Should Sexual Partners Discuss What Is Arousing for Each Person

question 9

Essay

Should sexual partners discuss what is arousing for each person? What are the costs and benefits of this type of communication? What are your attitudes toward talking with an intimate partner about what is arousing and what is not? Imagine for a moment that your partner had a fascination with your feet and wanted to kiss and touch them. How would your attitudes encourage or discourage this discussion?

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Definitions:

Social Psychology

The scientific study of how individuals think, influence, and relate to one another within a social context.

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Edgar Schein

A notable American organizational psychologist known for developing seminal theories on organizational culture and leadership.