#90 - 13 Experts Share Tips for a Better Sex Life

On this week’s episode of the podcast, we have a special bonus episode – thirteen of our top tips from experts on how to have a better sex life. We’ll cover things like how you can use responsive desire to feel aroused – and why taking time to build arousal is so important, how to bring variety into your sex life, advice on how to give and receive feedback with a sexual partner, and more.  Our experts include: Dr Laurie Mintz: author, speaker, therapist and emeritus professor, whose life’s work has been committed to helping people live more authentic, meaningful, joyful—and sexually satisfying—lives. Melody Thomas: creator and host of The Good Sex Project – a podcast about good sex, good relationships and how to have them.  Dr Ian Kerner: licensed psychotherapist and nationally recognized sex therapist who works with individuals and couples on a range of relational issues that often lead to distress. Susan Bratton: intimacy expert to millions, who is known as an ‘orgasmanaut’ and is an advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. Damian Weatherald: disability advocate and inclusivity consultant, sex educator, and sex toy guru.   Dr Jenn Gunsaullus: keynote speaker, sociologist, sex coach, and author of From Madness to Mindfulness: Reinventing Sex for Women. Suzanne Werder: nurse practitioner from the New Zealand Sexual Health Society. Hollie McNish: award-winning poet, writer and performer. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:36 – How to use responsive desire to feel aroused 01:25 – How to give and receive feedback with a sexual partner 02:06 – Why it’s important to take time to build arousal  03:15 – How to practice self-advocacy in non-sexual situations 03:57 – Why you should embrace laughter in sexual experiences 04:40 – How trying something new in bed can help build intimacy 05:14 – How we can reframe the way we think about condoms 05:48 – Use a hand massage to practice communication 07:02 – Why it’s important to treat others how they want to be treated 07:42 – Why you should be asking questions in bed 09:03 – Why it’s important not to rush into sex 10:54 – How to bring variety into your sex life 13:33 – How to prioritise your own pleasure 14:17 – Conclusion  -----------------  Check out our books, 'How to talk with your kids about porn' and 'The Organ Education Forgot', available at https://www.sexinspace.com/books to download or buy.  Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/sexinspacedotcom https://www.tiktok.com/@sexinspacedotcom https://www.facebook.com/sexinspacedotcom https://www.youtube.com/@sexinspace For more info, check out our website at: https://www.sexinspace.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.