Communication & Relationships Course - 11

Communication & Relationships Course - 11: "Communication in Sexual Relationships

Personal relationships deteriorate when what is needed and wanted is not expressed; the resulting frustrations build up and result in increasing anxiety and upset. This is particularly likely to occur with sexual relationships, when problems or disagreements about sexual issues are not discussed openly and honestly. If this is the case in your personal life, then here's how to go about improving matters. Note, this is an exercise to do with your sexual partner. Of course, many of the principles apply equally to any sensitive issue.

Break The Ice

* Talk with your partner about why it's hard to talk about sex.
* Share earlier experiences with talking about sex.
* Begin by discussing less threatening topics such as birth control, sex education, etc.
* Gradually move toward discussing more personal feelings and concerns.
* Read and discuss material if it seems easier than spontaneously talking about personal matters.
* Share your sexual histories including such areas as sex education, first experience with sexuality, etc."

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posted by Robert Heard at 9:49 AM