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Jan 2018
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131: Communication Tips for a Better Sex...

Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich
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Why is talking about sex in our relationships so hard sometimes? Not satisfied in bed? Unhappy with the frequency of sex in your relationship? Do you want to simply spice up your sex life? Sex is a huge part of relationships, and it's often not talked about at all, or in a productive way. Listen to today's episode to learn how to talk about sex with your par ... Show More
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