EP142 - Is It Okay to Fantasize About Others Even When You're in a Relationship?

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

Resources

http://www.sexologypodcast.com/2017/03/07/sexuality-and-vulnerability-lesson-learned-as-a-dominatrix/

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/not-attracted-to-partner-advice_us_5d716d09e4b0fd4168e7a673?guccounter=1

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

Bonus Episode, Sex & OCD: https://oasis2care.com/bonus-episode-ocd-and-sex/

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

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

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