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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 8 MIN

57 | I’m not mad, I'm just not turned on. Why emotional clutter kills desire

from Desire Dialogues · host Sex Coach Lauren Nicole | LNG coaching

Ever felt like your libido disappeared, not because you're mad at your partner—but because you're *tired*, touched-out, and emotionally maxed out? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken.In this juicy and deeply validating episode, we explore how emotional labor, mental load, and feeling unseen can quietly smother desire. This isn’t about fixing your libido with lingerie or sex tips—it’s about clearing the emotional clutter so pleasure can return.Whether you’re the low-libido partner or the one feeling rejected, this conversation will bring insight, tools, and new language to help you reconnect—emotionally *and* erotically.What You’ll Hear In This Episode: - A real-life story of “I’m not mad, I’m just not turned on” - Why emotional labor is the silent desire killer in relationships - How to recognize if your body is in “protect mode” instead of “pleasure mode” - Coaching tools like the *Desire Debrief* + *Soft Before Sexy* - Scripts and convo starters for reconnecting tonight - Why redistributing emotional labor might be the hottest foreplay of all Get in touch with me https://linktr.ee/relationshipcoachlaurengoyette

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