Foreplay Radio – Couples and Sex Therapy: Recent Episodes
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Come join Dr. Laurie Watson and George Faller in this Foreplay episode, “12 Sex Questions for Couples”. Listen as they discuss 12 vital questions every couple should discuss to enrich their intimate connection. Topics include the dynamics of gentle versus vigorous interactions, the importance of communicating desires openly, and the complexity of sexual expression. Discover […]
Welcome to the Foreplay podcast, hosted by Dr. Laurie Watson and George Faller. In today’s episode, “Owning Interruptions”, our hosts dive deep into the intricacies of managing interruptions in conversations, particularly within intimate relationships. They explore how acknowledging and apologizing for interruptions can significantly improve dialogue dynamics and emotional connectivity. Throughout the episode, the hosts […]
Welcome to Episode 456 of the Foreplay podcast, “What Are We Really Fighting About?” In today’s episode, hosts Dr. Laurie Watson and George Faller dive deep into the complexities of emotional and sexual cycles in relationships, exploring how different connection styles can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts. They offer valuable insights on managing these dynamics, […]
Welcome to another engaging episode of the Foreplay podcast. In today’s episode, “Sex Positions”, we dive deep into the world of intimacy and connection. Today, hosts Dr. Laurie Watson, a renowned sex therapist, and George Faller, an experienced couples therapist, unravel the adventurous world of sexual positions. Inspired by an insightful article from Men’s Health, […]
In this lighthearted yet deeply informative episode of the Foreplay podcast, “Can It Get Any Better?”, Dr. Laurie Watson and George Faller discuss various ways to enhance male sexual health and experience. They explore the links between physical activity, and sexual health, the intricate dance between breath and physical sensations in sex, and the importance […]
Welcome to episode 453 of the Foreplay podcast, “Light My Fire.” Today, our dynamic hosts, Dr. Laurie Watson and George Faller, dive into the sizzling topic of enhancing sexual experiences and achieving mutual orgasms. With summer’s relaxed vibes and abundant sunlight, they encourage open and playful conversations between partners. In this episode, Laurie and George […]
Welcome to the Foreplay podcast! In today’s exciting episode, “Summer Luvin,” hosts George Faller and Dr. Laurie Watson delve into the intertwining realms of emotions, romance, and sexuality, especially under the sun’s warm embrace. We’ll explore how summer’s unique atmosphere can heighten intimacy and connection, with reflections on personal anecdotes, the science of serotonin, and […]
Welcome to the Foreplay podcast. In today’s engaging “Mailbag” episode, Dr. Laurie Watson and George Faller respond to listener questions and dive into common sexual relationship concerns, covering everything from interpersonal dynamics to dealing with bodily fluids during intimacy. Listeners will learn common mistakes well-meaning pursuers make as our hosts provide valuable insights and practical […]
Welcome to Episode 440 of the Foreplay podcast! In this insightful episode, your hosts Dr. Laurie Watson and George Faller dive deep into the intent and impact of behaviors that can lead to manipulation, mistrust, and negative cycles, particularly within emotional and sexual relationships. We’ll explore how anxiety and avoidance often serve as protective mechanisms […]
Welcome to another engaging episode of the Foreplay podcast! In Episode 439, we dive deep into the tantalizing topic of secure sexual attachment and its role in heating up intimacy. Join our hosts, Dr. Laurie Watson and George Faller, as they explore the dynamics of repairing relationship breaches, the significance of vulnerability and bravery in […]
In memory of Dr. Sue Johnson, this episode pays tribute to the pioneering force behind Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Laurie and George reminisce about their personal interactions with Sue and her monumental impact on the world of couples therapy and sex therapy. They share heartfelt stories, discuss her contributions, and highlight her seminal work in […]
Welcome Foreplay listeners to another episode in our school of love series. Our residential relationship experts share with us the 4 things that stop progress and connection in relationships. The three A’s abuse, addiction, affair and finally a partner not willing to take enough of a risk to re-connect. Join George and Laurie as they […]
Let’s talk about sex, baby! Not sure how to have the best sex talk? We put together a comprehensive list of topics to cover. Join us today as we work through the acronym we developed to set couples up to have the best talk about sex! Topics range from bodies to laughter and everything in […]
Not sure how to have a great conversation about your sex life? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this latest edition of our school of love lessons, Laurie and George teach listeners how, when and where to begin this conversation. Starting is often the hardest part and it’s so easy to build up all […]
Did you ever stop and think about why you view sex the way you do? Where did your thoughts and feelings on sex come from? In this episode, George and Laurie discuss how cultural influences affect our view of sex. Culture includes race, religion, sexuality, location you were raised among others. There are so many […]
Last episode we invited listeners to have a candid conversation with their partners about emotions and how your family expressed emotions. This week on our latest lesson in the ‘school of love,’ we are talking about how to have positive conversations about your sexual history. As therapists, we gather this information and call it a sexual assessment. The […]
In this episode Laurie and George respond to a question from a listener asking for their help. Our listener shares that they took a risk to bring something spicy into lovemaking and it was a complete miss with their partner. With a little humor and lots of validation, Laurie and George offer supportive advice about […]
The Beatles said it best when they sang, “Money Can’t Buy Me Love,” however finances are a top source of conflict between couples and in this episode our hosts focus on money and the meaning it makes in your life. Join George and Laurie as they discuss money as a competing attachment. EFTers define a […]
Rev is often a word you associate with a car engine, but did you know that REV is the acronym you need to improve your ability to listen to your partner better? REV stands for Reflect, Evocative Questions and Validation. Trust us when we tell you that REV simplifies and structures how to listen to […]
In this episode, http://bit.ly/3hT4GJM our hosts breakdown the 5 Dimensions of Touch, from an article by renowned sex therapist Barry McCarthy, PhD. George and Laurie guide us through the different dimensions: Affectionate touch, sensual touch, playful touch, erotic touch and intercourse. These five dimensions are NOT a linear roadmap to intercourse rather ways to increase […]
Not only are our hosts here to provide good information but to dispel bad information. This week’s episode is all about premature ejaculation: the facts, busting myths, and the six-month protocol that couples can follow to fix it! If premature ejaculation has plagued your sexual world then you are going to want to download this […]
Prompted by a listener question, Laurie and George discuss resentment in relationships. https://bit.ly/3faKPEX Resentment is often seen as a relationship killer, but our hosts ask the audience to give permission to that feeling and listen for the deeper longing. Resentment forms as a result of unspoken and unshared pain and the attachment meaning we make […]
Attention Couples Therapists, you’re going to want to listen to this episode! Laurie and George role play a therapy session to help understand the world of the emotional withdrawer in the sexual cycle. Emotional withdrawers want to remain positive to support the relationship but when the emotional heat turns up they often turn away. If […]
We’ve discussed the negative sexual cycle couples get stuck in and highlight just how important it is to name and tame it. As EFT therapists we know that de-escalating the cycle is the first step in moving partners from fighting one another to fighting the cycle together. In today’s episode we are talking about Stage […]
We’ve talked about the cycle before and we’re talking about it again! Why? because after de-escalating conflict there’s more to do to get closer with your partner! https://bit.ly/3djRuvv This time we explore what EFT calls Stage 2 in sexual attachment. Join Laurie and George for this episode to understand how your moves and your partners […]
The million maybe billion-dollar question: how do we increase low sexual desire in women? https://bit.ly/3KDL8mV Laurie and George discuss what is shutting down sexual desire in women. George gets it right by saying women often put everyone else’s needs ahead of their own. And Laurie discusses their disconnection to their own sexual needs. Click on […]
Listen to a caller who leaves us a message about her husband telling her he thinks she’s too heavy to be attractive. Laurie and George work through their own reaction and anger at this painful message to our listener. We question the narrowness of her partner’s focus on a minimal change (she’s young and fit) […]
So many women seem to just give up on sex. Maybe they reach menopause and they’re done with sex. Or maybe well before menopause , she and her partner haven’t gotten through to each other and sex stops. Orif sex continues, she just is unengaged. How can something that feels so good be relegated to […]
In our world with its focus on physical perfection, we all have aspects of our body which we criticize, and even avoid looking at in the mirror. These critical thoughts can intrude before, during, and after sex, diminishing our ability to be in the moment with our partner. We talk through this thorny issue as […]
Oral sex – you like it. You don’t like it. What works. What doesn’t work. Laurie and George talk about it all. They role play a couple who gets stuck in retaliation – if you don’t go down on me; I won’t go down on you. Then, they demo how a couple might talk to […]
Sometimes sex is awesome; sometimes not. This episode shows you how to turn up the heat when it’s not! Thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp.com/Foreplay for 10% off your first month! Uberlube.com – Foreplay rated as the best lubricant! Use the coupon for 10% off!