For the first episode of the Sex and Psychology Podcast, I sat down with two relationship experts, Drs. John and Julie Gottman. They are the founders of The Gottman Institute and they have been studying sex and relationships for decades. The Gottmans have published a number of influential academic papers and bestselling books, with their latest being Eight D ... Show More
Jan 30
Episode 471: Letting Go Of Someone You Can’t Let Go Of
Limerence is an intense state of romantic preoccupation where someone takes over your thoughts and emotions. It can feel exhilarating and even spark new love. But it can also become unhealthy, especially when the feelings are unrequited, inappropriate, or tied to someone who is u ... Show More
35m 48s
Jan 27
Episode 470: The Science of Romantic Obsession
Have you ever been unable to stop thinking about someone? They’re the first thing on your mind when you wake up and the last before you fall asleep. When they text, you’re ecstatic. When they don’t, you feel deflated. That experience has a name: limerence. In this episode, we unp ... Show More
35m 50s
Jan 23
Episode 469: When The Unconscious Takes Over Your Sex Life
We often think good sex mostly comes down to physical technique. But many people feel disconnected from their bodies, stuck in their heads, or unable to access desire and pleasure. And that’s something technique alone can’t fix. Today, we’ll explore how attending to unconscious f ... Show More
30m 50s
Oct 2019
222: Create More Sexual Intimacy In Your Relationship
Do you feel deeply connected to your partner sexually? Some couples have a sexual spark from the beginning, some build it over time, some never address it and others find it unimportant. Wherever you fall on that spectrum, there are tools to help create more sexual intimacy in yo ... Show More
42m 52s
Apr 2024
Myths Of Love, Sex, Dating, And Relationships | Myisha Battle
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>How our false expectations and misunderstandings about relationships can create an incalculable amount of suffering — and the many ... Show More
1h 3m
May 2024
How to Keep the Spark Alive: Secrets from 40 Years of Love Research with Drs. Julie and John Gottman
<p>What makes love last decades instead of years? After studying thousands of couples, Drs. Julie and John Gottman discovered what separates the masters from the disasters. </p><br><p>Learn their research-backed secrets, like the 5:1 magic ratio, bids for connection, and the 4 ho ... Show More
1h 4m
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>This episode is part one of our four-part series where we're counter-programming against the way Valentine's Day is often ... Show More
