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Ep. 76: Why Does Intimacy Feel Hard? w/ Freya Graf
The Decision Lab Podcast
1 hour 30 minutes
1 week ago
Ep. 76: Why Does Intimacy Feel Hard? w/ Freya Graf
In Today’s Episode: Why Does Intimacy Feel Hard?
Join us as we talk with Freya Graf — intimacy educator, sex coach, and host of The Labia Lounge — who shares her insights on healing shame, understanding arousal, and creating safer, more connected intimate relationships.
Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode:
Why so many people feel shame or confusion around intimacy — and how to break that pattern
The difference between physical arousal cues and emotional readiness (and why they rarely match)
How the Seven Gates Framework helps partners slow down, build trust, and attune to each other
Questions We Answer in This Episode:
Why do so many couples struggle to feel “in sync” during intimacy?
What makes emotional safety essential for desire and connection?
How can partners navigate intimacy without pressure, performance, or misunderstanding?
Free Mini Course: https://freya-graf.xperiencify.io/expiring-mini-course/order/
Stud in the Sack Training: https://www.freyagraf.com/productsonline-trainings/p/stud-in-the-sack-training
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Our mission is to help health-conscious consumers find innovative, science-backed wellness products by cutting through hype, misinformation, and market noise.