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ERP 184: How to Deal with Sexual Incompatibilities an Interview with Dr. Lonnie Barbach

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About Dr. Lonnie Barbach: 

Dr. Lonnie Barbach, a clinical-social psychologist, was co-director of clinical training at UCSF medical centers sexuality program and is currently in private practice.  She has received numerous awards for her work on sexuality and has written a dozen books on relationships, sexuality and menopause.  Her best-known books include: For Yourself, The Erotic Edge, The Pause and Going the Distance, co-authored with her partner, David Geisinger, Ph.D.  She is also cofounder of Happy Couple a relationship game app designed to enhance a couple’s communication and satisfaction. 

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In this episode, Dr. Lonnie Barbach and Dr. Jessica Higgins discuss: 

  • Dr. Barbach’s work in enabling couples to create a safe and intimate relationship without a mediator. 
  • Being able to talk about your feelings, not just your thoughts. 
  • Withholding feelings and power imbalances. 
  • The unique sexual being that is each individual person. 
  • Prioritizing the bond and relationship. 
  • The evolution of sexuality and relationships and life. 
  • Creativity and unique expression in sexuality and relationships. 

“Safety has a lot to do with feeling sexual.” —  Dr. Lonnie Barbach 

Mentioned:  

Website: LonnieBarbach.com 
App: HappyCouple.co
Books: For Yourself: The Fulfillment of Female Sexuality (*Amazon Affiliate link) 
For Each Other: Sharing Sexual Intimacy 
The Pause: Positive Approaches to Perimenopause and Menopause

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TRANSCRIPT: ERP 184: How to Deal With Sexual Incompatibilities, an Interview with Dr. Lonnie Barbach [Transcript]

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