Ask A Sex Therapist with Heather Shannon

Feeling Like Roommates? How To Create Sexual Tension and Excitement (ep. 149)


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Stop feeling like roommates and start feeling like lovers again! Figure out how you fell into this rut and how to change up your patterns.

This solo episode gets into the themes of social dynamics, charisma, and embracing healthy obstacles as a good thing for sexual attraction.

Host and Certified Sex Therapist Heather Shannon discusses the importance of healthy boundaries, having your own thing going on and putting your best foot forward no matter how long you've been togehter.

She also explores the allure of open relationships, emphasizing the excitement that comes from seeing a partner embrace their sexuality and the dynamics of attraction involved.

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Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Bp9YZ4e6et4

Chapters

00:00 From Roommates to Lovers: Understanding the Shift

02:30 Creating Attraction: The Equation of Desire

10:05 Seeing Each Other as Sexual Beings

17:10 Solutions to Rekindle Passion

24:25 Creating Polarity and Space in Relationships

Takeaways

  • Being social and charismatic can enhance personal interactions.
  • Compliments can boost confidence and encourage social engagement.
  • Flirting can be a playful exploration of attraction.
  • Open relationships can provide new perspectives on partnership.
  • Seeing a partner's sexuality can be a turn-on for some.
  • The idea of attraction from others can enhance relationship dynamics.
  • Embracing one's own sexuality is important for personal growth.
  • Social interactions can lead to deeper connections.
  • Understanding the nuances of attraction is key in relationships.
  • Exploring boundaries in relationships can lead to fulfillment.

Keywords

social dynamics, charisma, open relationships, sexuality, flirting, compliments, partner attraction



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