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The Desire Gap: Real Solutions for Couples with Mismatched Sex Drives

Laura Jurgens, Ph.D.
Intimacy
Relationships
Communication
Attachment Styles
Self-Compassion
Rejection Resilience
Communication In Relationships
Consent
Emotional Connection
Sleep Hygiene
Sleep Quality
Romantic Relationships
Shoulds
Negative Self-Talk
Sexual Relationships
Sex Drive
Emotional Desires
Pleasure
Arousal Styles
BDSM

Mismatched libidos destroying your relationship? Dr. Laura Jurgens helps couples solve desire differences with proven methods—even when therapy fails. This intimacy coach and former professor helps couples navigate different sexual needs with research-based solutions that actually work.

This isn't about forcing different sex drives to align. It's about understanding why you want different amount... more

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Artwork for The Desire Gap: Real Solutions for Couples with Mismatched Sex Drives

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Recent Guests

Danielle Harel
Co-founder of the Somatica Institute, passionate about experiential somatic body-based coaching.
Somatica Institute
Episode: What Really Turns Me On? With Danielle Harel, PhD
Caitlin V
Sex and relationship coach with a focus on male sexuality and sexual dysfunction.
Host of Good Sex on HBO Max
Episode: Helping Men Last Longer with Caitlin V
Kama Hagar
Former client of Dr. Laura Jurgens who made significant changes in her intimate life.
Episode: Sexual Confidence: A Success Story in Overcoming Shame
Dr. Susie Gronski
An expert pelvic physical therapist specializing in pelvic and sexual health.
Founder of a multidisciplinary pelvic health clinic in Asheville, North Carolina
Episode: Getting the Right Help for Pelvic & Sexual Pain: Interview with Dr. Susie Gronski
Rahi Chun
A sex educator and sexological bodyworker
Episode: An Introduction to Sexological Bodywork: Interview with Rahi Chun
Cat Rose
BDSM and kink expert, femdom
Episode: Exploring BDSM: Interview with Femme Domme Coach Rose

Host

Dr. Laura Jurgens
Host of Sex Help for Smart People, offering expertise in intimacy coaching and relationship education through research-based approaches.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Arousal Styles

    The episode on arousal styles so resonated w me. I had never heard of erotic trance and Laura explains this in a way I could not articulate or understand. I have struggled to explain this to my husband and why I am SO sensitive to certain stimuli & how some things are so distracting. I also feel like role play is definitely my secondary & can even help support my “trance”. Thank you!! I know this will be a great tool for communication w my partner / husband.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TracyLMAZ
    United States7 months ago
  • Finally someone with real insight into our relationship

    My wife and I have been to so many counselors over the last 26 years. The podcast has dramatically changed my perspective which is helped our relationship so much. Laura is real with you and cares about helping people find their intimacy in their relationships. My wife and I are going through coaching with her as well. Thank you for real support and a very short amount of time. All the counseling I’ve received over the last 26 years with little to no help! Laura has given us a path forward and... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gerlad714
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome

    For those of us who learned about intimacy during the Sex and the City era, this is a smart and healthy approach to more satisfying relationships!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amanda 90026
    United Statesa year ago
  • So needed

    Such a brainy AND accessible wealth of science-based and somatic information and approaches to support women in improving their sex lives and their relationship to pleasure and intimacy. Pretty clear Laura was absolutely made for this work. I love this podcast. You’ll love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lisa Hatlestad
    United States2 years ago
  • Kicka$$ podcast!

    This podcast has helped me to get better in touch with parts of my sexual self that I didn’t have access to before. Her brilliant explanations help me to better understand myself and how my body and brain work with sex. Yes please! More, Laura!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ready-for-it
    United States2 years ago

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Many find the content empowering, especially for those feeling marginalized in traditional relationship contexts.
Feedback highlights the educational aspect of episodes, with listeners feeling more informed and empowered about their desires and needs.
Listeners appreciate the practical advice and actionable strategies offered, leading to improvements in their intimate relationships.
The host's candid nature is often noted for creating a comfortable environment for discussion about sensitive topics in sex and relationships.

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What Really Turns Me On? With Danielle Harel, PhD
Q: How do we find what really works for us in intimacy?
Start by reflecting on past experiences and identify feelings associated with what turned you on.
Sexual Confidence: A Success Story in Overcoming Shame
Q: How do you feel about the value of coaching in general?
The value is so high; when you pour into you, you genuinely overflow.
Sexual Confidence: A Success Story in Overcoming Shame
Q: What would you say to someone who was really considering coaching but kind of in that scared space?
Find that person, and know that once you have them, you're going to be met wherever you are.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Presented as a solution-oriented resource, this podcast addresses the common issue of mismatched sexual desires in relationships. Listeners gain insights from an intimacy coach who combines academic expertise with real-world experience, offering research-backed strategies to navigate intimate challenges. Topics frequently discussed include communication methods to express different sexual needs, understanding various arousal types, and practical tips for rekindling physical connection. Each episode is designed not only to provide immediate actionable advice but also to foster a deeper understanding of individual and mutual intimacy needs. The explicit nature of the content, coupled with the candid discussions, makes it a unique offering in ... more

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