“We tend to focus overly on the externals: a certain sort of room, particular kinds of clothes, a certain level of hormones... But the most important ingredient in encouraging us to take off our clothes and present ourselves without inhibition or fear is - in the end - trust. Trust that a partner has our best interests at heart, that we aren't ever going to be mocked, that there is loyalty and long-term concern at play, that we are with someone who can be delicate with our feelings. Sex itself may be rough and powerful; the feelings behind sex must be anything but” SexAttractionChemistry Book:How Ready Are You For Love?: A path to more fulfilling and joyful relationships Source: How Ready Are You For Love?: A path to more fulfilling and joyful relationships
“The advantage of sex is that it cannot occur without a high degree of vulnerability on both sides. The physical act requires an almost unavoidable degree of physical and emotional intimacy - which explains why sex can be so difficult between two people who lack trust or are nursing tensions and resentments.” SexVulnerable Book:How Ready Are You For Love?: A path to more fulfilling and joyful relationships Source: How Ready Are You For Love?: A path to more fulfilling and joyful relationships