The Pain of Partnering with Men, with Dr. Eric FitzMedrud
Would you like to experience greater intimacy and connection with your male partner?
In this episode, we welcome Eric Fitz Medrud, a therapist specializing in relationships and men's issues.
Eric shares his personal journey from struggling with his own desires and ethical values to becoming a specialist in relationship and sexuality therapy. He highlights common misconceptions women have about men’s emotional and sexual behaviors, emphasizing the importance of safety, consent, and compassionate communication. Eric also provides practical advice on creating more open and satisfying intimate relationships, and the benefits of becoming an 'erotic team.'
Topics Covered:
Why men struggle to express their sexual desires
Understanding men's relationship challenges
Misconceptions about men's difficult behavior
Navigating desire discrepancies
How to explore new avenues for connection with safety and consent
Encouraging emotional expression in men
About Dr. Eric FitzMedrud
Eric FitzMedrud is a therapist specializing in relationship and sexual issues in the San Francisco Bay Area. His specialty is helping men improve their sex lives by learning to regulate their emotions, removing sexual entitlement, and honing their sexual consent and negotiation skills. FitzMedrud is a member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. He has been published in an academic book an academic journal and has spoken at multiple conferences. He has also trained therapists and taught many graduate courses in psychology. FitzMedrud has a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. He is polyamorous and bisexual, and lives with his wife of twenty-three years and his life partner of six years in San Francisco’s East Bay area, California.
