Esther Perel's Questions for Exploration:

What is erotic for you? 

What is an erotic experience you had that was not sexual? When do you feel most free?

Do you prefer hot or cold water and where on your body do you like to feel it?

Do you prefer giving or receiving? Why?

What sense guides your erotic experiences the most? Visual, auditory, tactile, etc.?

What parts of yourself do you connect with in sex? The rebel? The caregiver? The dominant? The submissive?

Where do you go in sex? A place of abandon? To feel safely powerful? To transcend? To commune? A place where you can be mischievous?

1. Sexual intimacy is supported by trust, vulnerability, connection, and communication.

2. Context matters.

3. Get curious!

This episode is all about improving communication skills. Tune in to learn how to use the following strategies more effectively:

1. Reframing thought or belief.

2. Avoid using absolutes.

3. Use "and" instead of "but".

4. Avoid using "should" statements.

Contrary to popular belief, prioritizing self-love is the most valuable practice to love and support ourselves and others.