53. More Connection and Better Sex in Long-Term Relationships with Isiah McKimmie

Being in a long-term relationship is a beautiful thing, but for many couples, it's easy to get into a rut. Whether it's emotional or sexual intimacy, it may feel like something is missing.   Today, I connect with Isiah McKimmie, a couple's therapist, sex therapist, sexologist and coach who has helped women and couples discover deeper intimacy and desire for more than a decade. She shares deep insight on how to spark the flame again in our relationships and in the bedroom, and nurture our connection over time.   More specifically, Isiah teaches us how to amp up the feeling of connection in our relationships, a concrete method to ask your partner for what you need and the importance of a daily check-in. We also dive into ways to feel sexy and confident in the bedroom, and how to create time and space for intimacy to unfold.   Isiah and I would love to know what resonated with you most from today's episode. Let us know by sharing it on Instagram and be sure to tag us - @isiahmckimmie.sexologist and @Whitneywoman!   Here's what to look forward to in today's episode:   -Advice for trying to rebuild or amp up the feeling of connection in our relationships   -The importance of communication in long-term relationships.   -How to change the way we give feedback   -A concrete method for expressing how you feel in a situation and how to ask your partner for what you need   -How to compassionately address a partner's complaints   -Practices all couples need to support healthy long-term relationships   -The importance of a daily check-in   -How to create time for intimacy   -Advice for feeling sexy and confident in the bedroom   -A discussion about initiating intimacy   -When your nervous system is in overdrive and you may just not be in the mood - and ways to communicate to your partner about it.   Connect with Isiah:   IG: @isiahmckimmie.sexologist   Website: https://isiah-mckimmie.com/   Connect with Whitney:   IG: @Whitneywoman   Website: www.myelectricideas.com