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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Jan 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The topic of today’s episode is low libido or sex drive. It’s one of the most common issues that sex therapists see in their practice. Usually, it’s either the partner who doesn't have much of a libido and you miss feeling connected to it, or you're totally fine not being connected to your sex drive, but your partner is not. If you find yourself under the dry spell or in a sexless marriage and you wonder what the heck is going on, today I’m going to unpack the most common reasons behind the low libido and what you can do about it.What You’ll Learn:Libido issue may be a quick fix, but it can also be complex and very holisticHow to get to the deeper aspects of libido issues using Internal Family SystemsMy own experience with low libido following a breakupThe brakes and accelerators of sex drives and how to discover your brakesResponsive and spontaneous desire and how to intentionally increase your responsive desire with “sexual reminders”  Accept your circumstances - it’s normal for things to slow down when you have kids, for exampleThe difference between high libido and “sex addiction” or “out of control sexual behavior”You’ll hear me often saying that I view sex drive and sexual energy as a life force energy. So, I invite you to get curious about it and check out my Mojo Magic guidebook for low libido at https://HeatherShannon.co/Freebies Resources:Come As You Are Worksheets — Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. https://www.emilynagoski.com/come-as-you-are-worksheets Come As You Are Workbook https://www.emilynagoski.com/come-as-you-are-worksheets Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead - Brené Brown https://amzn.to/3W2TQ2iGrab Your Free Dirty Talk Guide: https://heathershannon.co/dirty-talk/Website: https://heathershannon.co/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherashannon/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherShannonLCPC/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatherAShannon  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wyzegurl80  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-shannon-7697235/ 
Released:
Jan 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Ask a Sex Therapist is for you if you are ready to spice up your sex life. You are ready to learn all the things you were never taught about sex, intimacy and great communication in the bedroom. You are excited to explore your own body and feel more connected to your partner. You want to feel body confident, allow yourself to experience greater sexual pleasure and feel accepted for your fantasies and desires. If you are ready to take your relationship to the next level, get rid of the shame and stigma around sex and create happier, more fulfilling love life, this is the show for you. Hosted by Heather Shannon, certified Sex Therapist, you'll be taken on a journey to release your sexual inhibitions and embrace your authentic sexual identity. Because it's time for you to Ask a Sex Therapist.