Unpacking Jealousy & Pleasure with Ken Blackman
The Better Sex Podcast ~ Unfiltered Conversations
Release Date: 02/19/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of The Better Sex Podcast, I talk with international Sex and Intimacy Educator and Relationship Coach, Ken Blackman. In this conversation, we dive deep into the nuance of jealousy and how it appears in relationships, exploring the different types of jealousy that can uniquely affect intimate connections. We also touch upon the transformative power of identifying different relationship motivations and how understanding these can shift things from transactional interactions to passionate partnerships.
Along the way, Ken shares his inspiring story from being an Apple software engineer to his current mission of helping couples co-create thriving and fulfilling relationships. Ken gives us some valuable insights and practical tools to enhance sexual satisfaction through somatic pleasure and bridge the ‘orgasm gap’ – the disparity in orgasm between partners.
Listen to this powerful episode and learn how to identify your own jealousy patterns to foster a more relaxed, fulfilling approach to intimacy.
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