Sleepy Side Sex & The Art of Offers, Requests, and Invitations

In this episode of The Partnership Podcast, Lauren and Trey break down "Sleepy Side Sex" in response to an audience question. They explore the nuances of Offers, Requests, and Invitations, inspired by Dr. Betty Martin’s Wheel of Consent. Discover how these concepts can transform intimacy and communication. For deeper insights, check out Dr. Martin’s book The Art of Giving and Receiving. (https://amzn.to/3CJ6Rdi) 13:47 What are the differences between offers, requests, and invitations? 15:39 What is desire smuggling? 16:45 How do you get curious about your wanting? 23:50 Why is it vulnerable to make requests? 29:00 Why is it hard to enjoy oral sex? 33:00 Why don't we want to take from our partners? Learn more about BettyMartin here: https://www.youtube.com/@BettyMartin To request to work with Lauren, click here: www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult #relationshiptips #WheelOfConsent #IntimacyExplained #drbettymartin #robyndalzen #wanting #desire #marriedsex About Us: Lauren and Trey are partners living in Central Virginia where Lauren owns and operates, SEX ED FOR YOU. She provides comprehensive sexuality education and embodied coaching to individuals, partners, and parents. Through a biopsychosocial approach, Sex Ed for You works to restore positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as increase the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. (WHO) Sexual health is fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries. (WHO) When individuals are blocked from sexual health they are stunted from developing a sense of sensual play and enjoyment. • Learn more about Sex Ed for You at ⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com⁠ • Schedule a FREE CONSULT with Lauren today: ⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com/freeconsult⁠ • Sign up for Sex Ed for You’s Mailing List ⁠https://www.sexedforyou.com/email⁠ • Learn more about partnered communication best practices on Sex Ed For You’s Instagram Page: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you/⁠ • Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos about sex, partnership, communication, and love: ⁠https://youtube.com/@thepartnershippodcast⁠ Reminders: This is not a "how to" podcast, but rather a "how they" podcast. Please listen to our opinions and then come to your own! Learn from our mistakes or give our techniques a try! It’s all up to you. Lauren is NOT a therapist. She is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy and Relationship Coach.