Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast

99: How Your Attachment Style Impacts Your Sex Life

12 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How does your attachment style impact your sexual relationship? Join popular author and sex therapist Laurie Watson and couples therapist Dr. Adam Mat...

98: When Sex Goes Wrong

05 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Many things can make sex goes wrong; some have easy fixes. Join acclaimed author and sex therapist Laurie Watson and couple’s therapist as Dr. Adam ...

97: Optimal Sex and the Best Orgasms

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Reaching orgasm is only the beginning. Optimal sex involves deeper connection and leads to more satisfying sex and even better orgasms. Join sex thera...

96: #MeToo

22 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

#metoo - Laurie and Adam discuss their professional and personal experience with abuse and harrassment. In a serious conversation, they raise futher a...

95: Get More Sex Now -- Increasing Sexual Frequency

15 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Husband’s positive behavior toward partner increases frequency of sex – but don’t wait too long to be positive guys. Even if you don’t feel li...

94: Seven Ways to Increase Her Orgasmic Power

08 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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93: The Complexity of Male Sexuality

01 Oct 2017

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...

92: Secure Attachment Equals Plenty of Sex

24 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A thriving, vibrant sexual relationship develops best in our relationship when we feel safe and secure and when we help our partner feel safe and secu...

91: Adam's Midlife Crisis Plan and Help with Hot Sex

17 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want long-term great sex? We have your growth plan and challenges mapped out. Join sex therapist and popular author and blogger Laurie Watson a...

90: Sexual Pursuer Rescue Plan

10 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sexual pursuers can sabotage themselves through their own thinking about sex in the midst of the experience. Join sex therapist and author Laurie Wats...

89: Mailbag -- Bodily Functions and Syncing Sex

03 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today's Mailbag Topics: Living in an intimate relationship includes sharing spaces and being exposed to our partner in ways that may not be appealing;...

88: Mid-life Crises and Sex

27 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mid-life crises are often caricatured, but often in our 50’s there is a real change in sex – declining abilities and physical attraction. These ch...

87: Ten Mistakes Couples Make about Sex - Part B

20 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Couples in committed relationships fall into certain traps and mistakes. Join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and couples' therapist, Dr. Adam ...

86: Ten Mistake Couples Make about Sex

13 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Couples in committed relationships fall into certain traps and mistakes. Join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and couples' therapist Dr. Adam M...

85: Friendship and Sex

06 Aug 2017

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...

84: Involuntary Celibacy

30 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Involuntary celibacy (going more than 6 months without intercourse) within a committed relationship occurs more frequently than you would imagine. Joi...

83: Male Pursuit and Female Resistance

23 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After the wedding day, it is often easy for each partner to take their partner for granted. Men need to continue to pursue their partners. Join sex th...

82: Weight, Sex, and Marriage

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Weight, sex, and marriage – Join sex therapist Laurie Watson and couple’s therapist Dr. Adam Mathews as they wade into the sensitive and dicey top...

81: Pleasure

12 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Pleasure can often be hard to arrive at with our performance-oriented, accomplishment seeking culture. Join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and...

80: Ending the Fight

09 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Fighting in relationship is unavoidable with two people with natural differences. Often because our wants and needs are involved, our fights in commit...

79: Impact of Stress on Sex

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Stress impacts sexual desire for both men and women. For women, stress can lower desire; for men, it can either lower or increase desire. Join sex the...

78: Medical Challenges and Disabilities

25 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Both short-term and long-term medical challenges/disabilities can impact a committed relationship. Join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and psy...

77: Long-distance Relationships

18 Jun 2017

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...

76: Confidence in Your Sexual Self

11 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

From adolescence onward, culturally we are expected to be sexually confident, often with no space for a learning curve. Join sex therapist and author ...

75: Trust

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Trust is a foundational element in a relationship. In our sexual relationship, part of trust is worshiping our partner with our bodies. Join sex thera...

74: Jealousy

28 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Can jealousy be healthy? If so, how? Join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and psychotherapist Dr. Adam Mathews as they discuss how jealousy can...

73: Getting Comfortable Talking about Sex

24 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Getting comfortable talking about sex and what you want in bed is directly correlated to satisfaction in committed relationships. Join author and sex ...

72: Making Time for Sex

21 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In our busy lives, sometimes sex is bumped down the priority list by work, children, or other responsibilities. Join sex therapist and author Laurie W...

71: Self-forgiveness

14 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When we are critical and hard on ourselves, intimacy is more difficult. Join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and psychotherapist Dr. Adam Mathe...

70: Trauma in Your Partner

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

69: Ruthlessness

30 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The ideal in a sexual relationship includes room for each partner to be ruthless in pursuing their own satisfaction. Join author and sex therapist Lau...

68: What Women Really Think about Sex

23 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Now it is the women's turn! In this episode, author and sex therapist Laurie Watson and psychotherapist Dr. Adam Mathews take up what women really thi...

67: What do men really think about sex?

16 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What do men really think about sex? Move beyond the stereotypes and join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and psychotherapist Dr. Adam Mathews a...

66: Postpartum Issues

09 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In a response to a reader email, author and sex therapist Laurie Watson and psychotherapist Dr. Adam Mathews take a deep dive into issues that arize f...

65: Questions and Answers with Laurie Watson and Adam Mathews

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Author and sex therapist Laurie Watson and psychotherapist Dr. Adam Mathews presented a seminar on sex therapy to attendees at the North Carolina Asso...

64: Mailbag -- Impact of childhood and religious upbringing

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Often our religious and family environments in childhood carry forward into our adult sex lives. Even when we believe and want to be free in bed, ofte...

63: Am I Normal?

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has questions about what is normal in life, but particularly in our sex lives. Join author and sex therapist Laurie Watson and psychotherapis...

62: Sexual Lulls

12 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sexual lulls happen in every committed relationship -- periods of little or no sex. Join sex therapist Laurie Watson and psychotherapist Adam Mathews ...

61: Emotional Connection

05 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Emotional connection is not the same as being highly emotional. Join author and sex therapist Laurie Watson and psychotherapist Dr. Adam Mathews and l...

60: Sexual Bids

26 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Our communication with our lovers (and others) can be broken down into discrete bids for attention and interactions. In thsi episode of Foreplay, sex ...

59: How to Keep Your Love Alive -- Part 2

23 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of the Keynote Speech author and sex therapist Laurie Watson gave to the Forsyth (NC) Medical Society "How to Keep Your Love Alive. September 1...

58: How to Keep Your Love Alive -- Part 1

20 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Keynote Speech author and sex therapist Laurie Watson gave to the Forsyth (NC) Medical Society "How to Keep Your Love Alive. September 1, 2016. Learn ...

57: The Power Struggle

16 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Every couple struggles in ways that are common -- The Power Struggle. Join sex therapist Laurie Watson and psychotherapist Dr. Adam Mathews as they di...

56: Anal Sex - Why are we talking about it?

12 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do women want anal sex? Do they orgasm with anal sex? Do men find it more exciting than vaginal sex? Join sex therapist Laurie Watson and psychotherap...

55: The Highly Sexual Couple

05 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Couples who have consistent, frequent sex have certain characteristics in common. Join author and sex therapist Laurie Watson and psychologist Dr. Ada...

54: Seven Things Not to Say

29 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

While it is important to be honest in our committed relationships, tact goes a long way to making takling about the sensitive areas surrounding sex. J...

53: Sex and the Working Couple

22 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Balancing the demands of work with family and your partner can be difficult. Join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and psychotherapist Dr. Adam ...

52: Stages of Sex

14 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sex follows a specific pattern from initiation to resolution. Understanding these stages helps to 'know where you are'. Join sex therapist and author ...

51: Sex During Pregnancy

07 Jan 2017

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...

50: Sex Resolutions for the New Year

30 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new year and it is time for new year's resolutions -- including for sex! What sexolutions are you setting for 2017? Join author and sex therapi...

49: Foreplay Mailbag -- Recovering from Infidelity

25 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The painful impact of infidelity in a relationship can be overcome with hard work and direct communication. Join author and sex therapist Laurie Watso...

48: Sex at the Holidays

18 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Straightforward 'how-to' guide to using the time at the holidays to 'sex up' your relationship. Listen as author and sex therapist Laurie Watson and p...

47: Pursuers and Distancers in Bed

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sex is often snagged in the relational problems of attachment -- the pull between closeness and autonomy. To improve sex, understanding this relationa...

46: Attachment -- the basis for sex

05 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The foundation for a healthy sex life comes from our ability to be attached to others. Join author and sex therapist Laurie Watson and psychotherapist...

45: Sex Rules

27 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Unspoken and explicit rules for sex: when, where, and how sex can happen with your partner can limit our sexual expression. Join sex therapist Laurie ...

44: Seduce Her

20 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Often seduction seems to fade after the initial courtship in a committed relationship. Join sex therapist Laurie Watson and psychotherapist Dr. Adam M...

43: Breakdown in Paradise

13 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Conflict drives true intimacy! Too many couples want to eliminate conflict in their relationship; but to be intimate requires healthy conflict. Join s...

42: November 2016 Mailbag

06 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

  Join author and sex therapist Laurie Watson and psychotherapist Dr. Adam Mathews as they answer and discuss letters and questions that you the lis...

41: When Your Partner Travels

30 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What to do if one partner travels? How to manage the separation and make your time together a time for reconnection and building your relationship. Jo...

40: Make Up Sex

23 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Make Up Sex. The best way to end an argument! Join author and sex therapist Laurie Watson and psychotherapist Dr. Adam Mathews discuss the reasons beh...

39: Witches, Wenches, and Role Play

16 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Halloween and sex! What the emphasis on sexuality in women's Halloween costumes reveals about how our current culture views a woman's sexuality. Join ...

38: Am I doing it right?

09 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What can we do when we feel inadequate in bed or fear that we're not doing it right. How to manage the expectations we all have in bed. Join certified...

37: Breast Cancer

02 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Breast cancer survivors suffer additional sexual side effects in addition to the gross impact to her physical breasts. From the point of diagnosis onw...

36: Masturbation

25 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Masturbation is often a charged topic with many individuals and couples. The messages we receive about masturbation can influence our current sexual r...

35: Five Mistakes Men Make in Bed

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Time to turn the tables. This week we take on the men, with 5 common mistakes that men make in bed. Join popular author and certified sex therapist La...

34: The Five Mistakes Women Make in Bed

12 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, author and sex therapist Laurie Watson talks about five of the common mistakes women make in bed, including focusing on body fla...

33: Caveman Sex

05 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Men and women approach sex often with different views of what is 'ideal'. Men are geared to the immediate, athletic style; women to more sensual and r...

32: Size Isn't Everything

29 Aug 2016

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...

31: The G Spot

21 Aug 2016

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 ...

30: When He's Inhibited

14 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Contrary to our cultural assumptions, men can be inhibited sexually just as easily as women.  Join certified sex therapist and author Laurie Watson a...

29: Physical Attraction

07 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Afraid you've lost attraction to your partner? Certified Sex Therapist Laurie Watson and psychologist Dr. Adam Matthews explain why attraction can l...

28: Erectile Dysfunction

31 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Find out the reasons behind Erectile Dysfunction and ways to cope with this syndrome to maintain a satisfying sexual relationship. Learn more about yo...

27: Sexy Getaways

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Find out some great ideas for sexy getaways from certified sex therapist Laurie Watson and Dr. Adam Matthews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

26: Technology Menage a trois

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

With laptops and smartphones, technology can seem like a third partner in a relationship. Listen to Laurie and Adam suggest ways to deal with this int...

25: Sex after Trauma

11 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After a sexual trauma, whether recent or not, a satisfying sexual relationship can be difficult to recover for a women. Listen to Certified Sex Therap...

24: Cunnilingus -- How to please her

03 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Cunnilingus is an essential part of pleasing your woman. Listen in to a frank, helpful discussion of this essential part of love and sex. Learn more a...

23: Honeymoon Expectations and Sexpectations

28 Jun 2016

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 ...

22: Spirituality and sexuality

20 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Faith and sexuality are not mutually exclusive, but can support and enhance each other. Often however in many faith practices, even knowledge about se...

21: Desire Discrepancies

12 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Discrepancies in desire are a stress on a relationship, and are common at different times in a relationship. Listen to sex therapist and author Laurie...

20: Talking to your teens about sex

06 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Following up on last week's episode on talking to your younger children about sex, join Foreplay as we discuss talking to your teenagers about sex. Le...

19: Talking to your children about sex

01 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Talking to your kids about sex may be the most dreaded conversation for many parents. Some parents may never have a frank discussion with their childr...

18: Making Lemonade with Beyoncé

15 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A woman who is betrayed in a relationship can feel inadequate and insecure. Laurie and Adam use the lyrics of Lemonade by Beyoncé to explore the feel...

17: Affair Recovery

08 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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

16: Pornography

01 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Pornography – The wide-ranging impact of pornography: what it is and how it impacts couples, including difficulties in arousal, attraction, and rela...

15: His and Hers Fantasies

25 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Fantasies can play an essential role in keeping a sexual relationship vibrant. Men and women's fantasies differ and understanding the differences can ...

14: Variety

10 Apr 2016

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 ...

13: Affairs: What counts?

03 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What is an affair? It can be broader than sex-outside-the-relationship. Different people have different definitions, which leads to tension within the...

12: Talking

28 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Talking is one of the most underrated parts of Foreplay... and it can begin in the morning and last all day long. Join Laurie Watson and her co-host T...

11: Premature Ejaculation

25 Mar 2016

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...

10: Kissing

21 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Kissing often falls off in a long-term relationship. As the eyes are the window to the soul, kissing is the window to the heart.  Join the conversati...

9: When Sex Changes

14 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The frequency of sex in a relationship can change suddenly -- whether on the honeymoon, when partners decide to live together, or at other points when...

8: 52 and Needing Blue

07 Mar 2016

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 ...

7: She couldn't care less

29 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Her low libido: sources & cures. What to do when she is happy without sex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6: Boobs, Butts, and Bulges

22 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The erogenous zones and beyond. Talking about how to get your lover hot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5: Saying No Without Wounding

17 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Having your desire synced with your partner's may sound ideal, but rare in practice. Find out how to get back in the game when you are not in the mood...

4: Parents Still Lovers

15 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Raising young children can dampen sexual desire and frequency.  Find out how to keep it hot when you have tots. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

3: Go Oral or Go Home

11 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Men describe the frustration of disappearing oral sex in a committed relationship. Find out how to restore this essential part of foreplay. Learn more...

2: Valentine's Day Sexpectations

11 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Is Valentine's Day a holiday just for her? Or does this big day have mutual obligations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

1: Her Big O

11 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A woman's orgasm is essential to her sexual desire. Find out how to get her there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 0: Foreplay

09 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Foreplay -- What's it all about? Why is foreplay essential for the sex life you want to have. How can you keep your sexual relationship hot!?  Join a...