# 550: Better to Give or Receive?

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Podcast: [Brave Love Great Sex – Couples Therapy Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brave-love-great-sex-couples-therapy-podcast-322611)
Published: 2026-06-26T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode we are diving into the topic of communal sexual strength. Research shows that couples feel more desire when they approach sex with love and caring. This creates a positive reinforcement loop for couples. The motive for sex is love and caretaking and secure partners experienced heightened intimacy, longing and connection. Love creates the sense of "we" and this benefit is noticed in other areas of the relationship as well. Laurie reminds listeners that "desire grows when we give pleasure, deepen intimacy with our partner and deepen our emotional connection. Follow along as Laurie and George give a great role play example of what this looks like in action. Make sure to grab a pre-order copy of our book, Brave Love, Great Sex! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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