featuring couples therapist Anette Frankenberger and podcast host Oliver Schmidt
Body & Soul
06.06.2025 Isabel Hempel 481

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 DIY advent calendar for last-minute decision-makers

You can see 3 pairs of feet with Christmas socks
Parent & Child
29.11.2024 Isabel Hempel 8182

DIY advent calendar: in 30 minutes

Every year again: You know that pressure of wanting to make one of those homemade calendars ... should? Our blogger and mother Isabel shows you what great "single sock calendar idea" she discovered and tried out. The best thing about it: the calendar looks good, is easy and fun to make.

This is what you need for the calendar:

  • a long, narrow wooden strip (I have one made of cardboard from the packaging waste...) or a thick cord
  • 24 clothespins
  • 24 individual socks (preferably children's socks)
  • 24 small surprises for children or adults (e.g. bath salts, Pixie books, sweets, delicious fruit, etc.)
  • some Christmas decorations
  • Paper
  • Scissors
  • Sharpie
  • Colorful masking tape (now available in almost every drugstore)

This is how you make the calendar:

Fill all the socks and pin them to the strip or cord using the clips. Draw the numbers 1 - 24 on paper with a sharpie, cut them out and pin them to the strip with the tape. Attach a Christmas bauble here and there.

It's best to see where the Kalaner can be placed beforehand. I hung it at an angle between a shelf and a door frame.

Have fun making the DIY calendar and unwrapping it together during the Advent season!