Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast

Foreplay Replay - How to Assess Your Present Sexual Relationship

Dec 29, 2025
Explore the depths of your sexual relationship through insightful questions that reveal your innermost desires. A brave volunteer shares his journey of navigating passion post-children, highlighting the importance of vulnerability in communication. Discover how perceived solutions might feel critical and the significance of openness in expectations. Tune in to learn how to foster safer, curious conversations with your partner and enhance intimacy. Challenge yourself to reflect on what you truly want your lover to understand about your sexual needs.
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ANECDOTE

Therapists Credit Mentors And Set Tone

  • George and Laurie thank mentors and introduce the assessment framework used in sessions.
  • They set expectations for curiosity and nonjudgment during the questionnaire.
ADVICE

Ask Permission And Create Safety

  • Ask permission and bring curiosity before discussing sex with your partner.
  • Use gentle, nonjudgmental language to create safety for vulnerable disclosures.
INSIGHT

Spice Won't Fix Emotional Meaning

  • External 'spicing up' solutions can miss the emotional meaning behind sexual withdrawal.
  • Laurie notices partners often hear suggestions as criticism, not seduction.
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