In this unprecedented interview read by the podcast host, a Closeness Client shares her struggles with intimacy and grapples with her desires for dominance and assertiveness in relationship. A two part interview with a “director’s cut” version: commentary from the host, as well as an unadulterated interview. Does her experience hit home?

Without a doubt, one of the number one reasons people struggle in long term, committed relationships, is because they feel like best friends or roommates at home. There’s no passion or excitement! Nothing is moving forward, or things have gone

Often the things we aren’t doing in bed can be as detrimental as the ones we are. Here are ten reasons why your wife or girlfriend doesn’t want to have sex with you.

An unusually intelligent and intellectual college student explores her boundaries of sexuality, and intimate desires. How men and women at the university level interact with each other these days in the dating world is different than what we’ve seen before.

The most difficult subject for any man: keeping it up, getting it up and not finishing too quickly. This action packed episodes gives tools and suggestions for both men and women to implement.

CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction and can you have it all? Recitals and disclaimers 2:44 In a nutshell 4:20 What does it mean to have it all? 9:40 Misunderstandings 12:40 Should one person be your everything? 15:21 COVID and Politics 16:26 Are

Chapters: Avoid these thirty expressions to have a better life

It’s one of the most detrimental behavior patterns of our generation. Here’s everything you need to know to recognize it, avoid it and if you are afflicted with this disease, how to cure it. CHAPTERS:0:00 What is ghosting?2:25 Why do

When thinking about chemistry, if you’ve ever told someone it’s either there or it isn’t, we’ve got a lot to share with you today…

Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:16 Is she asking for it?  8:04 Men don’t really like to be teased the way women do 8:43 You should always be able to say no  9:43 He’s reading your cues accurately if you’re advertising sex

In this unprecedented time of worry and concern regarding COVID-19 (or coronavirus), this is our corona-free offering to soothe you and help you relax: a sensual meditation to listen to again and again, anytime you need it. Think of it

Learning to kiss our partner in a way that really turns them on is not innate. Like most things we do for the first time, we’re sloppy and we don’t take the time to learn good technique. Yes even kissing

Welcome to 2020 and welcome to Season Two of the Closeness Podcast! To start the New Year off with a bang we’re diving in with a sexually-explicit episode that covers fifteen steps to giving a woman a phenomenal experience she

Exposing your sexual health and history to someone new is very vulnerable. Getting tested, asking a partner about their past and sharing your feelings are difficult territories to navigate. Since most of us feel uncomfortable even thinking about it, very

Growing up you may have heard of the sexual response cycle: excitement, plateau, orgasm and resolution.  We’d like to introduce you to something a little more provocative. In this sexually explosive episode, we’ll unravel the 10 phases most women go

How many times have you changed your mind? Perhaps you didn’t desire someone at first and you later found yourself wanting them. You said you were attracted to them, you acted like you were attracted and then suddenly something switched

Rejection leaves most people feeling unworthy and hurt. Both men and women are generally terrible at receiving it and even worse at giving it. But rejection is a necessary step towards establishing or maintaining healthy boundaries and a healthy sex

One of the best parts of listening to Closeness is learning how to have great sex! After so much great feedback from previous sensual meditations, we’d like to offer you another. When men listen to this episode, they don’t understand it,

This much-anticipated, 90-minute conclusion to our 3 part series holds nothing back. We’ll share articles, statistics, personal references and even explore if paying for dates is a form of prostitution! We’ll discuss how people really feel when their partner fights

In this three part series, we explore over 25 more points regarding who should pay, including: – What happens when the woman makes significantly more financial resources? – How do we know when our ego is running the show vs.

In this incredible three part series, host Tari shares his thought-provoking stance on who should pay and why. He draws on countless personal experiences as well as experiences from others that have helped shape his philosophies over time. Over three

When we learn how to share closeness with someone else, it often deals with the things we should avoid doing. We’ll give some examples of this before exploring body language, hugging, eye contact as well as understanding who should initiate

Open any self-help book to discover the phrase, “communication is the key.” But do we in fact know how to communicate? Are we shy? Do we say what we mean? Are we a great listener? Do we practice non-violent communication?

We all have the capacity to make things work, but are long distance relationships really worth it? If you’ve been in one yourself or are in one now, you know how challenging it can be without regular visits and zero

Hot sex and great intimacy is not just for young people. In this episode we cover a lot of territory such as:   – Stigmas and judgements about homosexuality and whether it’s easier for a woman to be openly bisexual

What does it mean to be demisexual and how does this affect online dating? What does it take for someone like Sarah to get aroused? This is a very special and juicy episode with a beautiful woman who has a

For many, traveling is one of our favorite ways to experience life, culture and romance. In this episode, we interview freshly-turned twenty-one, Marisa about world travel, sexual adventures and romance. Topics discussed include: – Traveling alone vs. with a partner

By default you are probably thinking, yes of course! However, is that what’s really going on when sexual attraction is involved? This podcast takes a profound look at the favors men do for women to bargain for their friendship as

In this riveting climax to the 3-part series of Deadly Sins of Online Dating, we’ll give you the final thirteen sins and teach you how to avoid them at all costs. In this episode:   – Using general or filler

Our next installment of deadly sins of online dating include:   – Looking approximately 40% worse in person than your worst profile photo  – Speaking only of what you “don’t do and won’t do” and being utterly disagreeable  – Endless

Online dating is a bit like the wild, wild, West. For some, it’s like a dirty little secret we don’t discuss with anyone but our closest of confidants. With so much choice and technology at our fingertips, why do most

Being close with another starts with caring for yourself and knowing how to stay in alignment. In this episode we discover the power of your own presence. This alone can dramatically improve your life. Then we’ll look at different types

Introducing two incredible offerings packed into one little episode. First, learn how to go on a rampage of appreciation to immediately feel more positive emotions. Next, get your first taste of our signature Sensual Meditations. Imagine being able to close

In this action-packed episode, we’ll discuss more than twelve mistakes you want to avoid when communicating with others. Here’s just a taste of what we’ll cover: – Hyper-exaggeration – Erroneously flinging around heavy psychological diagnoses about men – Minimizing other

This episode is part of an interesting new series on recognizing bad manners and poor behavior, as well as learning what to do about it. Regardless of your gender, it’s worth listening to! Most of us know when someone is

Have you thought about where you can go to get help for intimacy and relationship issues? Hopefully after listening to the Closeness podcast you know that we are here for you. We offer in person private meetings and video chat

As many people have discovered for ages, leading and following in dance can directly translate to how you healthily navigate your relationships. In this interview, we’ll discuss why women who trust and follow in dance can also experience better sex

Briana Gibson is a talented social dancer. In this candid interview with @breezydanceswcs, she breaks down the art of communicating through dance. A universe can be discovered about someone by moving closely with them for three minutes! In this episode,

Have you ever wondered why women don’t try again after initiating or approaching only once? We’ll explain how severely women internalize rejection and what both partners can do about it. We’ll then break down how to handle and give rejection

Do you have a sense of how much sex you want in a given day, week or month? Do you refuse to quanitfy it? What are your thoughts on who should initiate sex when you’ve already slept together a few

We are as passionate about our hobbies and physical activities as we are about our intimate relationships. For some, this borders on obsession. For others, it is as important as religious beliefs and whether or not to vaccinate children. But

To get anywhere with our partner intimately, we must first accept that neither men nor women are mind readers. We can be intuitive and sensitive, but it’s destined to fail when we expect someone to “just know” what turns us

Deep listening means learning to read your partner so you don’t have to ask so many questions. Tuning into her with your whole being so you can give each other a more satisfying sexual experience. This is a potent form

There’s no greater gift than when a woman has chosen you and is all-in! You can see it in the way her eyes sparkle and in her actions. She wants you and only you, and it feels fantastic! But how

One of the most difficult and excruciating parts of relationships are breakups and the events leading up to them. Sometimes though, they can be avoided simply by recognizing the early warning signs. Why do we ignore them so readily? In

One of the most difficult and excruciating parts of relationships are breakups and the events leading up to them. Sometimes though, they can be avoided simply by recognizing the early warning signs. Why do we ignore them so readily? In

Experiencing sex, closeness or intimacy with another person starts with feeling great about yourself. Our eating habits, at least partially, dictate how we look and feel. In today’s episode we’ll explore: – What an elimination lifestyle looks like – Managing

Oh the things we put into our mouths. Our culture insists that the only way to health is through what we eat. We might argue that our thoughts, self talk and overall attitude of well being matter equally. However, the

Everything you want to know about an in-person sex, intimacy and relationship coaching session. An in depth look at what makes Closeness famous for getting sizzling results.  Subscribe to Closeness on YouTube:  www.youtube.com/closeness?sub_confirmation=1  

Self love and “touching yourself” is an interesting concept. Observe how you feel when you simply read the question: “Do you touch yourself?” or “Do you masturbate?” Some women have no issue being handsy multiple times a day, while others

Helping a woman spill over into orgasm is a very exciting experience.  We’re big fans of the whole process. But getting her there is not always about what you think, especially if you’re the kind of man who is destination

Fewer things are more exciting to a man than a fully aroused woman. But how to get her to this place? Hint: this is the episode that excites women the most. Men often think about turning a woman on by

Is it safe to talk to strangers? Have you ever been on a date and said, “You don’t know me, you don’t know anything about me!” or “You’re a stranger!” Language shapes our view of the world and it dramatically

The feeling of unrequited love is a difficult and painful subject for everyone. Somehow though, we rarely consider the impact of how the other person feels when we are the ones who aren’t interested in them. It’s a difficult subject

When you’re on a date, are you guilty of telling others you don’t want them to waste your time? It’s a nasty, demoralizing expression that implies anyone who isn’t interesting to you, or who isn’t going to give you something

Have you ever been accused of playing games or not being up front? Most of us struggle with three simple words: I’m not interested. This one sentence alone can save you so much time and heartache. If we’re being honest,

Do you tell people how busy you are all the time? Is your response to people asking you out phrases such as, “can’t,” “busy,” “it’s a really busy week for me,” or “I’m so busy?” Do you ever follow this

As soon as you have sex with someone new, a pattern begins and expectations from the other person set in.  But the moments leading up to having sex with someone new can be so special and memorable. Your thoughts and

You’ve shared some amazing time together and now you’re ready to take things to the bedroom. Yes, logistically we all technically know “how” to have sex insofar as where things go, but do you know how to navigate the ins

The Closeness podcast teaches us how to be intimate, romantic and sexual in the healthiest way possible. Delivering sensual content with class, we unravel real questions about dating, sex, relationships and intimacy. Whether your single, married or somewhere in between,