When sexual pursuers make attempts to initiate sex, they are coming from a good place-- but their method of delivery may not be the best. When their attempts are not reciprocated by the withdrawer, they can feel rejection, hurt, and anger. This is a major dilemma. Pursuers can come across as being critical of their partner if they don’t approach it in ... Show More
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568: Breast Cancer and Sex
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 h ... Show More
38m 14s
Apr 2023
How to Initiate (If You Never Do)
There’s often someone who initiates the sex, and someone who says “yes” or “no.” These roles can work long-term, but what happens when sexual initiations become a problem? When you’re always hearing no, or when you always say no? On today’s show, I'm talking about sexual initiati ... Show More
38m 13s
Aug 2021
Hotline Calls: How to Have the Sex You Really Want
So your partner is great… but you want them to bring the heat, and don’t know how to ask for it. Now what? On today’s episode, I answer calls about how to ask for exactly what you want, or conversely, don’t want. I also give advice about how to achieve orgasm without relying too ... Show More
51m 6s
Dec 2021
Body Confidence, Bisexuality & Better Sex
To get our needs met, we first have to be able to articulate our needs – and be brave enough to share them out loud. But it’s easier said than done! We get worried about what the other person will say, or we don’t have the words to express what we want, so we bury those longings ... Show More
45m 29s