Recovering Too: Families Navigating Addiction

Boy Problems Podcast

Recovering Too: Families Navigating Addiction

  • 24. Sex and Intimacy

24. Sex and Intimacy

Wednesday 27th May 2020

Boy Problems Podcast dives into how addiction impacts sex and intimacy in relationships. Listen to personal stories and recovery tips.
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Recovering Too: Families Navigating Addiction
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Sex, Trust, and Recovery: Navigating Intimacy Amidst Addiction

For many, sex is an important part of their relationship. Today we discuss how sex changed during our partners’ active addiction and in recovery.
How does addiction affect the most intimate parts of a relationship? In this episode of the Boy Problems Podcast, hosts Katie, Jessica, and Shannon dive into the delicate subject of sex and intimacy in relationships touched by addiction. Liz opens up about her insecurities after her partner Jake showed no interest in her during his active addiction. Elise shares the story of going two years without intimacy with Steve, while Lizzie recounts the heartbreak of Drew's infidelity during her pregnancy.
Each woman reflects on the red flags they missed and the work they've done to rebuild trust and intimacy with their partners. This episode also touches on the importance of therapy, both individually and as a couple, in the recovery process. With raw honesty and empathy, the hosts explore how to navigate these complex issues, offering hope and practical advice for those facing similar challenges.