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The Intimacy Series

Schuyler Emerick

The Intimacy Series is a warm, plain-spoken guide to real closeness, hosted by Schuyler. Short, self-contained 12–15 minute episodes on the actual skills of connection — communication, trust, desire, presence, and more — written for listeners of every orientation and relationship. Educational, sex-positive, and non-explicit. New episodes weekly. Start with Episode 1. Want to go further? The free Foundations episodes drop here every week — and our adults-only members series (18+) lives at

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11:17

COM-10 — Love Languages, Reconsidered

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/10/05

A fresh, practical take on how partners give and receive love.Part of Communication & Consent, the second track of The Intimacy Series.More at theintimacyseries.com — browse every track, and sign up to be emailed when new episodes are released.

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11:19

COM-09 — Talking About What Isn't Working

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/10/02

Raising bedroom problems without blame or defensiveness.Part of Communication & Consent, the second track of The Intimacy Series.More at theintimacyseries.com — browse every track, and sign up to be emailed when new episodes are released.

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11:37

COM-08 — The Art of the Repair Conversation

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/09/29

Coming back together after a fight to actually resolve it.Part of Communication & Consent, the second track of The Intimacy Series.More at theintimacyseries.com — browse every track, and sign up to be emailed when new episodes are released.

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11:24

COM-07 — Saying "No" Without Guilt

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/09/26

Declining honestly while staying kind and clear.Part of Communication & Consent, the second track of The Intimacy Series.More at theintimacyseries.com — browse every track, and sign up to be emailed when new episodes are released.

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11:17

COM-06 — Handling a "No" With Grace

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/09/23

Receiving rejection without pressure, sulking, or punishment.Part of Communication & Consent, the second track of The Intimacy Series.More at theintimacyseries.com — browse every track, and sign up to be emailed when new episodes are released.

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16:19

Bonus: Meet the Author — Schuyler in conversation...

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/09/22

Vivian Whitman sits down with Schuyler, the author and host of The Intimacy Series. He talks about the household he grew up in, the marches his librarian father took him to, art school and a finance degree born of spite, coming out in the early eighties, the years of hosting, the friendship with Frederick that led to Bob's, meeting Albino, and why this series exists at all. A bonus episode — warm, funny, and a little unguarded.More at theintimacyseries.com — where you can play this episode

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12:17

COM-05 — Checking In Mid-Moment

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/09/20

How to read the moment and check in during intimacy.Part of Communication & Consent, the second track of The Intimacy Series. More at theintimacyseries.com.

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10:54

COM-04 — Enthusiastic Consent, Explained

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/09/17

What a genuine, eager yes looks and sounds like.Part of Communication & Consent, the second track of The Intimacy Series. More at theintimacyseries.com.

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10:46

COM-03 — Boundaries: Naming Your Yes, No, and Maybe

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/09/14

Mapping your limits so partners know where you stand.Part of Communication & Consent, the second track of The Intimacy Series. More at theintimacyseries.com.

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10:41

COM-02 — Talking About Sex Without the Cringe

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/09/11

Making sexual conversations feel natural instead of awkward.Part of Communication & Consent, the second track of The Intimacy Series. More at theintimacyseries.com.

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10:06

COM-01 — How to Ask for What You Want

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/09/08

Turning vague wishes into clear, confident requests.Part of Communication & Consent, the second track of The Intimacy Series. More at theintimacyseries.com.

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12:18

FND-18 — Putting It Together: Your Intimacy Foundation

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/09/04

We gather the whole track into one simple, ongoing practice you can actually keep.In this episode: recap of the foundation; a repeatable weekly practice; where to go next in the series.Your practice: Choose the single practice from this track you'll keep — and start.Hosted by Schuyler. Educational and non-explicit. Get notified of new episodes: https://bobsadultbookstore.com/intimacy.html

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12:07

FND-17 — Everyday Intimacy: The Small Moments That...

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/09/01

Connection lives in the ordinary — the greeting, the goodbye, the six-second hug — not just the big moments.In this episode: rituals of connection; bids for attention; turning toward vs. away.Your practice: Add one small daily ritual of connection.Hosted by Schuyler. Educational and non-explicit. Get notified of new episodes: https://bobsadultbookstore.com/intimacy.html

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12:00

FND-16 — Slowing Down: The Underrated Superpower

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/08/28

Speed is the enemy of connection. Slowing down changes the entire quality of an interaction.In this episode: why we rush; the power of pause; slowness as attention.Your practice: Do one ordinary thing 20% slower today and notice what shifts.Hosted by Schuyler. Educational and non-explicit. Get notified of new episodes: https://bobsadultbookstore.com/intimacy.html

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12:38

FND-15 — Intimacy With Yourself First

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/08/25

You can only let someone as close as you've let yourself. Self-knowledge is the ground everything stands on.In this episode: self-compassion; knowing your own wants; why self-abandonment blocks connection.Your practice: Ask yourself the question you'd want a partner to ask you.Hosted by Schuyler. Educational and non-explicit. Get notified of new episodes: https://bobsadultbookstore.com/intimacy.html

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12:35

FND-14 — Repair: Coming Back After a Rupture

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/08/21

Every close relationship has ruptures. The skill that separates strong bonds from broken ones is repair.In this episode: the rupture-repair cycle; how to reconnect after conflict; the repair attempt.Your practice: Make one repair attempt for something small still lingering.Hosted by Schuyler. Educational and non-explicit. Get notified of new episodes: https://bobsadultbookstore.com/intimacy.html

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11:42

FND-13 — Boundaries as an Act of Closeness

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/08/18

A boundary isn't a wall that pushes people away — it's the edge that makes real closeness safe.In this episode: boundaries vs. walls; your yes/no/maybe; why clear limits build trust.Your practice: State one small boundary you've been avoiding, kindly and clearly.Hosted by Schuyler. Educational and non-explicit. Get notified of new episodes: https://bobsadultbookstore.com/intimacy.html

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11:50

FND-12 — The Language of Needs

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/08/14

You can ask for what you need without apology and without blame. Here's the phrasing that works.In this episode: needs vs. demands; "I" language; asking without making the other person wrong.Your practice: Turn one complaint you have into a clear, kind request.Hosted by Schuyler. Educational and non-explicit. Get notified of new episodes: https://bobsadultbookstore.com/intimacy.html

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12:17

FND-11 — Emotional Attunement: Reading and Responding

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/08/11

Attunement is noticing what someone feels — and letting it change what you do next.In this episode: reading cues; the difference between hearing and attuning; responsive vs. reactive.Your practice: Reflect back one feeling you notice in someone before offering a fix.Hosted by Schuyler. Educational and non-explicit. Get notified of new episodes: https://bobsadultbookstore.com/intimacy.html

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12:06

FND-10 — Curiosity: The Antidote to Judgment

The Intimacy Series ·

2026/08/07

You can't be curious and judgmental at the same time. Curiosity is the posture that makes closeness possible.In this episode: judgment as a connection-killer; asking instead of assuming; curiosity toward yourself.Your practice: Replace one judgment this week with a genuine question.Hosted by Schuyler. Educational and non-explicit. Get notified of new episodes: https://bobsadultbookstore.com/intimacy.html

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