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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Feb 9, 2024 • 34min
426: "Secure Love" with guest Julie Mennano
Attachment expert Julie Mennano joins the podcast to discuss her book 'Secure Love.' She breaks down the four attachment styles and offers advice on maintaining a strong bond in relationships. The book also includes a chapter on secure sex. The hosts promote Cozy Earth sheets and Uberlube before exploring the characteristics of secure love, emphasizing effective communication, vulnerability, and integrating emotions. The importance of feeling secure in a relationship and the sexual relationship in Julie Mennano's book are also discussed. The episode concludes with promotions for a book and training program.
Feb 1, 2024 • 33min
425: Emotions -- The Language of Love
Discover the importance of emotions in relationships and how embracing and understanding them can enhance your love life. Learn about the different emotions that can be misunderstood and the impact of keeping emotions to yourself. Explore the triggers, emotions, and meanings involved when one partner wants sex and the other doesn't. Understand the physiological response triggering negative emotions and defensive behaviors. Find out how emotional language is crucial in relationships and the importance of open communication.
Jan 26, 2024 • 37min
424: Science of Love
Explore the science of love, attachment theory, and the importance of repair in relationships. Discover the significance of positive communication, feeling safe, and finding a partner who embraces you. Also, learn about the influence of relationships on perception and the role of attachment in maintaining passionate sex in long-term relationships. The hosts are committed to helping people have great sex and close relationships.
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Jan 19, 2024 • 36min
423: Theory of Love
This episode delves into attachment theory, explaining why we fight and react to conflict the way we do. The hosts break down the attachment styles of secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized, offering tips to make relationships more secure. They explore the theory of love and human connection, emphasizing the importance of emotional engagement and responsiveness in relationships. The podcast also discusses the need for safety, love, and belonging, and how understanding attachment theories can help improve relationships.
Jan 12, 2024 • 37min
422: Oral Sex Do's and Dont's
The hosts discuss a couple struggling with a lack of oral sex, focusing on the importance of open communication. They explore issues such as size, discomfort, and personal hygiene. They also discuss the complexities of sexual desires in long-term relationships and address the emotional impact of taste on oral sex. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of addressing emotional pain in relationships and offer practical tools for therapists.
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Jan 5, 2024 • 40min
421: Riding the Relationship Waves
Discover the waves that hit couples in negative cycles, the emotions and needs behind rejection, the rollercoaster of emotions in relationships, the behavior and challenges of 'drawers,' and practical tools for understanding and improving relationships.
Dec 29, 2023 • 33min
420: 5 Ways to Recover Your Relationship Fumble
Learn how to salvage relationship mishaps by communicating with your partner. Discover the importance of boundaries and positive ways to say no in the bedroom. Explore the role of protective parts in relationships and how to access other parts for more fun and playfulness. Find out how using football analogies can improve relationships and practice success and vulnerability.
Dec 22, 2023 • 35min
419: Putting on the Rizz!
Discover the meaning and significance of 'Riz', a term trending in 2023, and its connection to flirting and charisma. Learn tips on developing charisma skills, including active listening, eye contact, and personal conversation. Explore the concept of 'Riz' in social interactions and its impact on intimate relationships. Understand the importance of eye contact and using names for building connections. Unleash your potential and be more intentional by tapping into your 'Riz'.
Dec 15, 2023 • 38min
418: How to Find Your Way Out of the Shame Abyss
Learn about the impact of shame on a couple's sexual relationship, overcoming shame and finding inner light, the power of connection in resolving shame, patience and communication in sexual health, revealing sexual insecurity, and practical tools for therapists.
Dec 12, 2023 • 37min
417: Make Better Sense of Your Thoughts for Better Sex
Learn how to make better sense of your thoughts and emotions in relationships to improve intimacy and communication. The hosts discuss reframing perceptions, challenging meanings, and de-escalating conflicts. They also provide practical techniques for therapists to use in sessions.
