159. The Joy of Slowing Down: Exploring the Power of Gentle Touch

In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, discusses the importance of the brain in sexual pleasure and intimacy. She emphasizes it’s the most important organ for sexual pleasure, as it determines how we think about sex and where we focus our attention during sexual experiences. Alexandra provides practical tips to bring the mind back into the present moment during sex, such as focusing on the breath and putting attention on your body.  Also in this episode: Slow down and connect with your partner to enhance intimacy and sync up during sexual experiences. Communicate your desires and make requests respectfully and simply. For optimal pleasure and connection, shift from the vigilant state of the sympathetic nervous system to the relaxation of the parasympathetic nervous system.   Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast: Apple Podcast | YouTube | Spotify Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD: Website | Linkedin | Instagram   Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here: https://amzn.to/2ymI3Hl Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here:  https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully:  www.alignedhotmarriage.com Join Dr. Alexandra’s email list to stay connected. She shares inspiring stories, her latest insights and opportunities to learn with her:  https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/subscribe   About Alexandra Stockwell, MD Known as “The Intimacy Doctor,” Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. She is the bestselling author of “Uncompromising Intimacy,” host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast and creator of the Aligned & Hot Marriage program.  For over two decades, she’s been guiding men and women to bring pleasure and purpose into all aspects of life— from the daily grind of running a household to creating ecstatic experiences in the bedroom—all while maintaining extraordinary professional success!   This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By:  Simplified Impact