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The story of sex in committed modern couples is one that often tells of a waning desire that includes a long list of sexual alibis. The lack of fantasy, the proliferation of pornography, and a lack of understanding of the nature of erotic desire all contribute to the problem. The cultural pressures that shape domesticated sex and the inverse correlation between greater emotional intimacy and the loss of sexual desire are examined in this workshop. Ms. Perel will show how to help couples draw pleasure from the hidden, suggestive and the uncanny while also respecting their needs for safety and stability. We will look at how the body can communicate in its own language and how couples can voice their erotic longings and move beyond their comfort zone into an expansive, fully charged sexuality. The model applies to both heterosexual and same sex couples.

The educational objectives are listed.

1. To describe the tension between the two fundamental human needs of security and adventure.
2. To describe how to draw pleasure from the hidden and mysterious while respecting needs for safety and stability.

Session may be edited to preserve confidentiality.