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Science-Backed Ways to Have Better Sex in Your LTR, With Dr. Tara

Ep. 115

#115: Dr. Tara is a tenured professor of relational and sexual communication, an award-winning researcher, and a well-known sex and relationship expert. In this episode, Josie and Dr. Tara dive into the root cause of intimacy issues: the most common ones, why everyone will deal with sex-related issues at one point in their life, and what to do about them. They also chat about sexual confidence and how to keep things spicy in an LTR (including sexy check-ins, sex fasting, and controlled chaos). Dr. Tara shares science-backed ways to improve your sex life, whether you're in a relationship or not. She also shares her thoughts on the recently popular celibacy trend and why you should masturbate every day.


Ask The Everygirl: 1:01 "Tips for detoxing and getting back on track after overindulging?"

Interview Begins: 14:38

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