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Alice Child discusses the breakdown of intimacy in relationships and offers solutions for couples.

In this episode of Swapping Secrets, Jess and Lawrence sit down with renowned sexologist and relationship counsellor Alice Child to answer one of the biggest questions facing modern couples: Why does intimacy break down, even in loving relationships? From mismatched libidos and emotional labour to communication challenges, parenting, stress, resentment and screen-time overload, Alice explains the most common reasons couples seek professional help and what actually works when it comes to rebuilding connection. Alice’s Links: Instagram Website Use code: LAUNCHSALE – and get 20% off across all physical products and online courses (Sale ends June 30th 2026) Want more of this smut? Join our Patreon for extra spicy content! Sponsors: “Flirt” https://flirtadultstore.com.au (use promo code: secret15) “Stigma Health” https://www.stigmahealth.com (use promo code: secretspot20) New to the podcast? Don’t worry — you can catch up on all 100+ spicy episodes anytime, anywhere. Got a fantasy, story, or sexy prompt you’d love us to read on-air? DM us or drop it in our inbox Instagram (Podcast) Reddit (Podcast) TikTok (Podcast) Facebook (Club) Instagram (Club) X…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jess, Lawrence

Guest: Alice Child

Topics covered

• sex life
• intimacy
• relationship counselling
• communication
• libido
• parenting
• stress

Keywords

• sex life
• intimacy issues
• relationship advice
• communication challenges
• libido mismatch
• emotional labour
• parenting stress

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Flirt, Stigma Health

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