About this episode
Are you ever going to have sex again?It is the question so many couples in midlife are quietly asking. Sex has become obligatory. Or it has disappeared. Hormones have shifted. Resentment has built. Communication has broken down.In this episode of Taboo To Truth, I sit down with clinical sexologist Dr. Stacy Friedman to talk about how couples move from duty sex or no sex back to real desire. We break down spontaneous versus responsive desire. We explain why sex starts to feel like a chore. We talk about what happens after the lust phase fades and oxytocin replaces testosterone.We also cover:Why many women need arousal before desireHow long term relationships shift biologically and emotionallyWhat to do if you have not had sex in months or yearsHow removing the expectation of intercourse can rebuild intimacyHow to handle mismatched libidos without resentmentWhy collaboration works better than compromiseIf you feel stuck in the friend zone with your own partner, this conversation will give you a practical roadmap back to connection.And if you are a man trying to understand what menopause is doing to your relationship, my NEW course Men Meet Menopause is built for you! To celebrate the launch, iI am giving you 20% off with code MMPLAUNCH20 https://bit.ly/MeenMeetMenopauseTimestamps: 00:00 Men Meet Menopause Course For Men01:05 Welcome And The Question No One Wants To Ask02:10 When Sex Becomes An Obligation03:30 Responsive Vs Spontaneous Desire05:15 Why “Once We Start It’s Good” Happens06:45 The Lips Nips Below The Hips Problem08:05 From Lust To Dead Bedroom09:30 The Biology Of Testosterone And Oxytocin10:40 Sex Snacks And Daily Micro Connection11:45 Rebuilding After Years Without Sex13:05 Baby Steps Back To Intimacy14:20 Removing The Expectation Of Intercourse15:40 Redefining Sex Beyond Penetration16:30 Mismatched Libido And Collaboration17:30 Why Anger And Pressure Kill Desire18:00 Part Two Preview And Call To ActionWant a deeper look? Watch the full episode on
