Episode 519: How To Revive A Dead Bedroom
About this episode
This episode provides evidence-based strategies for couples to revive intimacy and improve sexual communication.
In the previous episode, we explored why dead bedrooms happen and just how common they are. Today, we’re shifting from understanding the problem to finding solutions, with practical, evidence-based strategies for rebuilding intimacy, navigating desire discrepancies, and improving sexual communication. If you’re hoping to reconnect with your partner, this episode is for you. I am joined once again by Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy, a licensed psychologist, AASECT-certified sex therapist, and certified emotionally focused couples therapist. She specializes in sexual health and relationships and owns a private practice in Minnesota. She is the co-author of the book, Desire: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships. Some of the specific topics we explore in this episode include: How can couples move forward when only one partner is dissatisfied with their sex life? Are there topics couples should avoid when discussing desire discrepancies? How can understanding responsive desire help couples reconnect sexually? Why might taking sex off the table temporarily help revive a dead bedroom? How can couples make scheduled intimacy feel exciting instead of…
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- Episode 520: How Sex Scenes Really Get Made
- Episode 518: Why Dead Bedrooms Happen
- Episode 517: The Business Of Artificial Intimacy
- Episode 516: The Rise Of AI Companionship
- Episode 515: Why We Disagree About Consent
- Episode 514: The Ambiguity of Consent
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