Relationship & Sex Therapist Dr. Tammy Nelson gets up close and personal with leading, sex-positive experts and influencers to examine hot topics and answer your questions about pleasure, sexuality, relationships and the most forbidden aspects of the human experience.
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Dr. Tammy sits down with world renowned psychiatrist, therapist and trauma specialist, Dr. Frank Anderson to discuss his new and deeply personal memoir To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Trauma and Transformation. For anyone working on healing from their own trauma, this episode is as informative as it is inspiring - peppered with some laughs and beaut…
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Dr. Tammy sits down with therapist, author and gender specialist Rae McDaniel to talk about the pleasure of self discovery, language and labels around gender, and their book Gender Magic: Live Shamelessly, Reclaim Your Joy, & Step into Your Most Authentic Self. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you wit…
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What Is Your Blueprint for Pleasure?
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Dr. Tammy talks with Jaiya, the award-winning somatic sexologist and author of Your Blueprint for Pleasure, about how discovering what turns you on can help you take control of your pleasure, have amazing sex, rekindle the spark in the bedroom, heal past trauma, and empower your relationship and your spirit. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS…
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Dr. Tammy and Dr. Amy Marsh explore the thrilling positives, as well as the potential emotional pitfalls of AI erotic role play, dating a chatbot and the future of sex... DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. OUR GUEST Dr…
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Working Through Conflicts in Your Relationship
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Dr. Tammy sit downs with one of the world's foremost relationship experts and best-selling author, Dr. Stan Tatkin, to talk about the biology of relationships, the most common conflicts couples face, and how to overcome them in his new book In Each Other's Care. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you wi…
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This episode is not about the Pearl Jam song - well not exactly... Dr. Tammy talks with therapist and author Eric FitzMedrud about consent, modern masculinities, sex, and how to be a 'Better Man' to build more fulfilling relationships. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. S…
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Swinging & Other Alternative Relationships
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Dr. Tammy talks with podcaster, writer and relationship coach Ginger Bentham about her Life on the Swingset, multi-partnering and how to ethically love outside the 'norm'. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. OUR GUEST G…
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Dr. Tammy talks with author and journalist Stephanie Theobald about the importance of staying curious, eco sexuality, reclaiming the word lesbian, and what her sex life is like living in the middle of the desert. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to: …
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Dr. Tammy talks with bisexual writer Zachary Zane about the complexity of male sexuality, shame and his new book Boyslut: Memoir and Manifesto. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. OUR GUEST Zachary Zane is a Brooklyn-ba…
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Dr. Tammy sits down with psychologist and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Rick Hanson to talk about communication, appreciation, cultivating erotic interest, and Rick's latest book, Making Great Relationships. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions …
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Dr. Tammy and journalist Tracy Clark-Flory explore the struggles modern women face with desire, fantasy and feminism as Tracy reveals her own sexual journey depicted in her memoir Want Me: A Sex Writer's Journey into the Heart of Desire. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex.…
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Did you know that your brain doesn't know the difference between lust and love? Join Dr. Tammy as she talks with neuroscientist, psychologist and researcher Dr. Nicole Prause, about what happens to the brain during orgasm, how sex is medicine, and how it could be used to help treat ailments like trauma and depression. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR…
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Using Your Intuition in Love & at Work
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Want to develop your intuition as a tool to make better decisions and improve your relationships at home and at work? In this episode, Dr. Tammy talks with acclaimed psychic, intuitive counselor and author, Melanie Barnum (who is alsoTammy's sister!) about intuition, love and life. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relation…
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Open Monogamy - Could It Work for You & Your Partner?
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The idea of monogamy and marriage are no longer simple concepts. Can you have a loving, trusting relationship while exploring new direction as a couple? In this episode, Dr. Tammy introduces the concept of Open Monogamy by answering listener questions and talking with a couple first-hand about what open monogamy means to them and how they successfu…
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Hearts Not Parts: Understanding Gender-Expansive & Trans Sex
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Do you or someone you love identify as non-binary or trans? Dr. Tammy talks with trans femme sex therapist Lucie Fielding to answer your questions about gender, pronouns, and exploring sex as a trans person, or partner of someone who is gender-expansive. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your …
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If you have ever had a hemorrhoid or fissure, you know how important it is to take care of your bum. And for those who enjoy anal sex and play, your tush needs extra care. Meet proctologist and anal surgeon, Dr. Evan Goldstein (affectionately known as Dr. Asshole), as he and Dr. Tammy talk sex tips, proper healthcare and what NOT to do with pool ba…
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Best Sellers, Sex & Evolving Masculinity
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Join Dr. Tammy and best-selling author, adventurer, and human sexuality expert, Christopher Ryan as they talk about the journey of life, sexuality, and setting a positive and sustainable example for the next generation of men. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.…
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In April 2021, licensed marriage & family therapist and certified sex therapist, Natasha Helfer Parker, was excommunicated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for her outspoken views on sexual health, same sex marriage and other sexually related issues that the Church opposes. In this episode, Natasha speaks candidly with Dr. Tammy…
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Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex
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Do you know your sex script? We all have subconscious stories we tell ourselves when it comes to love. In this episode, Dr. Tammy talks with acclaimed therapist and New York Times Best Selling author, Dr. Ian Kerner, about his latest book, and how we can reframe our stories to improve our relationships and our sex lives. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER Y…
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Dating, Dirty Talk & All the F*cking Mistakes
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Dr. Tammy talks with pleasure-based sex educator and author ofAll the F*cking Mistakes, Gigi Engle, about owning your sexuality, dating, alien dildos and why sexting may be the greatest equalizer and key to the best sex of your life. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Sen…
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Can You Really Be Addicted to Sex & Porn?
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Dr. Tammy and Dr. Marty Klein explore the controversy around the concept of sex addiction as they dive into pornography, relationships, expectations and the complexity of human sexuality. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.…
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Join Dr. Tammy and the acclaimed Ted Talk speaker/author of Girls & Sex and Boys & Sex, Peggy Orenstein, as they discuss how, as parents, educators and role models, we often fall short when teaching our kids about intimacy, sex, consent, reciprocal pleasure and the power discrepancies that are still perpetuated in our culture. What do teenagers tod…
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*This episode originally aired June 2020. Enjoy! Wish you enjoyed sex more? Are you looking to better satisfy your partner? Join Dr. Tammy and Dr. Laurie Mintz as they discuss why our culture's emphasis on intercourse and the male orgasm perpetuates pleasure inequality in the bedroom, and how becoming cliterate will create much more excitement betw…
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Whether you’re having sex or not – this episode is a must! Dr. Tammy invites author, Dr. Ina Park to demystify and educate us all on how common sexual transmitted infections (STIs) really are, the surprising ones on the rise, and how we can protect ourselves - and our partners - while enjoying our sex lives. One in five people have a sexually trans…
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Dr. Tammy talks with Dr. Lee Phillips about what you can do when chronic illness, pain, the pandemic, or any other major life change, impacts your relationship and sexual connection with your partner. Learn how to get physically creative and harness curiosity as a key to improving your relationship no matter what challenge (big or small) you may be…
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Sex & Pain: Saving One Vagina at a Time
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Whether you are breast feeding, going through perimenopause, menopause, cancer treatment, or any life change that causes a shift in your hormones, every woman will experience vaginal discomfort or pain at some point. In this episode, Dr. Tammy gets hopeful tips and answers from OB/GYN, Dr. Sherry Ross, about how to care for your lady parts so you c…
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Relationships, Transformation and Psychedelics
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Dr. Tammy talks with therapist, meditation & transformation teacher, and psychedelic medicine expert John Harrison, about the potential and limitations of using plant medicine to responsibly explore relationships, sex and intimacy. PROMO CODES & DEALS! Want a simple, luxurious lubricant that comes in a discreet and elegant bottle? We know you do! C…
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No matter what stage of life you're in, loving your body and your sex life can have its ups and downs. In this episode, Dr. Tammy talks with OB/GYN, and midlife sexuality expert, Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith about how to embrace change, the wisdom that comes with age, and the power of exploration to have the best sex of your life after menopause, divor…
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Our culture teaches men that masculinity in the bedroom is about performance not pleasure - and that's where many misconceptions around sex begin. Dr. Tammy talks with veteran sex therapist Dr. Barry McCarthy about the myths around what makes a 'real man', Viagra and how to ensure you have a satisfying sex life now and well into your 80's and 90's.…
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Is lack of sex ruining your relationship? Do you long to reignite passion and intimacy in the bedroom? Dr. Tammy talks with sex advisor and desire advocate Susan Bratton about how to improve your bedroom communication, hot techniques for men and women, and creating a sexual soulmate pact. PROMO CODES & DEALS! Want a simple, luxurious lubricant that…
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Is an Open Relationship Right for You?
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Dr. Tammy gets personal with author and sex therapist Susan Wenzel about her choice to open up her marriage, navigating the complexities of polyamory, family, outside lovers and her book A Happy Life in an Open Relationship. PROMO CODES & DEALS! Want a simple, luxurious lubricant that comes in a discreet and elegant bottle? We know you do! Check ou…
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Surrogate Partner Therapy & Intimacy Coaching
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What the heck is a sex partner when it comes to sex? Is it legal? How does it work? How do you find a practitioner? Join Dr. Tammy as she talks with surrogate partners and intimacy experts Nicole Ananda and Brian Gibney about this controversial form of therapy. WHAT'S YOUR TROUBLE WITH SEX? DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS about Love…
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Relationships That Change Us : A Tribute to Rich Simon
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Dr. Tammy opens up about the highs and lows of her career as she honors the tragic passing of her mentor Rich Simon and shines the light on the importance of self-care and mental health - especially during these challenging times. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send y…
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Building Intimacy: Owning Who You Are and Where You're At
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Dr. Tammy covers it all with the prolific sex educator Bianca Laureano as they talk about sex throughout different stages of life, creating intimacy during the pandemic, race & sex, disability justice and equity vs equality. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your qu…
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Understanding Adult ADHD to Improve Your Relationship & Sex Life
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Dr. Tammy and Dr. Ari Tuckman get personal as they dive into the minds of people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and how couples often struggle, yet can overcome their differences, when ADHD complicates their partnership and intimacy. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationship and help you with your Troub…
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Sex, Reproductive Justice and Protecting Your Rights
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Join Dr. Tammy as she talks with legal professor, historian and reproductive rights specialist Mary Ziegler as she explains why it's essential to understand the federal and state laws in effect today, what's really at stake and why, and what you can do about protecting women's rights. While this episode was recorded before the Amy Coney Barrett's S…
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Dr. Tammy talks with renown grief specialist David Kessler about the heartache of loss, death, life and love. David discusses his own grieving process after experiencing multiple tragedies, as well as loss in the time of Covid and finding meaning as we face great changes throughout life. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Re…
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Monogamy, Infidelity and When You're the One Who Cheats - Replay
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This fan favorite was originally released on June 19, 2019, but the advice Dr. Tammy offers is more important than ever! Dr. Tammy dissects monogamy, infidelity and how we unknowingly spilt off and shut off parts of ourselves throughout our lives - putting our relationships and our happiness at risk. Learn why people in long term partnerships often…
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Interracial Dating, Dating as a Single Parent & Living Life on Your Terms
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Looking for dating tips? We've been saving the release of this episode until more of the country began to reopen. Join Dr. Tammy as she talks (pre Covid shutdown & the recent Black Lives Matter protests) with the hilarious author of A Black Girl's Guide to Dating White Men - Niki McElroy. Niki gives us her dating advice about living life to the ful…
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Dr. Tammy talks with the hilarious Pamela Madsen about how she helps women conquer their fears, improve their relationships and connect their mind, heart, belly and vulva in order to live a more embodied life and discover pleasure. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send…
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Dr. Tammy and Shadeen Francis, LMFT dive in deep to discuss everything from millennials, to pleasure, shame, racism and how the choices we think we are making have most often been chosen for us... IMPORTANT NOTE: This episode was recorded before the murders of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks. While these horrific events are not directly addressed,…
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Open Relationships, Gay Erotica and a Bowl Full of Fish Hooks
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Dr. Tammy gets personal with D. Edward Delmar, author of the gay erotica series Thruplicity, about open monogamy, sharing your fantasies and the complications of sexual intimacy. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships and help you with your Trouble with Sex. Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. PRO…
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Sexual Evolution & Long Term Relationships
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Dr. Tammy and guest Wendy Strgar discuss sustaining long term relationships, leftover sex, the art of fantasy and evolving sexually with your partner over time. *We apologize for any audio quirks in this episode due to technical challenges during remote recording. Thank you! DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships! …
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How has evolution affected your love life and relationships? Join Dr. Tammy as she talks with Psychologist Dr. Wendy Walsh about the history of human sexuality, mating and modern love. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships! Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. PROMO CODES & DEALS! WE ALL NEED A LI…
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Get to know Olivia La Rue, wife, mother, courtesan and madame, as she opens up to Dr. Tammy about her life as a sex worker and why it's her spiritual calling. An unexpected guest later joins Dr. Tammy and Olivia only to add another layer to this revealing conversation. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships! Send y…
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Celebrated yoga teacher and spiritual activist Seane Corn gets real with Dr. Tammy about sex, our bodies and staying grounded during this time of sheltering in place and endless Zoom meetings. SEANE CORN is an internationally acclaimed yoga teacher and public speaker. She created the groundbreaking series The Yoga of Awakening and has been featured…
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Sex, Love and Living into Your Future
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Dr. Tammy talks with Conscious Uncoupling author Katherine Woodward Thomas about the 'I' in I love you, and how to break the patterns that are holding you back from finding love and living the life you deserve. Katherine Woodward Thomas, M.A., MFT is the author of the New York Times Bestseller Conscious Uncoupling: 5 Steps to Living Happily Even Af…
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Staying Home, Staying Sane & Staying Connected to Your Partner During Isolation
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As we shelter in place, practice social distancing and adjust to the new normal, join Dr. Tammy as she gives us perspective and offers TEN TIPS on how to take care of yourself and your relationship during COVID times. DR. TAMMY WANTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS about Sex, Love & Relationships! Send your questions to drtammy@thetroublewithsex.com. WE A…
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Low Sex, No Sex Relationships and Getting the Sex You Want
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Is lack of sex ruining your relationship? Is your sex drive higher than your partner's? Does it seem like you and your spouse never feel like getting it on at the same time? In this episode, Dr. Tammy explains what often happens to desire and arousal over the course of a long term relationship, and why you owe it to yourself, and your partner, to s…
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