On this episode we chat with sex and relationship therapist Kimberly Sharky on what exactly is a healthy sex life and getting back into the groove after baby. We also dive into how to infuse or maintain a sense of playfulness, flirtation, or sexuality with our long-term partners and what to do when we feel stuck in our relationship (negative patterns, higher conflict than we want, disconnected emotionally or sexually).
Kimberly Sharky is a relationship & sex therapist who is passionate about spreading the message that extraordinary love is within our reach. She helps couples navigate the inevitable emotional and sexual challenges of their shared lives and inspires them to courageously take on the growth opportunities lying within those turning points. Kimberly offers private 1-3 day couples therapy intensives in her NYC office, virtual coaching for individuals and couples, as well as an upcoming online course for women.
Show Notes:
1:30: Introduce yourself!
3:00: What inspired you to be a couples and sex therapist? How did you get into this line of work?
5:12: What did you study in school or what is your certification?
6:20: How do you define a healthy sex life between two people in a committed relationship?
8:14: Any tips for getting back into the groove after baby?
14:14 How can women nurture a sense of sensuality and how can we overcome anything that might block that process?
19:54: What is the most common issue you see during couple’s counseling?
20:53: How can people infuse a sense of sexuality and playfulness w our long term partners?
24:22 What can we do when we’re feeling disconnected or in a slump we our partners?
27:56: Do most people find you/come see you during a conflict or do couples pencil you in as a holistic relationship maintenance?
30:05: Is there an age group that you see more than others & the stigmas?
35:00: Chat about the pressures to portray a perfect relationship to other and on social media.
40:50: (Babeskills Reader Q): how to deal with a husband that watched porn?
43:55: What do you think about scheduling sex?
50:06: (Erika’s Q) My husband will do anything I ask, but I HAVE to ask. Should i be happy he listens or should he put more effort in and surprise me?
56:44: Take us through a day in the life as a new mom with a business.
Connect with Kimberly:
- Website
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