Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy
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464: The S*X Answer for Couples
Will sex ever happen between us? If this has been a sticking point in your relationship then this episode is for you! Join our hosts today as we talk through what it looks like when the sexual withdrawer is re-engaged. The negative cycle is de-escalated,
463: How to Create Lasting Change in Your Relationship
In today's episode, join hosts Laurie and George as they uncover the ultimate move that creates lasting change in couples. The changemaker for a negative cycle is when the withdrawing partner is able to stay in their fear and uncover their unmet need. In
462: HELP! I'm a Burnt Out Sexual Pursuer
In today's episode, Laurie and George answer a listener's mailbag question. We love getting these write-ins and acknowledge the courage it takes to ask for help! Our listener is a burned out or almost burned out sexual pursuer that is frustrated and sadde
461: Managing the Change Process
You've probably waited years for your partner to hear you and make the changes you've needed. So why does that change now make you feel pissed off? The answer: mistrust is part of the change process. Learning how to manage this mistrust is imperative for
460: Re-engaging the Sexual Withdrawer
Run, don't walk to listen to today's episode! Laurie and George lay out a transformational conversation between partners: when the sexual withdrawer begins to reenage. Re-engagement means, the sexual withdrawer is aware that something is not working, sees
459: How to Motivate an Emotional Withdrawer
In today's episode, we're sounding the school bell and bringing listeners back into our 'School of Love.' This show focuses on motivating emotional withdrawers to be more open. If you're the pursuing partner you may find yourself screaming with excitement
458: 12 Sex Questions for Couples
In adult partnered relationships we ask each other hundreds of questions on a regular basis. Most often, the questions we ask surround logistical needs, who's doing what and what time do we need to be there? So many of us underuse curiosity and open-ended
457: Owning Interruptions
It's said that one of the biggest problems in communication is that we listen to respond ratherthan truly hearing what someone is saying. Sometimes, an even bigger issue is that we can't get a full sentence out before we are interrupted! Join our hosts t
456: What Are We Really Fighting About
You may find you and your partner fighting about thedishwasher, kids, money or sex. But what are you really fighting about? That'swhat experts answer on this episodeas they highlight the emotional cycle,the sexual cycle and the impact of both. Couples
455: Sex Positions
We all know the standard: missionary, doggystyle, woman on top but have you ever heard of these...the Stand and Deliver, the Pearly Gates, the Pretzel? Maybe you're scratching your head right now. We hope you're at least intrigued and ready to join us on