EP72: Levina and Caleb on Sex Journaling, The Power of Communication, and Slowing Down for Connection

Summary:.  Levina and Caleb have been journaling together about their sex life for nearly a year. They quickly discovered that creating this intimate and authentic space allowed them to learn more about themselves and each other, both within and outside of sex. They've been able to unearth and heal old dynamics, foster curiosity and communication, and continue building an electric sex life.  Resources: https://asexjournal.com  @asexjournal What They Share:      Their dating history and how they created their sex journal      How journaling allowed them to uncover new knowledge about themselves      How journaling has impacted other couples What You'll Hear:      Journaling and documenting in times of joy and connection      Building a space to curious and communicative with both yourself and your partner      Creating space in your partnership for ongoing conversations and evolution      Recognizing that shared experiences can be different for each person      Building a foundation of understanding and communication to enable creativity      Allowing someone else's experience to not be a personal reflection on you      Assessing what level of safety and trust you may require when deciding to sex journal together      Starting the path of self-discovery wherever you are      Relationships can continue to deepen and grow when there's genuine connection      Developing great sex by practicing communication      Unearthing and healing relationship dynamics      Delving into the curiosity, learning, and pleasure of sex      Being less busy so that you can connect with both yourself and a potential partner      Prioritizing an erotic component in your life is important for full-life satisfaction      Sex is where we get to step out of urgency and into life-force connection      The importance of engaging in relationship in order to expand self growth      Consciously choosing your languaging around relationship and sex to foster the experience you want      Creating long-term resilience in your sex life through exploration and variety      Finding comfort and joy in all the parts of being human