Foreplay Replay: Medical Challenges and Disabilities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.