#54 Decoding the Complexities of Sex, Dating and Relationships w/Sex Therapist Jodie Shea
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Ready to unravel the mysteries of sex and dating? Prominent marriage and family therapist, Jodie Shea, joins us in a riveting conversation that could revolutionize your understanding of physical intimacy. As we sketch Jodie’s fascinating journey into her career, we uncover the sexual issues that commonly plague couples, like mismatched libidos and performance anxiety, and how they can disrupt your love life. Jodie, with her extensive knowledge, guides us through handling these physical and emotional barriers to enhance sexual functioning.
Our chat then transitions to the tricky domain of physical intimacy, particularly in the nascent stages of a relationship. Who hasn't wrestled with understanding their own comfort level, reading their partner’s needs, or articulating their own desires? Learn how to navigate these murky waters and the potential pitfalls of the prevalent culture of avoidance originating from the dating app world. We also scrutinize the daunting concept of performance in relationships and Jodie’s sagacious approach in helping couples and individuals get to the root of their issues and liberate themselves from detrimental expectations of sex and orgasm.
Finally, the conversation takes a bold turn as we delve into the sensitive topic of size and its impact on physical relationships. Hear Jodie’s enlightening insights from her experience with couples and individuals grappling with size complexities. Discover her expert advice on upholding physical intimacy despite size differences and the implications it brings. We close by underscoring the paramount importance of open communication for maximizing pleasure and sustaining physical intimacy. Tune in for a candid and insightful episode on sex, dating, and everything in between.
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Chapters
1. Sex and Dating (00:00:00)
2. Navigating Physical Intimacy in Relationships (00:08:18)
3. Navigating Performance Issues in Relationships (00:14:10)
4. Expanding Philotalk Therapy and Discussing Size (00:24:35)
5. Exploring Pleasure and Communication in Relationships (00:27:50)
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