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Jul 2025
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Sex Therapy Part 1: Where Do Couples Get...

Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich
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In this episode of Relationship Advice, Cayla and Lauren are joined by sex therapist Bryttney Huseas to explore where couples commonly get stuck when it comes to sex. They dive deep into how differing arousal types—spontaneous vs. responsive—create misunderstandings, pressure, and disconnect, often fueled by cultural myths about what sex “should” look like. ... Show More
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