Swoon: Love Lessons With Julie And Gina

A lot of people wouldn’t know a healthy relationship if one hit us in the face.  Today Julie and Gina focus in on the ways you can know your relationship is healthy. Show notes at https://www.therapyden.com/swoon

The first step to being a better lover is being interested in becoming a better lover. This week Gina and Julie walk you through the things they wish people knew about being a better lover with their partners.

WHO DOESN’T LOVE LOVE?!? In this episode, Julie and Gina break down the truths they wish more people knew about love and break some of the myths about love so you don’t have to break it down the hard way.

This week on Swoon Julie and Gina talk about infidelity and cheating. They share some of the themes that come up in their office. They explain what “counts as cheating,” share some of the reasons people cheat and also talk about the possibility of repairing your relationship after infidelity. Show notes at https://www.therapyden.com/swoon  

Breakups aren’t easy - and deciding when to call it quits can be one of the most challenging parts. Julie and Gina break down some of the most common issues clients face when approaching the topic, and how to overcome them in your relationships.

Our culture often puts an emphasis on romantic love and “finding the one.” Today on Swoon Julie and Gina talk about the importance of friendship and the value of platonic love. They are also celebrating their friendaversary and share a bit about how they became friends and what they do now to tend their friendship while living in different states. Show notes at https://www.therapyden.com/swoon

One of the most fun topics, and still most challenging to talk about in session is oral sex. Julie and Gina break down some of the most common issues clients face when approaching the topic, and how to overcome them in your relationships.

When it comes to healthy boundaries, most of us don't have good models. We either set super rigid boundaries and have none at all. Or we set boundaries and the people around us say we are being mean or selfish. On this episode of Swoon, Gina and Julie talk about healthy boundaries – why they are important, what they look like and how to honor them.

Breakups can be painful, confusing, overwhelming and super distracting. Julie and Gina talk about what makes breakups feel so hard and also ways you can help yourself move through the pain and heartache. Show notes at https://www.therapyden.com/swoon  

According to Gina and Julie communication is the number one issue couples come to their offices to sort out- but what that means is different in every duo. Join us this week to sort through the most common communication tips we wish everyone knew. Show notes at https://www.therapyden.com/swoon Find a therapist at https://www.therapyden.com  

It can be really disruptive when jealousy pays you a visit. Most folks would rather never feel jealous at all because it usually feels so terrible and overwhelming. Pick up a few really useful tools to manage jealousy so you don’t have to feel so bad with Julie and Gina this week.

Are you worried about being needy? Or maybe you have a hard time asking for what you want and secretly wish your partner could read your mind. Today Gina and Julie discuss listener questions about the difference between having needs and being needy, and how to ask for what you want without being passive aggressive or nagging. Show notes at https://www.therapyden.com/swoon

If you realize you've walked into the same relationship pattern over and over again (and most of us have) this episode is for you. Tune in to hear from Julie and Gina about breaking bad relationship patterns. Show notes at https://www.therapyden.com/swoon Find a therapist at https://www.therapyden.com

One of the more challenging desires our clients want to share is their curiosity or interest in anal sex and anal play. In today's episode, Julie and Gina get real about the joys of anal pleasure. Find the show notes with resources and tips at https://www.therapyden.com/swoon Find a therapist at https://www.therapyden.com

Sometimes sex has gotten so complicated that couples stop talking about. What do you do when you and your partner are in a sexual stalemate? Today Gina and Julie discuss what to do when sexual gridlock happens. Visit show notes at https://www.therapyden.com/swoon Find a therapist at https://www.therapyden.com

Sex doesn't always go as planned. Sometimes bodies make funny sounds, embarrassing or weird things happen or the reality doesn't meet your expectations. Today we are talking about sexual bloopers or disappointments. Join Julie and Gina as they share tools and practices you can use when sex goes sideways. Show notes, links and resources at https://www.therapyden.com/swoon

Gina and Julie are thrilled to be joined by Jeff Guenther, LPC to talk about codependency! Do you wonder if you or your partner might be needy or codependent? Tune in to learn about what codependency really means.  Check out our show notes for tips and resources at https://www.therapyden.com/swoon

When we talk about intimacy in relationships we mean more than just sexual connection- but how do we cultivate it when we feel intimacy is lacking? Tune in this week to gather Gina and Julie's favorite ways to build intimacy in relationships. Find links to resources and actions steps in the episode on our show notes page at https://www.therapyden.com/swoon

Masturbation is an important part of self-care, and being a better lover with partners. In today's episode, Julie and Gina dispel myths about self-pleasure and share resources to help you begin or expand your masturbation practice. Find resources and action steps from the podcast on our show notes page at therapyden.com/blog/swoon-show-notes-episode-18

When beginning this podcast, one of your host's greatest hopes was to dispel misinformation about sex and get some accurate sexual health and pleasure information out into the world. Listen in and learn some of the most important facts about sexuality we wish more people knew.