178 Why touch can disappear in relationships

178 Why touch can disappear in relationships

From That's Orgasmic with Sexologist Emily Duncan by Emily Duncan

June 10, 2026 · 16 min · Season 7 · Episode 5

About this episode

This episode explores the decline of physical touch and intimacy in relationships, discussing demand and non-demand intimacy.

This episode explores demand and non-demand intimacy. Emily explains what is happening when not only sex has decreased, but physical touch and intimacy have decreased too. Get the Ultimate Sexual Wellness Bundle (all my resources/ebooks!!) Want 10% off store products ? Use code: thatsorgasmic10   FOLLOW US on Instagram @thatsorgasmic Send your comments, questions and stories to: emilyduncan@thatsorgasmic.com Interested in therapy? Book your free discovery call  HERE with Emily at The Sexual Wellness Centre See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Emily Duncan

Topics covered

  • intimacy
  • relationships
  • physical touch
  • sexual wellness
  • demand intimacy
  • non-demand intimacy

Keywords

  • intimacy
  • relationships
  • physical touch
  • sexual wellness
  • demand intimacy
  • non-demand intimacy

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Sexual Wellness Centre

Products: Ultimate Sexual Wellness Bundle

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