541: Understanding Your Sexual History

541: Understanding Your Sexual History

Author: Cloud10 April 24, 2026 Duration: 37:00
Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, Laurie and George detail the importance of knowing your sexual history. Getting clear on our sexual stories can help us better understand what is happening and identify the heart of the problem. Listen in as Laurie details questions she asks her clients in sessions to learn more about; your relationship with touch, physical affection, quality of sex and all things orgasm. This episode will help you get clear on your own stories around sex and ways to engage in meaningful conversations with your partner. Don't forget to pre-order our book Great Love, Brave Sex, coming out September 15th! Give us a follow on our socials @BraveLoveGreatSex for updates and relationship tips! Check out this episode's great sponsor (and help the pod!): Uberlube.com -- Laurie's long-time favorite personal lubricant that she recommends to all her clients! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world where conversations about intimacy often get reduced to cliches or awkward silence, Brave Love Great Sex-Couples Therapy Podcast offers a different space. Hosted by certified sex therapist Dr. Laurie Watson and renowned couples therapist George Faller, LMFT, this is a dialogue that goes beyond simple advice. Each episode is built on a foundation of professional expertise and compassionate honesty, tackling the real, sometimes messy, intersections of emotional connection and physical desire. You'll hear frank discussions that demystify therapy, explore relationship dynamics, and address the challenges and joys of maintaining a vibrant, erotic bond within a committed partnership. The conversations are designed to be both fascinating and practical, moving from broader concepts of love and trust to specific discussions about sexual intimacy and technique. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about providing hope and actionable insights for couples who want to deepen their understanding of each other. By listening to this podcast, you gain access to a rare combination of perspectives, where a focus on sexual health and a focus on relational fitness come together. It’s for anyone in a long-term relationship seeking to nurture both the brave love and the great sex that can sustain it for the long haul.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Foreplay Replay - She Only Wants Sex to Keep Him Happy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:17
Join us for a sample conversation with "Eleanor" who is always anxious about sex, preoccupied with whether or not she is pleasing her husband, but unable to be present for her own experience. She doesn’t want to risk hur…
514: After an Affair [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:40
In today's episode, we are discussing life and relationships after an affair. Most often people think that relationships are over after an affair. However, that is not always the case and many couples can successfully re…
Foreplay Replay - Autopsy of a Sexless Marriage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:59
Why and how does the frequency of sex decrease in a marriage to the point where it rarely happens? Join sex therapist and author Laurie Watson and couples therapist Dr. Adam Mathews as they dissect the genesis of a sexle…
513: Defining Desire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:44
In today's episode, we are talking about desire based on the work of sex therapist, Dr. Emily Jamea. Dr. Jamea shares that your partner can contribute to your desire but they can't create it. Join Laurie and George in an…
Foreplay Replay - The Gleam in Their Eye Makes Us Hot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:55
In early dating years our partner’s face lights up at the thought of sex, they tell us with their eyes that we make them hot. The gleam in their eyes hits our body, hits our center, hits our being. Feeling that we light…
512: Do You Still Want Me?: How to Talk About Sex as We Get Older [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:45
Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I'm sixty-four? The Beatles addressed this important topic on their Sgt. Pepper album in 1967 and in today's episode Laurie and George are giving listeners the answers…
511: Healing Sexual Trauma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:33
In today's episode, our hosts are tackling an important and uncomfortable conversation. This episode does contain content regarding sexual trauma and we advise all our listeners to be aware. Sexual trauma doesn't stay in…
Foreplay Replay - Laurie's Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:47
Laurie tells George her own story of why she became a sex therapist. Hear about her moment of decision when she stopped the negative pursuing cycle and changed her marriage. Laurie shares her heartfelt commitment to be t…
510: Do I Want Hot Sex? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:57
In today's episode we discuss what couples want more hot or heart-centered sex. Prompted by conversations about their upcoming book, George and Laurie define and explore these two types of sexual connection, how they are…