Making Peace with Pleasure with Dr. Tom Murray

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when being responsible, disciplined, and always doing the "right" thing starts getting in the way of intimacy, pleasure, and connection?In this episode, Dr. Ginger Garner is joined by sex and relationship therapist Dr. Tom Murray, author of Making Nice with Naughty, for a candid conversation about perfectionism, over-control, sexual shame, and the hidden ways they impact our relationships. Together, they explore how cultural messaging, fear of vulnerability, chronic pain, and nervous system protection can shape our experiences of desire, intimacy, and sexual wellness.If you've ever felt disconnected from pleasure, struggled with performance pressure, or wondered why intimacy feels harder than it should, this episode offers a compassionate and practical perspective on creating more flexibility, curiosity, and connection.Read the blog post here!Resources:DrTomMurray.comAPathtoWellness.comPracticeMuse.comEmail: [email protected] @drtommurray @apathtowellnessFacebook: Dr Tom MurrayYoutube: @makingnicewithnaughty Making Nice with Naughty PodcastMaking Nice with Naughty BookAudible VersionSpotify AudiobookEnjoying The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review!Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛-If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning.Support the show