featuring couples therapist Anette Frankenberger and podcast host Oliver Schmidt
Body & Soul

Episode 37: Myths about sexuality in long-term relationships

In this episode, we talk to Anette Frankenberger, an experienced couples and family therapist from Munich, about the challenges and myths surrounding sexuality in long-term relationships. Anette debunks six common myths and shows how couples can improve their communication about sexuality. Because if you can talk openly about sexuality with your partner, you are well on the way to a fulfilling relationship. Anette Frankenberger gives valuable tips on how couples can communicate their needs and desires openly.

 In this podcast you will learn:

Whichcommon myths persist and how can we dispel them? 

  • Myth 1: Less sex is a bad sign - what's the truth?
  • Myth 2: The standard of twice a week - how do you free yourself from this pressure?
  • Myth 3: Spontaneous desire - is that really the norm?
  • Myth 4: Techniques and tricks - how do they affect sex life expectations?
  • Myth 5: Sex has to be wild and fast - how can slow sex strengthen the relationship?
  • Myth 6: Everything has already been said - why do couples find it difficult to communicate openly? 

Cheerful to stormy - the everyday podcast with Olli Schmidt

Welcome to "Heiter bis stürmisch" - the everyday podcast. Cheerful or saddened to death: life has its ups and downs. That's what we're all about: everyday crises such as arguments with your partner, parenting issues, work overload, insecurities and anxiety. We talk to experts and give you practical tips to help you deal better with crises and challenges. 

You can listen to our podcast on all known podcast platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Audible etc.)! Questions, suggestions, criticism, wishes? Feel free to write to us at: podcast@familienservice.de

Couples and individual counseling by experienced therapists 

At pme Familienservice , we offer couples and families support in talking openly about their needs and clearing up misunderstandings.

zero Also for beginners: free online yoga course

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Free: With online yoga throughout the year

Germany's largest online yoga program with over 10,000 registered participants will continue in 2025. All year round, every Tuesday evening. Be part of it! 

Our certified yoga teachers Fjodor and Vera focus on common workplace-specific stresses and strains and put together a varied program throughout the year. Whether shoulders, neck, lower back, pelvic floor or feet: our body parts, which are often stressed in everyday life, get the attention they deserve in the yoga sessions. Relaxation sessions and breathing exercises help you to calm down. 

Join in live or practice flexibly with the recording at your own pace - as it best suits your everyday life.

Do you have any questions in advance? Take a look at our FAQs.

Free online yoga: our yoga teachers

Our yoga teachers Fjodor and Vera are certified trainers with extensive experience. They take it in turns to teach the pme Familienservice online yoga course. 

Kickstart exercise for the new year: seated cat-cow (Marjariasana)

The 'cat-cow pose' is a yoga exercise that is usually practiced on a yoga mat. Here is an adapted version that you can do comfortably on a chair. 

  1. Sitting posture: Sit upright on a chair with your feet parallel to the floor.
  2. Hand placement: Position your hands on your thighs or knees.
  3. Inhale - cow pose: lift the chest slightly - lower the abdomen forward - roll the shoulders back and down - look up to lengthen the neck.
  4. Exhale - cat pose: round your back upwards like a cat stretching - lower your head down to curve your spine - tighten your abdominal muscles.
  5. Repetition: Alternate between the cow and cat position in a breathing rhythm.

This adapted version on the chair allows for a gentle stretch of the spine and encourages flexibility even when you can't sit on the floor. Note, however, that it is important to listen to your body and perform the exercise in a range that is comfortable for you

Free online yoga: now available on YouTube

Our popular Tuesday evening yoga class is now available on YouTube. You can join in at any time. To make sure you're always up to date, simply subscribe to our YouTube channel and click on the notification bell. This way you will be notified as soon as a new video is published. 

Date: From now until 12/31/2025, Tuesdays from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Venue: virtual
Contact: familienservice
Costs: free of charge

Click here for our YouTube channel

pme health: Effective BGM in blended learning format

Our occupational health management (OHM) services are characterized by their holistic approach and individuality. From strategy development to needs analysis and evaluation, we establish, supplement and optimize companies' occupational health management portfolios in order to keep their employees healthy, productive and motivated.

The personal support of employees according to a new holistic mind-body & soul approach is one of our key factors and goes hand in hand with our blended learning concept. We combine digital and live formats to promote exercise, nutrition, stress prevention and mindfulness and make our knowledge available regardless of time and place. One of the ways we achieve this is by using the Mindance app for mental health.

#pmebewegt: funny videos and exciting online courses to join in!

We have developed #pmebewegt to incorporate more movement into everyday life: We use short, funny videos to show how more movement can be integrated into everyday life.

Our online classes take place live and are suitable for everyone: From a short, active break at your desk to sofa yoga, for which you don't even have to leave the couch, to an evening back-fit class, there is something for everyone.