Get Your Marriage On! with Dan Purcell
173: How to Initiate Sex Like a Pro, Featuring James Christensen
Feb 9, 2024
James Christensen, a sex initiation expert, joins the host to discuss the challenges of initiating sex in a relationship. They explore the fear of rejection and feeling not good enough, and the importance of honest communication and creating a sense of safety. Techniques are shared for calming anxiety and improving the sexual initiation climate.
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- Initiating sex can bring up questions of love, desire, and worthiness, making it challenging due to fear of rejection and not feeling desired.
- To make initiating sex easier, it's important to pay attention to your partner's preferences, bring positive energy, practice comfort with 'no,' and create a safe environment for sexual initiation.
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Understanding the Vulnerability of Initiating Sex
Initiating sex can be challenging because it brings up questions of love, desire, and worthiness. The fear of rejection or not feeling desired can make it harder to ask for sex. This fear often stems from childhood experiences and a deep need for validation and love. By recognizing these underlying emotions and understanding the survival instincts at play, it becomes easier to navigate the challenges of initiating sex.
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