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ERP 184: How to Deal with Sexual Incompatibilities an Interview with Dr. Lonnie Barbach

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About Dr. Lonnie Barbach:

Dr. Lonnie Barbach, a clinical-social psychologist, was co-director of clinical training at UCSF medical centers sexuality program and is currently in private practice.  She has received numerous awards for her work on sexuality and has written a dozen books on relationships, sexuality and menopause. Her best-known books include: For Yourself, The Erotic Edge, The Pause and Going the Distance, co-authored with her partner, David Geisinger, Ph.D.  She is also cofounder of Happy Couple a relationship game app designed to enhance a couple’s communication and satisfaction.

(Please listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript to hear explanations, stories and examples.)

In this episode, Dr. Lonnie Barbach and Dr. Jessica Higgins discuss:

  • Dr. Barbach’s work in enabling couples to create a safe and intimate relationship without a mediator.
  • Being able to talk about your feelings, not just your thoughts.
  • Withholding feelings and power imbalances.
  • The unique sexual being that is each individual person.
  • Prioritizing the bond and relationship.
  • The evolution of sexuality and relationships and life.
  • Creativity and unique expression in sexuality and relationships.

"Safety has a lot to do with feeling sexual." — Dr. Lonnie Barbach

Mentioned:

Website: LonnieBarbach.com

App: HappyCouple.co

Books: For Yourself: The Fulfillment of Female Sexuality

For Each Other: Sharing Sexual Intimacy

The Pause: Positive Approaches to Perimenopause and Menopause

Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins:

Facebook: facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship

Instagram: instagram.com/drjessicahiggins

Podcast: drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts

Pinterest: pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins

Twitter: @DrJessHiggins

Website: drjessicahiggins.com

Email: jessica@drjessicahiggins.com

If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here.

Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship.

Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here.

Thank you! 

If you are interested in developing new skills to overcome relationship challenges, please consider taking the Connected Couple Program or engaging in relationship coaching work with me.

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About Dr. Lonnie Barbach:

Dr. Lonnie Barbach, a clinical-social psychologist, was co-director of clinical training at UCSF medical centers sexuality program and is currently in private practice.  She has received numerous awards for her work on sexuality and has written a dozen books on relationships, sexuality and menopause. Her best-known books include: For Yourself, The Erotic Edge, The Pause and Going the Distance, co-authored with her partner, David Geisinger, Ph.D.  She is also cofounder of Happy Couple a relationship game app designed to enhance a couple’s communication and satisfaction.

(Please listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript to hear explanations, stories and examples.)

In this episode, Dr. Lonnie Barbach and Dr. Jessica Higgins discuss:

  • Dr. Barbach’s work in enabling couples to create a safe and intimate relationship without a mediator.
  • Being able to talk about your feelings, not just your thoughts.
  • Withholding feelings and power imbalances.
  • The unique sexual being that is each individual person.
  • Prioritizing the bond and relationship.
  • The evolution of sexuality and relationships and life.
  • Creativity and unique expression in sexuality and relationships.

"Safety has a lot to do with feeling sexual." — Dr. Lonnie Barbach

Mentioned:

Website: LonnieBarbach.com

App: HappyCouple.co

Books: For Yourself: The Fulfillment of Female Sexuality

For Each Other: Sharing Sexual Intimacy

The Pause: Positive Approaches to Perimenopause and Menopause

Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins:

Facebook: facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship

Instagram: instagram.com/drjessicahiggins

Podcast: drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts

Pinterest: pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins

Twitter: @DrJessHiggins

Website: drjessicahiggins.com

Email: jessica@drjessicahiggins.com

If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here.

Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship.

Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here.

Thank you! 

If you are interested in developing new skills to overcome relationship challenges, please consider taking the Connected Couple Program or engaging in relationship coaching work with me.

  continue reading

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