{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68bee481b494ca82a27a3434/68bee49cb494ca82a27a4132?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Intimacy Feels SO Good With the WRONG People – Shan Boodram","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68bee481b494ca82a27a3434/d72820b5f09e5e92007c4125ad1d4a21.png?height=200","description":"<p>Why do we sometimes get ghosted or friend-zoned after intimacy? How can we navigate mismatched libidos, steer clear of toxic intimacy with the wrong people, or keep the spark alive in long-term relationships?&nbsp;In this episode, Matthew and Audrey sit down with Shan Boodram, a certified sex educator and relationship expert with an M.S. in psychology, for a candid conversation about sex, intimacy, and the unspoken dynamics that shape our love lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Topics covered:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>• Why sex doesn’t always lead to commitment.</p><p>• How to confidently communicate your boundaries and desires.</p><p>• The psychology behind mismatched libidos and how to address them.</p><p>• Why toxic relationships can feel so good (and how to break the cycle).</p><p>• Tips for reigniting passion in long-term relationships.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p>►► Don’t sweat summer nights. Cozy Earth’s ultra-soft, cooling sheets turn summer sleep into pure comfort. Get 40% off with code LOVELIFE at <a href=\"https://cozyearth.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">cozyearth.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>►► Access Shan Boodram’s resources (including the free quiz she mentioned in this episode): <a href=\"https://loversbyshan.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">loversbyshan.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>►► Try Matthew AI (and ask any relationship question for free): <a href=\"https://loversbyshan.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AskMH.com</a></p>","author_name":"Matthew Hussey"}