Joshua & Ryan sit down with Dr. Christopher Ryan, author of Sex at Dawn, to discuss sex, couples, and nontraditional relationships. Watch “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at http://patreon.com/theminimalists Questions answered in this episode: If I consider the physical characteristics I find attractive when choosing a partner, am I being intentional or shallow? (11:38) Should I save my sexual accoutrements for the possibility of a future relationship? (30:39) Is building a strong emotional base necessary for a healthy sex life? (41:11) How should I respond to criticisms regarding the traditional life choices of my partner and me, e.g., waiting until marriage to live together and have sex? (48:43) Follow The Minimalists: Blog: http://minimalists.com Podcast: http://minimalists.com/podcast Twitter: http://twitter.com/theminimalists Instagram: http://instagram.com/theminimalists Facebook: http://facebook.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: http://minimalists.com/p149 Support The Minimalists: http://minimalists.com/support #TheMinimalists