Dallas BraggFormer crystal methamphetamine user, I help men who have sex with men break free from the addictive patterns associated with Chemsex. Currently expanding my expertise by seeking to become a Certified

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14 Jul 2026 · 1 min

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In this monologue, the speaker discusses how intimacy is often narrowly defined as a sexual or romantic dyad, but it actually encompasses many forms, including platonic friendships between men and group connections. They describe intimacy as having multiple flavors, layers, and levels, and emphasize the importance of creating safe containers—such as retreats—where individuals can take interpersonal risks, engage with those who disagree, and explore the edges of comfort. The speaker argues that these safe, structured environments enable deeper, rewarding experiences of intimacy, which they have observed in group settings.

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And I think one of the things I work with on clients is reframing intimacy, if you will, because a lot of times they think of it in only a dyad or, you know, a sexual loving relationship with one other person. Intimacy has all kinds of flavors, right? And including intimacy between 2 guys who are not sexual at all, just friends. We can have intimacy in groups and levels of intimacy, layers of it, if you will. But I think, yeah, having a place to talk about that and learning how to Interact, learning how to take a risk, learning how to, you know, stick with somebody who doesn't agree with you. Like exploring the slightly risky edges, if you will, right? Getting out of our comfort zone a little bit in a safe— you said the magic word— safe container where we feel safe enough to explore this, take a risk. And the rewards are just unbelievable. And I've seen it. I've seen it in groups, you know, where that magic happens. And I think the retreat is really the ideal place for that kind of formula to— to take effect. Yeah.