460: Re-engaging the Sexual Withdrawer

460: Re-engaging the Sexual Withdrawer

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532: The Shadow Cycle

In today's episode we are exploring the shadow cycle; how our partner's experience often mirrors ours in a different cycle. Join hosts Laurie and George as they walk listeners through the five steps to explore and understand the shadow cycle. This key exercise can help bring awar ...  Show more

Foreplay Replay - Alcohol -- Gas Pedal or Brake?

"Sometimes popping two gummies on vacation helps us have really great sex!" "I really need that glass of wine to get me in the mood!" "Smelling alcohol on your breath is such a turnoff!" As couples and sex therapists, we've talked to thousands of partners about how alcohol and su ...  Show more

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