19 | The Science and Practice of Deepening Intimacy with Dr Sadaf
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I believe that inside every human being is a need to feel closer and connected with both ourselves and the ones we love. But often there are physical, emotional, and cultural obstacles that get in the way of these meaningful connections. Today, Dr. Sadaf is going to help us explore the beautiful topic of intimacy and how we can meet ourselves and our partners in that space of fulfilling heart-to-heart connection. This week, episode 19 of Pleasure in the Pause is about prioritizing pleasure and cultivating intimate connections!
In this episode of Pleasure in the Pause, Dr. Sadaf shares the importance of addressing psychological and emotional factors in the context of our sexuality and actionable steps you can take right now to reconnect with your partner without the pressure of sex.
Highlights from our discussion include:
- Using a combination of physical and psychological treatments to improve the sexual experience.
- Growing up in a sex-negative environment and overcoming shame.
- Creating dedicated time for communicating with your partner and improving sexual satisfaction.
- How the practice of Sensate Focus can increase intimacy and pleasure without the performance anxiety.
To check out Dr. Sadaf’s podcast “The Muslim Sex Podcast”, head over to her website!
Dr Sadaf is a board-certified gynecologist, sexual medicine and menopausal health expert with over 20 years experience. She is also an intimacy coach and supports women to explore their beliefs about their sexuality, empowering them to create the sexual intimacy they want in their relationship.
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Dr. Sadaf is a board-certified OBGYN, life coach, and sexual counselor in New York, with over 20 years of experience in helping women and adolescent girls with their physical and emotional health issues. She is more than just an expert on female anatomy–she has an understanding of the mind’s impact on the body and how it affects a woman’s well-being and sense of self.
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Chapter
1. Prioritizing Pleasure and Cultivating Intimate Connection with Dr. Sadaf Lodhi (00:00:00)
2. Combining gynecology and intimacy coaching. (00:01:31)
3. The difficulty of discussing sex with doctors. (00:04:11)
4. Discussion of cultural narratives and stigma around sexuality. (00:10:31)
5. Dr. Lodhi’s personal journey of overcoming sex-negaitve views. (00:13:21)
6. Defining intimacy and ways to cultivate it. (00:17:20)
7. Strategies for busy couples to prioritize intimacy and connection. (00:21:38)
8. The difference between intimacy coaching and sex therapy. (00:24:58)
9. The Sensate Focus technique and its benefits. (00:27:51)
10. Where to find Dr. Lodhi. (00:40:05)
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