The Desire Gap: Real Solutions for Couples with Mismatched Sex Drives
Laura Jurgens, Ph.D.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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 104 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental HealthSexuality | |||
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Part 1 in this series covered how ADHD affects desire. Now let's get practical.
Mid-sex, suddenly thinking about work emails and grocery lists? Your partner can tell you're not fully there . . . and it doesn't feel great to you either. You're not a ... more
You've been sold a lie: that if your relationship needs work, something is fundamentally wrong. That love should just happen naturally if you're compatible. That needing help means you're failing.
This myth keeps people stuck in mediocre relationshi... more
If you're dealing with a desire discrepancy, you probably think you know what you want: more sex, or less sex. But what I've learned is this: there's always more under the surface. And that information is gold for figuring out the way forward togethe... more
Thinking about asking ChatGPT about your desire gap at 2am? You're not alone—lots of people are turning to AI for relationship help. And I get it. It's free, private, and you don't have to admit to another human that you're struggling.
But here's wh... more
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- Great podcast for mismatched libidos
What a great podcast if you have trouble coming to grips with the issue of mismatched libidos in your relationship. Laura is great at seeing both sides of the issue and gives great advice for how to meet each other even when it’s hard and feels lonely.
Apple Podcasts5André_T
Denmark2 months ago - 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 Podcasts5TracyLMAZ
United States10 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 Podcasts5Gerlad714United 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 Podcasts5Amanda 90026United States2 years 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 Podcasts5Lisa HatlestadUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #128 | United States/Health & Fitness/Sexuality |
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This podcast focuses on addressing the intricate dynamics of relationships characterized by mismatched libidos. It provides evidence-based insights and practical strategies to help couples understand and navigate their differing sexual needs, ultimately fostering intimacy that works for both partners. With a candid approach, the host tackles common issues such as obligation sex, communication barriers, and emotional disconnect, equipping listeners with tools to enhance their sexual relationships and emotional connections. The emphasis is on creating an understanding environment rather than forcing alignment, and the content is framed within a supportive atmosphere, aiming to alleviate feelings of shame and isolation surrounding these topics... more
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