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Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast

Couples podcast to help committed couples keep it hot! Find hope to keep your marriage and committed relationships emotionally connected and sexually erotic. Certified sex therapist Dr. Laurie Watson is joined by global leader in couples therapy - George Faller, LMFT for an expert, frank and fascinating conversation about sex, love, therapy, relationship dynamics, healthy couples and marriage. We discuss everything from best sexual techniques and solving sexual problems, to building the emotional

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25:18

Foreplay Replay: Faking Orgasms

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

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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35:16

564: Low Orgasms

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

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

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33:15

Foreplay Replay - Sexual State of the Union

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

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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34:14

563: Impact versus Intent

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

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

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30:15

Foreplay Replay - Sex Game to Change the Game

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

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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32:23

562: Sexual Withdrawers

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

2026/09/18

Welcome Brave Lovers! If you don't want to have sex and your partner always does this is the episode for you! Join hosts, Laurie and George as they expand on the world of the sexual withdrawer. We explore why the sexual withdrawermay shut down when the pressure cycle is on; past trauma, relational issues, resent or just downright bad sex and provide the valuable language withdrawers need to communicate to their pursuing partners. We get curious and ask what does not wanting to have sex mean and how

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28:19

Foreplay Replay - Unmet Expectations

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

2026/09/12

In this Foreplay Replay we discuss how we bring our expectations along with us into any situation. Particularly with our partner, we have a host of expectations that we want our partner to fulfill. A couple can run into problems if their expectations are not discussed, negotiated, and clarified. Join sex therapist Dr. Laurie Watson and couples therapist Dr. Adam Mathews as they talk about expectations in our relationships.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:27

561: Sexual Pursuer

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

2026/09/11

Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode we are discussing the role and inner world of the sexual pursuer. Join Laurie and George for an expert role play to learn how the sexual pursuer can clearly communicate their feelings and needs without defense and blame. They highlight that the pursuer often focuses on changing the behavior of the withdrawer but it is more effective when they can share their vulnerability to their partner. Our hosts remind us that initiating sex is a secure move in a

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29:03

Foreplay Replay - The Ultimate Sex Game

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

2026/09/05

In this Foreplay Replay we discuss the path to a long-term successful relationship requires putting your relationship above your individual interests, which runs counter to where we always start and where our culture starts, which is 'me first.' Join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and couple's therapist Dr. Adam Mathews as they discuss how to win the relationship game and how to avoid 'starfish sex.'Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:04

560: Emotional Withdrawer

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

2026/09/04

Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, we are diving into the world of the emotional withdrawer. When the withdrawer is feeling overwhelmed, they may pull away or shut down, often leaving their partner feeling confused and isolated. Listen in as we explore the underlying reasons for this dynamic and provide practical steps to help withdrawers re-engage with their partners. We discuss how to create a safer space for vulnerability and the importance of attunement in breaking the cycle. Whether you

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30:09

Foreplay Replay - When Does Sex Become Compulsive?

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

2026/08/29

In this Foreplay Replay we talk about how it is believed that 3-6% of people in the U.S. struggle with sexual compulsion, all genders can be affected. Sometimes sexual activities become compulsive and lead to damaging pattern in people's relationships and work lives.Defining sexual compulsion is best done by identifying certain patterns and behaviors... Some of these include overindulging in porn, loss in interest in sex with their partner, having a "secret" life seeking seeking sexual activities

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36:02

559: Emotional Pursuers

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

2026/08/28

Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, we are delving into the world of the emotional pursuer. Join our hosts, Laurie and George to talk about what it looks like when a partner is constantly seeking connection, why that pursuit can sometimes feel overwhelming, and how both partners can shift their approach to create a more balanced and secure bond. We look at the underlying attachment needs that drive this behavior and offer practical steps to turn the pursuit into an invitation for closeness

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27:52

Foreplay Replay - He Wants You Not Just Sex

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

2026/08/22

In the foreplay replay we talk about how men who feel sex as their primary path to connection are often told "all they want is sex." Indeed, sex is exciting and pleasurable to them but also the way they feel and want to express love and connection. Listen to George Faller and Laurie Watson talk about how men feel about sex; why the couple needs their sexual motivation and what they can do to have more of it.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:49

Foreplay Replay - Healing After An Affair

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

2026/08/15

In this foreplay replay we talk about how Affairs devastate the trust and connection in a committed relationship… Although healing after an affair is a delicate process and can feel impossible, we believe that recovery and reconnection is possible! What works best to restore the relationship and trust?Acting out in an affair is often a sign of problems with the person’s life or relationship. A push/pull dynamic can fuel the infidelity… While sexual betrayal strikes at the very heart of

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36:39

558: Conscious Kink

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

2026/08/14

Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, our hosts are joined by renownedShibari Artist, Kati Bird. Shibari is the Japanese art of decorative rope bondage. Listen in for this exciting conversation as Kati shares more about the art and how it can be transformative for couples. Kati details how the process involves clear and explicit conversation between partners and can create a somatic experience that evokes emotional intimacy as well as physical. She shares that there is frequent checkingin,

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34:04

557: Mailbag Episode -- Helping the Sexual Pursuer

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

2026/08/14

Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, we answer a mailbag question from a long-time listener. Our listener is a sexual pursuer wanting to know how to improve things in their sexless marriage. Join Laurie and George as they provide expert advice on how to prioritize your relationship during the busy parenting years, identify where you are blocking connection and effective ways to communicate this intimate conversation. Their role play shows how to correct a negative cycle and get the conversation

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28:53

Foreplay Replay - 4 Steps To Romantic Sex!

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

2026/08/08

In this foreplay replay we talk a lot about romance outside of the bedroom, but what does a romantic interlude look like? “I wish my partner were more romantic in bed” is a statement we often hear from women.“Are you kidding me?” is a retort we often hear from men. “I thought we were done with all the jumping through hoops after we got married.”While it is true that many men feel as described, it’s also true that both men and women appreciate romance and thoughtfulness in relationships. Bringing

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34:23

556: Loss in Menopause

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

2026/08/07

Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, we explore the often overlooked topic of loss during menopause. Navigating this life transition can bring up unexpected grief, changes in identity, and shifts in physical intimacy. Join us as we discuss how to honor these experiences, communicate needs to your partner, and find new ways to connect during the hormonal and emotional tides. Listen in as George and Laurie break the silence and help you find support through this significant chapter of life

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29:01

Foreplay Replay - Contempt 911

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

2026/08/01

In this foreplay replay we cover contempt, one of the most dangerous emotions in a relationship. This episode covers the markers of contemptuous behavior and why it's so destructive to a marriage. Laurie and Dr. Adam offer advice on recognizing this powerful emotion and how to bring the humanity back into your relationship.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:34

555: Boundaries

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast ·

2026/07/31

Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, we are discussing boundaries. The term boundaries can be found everywhere now on social media and today we are breaking down what healthy boundaries are and are not. There is a lot of misinformation on boundaries and we are here to set the record straight! Join George and Laurie as they discuss what healthy boundaries in a relationship sound like, how to say no with care and how these guardrails protect and support your relationship. You'll also learn more

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