96. The Desire Gap: It's Not Your Libido (Here's What's Really Happening)

Send us Fan MailIs it really a low libido or is it something else?One of the biggest myths about relationships is that a lack of sex automatically means someone has a low sex drive. In this episode, we break down the difference between libido and desire, and why confusing the two causes couples to chase the wrong solutions.We explore why one partner can crave sex while the other feels disconnected, what creates a desire gap, and how stress, resentment, emotional safety, attraction, novelty, and relationship dynamics all influence whether we actually want sex.