Foreplay Radio - Couples & Sex Therapy

26/07/2024

It’s time for a summer break from the ‘School of Love.’ Throw away your notebooks and let’s dish on how to spice things up this summer! Are you tired of your stale routines and want to explore new things? Join us today as we talk about role reversals!

We’re helping the visual s*xual responder take some risks and try seducing. Not sure what that means? Jump in with Laurie and George to find out what role you usually take on in your s*xual relationship, how to switch it up and how to repair if the risk goes wrong.

Included in this episode are novel ideas on how to initiate s*x, increase desire and build empathy for each other. We’re all about helping you have better relationships and better s*x, take a break from your studies and soak it in.

We also honor the life and legacy of Dr. Ruth, a pioneer in the field of s*x therapy and a woman that made us all more comfortable with talking about the bedroom. Keep it hot y’all! 🔥🔥🔥

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25/07/2024

How can you know when you’ve united against the cycle? Here are tips to test for de-escalation in your couple!

In this episode we give language, examples, and role plays of what de-escalation can sound like in your relationship.

Check 🔗 in bio for episode 449 and more!

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22/07/2024

So how do we know we have found common ground with our partner in our cycle, you ask?

Here are some sentiments we might hear our partner say to us that indicate they get us and that we have indeed found some common ground. They get my frustration with the cycle, because they’ve experienced it and they can empathize with it!

When we have this new experience of compassion, care and empathy available, we have found common ground!

Hear this and more in ep 448 wherever you get your podcasts! 🔥🔥🔥

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18/07/2024

“The common ground is where we find that empathy is just looking inside. I know what it’s like to be frustrated, or I know what it’s like to feel pressured and overwhelmed. And I know what it’s like to feel like I’m failing in some area.”

Wow!!!! We so want this validation and empathetic response from our partner in moments of hurt and pain. But so often the negative cycle gets in the way and we feel invalidated, alone and even further away from our partner.

Laurie and George talk finding common ground in crisscrossed couples that can see what they’re doing in the cycle is exactly what their partner is doing in the cycle.

This and more in the 🔗 in bio 🔥

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13/07/2024

Did you know that 20% of couples can be defined as s*xless by year 2 of their relationship? George reminds us in episode 447 that “when we can name it, we can tame it and then we can change it.” Laurie and George talk ways to revolt against the negative s*xual cycle and what you can do to unite with your partner against it because all couples deserve a fruitful s*x life!

Make sure to listen to better organize and understand your s*xual cycle! You can get it with the 🔗 in bio or wherever you get your podcasts! Keep it 🔥🔥🔥 yall!

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10/07/2024

Part 2 coming in 🔥HOT🔥‼️ In episode 445: How to help your withdrawing partner be vulnerable, Laurie and George discuss what withdrawers can do to have more success in vulnerability in the bedroom!

Let us know which one you are and if you’ve tried any moves listed here or on Monday’s post. How’d it go??

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08/07/2024

In episode 445: How to help your withdrawing partner be vulnerable, Laurie and George discuss ways both withdrawers and pursuers can help increase vulnerability in the bedroom.

Check out the episode for more tips and tricks for you and your bedroom. 🔗 in bio or listen wherever you get your podcasts!

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03/07/2024

Early bird discount now!!

We invite you to explore the way your relationship can be changed by understanding your cycle and finding tools to get reconnected – emotionally and s*xually. Consider spending a whole day to focus on enhancing your relationship, intimacy, and understanding of each other. Join podcast Foreplay, co-hosts Laurie Watson, PhD, LMFT and George Faller, LMFT. Expert teaching, fun exercises with just you and your partner!

We believe that s*xual connection is imperative to a romantic partnership. If you are in a negative push-pull cycle about s*x, we can help you resolve this dilemma with research-driven methods.

Lecture is followed by questions and talking exercises just between you and your partner. No group participation necessary.

Identify your cycle, have a thorough plan to talk about every aspect of your s*x life for deep understanding of each other, hear the s*x talk you always needed!

♥ Has your marriage or partnership become functional but not exciting and loving?

♥ Do you want to deepen your connection and improve intimacy with your partner?

♥ Is s*x something to just check off your list now?

♥ Have you been trying to get that “sizzle” back?

♥ Do you want to want to break the negative emotional and s*xual cycles in your partnership?

The workshop will be a safe place for just you and your partner to discuss issues around your s*x life and intimacy. We’re going to talk about desire, arousal, and or**sm in men and women as well as where we differ. We’ll discuss great s*x and what it means and give you exercises to improve how your mind, body, heart, and spirit can be more involved so that you and your partner can find deeper connection.

Examining how s*xual pursuers and withdrawers feel about s*x and how the cycle between them can frustrate both, George and Laurie will talk about how resolving this dilemma can improve a couple’s bond. Lastly, we’ll discuss how having a safe conversation of looking at things from your partner’s perspective can increase vulnerability and create change in your relationship!
https://www.foreplayrst.com/product/fall-2024-couples-retreat/

27/06/2024

George is on Esther Perel's podcast! Give a listen! Tell us here what you think of the discussion!

24/06/2024

The biggest issue is not the PE itself! The harm is when embarrassment, disappointment or shame shuts down conversation between partners.

When couples have an inability to discuss something challenging the missing conversations lead to disconnection and distress.

If PE has occurred in your relationship here are a few steps to follow:

- Pause, breathe and know that this issue isn’t unique to just you!
- Acknowledge with your partner that it happened.
- Address any feelings you might be having and invite them to share.

Our bodies changes along the lifespan sometimes for the better and sometimes not. Keeping the conversation open and active is what helps couples navigate these challenges.

🙏 Needing some help in your relationship but not sure if couples therapy would helpful?

Take an initial step and join us at our virtual couples retreat, Great Love and Great Seggs on October 4th.

You and your partner will get a full day with Laurie and George, two leading seggs and relationship experts and will walk away with tools to improve your relationship that day.

Head to the 🔗 in bio and sign up during Early Registration to save!

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13/06/2024

Remember- it’s normal. And putting pressure on yourselves is the furthest thing from seggsy. That being said, feeling pleasure and having seggs are so good for you and your relationship.

🔥Save these tips for triggering desire and make sure you’re following us for more like this.

13/06/2024

We invite you to explore the way your relationship can be changed by understanding your cycle and finding tools to get reconnected – emotionally and s*xually. Consider spending a whole day to focus on enhancing your relationship, intimacy, and understanding of each other. Join podcast Foreplay, co-hosts Laurie Watson, PhD, LMFT and George Faller, LMFT. Expert teaching, fun exercises with just you and your partner!

We believe that s*xual connection is imperative to a romantic partnership. If you are in a negative push-pull cycle about s*x, we can help you resolve this dilemma with research-driven methods.

Lecture is followed by questions and talking exercises just between you and your partner. No group participation necessary.

Identify your cycle, have a thorough plan to talk about every aspect of your s*x life for deep understanding of each other, hear the s*x talk you always needed!

♥ Has your marriage or partnership become functional but not exciting and loving?

♥ Do you want to deepen your connection and improve intimacy with your partner?

♥ Is s*x something to just check off your list now?

♥ Have you been trying to get that “sizzle” back?

♥ Do you want to want to break the negative emotional and s*xual cycles in your partnership?

The workshop will be a safe place for just you and your partner to discuss issues around your s*x life and intimacy. We’re going to talk about desire, arousal, and or**sm in men and women as well as where we differ. We’ll discuss great s*x and what it means and give you exercises to improve how your mind, body, heart, and spirit can be more involved so that you and your partner can find deeper connection.

Examining how s*xual pursuers and withdrawers feel about s*x and how the cycle between them can frustrate both, George and Laurie will talk about how resolving this dilemma can improve a couple’s bond. Lastly, we’ll discuss how having a safe conversation of looking at things from your partner’s perspective can increase vulnerability and create change in your relationship!
https://www.foreplayrst.com/product/fall-2024-couples-retreat/

10/06/2024

Remember our G-**ot segment - like this post to bring it back if you're a long time listener!!

Appreciate adding another T-shirt to my collection, this one from the West Virginia EFT community, thanks Angie Juniper!

08/06/2024

FOREPLAY with our global family at the EFT World Summit in Amsterdaml! Lots of learning, lots of meeting up with our friends all over the world, commemorating Dr. Sue Johnson, called to heal a world in pain.

06/06/2024

You want more eroticism in your life? Work to get your relationship more secure.

Master couples work TOGETHER to have great s*x and great love.

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03/06/2024

We are hitting our EFT G spot at the EFT World Summit this week in Amsterdam.

30/05/2024

Comment DESIRE and we’ll send you the 🔗 to get your own copy today!

Inside, Dr. Laurie:
Offers a glimpse into the reality of other people’s bedrooms
Addresses the s*xual problems that can develop with life changes—from marriage to motherhood to menopause
Uncovers the hidden factors that impact desire—stress, cultural messages, emotional connection, chemical and hormonal challenges, physical appearance issues, + more
Shows how joyful, meaningful, satisfying s*x can be yours again

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28/05/2024

Have you listened to our recent episodes that were calling ‘Love School’? Connecting with your partner increases emotional intimacy that will only lead to a deeper connection in the bedroom.

♥️ Comment POD for the link to listen today!

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24/05/2024

Do you and your partner s*xt?

S*xting is a pointed, flirtatious, s*xy text indicating your desire and attraction for your partner. The beauty of s*xting—and what makes it better than phone s*x—is that the communication is not immediate—there’s a delay that gives the recipient extra time to formulate a clever response.

Before sending your partner a s*xt, decide together as a couple if this is something you both agree to and set up some boundaries around the types of things to share to one another.

S*xting is foreplay and helps build arousal and desire! Reminder, s*xting doesn’t have to lead to s*x that night. It can be a playful, fun space in your relationship that signals to each other, ‘You still make me hot and I WANT you!’ Lowering your inhibitions and directly, succinctly writing about s*xual feelings can be challenging, but the risk is what helps make s*x feel alive and fresh. Listen to episode #258 for more ideas for variety in the bedroom!

Disclaimer: s*xting should be consensual. This post does not pertain to or endorse, sending unwanted images or s*xual content without consent, outside of your relationship or to a minor.

20/05/2024

It’s been awhile since we last played this game….

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16/05/2024

Here is the effect on Adult Relationships:

Securely Attached
• a high degree of trust in relationship partners,
• value intimacy and closeness in relationships, and
• are willing to seek as well as provide assistance to partners in times of need

Avoidantly Attached
• discomfort with intimacy and self-disclosure,
• excessive self-reliance,
• distrusting of others

Anxiously Attached -
• fear of rejection
• fear of abandonment
• depending on a partner for validation and emotional regulation

Source: Brennan et al., 1998; Feeney, 2008; Mikulincer & Shaver, 2007

                                                     

13/05/2024

New here? We are two world-renowned EFT Seggs Therapists who show up week after week to help you keep it H🔥T in the bedroom can feel connected to your partner again.

Comment POD and we’ll message you the 🔗 to listen today.

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09/05/2024

06/05/2024

After reading this list, do you think you are a Pursuer or Withdrawer? (Click the vote button!!)

03/05/2024

SWIPE >>>> to see something HOT to use in the bedroom 🔥

Be sure to {SAVE THIS} post so you can give it a try this weekend 😉

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01/05/2024

VOTE here👇 and/or comment with another option!

26/04/2024

Allow us to be your guide to keeping your bedroom hot (or getting it hot again)! Hit Follow and read this ⬇️ for more on unlocking your erotic mind:

Our mind is an unending resource that we can utilize to improve our s*xual connections and experiences. So... HOW do you 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 and 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 this part of your brain?

It doesn’t come easily for most people to access this part of themselves... It takes willingness, vulnerability, and practice!

Reminder: It’s OKAY to fantasize, to let your mind wander… don’t judge your own thoughts, or your partners!

Be open to vulnerability and use fantasies as an opportunity for connection with your partner. Strengthening your erotic mind will inevitably strengthen your bond and relationship.

Engagement of the mind is important and developing eroticism can bring new energy into your relationship! Everyone has different erotic blueprints that they are able to build on – What’s your blueprint?!

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