This is a follow up from my last blog, “Sexual Pleasure without the Pressure”. The touch exercise that I describe here is an adaptation of the “Sensate Focus” method developed by sexual pioneers, William Masters and Virginia Johnson. Their innovative technique helped couples deal with sexual difficulties by focusin...
How have you communicated appreciation to your partner? How has your partner expressed appreciation to you? Send us examples of what you or your partner said or did. Don’t minimize any gestures of appreciation. We want to hear about it, whether small or grand. We’d also love to hear how you reacted to the appreciation from your partner ...
Do you ever wonder if you’re pleasing your partner sexually? Do you ever worry about losing your erection? About lasting long enough? About taking too long or not being able to achieve an orgasm? Is there a desire discrepancy between you and your partner? Has sex been more about making a baby? If you answered “yes” to any of these...
The next time you feel frustrated for not making greater progress on something you want to change about yourself or your relationship, remind yourself about the “Progress Bank”. I “coined” this to encourage my clients to be more mindful about the many small steps or “deposits” that all contribute toward a desired...
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