# Episode 417 - Better Foreplay: What Actually Works (And What Doesn't)

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Podcast: [Sex for Saints](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sex-for-saints-714485)
Published: 2026-04-17T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://amandalouder.com/podcast/417/
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Duration seconds: 1381

## Resource

In this episode, I talk about how most of us have misunderstood foreplay and why it's not just something that happens right before sex. I share how true connection and desire are built throughout the entire day, not just in a rushed few minutes, and walk through five different types of foreplay that most couples are completely overlooking. We'll also get into why slowing down actually creates more passion, how to read your partner instead of following a script, and what it really means to pursue each other. I dive into the importance of balancing giving and receiving, and how small shifts can completely change the way intimacy feels in your marriage. This isn't about doing more, it's about creating deeper connection, desire, and meaning in your relationship.

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