#91 The Intimacy Paradox: Vulnerability, Safety & Desire with Rachel Dorneanu

VOTE for The Erotic Realm to win best podcast here. Thanks for voting!What if the reason intimacy feels hard isn’t lack of attraction — but lack of safety?In this episode I’m joined by Rachel Dorneanu — relationship and sex therapist — to explore the psychology of intimacy, vulnerability, and emotional connection.We explore:Vulnerability and emotional safety in relationships.Conservative upbringing and sexual shame.Communication and what makes a “safe partner”.Arranged marriages and cultural dynamics.Highly Sensitive People and intimacy.Research Article: Sensory-Processing Sensitivity and Its Relation to Introversion and Emotionality.Interested in Kinky Speed Dating? ⁠⁠⁠Register Here.⁠⁠⁠The Erotic Realm now has it’s own merchandise! If you love the show and want to support it check it out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠psychologyofdesire.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to apply to be on the podcast. I'd love to chat to you.Thanks for listening!Stay perverted,EmmaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.