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Jan 24, 2023

Sexual intimacy is a vital component of any healthy relationship, but for many couples, it can be a challenge to maintain. Whether it's due to changes in your body, stress, or other obstacles, it can be difficult to keep the passion alive. However, there is hope. With a little bit of self-awareness and some open communication with your partner, you can reignite the spark and nurture sexual intimacy in your relationship.

In this episode, we'll explore some tips and strategies for overcoming obstacles and reigniting the passion in your relationship. So, if you're ready to take your intimacy to the next level, listen to this episode to learn more.

Dr. Liz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Relationship Coach with over 35 years and 75,000+ hours of expertise working with women and couples to reignite relationships so they can prevent divorce, infidelity, and dissatisfaction and navigate huge life transitions.

Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website.

In this episode

4:09 Nurturing intimacy and passion: The importance of "redos" in order to address mistakes in relationships and improve communication and connection.

10:52 Myths and realities of sexual intimacy in long-term relationships: How life stages and circumstances impact couples.

20:19 Navigating life stages and overcoming challenges to maintain intimacy in relationships.

26:07 The challenges and opportunities in building and maintaining a sexual connection.

31:41 The Importance of Self-Awareness and Relaxation.

36:16 The importance of self-care, mindfulness, and communication in the bedroom.

42:05 Misperceptions and fears in sexual intimacy: How to address and communicate to maintain passion and connection.

47:29 The unconscious strategies to avoid intimacy.

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