535: I Never Want to Have Sex Again

535: I Never Want to Have Sex Again

Author: Cloud10 March 13, 2026 Duration: 35:32
Greetings Brave Lovers! Have you or your partner ever uttered this statement? This definitive declaration has been shared in our therapy offices many times and we are bringing it to today's episode to explore the reasons why and the ways to fix this issue. Join hosts Laurie and George as they get clear on what is going on for the sexual withdrawer that doesn't want to have sex. This is often a healthy response to relationship dysfunction but it becomes part of the negative cycle. Our hosts remind listeners that it is okay not to have sex if you don't want to but we need to be able to talk about it. Dive in with us as we share how to construct a healthy conversation, break through the avoidance and reduce the pressure this topic brings up. More pressure equals less sex and both partners need to work together to make interactions safer, better and less tense. George and Laurie's role play will give you the insight you need into your partner's world. Be Brave Lovers! Support this episode's Sponsor (and help the pod!): Uberlube.com -- Laurie's long-time favorite personal lubricant. Get some today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world where conversations about intimacy often get reduced to cliches or awkward silence, Brave Love Great Sex-Couples Therapy Podcast offers a different space. Hosted by certified sex therapist Dr. Laurie Watson and renowned couples therapist George Faller, LMFT, this is a dialogue that goes beyond simple advice. Each episode is built on a foundation of professional expertise and compassionate honesty, tackling the real, sometimes messy, intersections of emotional connection and physical desire. You'll hear frank discussions that demystify therapy, explore relationship dynamics, and address the challenges and joys of maintaining a vibrant, erotic bond within a committed partnership. The conversations are designed to be both fascinating and practical, moving from broader concepts of love and trust to specific discussions about sexual intimacy and technique. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about providing hope and actionable insights for couples who want to deepen their understanding of each other. By listening to this podcast, you gain access to a rare combination of perspectives, where a focus on sexual health and a focus on relational fitness come together. It’s for anyone in a long-term relationship seeking to nurture both the brave love and the great sex that can sustain it for the long haul.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Foreplay Replay - How to Assess Your Present Sexual Relationship [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:15
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524: Ghost of Christmas Present [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:58
In today's episode, we are focusing on tending to the 'Ghost of Christmas Present' so the 'Ghost of Christmas Future' can reap the relational benefits! Join our experts, Dr. Laurie and George Faller, hosts of the newly b…
Foreplay Replay - Closing the Arousal Gap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:21
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523: How to Give Great Gifts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:05
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Foreplay Replay - The Complexity of Male Sexuality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:37
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522: Invisible Turn Offs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:18
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Foreplay Replay - Affair Recovery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:31
Recovery from an Affair – The delicate process of recoveringfrom an affair; what works best for restoring the relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
521: Spirituality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:00
In today's episode we are discussing sex and spirituality. Sex and religion are often clashing ideals that can be shaming, rigid and rule-based. We invite listeners to explore the space between, where sex is an intimate…
Foreplay Replay - Stop the Fight—How to Break the Negative Cycle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:29
Are you always having what feels like the same fight? Does the negative cycle leave you feeling frustrated and angry? Or misunderstood and like you're failing? Can you see what your partner does clearly but not see how w…
520: Touch Deprivation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:52
In this episode, Laurie and George explore a pattern they see often in therapy but rarely hear women talk about openly: growing up under-touched—not abused or mistreated, but raised with too little warm, affectionate con…