Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy

Episodes

• Foreplay Replay - Riding the Crimson TideIn this week's Foreplay Replay we discuss whether to have sex or refrain from sex during a woman's period? Research shows that there are 4 different reactions women have about sex on their periods. Join sex therapist Laurie Watson and couple's therapist Dr. Adam Mathews as they talk through the issues about sex on periods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 569: Parallel PatternGreetings Brave Lovers! In today's episode we are discussing parallel patterns: wherein you are a pursuer or a withdrawer in both the emotional and sexual cycle. Join Laurie and George as they break down the dilemma of the partner who is an emotional and sexual pursuer and the partner who is an emotional and sexual withdrawer. This double role can make it difficult to tap into one another's pain position. Listen in as our hosts run through a role play that is sure to help you With clarity, understanding and how to break through a parallel pattern. Need more at home help? Make sure to grab a copy of our book 'Brave Love, Great Sex' today! Check out this episode's sponsor (and help the pod!): Uberlube.com -- Laurie's been recomminding Uberlube to her clients for twice as long as the podcast! It's great! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 565: The SetupWelcome Brave Lovers! In this episode, we are discussing the sex set up. This is a common pattern where couples have lots of sex while dating and then after marriage they hit a sex slump. Sex during dating is often fun, exciting, spontaneous and sometimes a way to secure the relationship. Marriage increases responsibilities, work loads and there is less opportunity for spontaneous connection. Join Laurie and George as discuss the reasons for this and how the shift to marriage changes sexual patterns. Listeners will walk away with a clearer understanding of this pattern, identify individual triggers and learning how to be more vulnerable as either the pursuer or withdrawer. Brave Love, Great Sex is out now! Make sure to pick up a copy to be braver in love and have great sex! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Foreplay Replay: Get More Sex Now -- Increasing Sexual FrequencyIn this Foreplay Replay we discuss how a husband’s positive behavior toward partner increases frequency of sex – but don’t wait too long to be positive guys. Even if you don’t feel like being positive, being positive is the route to more sex. What is positive behaviors? “Saying I love you” • “Making partner life” • “Engaging in physical intimacy outside of sex” • “Appreciative expressions” and more. Tune in to sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and couple’s therapist Dr. Adam Mathews as they share what works in increasing sex frequency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 568: Breast Cancer and SexWelcome Brave Lovers! Today we are joined by Carole Cullen, LMFT and director of My-Therapist, Inc. in Wake Forest, NC. Carole is a certified EFT therapist and works in her practice daily helping couples deescalate negative cycles and grow closer. Listen in as Laurie and Carole have a deeply engaging conversation about her breast cancer journey and its impact on her relationship and sex life. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this is an incredibly important conversation for couples that may be navigating this together. Carole reminds listeners that breast cancer doesn't just happen to the individual; it happens to the relationship. Communication, openness and friendship are key to remaining connected during this difficult time. If breast cancer has afflicted you, your partner or a loved one, this is a must listen episode. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Carole. Please visit https:www.mytherapistnc.org to learn more about Carole and her work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 567: Novelty in the BedroomWelcome Brave Lovers! Today we are talking how to invite novelty into the bedroom. We need both intimacy and pleasure for desire. Familiar sex doesn’t stop connection but novelty and unpredictability can make desire grow. But the newness could also create some tension. Join George and Laurie as they share the benefits of sharing new ideas to shake up their sex life and how to have the conversation in a safe and healthy way. Their expert role play is certain to reassure couples and secure partnerships are a great place to explore with one another! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Foreplay Replay: Medical Challenges and DisabilitiesIn this Foreplay Replay we discuss both short-term and long-term medical challenges/disabilities can impact a committed relationship. Join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and psychotherapist Dr. Adam Mathews discuss how to handle these difficult situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Foreplay Replay: Trauma in your partnerIn this Foreplay Replay we discuss what to do if your partner has been sexually traumatized in their past? From big traumas of date rape, sexual assault, or groped to serial sexism or shaming messages about sex. Each trauma has an individual impact. Join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and psychotherapist Dr. Adam Mathews as they discuss how to relate to a lover who has had trauma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 566: Healing Sexual Trauma with CouplesTrigger Warning: Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode Laurie is joined by guest Renee Segal. Renee is the owner of Evolve Therapy in Minneapolis, MN. Renee is an EFT couples therapist and supervisor and has spent her career supporting survivors of sexual assault. We are responding to the recent news from Cornell University and addressing a topic that is not spoken about enough. 1 in 4 women, and 1 in 6 men are survivors of sexual assault. Sexual trauma can create myriad trauma symptoms for individuals including; dissociation, sexual avoidance, hypersexual behaviors and hypervigilance among others. Yet, this conversation often doesn't get addressed between couples. Laurie and Renee provide expert advice for survivors and their partners on how their relationship can help heal the sexual trauma. Safety, gentleness and compassion are the bedrocks of supporting a survivor of sexual assault. We ask that you take this episode in with care and reach out for support if needed. For more on Renee visit: https://www.evolvetherapymn.com/ National Sexual Abuse Hotline: https://rainn.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Foreplay Replay: Sexual BidsIn this week's foreplay replay we discuss how our communication with our lovers (and others) can be broken down into discrete bids for attention and interactions. In this episode of Foreplay, sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and psychotherapist Dr. Adam Mathews discuss the role these bids play in seduction and sex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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