Intimacy Matters
Intimacy Matters is a podcast all about love, sex and relationships. Join qualified sex and relationship therapist Nicola Foster and her partner Jason Porthouse as they talk about all aspects of sexuality and relating. Featuring occasional guests who are also experts in the field of intimacy. Whatever your stage in life - whether single or dating or in a long-term partnership; whether a couple or a thruple or a moresome; friends-with-benefits to happily married, and all flavours in-between - you'll find enlightening discussions and plenty of thought-provoking ideas in our fortnightly show.
Intimacy Matters
Desire Discrepancy
Welcome to the latest episode of the Intimacy Mattters podcast where we dive into intimacy and relationships.
Highlights of this episode include:
- Sex Frequency: How often is "normal"?
- Spontaneous vs. Responsive Desire: Why knowing the difference makes ALL the difference.
- Navigating Differences: Contrary to popular belief, sex can improve with time through exploration, communication, and a shift away from performance-based attitudes.
- Initiation Strategies: We share some playful approaches to help initiate intimacy without pressure.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- NATSAL British Survey of Sexual Attitudes
- David Schnarch's book "Passionate Marriage"
- Good Times Planner (download)
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