Welcome to episode 142 of the Sexology Podcast! Today’s episode is a solo episode where I discuss fantasizing about others while you’re in a relationship, understanding from the fantasy what you want more of in your relationship, the way our sub-conscious plays a role in this issue, and how this is a very common issue for lots of couples.

 

In this episode, you will hear: 

 

  • Is it normal to fantasize about someone else while in a relationship?
  • The importance of communication and dialogue when defining the parameters of your relationship
  • The stigma attached to non-monogamous relationships
  • How our sub-conscious plays a role in this issue
  • Recognizing obsessional thoughts and what to do with them
  • Being true to your own values
  • Learning to not judge yourself for having certain thoughts
  • Removing yourself from situations where you might regret a decision later, e.g. drinking at a social event
  • Understanding from the fantasy what you want more of in your relationship
  • The role that guilt and shame plays with this issue
  • How this is a very common issue for lots of couples

 

Bonus Episode, Sex & Anorexia Nervosa: https://oasis2care.com/bonus-episode-anorexia-nervosa-sex/

Bonus Episode, Sex & Depression: https://oasis2care.com/bonus-depression-sex/

 

 

Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey – http://petebailey.net/audio