Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast

In 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.

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Greetings 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!

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In 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.

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Welcome 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.

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In 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.

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