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EPISODE · Jul 14, 2026 · 1H 51M

The Gift of Touch and Presence During Sex | Alexey Welsh

from Let's Keep Talking with Braxton Gilbert · host Braxton Gilbert

Mechanical sex rarely fails because of a missing trick. It fails because our attention slides into “work the body, get the result” and the nervous system feels it. We sit down with returning guest Alexey Welsh to talk about sexual presence, mindful sex, and how a single shift in intention can turn a flat routine into something that feels alive, erotic, and deeply nourishing.We break down two common approaches to sex: pleasure as entertainment versus sex as nourishment, connection, and energy. Alexey explains why this is not an either or choice and why real depth can include passion, intensity, and orgasm without being driven by a goal. We unpack what “mechanical” sex looks like in real life, how performance anxiety and porn shaped sex education can lead to desensitization, and why the body responds more to authentic communication than to friction and speed.Then we get practical: creating sexual energy like cooking, learning to absorb what is already good, and expanding what counts as sex so every moment does not have to escalate to penetration or a finish line. We also challenge the popular idea that erotic desire needs mystery to survive, and offer a better long term foundation built on culture, respect, and a shared practice of connection.If you want better sex, deeper intimacy, and a healthier relationship with pleasure, hit play, share this with a partner or friend, and subscribe so you do not miss the next conversation. What part of this topic do you want us to go deeper on next?⬇️⬇️⬇️Watch this episode and many more on my Youtube channel! 👀Instagram/ Braxtongilbert

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Mechanical sex rarely fails because of a missing trick. It fails because our attention slides into “work the body, get the result” and the nervous system feels it. We sit down with returning guest Alexey Welsh to talk about sexual presence, mindful sex, and how a single shift in intention can turn a flat routine into something that feels alive, erotic, and deeply nourishing. We break down two common approaches to sex: pleasure as entertainment versus sex as nourishment, connection, and energ...

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