Debunking Myths and Making Sex Intentional with Dr. Cheryl Fraser

Sharp, frank, and fearless - that’s Buddhist psychologist, sex therapist, author, and speaker, Dr. Cheryl Fraser. With a rare combination of academic credibility, humor, straight-talk, and life-changing advice, Dr. Cheryl is a sought-after media psychologist and relationship expert. She has helped thousands of couples jumpstart their love life and create passion that lasts a lifetime.A highly successful and awarded Fulbright scholar, she has conducted extensive research on sexual behavior and what causes love relationships to succeed or fail. Dr. Cheryl’s new online immersion workshop for couples – Become Passion – Create Love that Lasts a Lifetime - brings her work to your own living room. Join her for an 8-week program that includes weekly video lessons, couples skill exercises, guest experts, and weekly live coaching and Q&A with Cheryl. The next session begins on November 1st. Register for a free Passion Masterclass here and learn more. As a dynamic guest expert and speaker, she has taught for Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield of Chicken Soup fame, and appeared on numerous podcasts and television shows.  Dr. Cheryl’s new book, Buddha’s Bedroom–The Mindful Loving Path to Sexual Passion and Lifelong Intimacy – is receiving rave reviews. When Cheryl is not in India, Tibet, or at a three-month silent meditation retreat, she lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest with her man and their menagerie, practicing the passion she preaches.Listen in to Episode 22 as Cheryl busts sex myths you thought were true and provides frameworks you can apply to your sex life!Questions I Ask: What is good that you can share to help people cure the common life? (3:19) Do people not want to talk about their sex life because it makes them uncomfortable? (6:00)What is the duration of time that people go from being more sexually active to that once or twice a month? (8:22)Is the sexual drive still there for most people or just needs to be rekindled? (11:26)Do you find that people push back against the concept of intentional sex? (14:46) Does the frequency of the scheduled sex make it more exciting? (16:31)The point is not to get to that place of total satisfaction, is it? (23:31)In this Episode, You will Learn:Dr. Cheryl’s concept of marriage incorporated (4:24)The current sex statistics for long term couples (6:22)What sexual neutrality is (6:55)The difference between spontaneous arousal and responsive desire (8:36)Example of a couple Dr. Cheryl had worked with (9:43)Dr. Cheryl busts the myth of having a sex drive (12:10)The eye-opening way to treat scheduled sex like going to the gym (17:08) The importance of integrating your lust within love (19:30) How to awake your erotic energy and orgasm without touching (24:00)Dr. Cheryl’s model, “The Passion Triangle”, of intimacy, thrill, and sensuality  (28:20)The practice of setting a daily mindful loving relationship intention (32:23)Let’s Connect!WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagramConnect with Cheryl Fraser LinkedInWebsiteBook: Dr. Cheryl Fraser -  Buddha’s Bedroom–The Mindful Loving Path to Sexual Passion and Lifelong Intimacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.