The Lie You've Been Told About Low Sex Drive

One of the most common reasons for couples to seek sex therapy: when one partner wants more sex, and the other does not. Low sex drive or low libido are often considered to be the cause. In this video we explore a more accurate understanding of this issue as well as how to resolve it.

The Pleasure Program are two licensed psychotherapists, specializing in sex therapy, here to share knowledge and answer questions around all things related to a healthy and pleasurable sex life.

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Time Stamps:
00:00 The Most Common Reason Couples Seek Sex Therapy
01:27 Sexual Relationship Death Spiral
02:47 Reasons for Loss of Interest in Sex
04:27 What Couple's Should Do
05:02 Desire Types
06:20 Common Bad Advice
07:51 When the Sexual Death Spiral Becomes Habitual
09:30 How to Reverse the Sexual Death Spiral
11:22 Blooper!

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Resources:

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Magnificent Sex: Lessons from Extraordinary Lovers 1st Edition
by Peggy Kleinplatz*
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Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections Hardcover*
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Trigger Warning: This video may include topics such as painful sex, sexual abuse, etc. If appropriate, viewers are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their well-being.

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