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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 7 MIN

Hug the Porcupine: How to Lead with Love When She’s Upset / Episode #407

from What I Love About Sex · host Stephanie Ganowski

Ever feel like your partner’s mood completely hijacks yours? In this episode, Stephanie breaks down the mindset shift that will change how you show up in tense moments and how to become the emotionally grounded man your partner needs when conflict arises.✅ Top Takeaway #1: Matching her negative energy only fuels the disconnect. Instead, choose to be the calm, secure presence in the room.✅ Top Takeaway #2: "Hug the porcupine", lean into love even when she’s bristly. That’s real masculine leadership.✅ Top Takeaway #3: Your emotions are yours to command. You don’t have to react; you get to choose how to respond, especially in love.Ready to improve your sex life?Apply to work with me: https://www.stephanieganowski.com/coaching-application-video/Find me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stephganowski/Learn more about Ronan: https://stephanieganowski.ac-page.com/ronan-landing-pageJoin my weekly "sex topics" newsletter:https://www.stephanieganowski.com/

Ever feel like your partner’s mood completely hijacks yours? In this episode, Stephanie breaks down the mindset shift that will change how you show up in tense moments and how to become the emotionally grounded man your partner needs when conflict arises.✅ Top Takeaway #1: Matching her negative energy only fuels the disconnect. Instead, choose to be the calm, secure presence in the room.✅ Top Takeaway #2: "Hug the porcupine", lean into love even when she’s bristly. That’s real masculine leadership.✅ Top Takeaway #3: Your emotions are yours to command. You don’t have to react; you get to choose how to respond, especially in love.Ready to improve your sex life?Apply to work with me: https://www.stephanieganowski.com/coaching-application-video/Find me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stephganowski/Learn more about Ronan: https://stephanieganowski.ac-page.com/ronan-landing-pageJoin my weekly "sex topics" newsletter:https://www.stephanieganowski.com/

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