Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy

Explore the importance of expressing two different longings during the recovery process from a sexual negative cycle. Seek reassurance instead of protective behaviors. Understand the sexual energy and emotional longings of pursuers. Meet the needs of individuals in a relationship through acceptance and reassurance. Women-only slumber party retreat for enhancing women's erotic selves. Upcoming retreat and training for therapists on success and vulnerability.

In this episode, George and Laurie explore the world of the sexual withdrawer, discussing the impact of a lack of touch in childhood, attachment disorders, and the importance of touch, testosterone, and trust in overcoming intimacy obstacles. They also mention an upcoming retreat and training on success and vulnerability.

Exploring the difference between initiating and responsiveness in desire. Understanding the pursue/withdraw cycle and how to deescalate negative cycles. The importance of communication and understanding one's own needs. Exploring the dynamics of pursuers and their partners. The significance of balance, reciprocity, and emotional engagement in conversations. An upcoming retreat and training on success and vulnerability for therapists.

Laurie and George help a sexual pursuer communicate their desire for more erotic connection without criticism. They discuss the importance of developing an expansive erotic vocabulary and avoiding criticism in a relationship. The hosts explore the role of words in enhancing intimacy. They also delve into the difference between erotic and sensual love and discuss an upcoming women-only retreat focusing on enhancing the erotic self.

Explore the fears and challenges of sexual pursuers and withdrawers in relationships. Understand the importance of addressing emotional vulnerabilities and meeting longings for a positive sexual cycle. Delve into the fear of failure and the need for reassurance. Discover upcoming retreat and training events focused on success and vulnerability.

They discuss 10 common things that cause shame during sex, including natural sounds, body changes, and taboo aspects. They emphasize the importance of embracing pleasure, desires, and open communication. The podcast also mentions an upcoming retreat and training on success and vulnerability.

Anxiety can have a negative impact on your sex life, leading to pressure and unrealistic expectations. It can strain sexual relationships and cause dissatisfaction. Trying new techniques and experiences can enhance intimacy, and sponsors offer resources for women's pleasure and luxurious sheets. Recognizing and naming anxiety is important for managing it. Being flexible and proactive, practicing self-care and self-compassion can help overcome anxiety's negative impact on sex.

In this podcast, hosts George and Laurie discuss delayed ejaculation in men and provide strategies to overcome it. They explore the causes of this issue and highlight the importance of communication and therapy. The podcast also introduces natural products to intensify orgasms and a special offer for listeners. They address the impact of delayed ejaculation on desire and masculinity, suggesting alternative activities. Techniques to address delayed ejaculation include shifting focus, reducing pressure, and improving sexual adjustment. The podcast concludes with information about an upcoming retreat and a training on success and vulnerability for therapists.

This podcast episode explores the concept of a negative cycle in relationships and the importance of recognizing and breaking free from it. The hosts discuss empowering therapists to facilitate bonding conversations about sex and the need for creating a safe environment. They also emphasize taking ownership and responsibility in the relationship, enhancing intimacy, and the importance of open communication.

Learn how to not take your partner's behavior personally and navigate the dynamics of pursuers and withdrawers in relationships. Discover the benefits of 'Oh My God, Yes' website for enhancing women's pleasure. Hear about the hosts' 25-year relationship and the importance of showing up for family. Explore the upcoming couples retreat and women's sexuality retreat.