#178 The Libido Gap in Relationships (with Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy)

On this episode of #mensexpleasure, I chat with Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy. Lauren is a licensed psychologist and AASECT certified sex therapist. She has been a sex and relationship specialist for 10 years. Her work focuses on helping individuals, couples, and partners improve their relationships, both emotionally and sexually. Lauren’s mission is to support people in creating relationships that are more secure, joyful, and fulfilling. The two of us discuss the topic of her new book, Desire: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships, which, as the name suggests, is all about how couples can work through the challenges presented by discrepancies in their respective libidos.   Key points: - Lauren introduces herself and her book about desire and libido in relationships - The importance of inclusivity when discussing libido differences - Why couples seek help for varying levels of desire - Libido discrepancies over time - Emotional challenges and feelings of disconnection - Misalignment and societal expectations   Relevant links: Lauren’s Instagram: @drlaurenfogelmersy Lauren’s website: https://drlaurenfogel.com/