Episodes

  • 509: Befriending Mistrust

    509: Befriending Mistrust
    Sep 12 2025
    So you've de-escalated your negative cycle and are taking risks to take new moves and bam you get hit with this response: "it's nice to hear you say that, but where has that been for the last 20 years?" Defeat sets in and your protective move is at the ready to defend or withdraw. Why does this happen so often when couples are working together to make healthy changes? Join George and Laurie in today's episode as we discuss how mistrust in healthier relationship patterns is expected and what to do about it. When the brain is so used to something happening one way for an amount of time, it expects and anticipates it. It's all a way to create patterns and predictability which the brain loves. What the brain loves is not always healthy for a relationship. In this episode, we learn how to identify and work with mistrust, create safety around new moves and embrace when we are getting exactly what we've longed for for years. This requires us to tolerate the new move without solely relying on the old pattern, embracing the mistrust and getting success with the new. Has this ever happened in your relationship? Make sure to leave us some feedback on our website, foreplayrst.com or on Instagram (@foreplay_sextherapypodcast). Be brave and keep it hot y'all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Foreplay Replay - Premature Ejaculation

    Foreplay Replay - Premature Ejaculation
    Sep 8 2025
    Premature Ejacualtion -- the number 1 sexual dysfunction for men is easily cured. Author Michael Castleman joins Laurie and gives vital information about the steps to cure PE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • 508: I Love You, I Don't Want You

    508: I Love You, I Don't Want You
    Sep 5 2025
    In today's episode, we are discussing the curious case of couples that are in love but don't feel sexually connected. What happens when couples are in the middle road, doing everyday life together and feel secure but can't tap into their sexual source. Join George and Laurie today as they explore this topic and why some couples are stuck in this rut. Is it avoidance, a form of protection or straight exhaustion that stops the flame from burning? If you find it hard to engage in the chase or maybe avoid sexual connection in your marriage, make sure to listen to this show to uncover some of the deeper themes of protection and avoidance you may be experiencing. Our hosts guide listeners in a conversation on how to address this and strategies to renew the spark in everyday life! Check out this episode's sponsor (and help the pod!): Uberlube.com -- Laurie's all-time favorite personal lubricant! Try it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Foreplay Replay - Q&A Can't Orgasm With Intercourse, Partner Rejection, Accepting Herpes

    Foreplay Replay - Q&A Can't Orgasm With Intercourse, Partner Rejection, Accepting Herpes
    Sep 1 2025
    Our Q&A - What happens when you can’t orgasm during intercourse like you used to? George and Laurie come up with many different ideas about what might be happening and techniques to help our listener. A listener doesn’t think Laurie gets hookup culture and why orgasm isn’t always the focus. Here’s to a deeper look at what people might be looking for. Heartbroken over her partner’s rejection due to herpes, we help a listener come to terms with what she needs to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • 507: Sexual Security v. Novelty

    507: Sexual Security v. Novelty
    Aug 29 2025
    Do sex and intimacy need security or mystery to ignite the flame? That is the question we are exploring in today's show based on the work of Dr. Barry McCarthy. Join George and Laurie as they get curious exploring the need for security to have sexual novelty or if mystery and anticipation increase desire. Either outcome is going to get your wheels spinning and we hope you invite your partner to a thrilling conversation to cross this bridge. Our hosts remind listeners that sexual creativity and risk will be more successful if there is a designed conversation. It is important to be intentional and make a suggestion to your partner, and be open minded to their feedback. We make a clear distinction between this conversation and one that is pressure filled. From this episode you will take away how to design this conversation, taking in feedback and how to bring up taking new sexual risks together. Keep it hot, y'all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Foreplay Replay - Dividing Chores for Better Sex

    Foreplay Replay - Dividing Chores for Better Sex
    Aug 25 2025
    Dr. Adam and Laurie delve into the dirty details of how splitting your household tasks can impact your sex life. Like us? Become a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/foreplayrst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • 506: Shifting from Protection to Pleasure

    506: Shifting from Protection to Pleasure
    Aug 22 2025
    In today's episode we are discussing how to shift from protection to pleasure. George and Laurie dive deep on what couples need to do to regain safety and repair so they can begin to tap into their erotic excitement. Pursuers and withdrawers will be able to identify their fears that create emotional and sexual blocks and what they need to share to their partner. This helps the relationship heal and repair old wounds that keep the cycle stuck and active. When couples do this they can begin to shift to more pleasure focused connection. Safety and reassurance will lead partners to excitement and exploration. Great lovers repair their fears together and use that new, safer energy to explore. Stay current on all our upcoming events at foreplayrst.com Keep it hot y'all! Please check out this episode's sponsor (and help the pod!): Uberlube.com -- Laurie's favorite lube for the last 25 years! Use the code 'foreplay' and get 10% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Foreplay Replay - Honeymoon Expectations and Sexpectations

    Foreplay Replay - Honeymoon Expectations and Sexpectations
    Aug 18 2025
    With wedding season upon us, Laurie and Adam turn to discussing honeymoons and the relational changes that occur -- even for long-term couples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins