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EPISODE · May 17, 2025 · 55 MIN

#32 Relighting the fire! What fuels desire in longterm relationships?

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CRUDE #32 Misty and Frank in Berlin are joined by Effie in London to chat with special guest Dr Diane Mueller to talk about how to reignite and reset desire and passion in longtime relationships. Where Dr Diane's expertise lies in mainly monogamous couples, the Crudes discuss desire across the spectrum of relationship forms.How does dopamine affect relationships?And what are the siggles?Late in the episode, the Crudes talk about dating apps and closing orgasm gaps in their own relationships. Not forgetting Misty's experience wrestling in coconut oil with 25 people at Liquid Love Berlin.Dr. Diane Mueller, ND, DAOM, is a board certified sexologist with dual doctorates in Naturopathic as well as Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She's the founder of the sex education centre: MyLibidoDoc.com and hosts 'The Libido Lounge' podcast, where she helps monogamous couples create more passion, desire hotter seggs and better communication.Free Libido Quiz: Find the root causes (and solutions) for low libido: LibidoQuiz.comFree e-Book: Revive Your Love Life: 5 easy steps for mind-blowing orgasms and romance: hotterlife.comYesNoMaybe Checklist: MySexDoc.com*What we were consuming*[Dating app] Breeze[Book] Emily Nagoski. Come as You Are (revised 2021)[Definition] Limerence is a term to describe a state of involuntary obsession with another person, often characterized by an intense infatuation and a strong longing for emotional reciprocation. It's distinct from love, as it involves a focus on the possibility of a relationship rather than the established emotional connection and commitment of love.

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