This week on Let’s Talk Love, Robin Ducharme and Todd Baratz delve into love, relationships, and sex. Todd, a licensed mental health counselor and certified sex therapist, shares insights from his new book, How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind. They explore the psychological and relational aspects of sex, addressing issues like performance anxiety and the importance of selfishness and self-care in the bedroom. Todd highlights the need for individuals to connect with themselves and prioritize their own needs while also considering their partner's. The discussion covers the concept of differentiation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a sense of self within a relationship. They also tackle challenges such as mismatched libidos, stressing the need for ongoing communication and negotiation. Todd emphasizes the significance of self-reflection, self-awareness, and continuous effort in building healthy, fulfilling relationships.

Takeaways:

• Sex is a skill that requires practice, mindfulness, and a focus on pleasure.
• Sexual problems are common and can be influenced by psychological, emotional, and relational factors.
• Performance anxiety affects everyone and can be caused by conscious or unconscious fears and insecurities.
• It’s important to prioritize your own pleasure and connect with yourself, while still considering your partner's pleasure.
• Uncovering the meaning behind sexual issues can help address underlying emotional and relational challenges.
• Self-care and self-compassion are essential for sexual well-being and overall relational wellness.
• Mismatched libidos are common in relationships, and addressing them requires open communication.
• Self-reflection and self-awareness are key in maintaining healthy relationships and making better choices in how to respond to challenges and conflicts.

How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723331/how-to-love-someone-without-losing-your-mind-by-todd-baratz-lmhc

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Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai.