19. Why You Don’t Want Sex—And What to Do About It with Vanessa Marin

Why does sex feel so hard sometimes—especially when you’re tired, touched out, or just not in the mood? In this honest, judgment-free convo, Dr. Mamina, Dr. Lindsey, and Dr. Jenny sit down with licensed sex therapist and bestselling author Vanessa Marin to unpack what’s really behind low desire, awkward initiation, the “bristle reaction,” and more. Whether you’re burned out, postpartum, or just not feeling it—this episode is your reminder: you’re not broken, and you’re definitely not alone. 🎧 Topics include: Why “spontaneous” desire is a myth for most people What to do when one partner always initiates How mental load kills intimacy Real answers to real questions about sex 💬 Follow Vanessa @vanessaandxander 📩 Join the newsletter: ⁠https://skin-deep-mds.beehiiv.com/⁠ Follow the docs: Dr. Mamina Turegano Instagram: @dr.mamina TikTok: @dr.mamina Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky Instagram: @dermguru TikTok: @dermguru Dr. Jenny Liu Instagram: @derm.talk TikTok: @drjennyliu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices