Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast

537: Stop Trying to Get it Right!

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode Laurie and George delve into the withdrawer's world and how their mission to get it right is so wrong. Inspir...

536: How to Feel More Confident Naked

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome Brave Lovers! Have you ever lacked confidence about your body in bed? In today's episode, Laurie is joined by therapist Clare Stadlen, LCSW....

535: I Never Want to Have Sex Again

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Greetings Brave Lovers! Have you or your partner ever uttered this statement? This definitive declaration has been shared in our therapy offices many ...

Foreplay Replay - Oral Sex Do's and Dont's

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Grab your pen and notebook for this, you're going to want ALL the notes from this episode! George and Dr. Laurie answer a mailbag question from a long...

534: The Unconscious Life of Sexuality

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome Brave Lovers! In this week's episode, Laurie is joined by guest Juliane Maxwald. Juliane is a psychotherapist based in NYC and shares with us ...

Foreplay Replay - Dirty Talk

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Warning this episode is NSFW and you might want to sit down for this one! Is dirty talk part of your love making repertoire? Dirty talk is defined as...

533: Healing The Political Divide in Couples

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. James Hawkins, certified EFT couples therapist and trainer from The Joshua Center in Arkansas. Listen in as w...

Foreplay Replay - Sex Life a Snoozefest?

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Boring is a signal and it's a sign that something needs to change! A complaint about monogamy is that the line between responsibility and desire often...

532: The Shadow Cycle

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we are exploring the shadow cycle; how our partner's experience often mirrors ours in a different cycle. Join hosts Laurie and Geor...

Foreplay Replay - Alcohol -- Gas Pedal or Brake?

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"Sometimes popping two gummies on vacation helps us have really great sex!" "I really need that glass of wine to get me in the mood!" "Smelling alcoho...

531: Want Better Sex? Be a Better Caregiver

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Laurie and George discuss how improving caretaking in your relationship can lead to better sex. If you've felt bogged down by the ...

Foreplay Replay - Look on the Brightside: Toxic Positivity and its Impact on Your Relationship

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Picture this, you walk in from a hard, stressful day at work and finally see your partner--your person. You say to them, "Honey, today was such a hard...

530: Islands of Security

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, hosts Laurie and George are taking listeners to the islands! Islands of Security explores the places where secure attachment l...

529: How To Fix Low Testosterone

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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528: The Marriage Habit

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we are joined by Meygan and Casey Caston, founders of Marriage 365. Marriage 365 is a comprehensive relationship program designed ...

Foreplay Replay - The G Spot

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is the G-Spot real? Does every woman have one? Where is it? How to stimulate it? Join certified sex therapist Laurie Watson and psychologist Dr. Adam ...

527: Sex on Demand

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back Brave Lovers! In today's episode we are exploring the question, "Can I expect sex from my partner for upholding an agreement in the relat...

Foreplay Replay - 12 Ways To Get Better In Bed For Guys

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

George wants men to have a method to improve their sexual game in 3 zones—pre-sex, during sex and post-sex in 4 different areas: heart, mind, body, ...

526: The Cost of Quiet

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, our hosts interviewed couples therapist and author of the upcoming book 'The Cost of Quiet', Colette Fehr. C...

525: Brave Love Great Sex

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the new year, the podcast gets a new name! Brave Love Great Sex! The same great content, the same great hosts! We're aligning the podcast with ou...

Foreplay Replay - How to Assess Your Present Sexual Relationship

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We invite you into a thoughtful reflection about what is happening in YOUR sex life. Bring your spirit of curiosity and stay with us in the discovery ...

524: Ghost of Christmas Present

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we are focusing on tending to the 'Ghost of Christmas Present' so the 'Ghost of Christmas Future' can reap the relational benefi...

Foreplay Replay - Closing the Arousal Gap

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the average Joe and average Jane so different in their approach to sex and the ways and timing of arousal, what can a couple do to close the arou...

523: How to Give Great Gifts

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season is here and in today's episode we are talking about giving and receiving gifts in your relationship. What does this ritual mean to ...

Foreplay Replay - The Complexity of Male Sexuality

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The expectations in relationship and in our culture for what it means to be a man often comes down to a big erection that works every time. The preval...

522: Invisible Turn Offs

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We may know what the big turn offs are but there are many small things that kill desire. In today's episode we are discussing invisible turn offs th...

Foreplay Replay - Affair Recovery

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recovery from an Affair – The delicate process of recoveringfrom an affair; what works best for restoring the relationship. Learn more about your ad...

521: Spirituality

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we are discussing sex and spirituality. Sex and religion are often clashing ideals that can be shaming, rigid and rule-based. We in...

Foreplay Replay - Stop the Fight—How to Break the Negative Cycle

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you always having what feels like the same fight? Does the negative cycle leave you feeling frustrated and angry? Or misunderstood and like you're...

520: Touch Deprivation

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Laurie and George explore a pattern they see often in therapy but rarely hear women talk about openly: growing up under-touched—not...

Foreplay Replay - 52 and Needing Blue

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Erectile dysfunction in men 45 and older in a partnered relationship is a problem with solutions. Listen to Laurie and Tony distinguish physiological ...

519: We're Doing Great! Now What?

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we discuss reinforcing positive cycles. There is a lot of talk about disconnection and negative cycles but what about when things ...

Foreplay Replay - Variety

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Variety and creativity in sex can both make our sexual relationship sizzling, but it can also be a source of tension.  Join Laurie Watson, author of ...

518: Seeing It from the Other Side

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we discuss finding the reframe; your partner's differing perspective that isn't always obvious. Emotions like irritation or frustr...

Foreplay Replay - Stonewalling

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What to do when your partner shuts down. In the second of Gottman's 'Four Horseman' series, Dr. Adam and Laurie address this destructive behavior and ...

517: Listener Mailbag

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, our hosts answer a listener's mailbag question. If the sex is good, why don't I want it more? Join George and Laurie as they help ...

Foreplay Replay - Size Isn't Everything

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The popular conception is that a larger penis results in better sex. Join author and certified sex therapist Laurie Watson and her co-host psychologis...

516: Are You a Receiver or an Initiator?

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we are discussing receptivity and initiation. Receptivity is about receiving and responding to cues from your partner. Some partn...

Foreplay Replay - Why She Doesn't Want Sex

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sounds pretty discouraging if your partner says she'd be fine never having sex again. Laurie and George discuss how to get to the root of what she's s...

515: Competing Complaints

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the saying goes, you can have it all just not all at once. Have you ever brought up a complaint to your partner only to be met with their complaint...

Foreplay Replay - She Only Wants Sex to Keep Him Happy

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a sample conversation with "Eleanor" who is always anxious about sex, preoccupied with whether or not she is pleasing her husband, but una...

514: After an Affair

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we are discussing life and relationships after an affair. Most often people think that relationships are over after an affair. How...

Foreplay Replay - Autopsy of a Sexless Marriage

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why and how does the frequency of sex decrease in a marriage to the point where it rarely happens? Join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and cou...

513: Defining Desire

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we are talking about desire based on the work of sex therapist, Dr. Emily Jamea. Dr. Jamea shares that your partner can contribute...

Foreplay Replay - The Gleam in Their Eye Makes Us Hot

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In early dating years our partner’s face lights up at the thought of sex, they tell us with their eyes that we make them hot. The gleam in their eye...

512: Do You Still Want Me?: How to Talk About Sex as We Get Older

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I'm sixty-four? The Beatles addressed this important topic on their Sgt. Pepper album in 1967 and...

Foreplay Replay - Mailbag! Unrequited Sexual Fantasies, When to Compromise and Being Vulnerable

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mailbag!! George and Laurie answer questions from the Foreplay Fam in this week’s episode! They’re talking all about unrequited fantasies, comprom...

511: Healing Sexual Trauma

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, our hosts are tackling an important and uncomfortable conversation. This episode does contain content regarding sexual trauma and ...

Foreplay Replay - Laurie's Story

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Laurie tells George her own story of why she became a sex therapist. Hear about her moment of decision when she stopped the negative pursuing cycle an...

510: Do I Want Hot Sex?

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we discuss what couples want more hot or heart-centered sex. Prompted by conversations about their upcoming book, George and Laurie...

Foreplay Replay - Variety - To Spice Up The Bedroom

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This one comes at you fast! George and Laurie talk through a variety of sex acts that couples choose to liven things up. No judgements just a curious ...

509: Befriending Mistrust

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So you've de-escalated your negative cycle and are taking risks to take new moves and bam you get hit with this response: "it's nice to hear you say t...

Foreplay Replay - Premature Ejaculation

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Premature Ejacualtion -- the number 1 sexual dysfunction for men is easily cured. Author Michael Castleman joins Laurie and gives vital information ab...

508: I Love You, I Don't Want You

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we are discussing the curious case of couples that are in love but don't feel sexually connected. What happens when couples are in...

Foreplay Replay - Q&A Can't Orgasm With Intercourse, Partner Rejection, Accepting Herpes

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our Q&A - What happens when you can’t orgasm during intercourse like you used to?  George and Laurie come up with many different ideas about what m...

507: Sexual Security v. Novelty

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do sex and intimacy need security or mystery to ignite the flame? That is the question we are exploring in today's show based on the work of Dr. Bar...

Foreplay Replay - Dividing Chores for Better Sex

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Adam and Laurie delve into the dirty details of how splitting your household tasks can impact your sex life.  Like us? Become a Patreon! https:/...

506: Shifting from Protection to Pleasure

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we are discussing how to shift from protection to pleasure. George and Laurie dive deep on what couples need to do to regain safety...

Foreplay Replay - Honeymoon Expectations and Sexpectations

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With wedding season upon us, Laurie and Adam turn to discussing honeymoons and the relational changes that occur -- even for long-term couples. Learn ...

505: Why Touch Matters

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there are different types of touch? In today's episode, Laurie and George share the work of sex researcher Barry McCarthy on the differen...

Foreplay Replay - What Turns Women On? Female Sexual Cues

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What sexual cues turn women on? Here’s a hint—interest is sexy! 32% of women lack sexual interest, according to a research study by Meston & McCal...

504: Below the Belt

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Laurie is joined by Urologist and men's health expert Dr. Dan Khera-McRackan of Raleigh, NC. Men of varied ages experience issues ...

Foreplay Replay - Overcoming Critical Body Image Thoughts

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

503: Tending the Flame

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we are joined by couple therapy expert and EFT trainer Rebecca Jorgensen. We discuss ways to tend the flame in the bedroom; practi...

Foreplay Replay - Sex--Hit or Miss?

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes sex is awesome; sometimes not. This episode shows you how to turn up the heat when it's not! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

502: Why We Need Each Other to Feel Safe

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we are answering the question 'why we need each other to feel safe?' Join hosts, Laurie and George as they breakdown the definition...

Foreplay Replay - What to Say to Your Sexual Pursuer or Sexual Withdrawer to Get to Deeper Connection

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve talked about the cycle before and we’re talking about it again. This time we explore what EFT calls Stage 2. Why? because after de-escalatin...

501: Asking for Help With Fears

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we are digging deep into sexual fears and how to ask for help. This is a quintessential move to shift partners from a negative cycl...

Foreplay Replay - Should You Keep Sex Secrets?

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Laurie and George define secrets as issues, fantasies or alliances that block connection. We certainly have a right to privacy and sometimes our priva...

500th Episode!

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're celebrating our 500th episode of Foreplay Sex Therapy! Join our hosts, Laurie and George as they look back on their favorite episodes so f...

Foreplay Replay - She Needs to Get Ready; He Needs to Get Going

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

She needs more foreplay and he doesn’t wanna lose his erection. Women need a slow patter of arousal to reach the best climax. Men when they’re on ...

499: Novelty in the Bedroom: Hot or Not?

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does introducing sexual novelty spice things up or turn things sour? Join us today for a conversation on how and when to introduce bringing something ...

Foreplay Replay - Women Who Don’t Like Sex

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 partn...

498: Who Taught You about Sex?

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we discuss the messages we received about sex and who taught us about it. Join hosts, Laurie and George in this exploration to unc...

Foreplay Replay - What Shuts Her Down Sexually?

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The million maybe billion-dollar question: how do we increase low sexual desire in women? Laurie and George discuss what is shutting down sexual desir...

497: How to Have More Freedom in Sex

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we discuss freedom in your sex life. Three simple questions to ask of each other: What freedom do you need to explore? What do you...

Foreplay Replay - Flattery

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone wants to feel desired certainly. But the research shows that for women - being desired, hearing their partner's verbal admiration and open "...

496: Better Sex in 30 Minutes a Day

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we discuss the importance of caretaking in intimate relationships. Things can go awry when one partner is looking for affection, n...

Foreplay Replay - Losing Attraction - How to get it back!

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I’m just not attracted to you anymore.” - OUCH!!!I Sounds like a showstopper doesn’t it? But Laurie and George have hope for you to get it ba...

495: Overcoming Parallel Positions

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we are discussing the "double hard." This is when partners are in the same position in each cycle. When the emotional pursuer is al...

Foreplay Replay - Good-Enough Responding To Stay Sexually Attached

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking about good-enough responding - responding to our partner in ways that keep us connected even when we disappoint them. Think about when...

494: Longings in Love

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we are defining longings in a relationship. George and Laurie identify two different types of longing. The first seen as a more phy...

Foreplay Replay - We're Sexless. My Partner Never Wants to Do It Again

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There can be so much disappointment even shame when a couple is in a sexlessness marriage. Couple can tune out and shut down their need for flesh on f...

493: Work vs. Play: How to Make Sex More Fun

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we explore taking sex from a chore to a desired event. It's common for one partner to see sex as a way to please the other but for...

Foreplay Replay - How a Man Can Be Sexually Confident

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence is essential for a great relationship. But how to you grow in confidence if you've lost it or never had much of it? Confidence is the end r...

492: Sexual Attachment Styles

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Time to head back to school listeners! In this 'School of Love' episode we are defining attachment styles and how they show up in the bedroom. We focu...

Foreplay Replay - Do you want it and your partner doesn't?

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 st...

491: How Being More Vulnerable Can Lead to Better Sex

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we are joined again by Dr. Ryan Rana, director of the Joshua Center in Arkansas and partners with George in the online EFT school f...

Foreplay Replay - How to Talk About Intimate Touch

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Touch is vital for intimate communication. We learn so much with touch - pleasure, safety, exploration and curiosity! So often we don’t put it into ...

490: Disarming Negative Beliefs

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, George and Laurie welcome fellow EFTer and relationship expert Dr. Ryan Rana. Ryan is the director of the Joshua Center in Arkansa...

Foreplay Replay - Details of Sex

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us grew up not talking about sex. But the more detailed you get, the more power you can have to change things. Go play-by-play and have more c...

489: Is It Time for Your Second Marriage?

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that most people will have two marriages in their lifetime? Would you believe us if you could have two marriages to the same person? Join...

Foreplay Replay - Sex During Pregnancy

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Through the three trimesters of pregnancy, a woman's body changes in different ways, but that doesn't mean that sex can't be good. Join author and cer...

488: Should I Be a More Narcissistic Lover?

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by the work of Esther Perel, we are opening up a conversation around women being more narcissistic lovers. What does this even mean? Accordi...

Foreplay Replay - Long-distance Relationships

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some couples are faced at times with relating over a long-distance, whether due to business travel, being in the military, school, etc. Join author an...

487: To Touch and Be Touched

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we are talking about the act and art of touch. Touch is one of our primary attachment needs and we need it from cradle to grave. To...

Foreplay Replay - Body Image

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Next to relational distress, a negative body image is the biggest disruptor for derailing sex and desire. While this has traditionally been a woman's ...

486: Fixing Sexual Pain with Dr. Polly Watson

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, our hosts interview Dr. Polly Watson. Dr. Watson is an expert on menopause and focuses on holistic treatment methods, creating lif...

Foreplay Replay - Friendship and Sex

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Relationships have three broad areas of relating: the mundane details that must be done in live, sexual intimacy, and being friends -- liking our part...

485: How to Forgive What Hasn't Happened

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we are discussing how to forgive what hasn't been. Fights are more obvious times to work on forgiveness but what about the missed ...