Ep. 8: Sexlessness

De: Esther Perel

Narrado por: Esther Perel

[Contains mature themes] A couple are first-generation children of immigrants, raised to believe sex should only take place in a marriage. Now that sex isn’t forbidden, it’s deeply uninteresting…to one of them.

Step into the office of renowned relationship therapist and TED Talk sensation Esther Perel, and listen in as she counsels couples in crisis due to infidelity, sexlessness, loss, and disconnection. The result? Astonishing insights on how they can make love work – and takeaways for you on ways to repair and restore your own relationships.

About Esther:

Esther Perel is recognized as one of today’s most insightful and provocative voices on personal and professional relationships. A celebrated psychotherapist who has helmed a private practice in New York City since 1983, she has over three decades of experience navigating the intricacies of love and desire.

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Educated

As a man, I learnt something huge today. I can be super passive and still be intimate. Wow!!! I have my new super power 💪🏼

The opposite of reality television

Any additional comments?

These couples sessions are the opposite of reality television. Where reality TV makes you feel smug and superior, these make me feel vulnerable and self-reflective. They open me up to see where my spouse and I need to improve to help each other. They are beautiful and humbling.

Brilliantly sharp and effective

Esther has laser vision that cuts to the point in a loving and profound way to reveal the root of the problem and offer practical solutions to a challenge many couples struggle with. Bravo!

Marriages can become sexually explicit

This is great for any couple who needs to be able to identify what is really blocking or stopping them from being sexual beings again.

Vaginismus

This is the first time I know that this symptom of physically not enjoying sex has a scientific name - vaginisimus. I struggle with it a lot and sometimes wished i could enjoy intercourse as much as my female friends do. None of them understand my situation either. I believe many women experience the same inner struggle that sex seems to be an obligation.. I hope there's more recommendation on how to fix this..