Love and Libido The Most Tried and True Sex Therapy Technique
Sep 18, 2024
In a captivating discussion, Linda Weiner, a certified diplomat in sex therapy and author of "Sensate Focus in Sex Therapy," shares her expertise on the transformative Sensate Focus technique. Listeners learn how this method can help individuals overcome sexual difficulties, reignite intimacy, and reconnect with their bodies through mindful touch. Linda dives into the importance of creating a safe space for exploration, addressing the awkwardness often felt in new experiences, and how this therapeutic approach fosters deeper connections in relationships.
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The Role of Spectatoring
- Spectatoring, watching yourself during sex, hinders sexual experience.
- Sensate focus helps quiet the prefrontal cortex's chatter, allowing the primal brain to take over.
Beyond Mindfulness
- Move past mindfulness to embodied sex by incorporating other senses like smell and sound.
- Focus on sensations to deepen intimacy and quiet the mind during sex.
Achieving Flow State
- Sensate focus aims for a flow state where the mind is quiet, and you're fully present.
- This is similar to the feeling of a perfectly warm shower.
