“Is it ok if we talk about sex?”
Eeeeeek! This is awkward… Or is it? It’s very rare to have a relationship and for sex not to be involved at some point. So being able to talk about sex with your partner is important. Your pleasure… Your connection… Your intimacy… Your fun… It all matters! You deserve to have this part of your life feel satisfying and joyful, whether you’re single or in a relationship. Here’s something you might not know… Sex is one of the top 3 reasons couples get divorced or break up. That’s crazy, right? Do you think it would drop out of the top 3 if more people were more ok to talk about it? And the good news is that this is a completely solvable problem! If you’re not having sex right now, or you’re not having enough, or it’s not as pleasurable as you’d like, or you want to mix things up but don’t know how to bring it up… You’re not alone. The truth is most of us were never really taught about sex. It was even more uncomfortable to talk about when we were learning about it than it is to talk about now. So we’ve absorbed our knowledge from movies or TV or culture about what it’s “supposed” to look like? But that’s not how it works in real life! And too often we end up feeling like we’re not getting what we want. If any of this resonates, then I want you to know that the solution is right in front of you… And it starts with having open, honest conversations. I know some will cringe at even the slightest thought of doing that. But wouldn’t it be amazing if talking about sex wasn’t awkward or embarrassing? Just imagine a world where you could enjoy more of it and enjoy it more. So, however you feel about it, here’s my invitation to you… Just start the conversation. And I’ve got options for everyone with this so don’t worry… Pick one person you trust. It could be a partner, a friend, or it could even be yourself in a journal. Pick one and start by saying, “I’d like to talk about what I want and what I enjoy.” The first step is talking. The rest gets a whole lot easier from there.