We cover a LOT in this one! Including: Creating a Safe Space for Sexual Conversations, Navigating Sensitive Sexual Conversations, Tips for Talking About Sex, Addressing Suppressed Desires and Fantasies, Getting Stuck in Sexual Routines, The Role of Sexuality in Relationships, Stages of Sexual Development, and more. Fostering an environment of trust and security using relationship agreements so partners can work through vulnerable topics without fear of disconnection.

“The Art Of We” podcast with Krista Van Derveer and Dr. Will Van Derveer.

(00:00) - Creating safety and security in relationships

(01:56) - Addressing fears stemming from “how do I talk to my partner about sex?”

(02:36) - Handling feelings of being less attracted or desiring more intimacy

(04:53) - Keys to prevent conflict escalation

(06:42) - Our relationship agreement that supports us to stay in difficult conversations

(11:53) - Stages of sexual development and self-awareness

(15:00) - Receiving sexual feedback from a partner without defensiveness

(17:51) - Framing requests for change in intimacy with positivity

(19:49) - Discussing vulnerable sexual fantasies with a partner

(22:41) - Getting stuck in sexual ruts or routines

(33:11) - Using relationship agreements to foster secure functioning in partnerships

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Resources Mentioned: 

• Our Top 10 Relationship Agreements 
• E92: Same Argument Over & Over? Here’s What To Do

Get in Touch: 

• The Art Of We Website
• The Art of We Instagram 
• Integrative Psychiatry Institute: Psychedelic Therapy Training

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