How to Fix Mismatched Libidos | Ep. 266

About this episode

Ellen Holloway discusses how to address mismatched libidos in marriage and offers practical tips for enhancing intimacy.

Download your free copy of What the Church Actually Says About Sex and Marriage right here In this episode of Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, Ellen Holloway talks about what to do when you and your husband want sex at totally different levels. She explains why desire often comes from how rewarding sex feels and why many women struggle to want it if it hasn’t been very enjoyable. Ellen also shares simple ideas like building an intimacy “menu” and scheduling connection time so you can grow closer...

People in this episode

Host: Ellen Holloway

Topics covered

• mismatched libidos
• intimacy
• sexual desire
• marriage
• connection

Keywords

• mismatched libidos
• intimacy menu
• scheduling connection
• sexual desire
• marriage advice

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: What the Church Actually Says About Sex and Marriage

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