#63 - LxW: Beyond the Bedroom: Enriching Intimacy in 12 Ways
Even if you think you have amazing intimacy already, we guarantee you'll learn something new from this episode. Tantric and Taoist intimacy experts Leah Piper and Dr. Willow Brown will give you a whole new appreciation for the richness intimacy can bring into our lives by diving deep into the 12 types of intimacy you can experience beyond sex. We share our own stories and struggles with cultivating intimacy in these areas and provide practical tips and tools anyone can use to strengthen their intimate bonds with romantic partners, friends, family members, and more.
Explore how to cultivate deeper connections through:
- Sexual Intimacy - Going beyond sex to true vulnerability and presence
- Emotional Intimacy - Being seen and sharing dreams together
- Creative Intimacy - Co-creating art, goals, and memories that bond you
- Recreational Intimacy - Having fun through shared interests and hobbies
- Work Intimacy - Supporting each other's careers and collaborating
- Intellectual Intimacy- Having deep conversations and mutual interests
- Aesthetic Intimacy - Appreciating beauty, culture, and tastes together
- Crisis Intimacy - Being there for each other during life's hard times
- Commitment Intimacy - Devoting to your relationship's growth and vision
- Conflict Intimacy - Turning towards each other to deepen trust
- Communication Intimacy - Being heard and understanding each other's values
- Spiritual Intimacy - Experiencing awe, belonging, and meaning together
TIME STAMPS:
0:02 Introducing 12 Intimacy Types
0:54 12 Intimacy Types Episode
2:59 1. Sexual Intimacy
10:15 2. Emotional Intimacy
16:11 3. Creative Intimacy
18:27 4. Recreational Intimacy
20:57 5. Work Intimacy
23:24 6. Intellectual Intimacy
26:12 7. Aesthetic Intimacy
29:48 8. Commitment Intimacy
33:25 9 & 10. Conflict Intimacy & Communication Intimacy
40:20 11. Crisis Intimacy
45:00 12. Spiritual Intimacy
47:29 Leah & Dr. Willow's Final Musings on Intimacy
49:58 Leah & Willow's Top & Bottom 3 Intimacy Type
EPISODE LINKS:
- 12 Types of Intimacy Article - by Hello Relish
- SxR Episode 61 - with Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill
- SxR Episode 62 - with Dr. Alison Ash
- SxR Online Intimacy Course - The King and Queen of Hearts
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