Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy

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.

Today we are celebrating the 400th episode of Foreplay Sex Therapy Podcast! The idea for the podcast originated after Laurie was told by commercial radio that she was too spicy for broadcast. Their loss is our gain. Join Laurie and George today as they celebrate this major accomplishment AND give us all the details on women's pleasure! Listeners will walk away with do's and don'ts and many new techniques to help yourself or the lady in your life achieve sexual pleasure. If you love our show please leave us some love by rating and reviewing the podcast wherever you stream episodes. We need YOU to help us spread the word about Foreplay. Help us keep it hot y'all!!Thanking Joe our editor! Rebecca our faithful social media person, Krista - long-serving social advisor, SamGetsSocial, our new social media help!, Madison - our former social media person, Derek - our tech guru and Dr. Adam Mathews - friend and former co-host! Send you all love - couldn't have done it without you!!!Check out our most excellent sponsors!Cozy Earth has the most comfortable, breathable sheets! It is like sleeping on a cloud. Use the code 'foreplay' for 35% off site-wide!Uberlube.com -- Uberlube is our preferred lubricant for great sex! It's silicone-based and won't stain, is water-soluable, and is all-around fantastic!OMGYes.com -- Great information about women's pleasure. Science-backed information that is tasteful and helpful! A great resource that gives you language to talk about sex.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oof listeners, this is some hard content that we are discussing today! Loss of attraction is often shared as the reason for the ending of a relationship. Maybe partners never felt deeply attracted to one another, or attraction waned over the years. Regardless of the reason, this is a must have conversation before it's too late. Join George and Laurie today on ways to artfully bring this conversation up with your spouse, to help share your feelings and also mitigate disaster. While this may seem like one of those difficult, untouchable conversations if it goes unsaid it's likely to cause a deep disconnection. From this episode, you'll gain a better understanding of why you may be experiencing this, how you contribute and more confidence in how to talk about it. Download this one and make sure to leave a review and rating for Foreplay so we can continue to help partners have better sex!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

What's better than two relationship experts hosting a podcast? When they invite a guest and now listeners are privy to THREE relationship experts! Join Laurie and George in a special episode where we welcome Dr. Stan Tatkin creator of PACT couples therapy. PACT is a fusion of attachment theory, developmental neuroscience, and arousal regulation. Stan is the author of several books, notably "Wired for Love" and his newest release, "In Each other's Care." Come along with us as George and Laurie role play a session with Stan and discuss the intersection between PACT and EFT all in effort to help couples create more conscious connections and loving relationships.Check out our sponsors!Cozy Earth has the most comfortable, breathable sheets! It is like sleeping on a cloud. Use the code 'foreplay' for 35% off site-wide!Uberlube is our favorite lubricant for great sex! Silky, smooth, and safe! Order it today with the coupon code 'foreplay'!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices