Would you tell your partner if their kink gave you the ick? What if their foreplay technique wasn’t quite doing it for you? And is it normal for sex to be just okay most of the time?

Oh, we’ve got some GOOD questions for you today.

We’re back with another round of Ask a Sex Therapist, answering the questions you’ve been sending us about sex, pleasure, and all those things you might be a little too embarrassed to ask out loud.

From requesting spicy pics to navigating intimacy when your marriage is going through a rough patch, we’re getting into the details with our favorite combination of honest conversations, practical advice, and a little TMI.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to ask your wife for spicy pics in a way that feels fun for both of you
• What to do when your partner’s kink gives you the ick
• How to navigate intimacy when your marriage is going through a rough patch
• Whether it’s normal for sex to be average most of the time and mind-blowing only occasionally
• Why clitoral stimulation can sometimes feel so intense that it almost hurts
• How to tell your partner you want something different during foreplay without hurting their feelings

Whether you’ve been wondering about one of these questions yourself or you’re just here for the juicy details, you’re going to love this conversation.

And who knows? You might even pick up a new trick or two to try tonight.

Ready to put some new moves in your foreplay repertoire?

We’ve got your next favorite thing to do in bed. Actually, make that several.

The Ultimate Foreplay Guides are packed with step-by-step techniques for fingering, oral sex, handjobs, and blowjobs, so you can discover new ways to touch, tease, and drive each other absolutely wild.

You’ll also get an entire section dedicated to navigating foreplay frustrations, including how to ask for what you want and give feedback that actually helps.

Because the more you know about each other’s pleasure, the more fun you get to have together.

Check out The Ultimate Foreplay Guides here

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