems from misattunement or neglect, leading to anxious or avoidant styles.
Anxious Attachment
- Anxious attachment develops from inconsistent parental responsiveness, causing children to over try.
- This over trying translates to relationship vigilance and a constant push for connection.
Avoidant Attachment
- Avoidant attachment arises from emotional neglect, where children learn independence to cope.
- They internalize that relying on others is futile, leading to avoidance in relationships.