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b'We all seek connection with those around us because it\\u2019s an innate human need. There are many ways we connect. We have casual conversations with our friends and small talk with strangers and acquaintances. Typically, we seek a deeper more intimate connection with our loved ones, and yet sometimes it\\u2019s surprisingly difficult to get there. Despite years of living together, deep love, and an everlasting commitment, it can still be difficult to talk about certain needs and desires. This is all the more so true in a newer relationship.\\n\\nIn this potent conversation, Daniel and I transcend taboos to explore the territory of intimacy and vulnerability. We learn about what Daniel does as a sex therapist and he shares insights, useful advice, and tips around how we can improve our relationships and sexual connections.\\n\\n\\u201cWhat isn\\u2019t working in your sex life? How can you develop a vision of what you to cultivate in terms of a healthy relationship to your sexuality?\\u201d\\n\\nDaniel shares how to overcome the awkwardness of talking about sex and the importance of vulnerability. We discuss and important new metaphor for sex (https://www.ted.com/talks/al_vernacchio_sex_needs_a_new_metaphor_here_s_one) and we explore why we avoid speaking up about what we\\u2019re most thirsty for. \\n\\nSome additional topics include:\\n\\n- Why Suffering in Silence around sexual connection is harmful for everyone and how to better communicate with your partner about sex.\\n\\n- We explore of the commonality of sexual dissatisfaction in men and women and what can be done about it.\\n\\n- We discuss the place of power and privilege in conversation around sex, sexual pleasure, and intimacy. \\n\\n\\u201cRather than saying any one group should be silenced or not heard either because we don\\u2019t agree with that group or because they\\u2019ve had power, or for any reason, ends up defeating the purpose of all of working to develop ourselves in a way that creates individual change on a community level\\u201d.\\n\\n- We explore the obstacles to intimacy for men and how men can go beyond that.\\nMen avoid intimacy with other men in general.\\n\\n- Why it\\u2019s a common mistake for men look to get ALL of their intimacy needs from their romantic relationships. and how to grow beyond that.\\nMurky unclear set of emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy needs. Don\\u2019t know how to articulate, what\\u2019s in the basket. \\n\\n- We also explore how Daniel is modeling healthy manhood and fatherhood for his sons.\\n\\nCome on, it doesn\\u2019t get much better than that! ;-)\\n\\nI think this is a really important episode and believe that there\\u2019s something out there for everyone to learn here. If you listen and enjoy it, please share with a friend or a family member that will enjoy it, and most importantly, put what you learn to use. Start a vulnerable conversation and see where it goes. Think about what you want from your sexual life and talk about it with a friend. Explore vulnerability and intimacy with someone other than lover. A lot of the change our culture needs will start right here in these conversations. \\n\\nFeel free to comment or get in touch with questions etc.\\n\\nContact me: noah@heartseedhealth.com\\nor Daniel via www.theintimacyinstittue.org\\n\\nAs always, thanks for listening!'