Podcast 474: Sex, love & your mental health

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SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about ways to improve your relationship, develop sexual intimacy, and increase your health and longevity. This is part 2 of my series on love, sex, relationships and wellbeing. As mentioned in part 1, safe, consensual sex in a loving relationship can help improve our health and wellbeing and even increase our longevity. But this is not just about sex. How well we interact with and relate to our partner will lay the foundation for a fulfilling and intimate relationship. Of course, this is easier said than done—as I am sure you know, relationships can be complicated! This is why I recommend creating rituals and routines in a relationship to improve sexual intimacy and overall health. 

Read the blog here: ⁠https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/love-sex-your-mental-health

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

1:00 The relationship between sexual intimacy & wellbeing 

1:40 How routines & rituals can help improve relationships 

2:50, 4:56 The difference between routines & rituals 

6:20 The brain science behind connection in a relationship 

7:50, 13:57, 17:35 Ways to create routines & rituals in relationships to enhance intimacy and wellbeing 

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*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.