Changes In Desire, Arousal & Intimacy No One Talks About - Dr. Michael Bader
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Dr. Michael Bader discusses the hidden psychological factors affecting desire and intimacy in midlife women.
Today we meet psychoanalyst Dr. Michael Bader who shares why we may need to move beyond hormones, lube, and libido hacks and into the hidden forces of guilt, shame, fantasy, and long-term intimacy that shape desire, often without us realizing it. We cover: What are the most common, and least discussed, desire blockers in midlife The surprising role "ruthlessness" plays in sexual pleasure and why intimacy can make desire harder What sexual fantasies are really doing psychologically, and why they often intensify with age How long-term relationships and caretaking instincts quietly suppress arousal Practical ways midlife women can reconnect with desire without performance pressure Dr. Michael Bader is a psychologist and psychoanalyst with over four decades of clinical experience, known for his pioneering work on the psychology of desire, intimacy, and sexual fulfillment. He is the author of the influential book Arousal: The Secret Logic of Sexual Fantasies, where he unpacks the hidden emotional and psychological meanings behind sexual fantasy and why it plays such a powerful role in human arousal. Dr. Bader blends clinical depth with a refreshingly accessible style, helping people…
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