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QC: Communicating Intimacy Challenges Without Losing Connection With Mallory Oxendine
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Certified sex therapist Mallory Oxendine provides practical strategies for communicating with partners about pain during intimacy while maintaining connection and avoiding shame. She addresses the fear of rejection that often prevents these crucial conversations and introduces a framework that transforms vague concerns into specific requests partners can fulfill.
• Fear of rejection often prevents difficult conversations about sexual pain and limitations
• Avoidance of these discussions only deepens disconnection and misunderstanding
• John Townsend's "People Fuel" framework offers language for requesting specific relational nutrients
• Being clear about needing acceptance, comfort, or encouragement helps partners know how to respond
• Most partners want to be supportive but need guidance on what response would be most helpful
• Clear communication preserves emotional intimacy even when physical intimacy needs adaptation
Check out episodes 120 and 121 with Mallory for more insights on intimacy, endometriosis, and chronic illness.
Website endobattery.com
Chapters
1. Introducing Intimacy Challenges (00:00:00)
2. Fear of Rejection in Relationships (00:01:16)
3. Using Relational Nutrients Framework (00:03:06)
4. Episode Wrap-Up and Resources (00:04:39)
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