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  • Foreplay Replay: Trauma in your partner

    Foreplay Replay: Trauma in your partner
    2026/10/17
    In this Foreplay Replay we discuss what to do if your partner has been sexually traumatized in their past? From big traumas of date rape, sexual assault, or groped to serial sexism or shaming messages about sex. Each trauma has an individual impact. Join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and psychotherapist Dr. Adam Mathews as they discuss how to relate to a lover who has had trauma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 分
  • 566: Healing Sexual Trauma with Couples

    566: Healing Sexual Trauma with Couples
    2026/10/16
    Trigger Warning: Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode Laurie is joined by guest Renee Segal. Renee is the owner of Evolve Therapy in Minneapolis, MN. Renee is an EFT couples therapist and supervisor and has spent her career supporting survivors of sexual assault. We are responding to the recent news from Cornell University and addressing a topic that is not spoken about enough. 1 in 4 women, and 1 in 6 men are survivors of sexual assault. Sexual trauma can create myriad trauma symptoms for individuals including; dissociation, sexual avoidance, hypersexual behaviors and hypervigilance among others. Yet, this conversation often doesn't get addressed between couples. Laurie and Renee provide expert advice for survivors and their partners on how their relationship can help heal the sexual trauma. Safety, gentleness and compassion are the bedrocks of supporting a survivor of sexual assault. We ask that you take this episode in with care and reach out for support if needed. For more on Renee visit: https://www.evolvetherapymn.com/ National Sexual Abuse Hotline: https://rainn.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 分
  • Foreplay Replay: Sexual Bids

    Foreplay Replay: Sexual Bids
    2026/10/10
    In this week's foreplay replay we discuss how our communication with our lovers (and others) can be broken down into discrete bids for attention and interactions. In this episode of Foreplay, sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and psychotherapist Dr. Adam Mathews discuss the role these bids play in seduction and sex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 分
  • Foreplay Replay: Faking Orgasms

    Foreplay Replay: Faking Orgasms
    2026/10/03
    In this week's Foreplay replay we discuss how a certain proportion of women will fake an orgasm to reassure their partner. Laurie says this is short-sighted! Join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and couples therapist Dr. Adam Mathews as they talk about why women fake orgasms and how to change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 分
  • 564: Low Orgasms

    564: Low Orgasms
    2026/10/02
    Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, we're diving into the experience of low-orgasm or the absence of orgasm for some. It's a common concern that can lead to frustration and distance, yet it's something many couples struggle to talk about openly. Join Laurie and George as they explore the physical, psychological, and relational factors that can impact the capacity for orgasm. We'll discuss how to shift the focus from the 'goal' to the 'process' of pleasure, how to communicate needs effectively without pressure, and how to increase comfort and connection in the bedroom. Listen in for practical strategies to expand your sexual repertoire and foster more satisfying, intimate experiences together. Don't forget to grab your copy of our book, Brave Love, Great Sex, available everywhere! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 分
  • Foreplay Replay - Sexual State of the Union

    Foreplay Replay - Sexual State of the Union
    2026/09/26
    In this Foreplay Replay we discuss how talking regularly about the state of your sexual union is essential to achieving and maintaining a satisfying sexual relationship. Join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and couple's therapist Dr. Adam Mathews as they discuss how to accomplish a regular state of the union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 分
  • 563: Impact versus Intent

    563: Impact versus Intent
    2026/09/25
    Welcome Brave Lovers! Have you ever said something to your partner that didn't land well? You backtrack and try to explain your intent but they are still hurting and now angry. If you have, then this episode is for you! Join our hosts, Laurie and George as they share what happens when the impact hits hard and the attempt to explain the intent falls flat. Listeners will learn how to hold both truths, have clean communication around the event and improve their timing. It's important to remember that even with good intentions your partner can still feel hurt. Acknowledging their hurt will move the conversation closer to connection while explanation will create disconnection. Make sure to grab a copy of our bestseller Brave Love, Great Sex, available everywhere! Please help the pod by checking out this episode's sponsor: Uberlube.com -- Laurie's 20+ year favorite personal lubricant. Use the code 'BraveLove' at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 分
  • Foreplay Replay - Sex Game to Change the Game

    Foreplay Replay - Sex Game to Change the Game
    2026/09/19
    In this Foreplay Replay we discuss how unhealthy power dynamics in relationships can hamper connection. Join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and couples therapist Dr. Adam Mathews as they explore the pursuer-distancer dance through the lens of power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 分