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218. How to Navigate Mismatched Sexual Desire

The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD

Release Date: 02/19/2025

229. Beyond Climax: How to Improve Sexual Fulfillment

The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD

Are you experiencing true sexual fulfillment—or are you just rushing to the finish line? In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell teaches you to slow down and savor each moment, in order to enjoy more pleasure and connection during intimacy. Using the analogy of enjoying delicious chocolate cake, she explores the power of anticipation, mindfulness, and prolonged arousal. Dr. Alexandra shares actionable tips to enhance intimacy, extend build-up, and shift your focus from quick gratification to a more fulfilling, connected sensual experience. Tips in this episode: Anticipate and...

228. Sex & Porn Addiction in High Performers with Roland Cochrun: What You Need to Know

The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD

Porn addiction among high-performing men is more common—and more misunderstood—than most people realize. In this eye-opening episode of the Intimate Marriage podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell welcomes back expert Roland Cochrun to discuss his new book, 'The High Achiever’s Guide to Sex Addiction Recovery'. Known for his groundbreaking insights into sex and porn addiction, Roland breaks down the crucial difference between substance and process addiction—where individuals become hooked not on external substances but on internal thought patterns and behaviors. Together, Dr. Alexandra...

227. All About “Intimacy Dates” (Which Can Save Your Relationship)

The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD

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226. Feeling Like a Third Wheel to Your Wife And Kids

The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD

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225. Shedding Sexual Shame with “Shameless Sex” experts Amy Baldwin and April Lampert

The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD

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BONUS: Initiating Successfully

The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD

As a listener, you know I rarely record bonus episodes. But I’m too excited to share this so I had to turn on the mic. Today I'm introducing you to "INITIATING," my program for educated successful men who want more and better sex. Are you ready to learn the game-changing strategies that will completely change the dynamic between you and your wife? Join me, starting this Monday, April 7th for INITIATING. Details at Join Initiating: Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: | | Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: | | ...

224. Getting Real about Prioritizing your Marriage

The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD

People often talk about the importance of “prioritizing your marriage,” but what does that actually mean? In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell addresses the common tendency to overlook nurturing emotional intimacy, amidst busy careers and family life. She emphasizes that making time to spend together as a couple is essential, but it’s only the beginning of what it takes to create and maintain a deep, uncompromising intimate bond. Dr. Alexandra explores how couples can overcome challenges, when it comes to prioritizing their marriages, emphasizing a...

223. How to Successfully Initiate Sex, with Dr. Alexandra and Dr. Rodd Stockwell

The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD

In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell and her husband, Dr. Rodd Stockwell, discuss ways men successfully initiate intimacy with their wives. Drawing on their own experience being married for 29 years, they share how their intimacy dynamics have evolved over the years, and what changed for it to become as wonderful as it is now. They also discuss how their communication skills have been refined over time, and why this is important to the quality and frequency of sex. You’ll learn a lot from this vulnerable episode as Rodd candidly shares his journey,...

222. How to Cultivate Passion in your Intimate Relationship

The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD

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221. Stop Assuming! (It Hinders Intimacy in Marriage)

The Intimate Marriage Podcast, with Intimacy Coach Alexandra Stockwell, MD

Making assumptions impacts intimacy and connection in marriage in crucial ways. In this week’s episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell discusses why assumptions are dangerous; she teaches that the act of getting curious and asking questions is a small but powerful alternative to making potentially inaccurate assumptions. Opening up about true feelings and desires will create clear communication with your partner, thus avoiding invisible barriers in your marriage brought on by making assumptions. This episode teaches you to recognize your assumptions, in order...

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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell explores the complexities of mismatched sexual desire in long-term relationships. Highlighting the power of emotional intimacy as a pathway to sexual connection, Dr. Alexandra emphasizes that deep emotional bonds can enhance and elevate sexual experiences in committed partnerships. She also highlights the power of non-sexual foreplay in deepening emotional connections, laying the groundwork for more fulfilling sexual intimacy.

This episode encourages listeners to become curious and proactive in discovering and nurturing responsive desire, which can often bloom with the right approach and understanding.

Highlighted in this episode:

Emotional intimacy acts as a foundational bridge to sexual intimacy in committed relationships.
Differentiating between spontaneous and responsive sexual desires is crucial in aligning mismatched sex drives.
Enhancing emotional connection can lead to more satisfying sexual experiences.
Slowing down and focusing on the partner’s comfort can create more fulfilling sexual encounters, especially where desires mismatch.
Addressing performance anxiety through open communication can improve intimacy and connection.

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