Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy
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Sex podcast to help committed couples keep it hot! Find hope to keep your marriage and committed relationships emotionally connected and sexually erotic. Certified sex therapist Dr. Laurie Watson is joined by global leader in couples therapy - George Faller, LMFT for an expert, frank and fascinating conversation about sex, love, therapy, relationship dynamics, healthy couples and marriage. We discuss everything from best sexual techniques and solving sexual problems, to building the emotional intimacy necessary for great sex in your relationship! Two therapists bring you sound, concrete tools to reframe your relationship problems and learn how to fall in-love again, rebuild trust, and feel desire. Subscribe to us today!Check out our sponsors!Foria Wellness -- try their excellent sex oils! Their Awaken Arousal and Sex Oil are excellent for enhancing a woman's orgasm! Try it and see! Use the link Foria or use the code 'foreplay' and get 20% off your order!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 27, 2025 • 29min
Foreplay Replay - Why She Doesn't Want Sex
Sounds pretty discouraging if your partner says she'd be fine never having sex again. Laurie and George discuss how to get to the root of what she's saying. Using an acronym O P L E A S F helps us organize what has obscured her libido. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 24, 2025 • 33min
515: Competing Complaints
As the saying goes, you can have it all just not all at once. Have you ever brought up a complaint to your partner only to be met with their complaint? This is a common relational trap and leaves partners chasing too many conversations at once and feeling more defeated. Join George and Laurie today as they offer guidance on how to slow this pattern down and focus on one conversation at a time. Caregiving needs, emotional needs and sexual needs are all important but we need to stick to one at a time if we ever want to get anywhere. If you've ever found yourself caught in this trap, this episode will help you and your partner stay focused on your individual experience, how to communicate that with vulnerability to your partner and how to listen with empathy and compassion. Staying the course on one topic at a time will help partners have more effective conflict and work to get some of these needs met. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 20, 2025 • 33min
Foreplay Replay - She Only Wants Sex to Keep Him Happy
Join us for a sample conversation with "Eleanor" who is always anxious about sex, preoccupied with whether or not she is pleasing her husband, but unable to be present for her own experience. She doesn’t want to risk hurting her husband even if it would make the sexual moment better for her. Her husband thinks she's not into it, but hear how she worries and actually thinks about it constantly without ever knowing if her husband is happy with her. We have heard hundreds of similar stories about the disconnects that can happen in sexual relationship. We invite you to consider opening up a discussion with your lover about their experience in sex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 17, 2025 • 35min
514: After an Affair
In today's episode, we are discussing life and relationships after an affair. Most often people think that relationships are over after an affair. However, that is not always the case and many couples can successfully repair their partnerships after this betrayal. Join George and Laurie today as they breakdown affair recovery steps and what the betrayed partner and the partner that had the affair need to heal. We discuss the different types of affairs and the motives of pursuers and withdrawers alike. We want to instill hope for couples that are facing this challenge that relationships can heal and recover from affairs. It takes a lot of deep heart-centered work but couples that have made it to the otherside are often able to write a new chapter in their bond.
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Oct 13, 2025 • 31min
Foreplay Replay - Autopsy of a Sexless Marriage
Why and how does the frequency of sex decrease in a marriage to the point where it rarely happens? Join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and couples therapist Dr. Adam Mathews as they dissect the genesis of a sexless marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 10, 2025 • 29min
513: Defining Desire
In today's episode, we are talking about desire based on the work of sex therapist, Dr. Emily Jamea. Dr. Jamea shares that your partner can contribute to your desire but they can't create it. Join Laurie and George in an engaging conversation on who is responsible for the creation of desire in a relationship and how this affects pursuers and withdrawers alike. Their dialogue addresses the effect of how caretaking duties affect sexual desire and how each individual partner can work to create internal eroticism. You'll find yourself asking these questions, "what gives me the tingles?, do I want them or what do I want?, and what would turn me on right now?" Make sure to download this and share with your lover to answer these questions together. Keep it hot, y'all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 6, 2025 • 29min
Foreplay Replay - The Gleam in Their Eye Makes Us Hot
Explore the enchanting connection between desire and the gleam in your partner's eyes. Discover how early childhood attachments shape adult relationships and the importance of feeling desired. Learn the difference between willingness and true desire, plus effective ways to communicate needs without coming off as critical. Uncover practical strategies for rebuilding that spark with intentional actions, and see how vulnerability can foster deeper connections. Rediscover the joy of being the one who excites your partner!
Oct 3, 2025 • 31min
512: Do You Still Want Me?: How to Talk About Sex as We Get Older
Aging presents unique challenges and opportunities for intimacy. The hosts delve into how hormonal changes affect sexual desire and the importance of open conversations about evolving needs. They dispel myths about decreasing sexual satisfaction, emphasizing creativity and playfulness in the bedroom. Practical questions for partners help address insecurities, while alternative erotic behaviors can keep intimacy alive. Laughter and vulnerability are highlighted as key elements to maintaining connection, proving that love and desire can thrive at any age.
Sep 29, 2025 • 32min
Foreplay Replay - Mailbag! Unrequited Sexual Fantasies, When to Compromise and Being Vulnerable
Dive into the intriguing world of unrequited fantasies and their impact on emotional intimacy. Discover how to harness desires for better connection and communication with your partner. Learn practical tips for letting go of persistent fantasies and fostering presence during intimate moments. Explore the delicate balance of sexual compromise and the vital conversations that keep relationships thriving. With insights on navigating desire discrepancies, this episode is packed with relatable advice for any couple looking to enhance their bond.
Sep 26, 2025 • 33min
511: Healing Sexual Trauma
Dive into the sensitive topic of sexual trauma and its lingering effects on intimacy. Discover how empathy from partners can reshape traumatic memories. Learn about the five crucial steps for healing within a relationship. Hear about real-life stories that highlight the challenges faced by survivors. Gain insights on how to maintain sexual connection while navigating trauma recovery. With compassionate guidance, listeners are encouraged to rediscover joy and pleasure in their relationships.
