(66) Sexless Marriage: Why Doesn't He Want Me?
About this episode
This episode explores the reasons behind men's avoidance of sexual intimacy and offers guidelines for reconnection.
In this episode, we explore the many reasons men may avoid sexual intimacy. Challenging the myth of the "always-ready" husband, this episode explores the physical, psychological, relational, and religious factors that shape male sexuality. We discuss she impact of sexual guilt, shame, performance anxiety and trauma on sexual motivation and function, and offer guidelines for reconnection with compassion and understanding.
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