Sex Ed: From Roommates to R-Rated (how to get the spark back) episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 16 MIN

Sex Ed: From Roommates to R-Rated (how to get the spark back)

from Ask Mish! · host Michelle Blum

Send us Fan MailHouseKeeping:Let's Upgrade Your ID: Let to the root of what’s running in the background — the belief, the fear, the childhood wiring, whatever it is — and we rewire it.  reserve a personal 1:1 coaching session with me hereFollow Michelle on Instagram @Mish_MindsetThis week’s question:Dear Mish,I have been with my partner for a while, and while i love him, sex has become a complete chore. We still do it,  I feel bad turning him down, but I dread it every time. I feel like it was exciting the first maybe year we were together, but now it feels like something he always wants, but i am never in the mood. What are your thoughts? Is there any way to get the spark back? This one is for anyone who loves their partner… but the second they initiate sex you’re like umm no thank youBecause WHY does this happen?In the beginning of a relationship, sex is fun. It’s exciting. It’s new. You can’t keep your hands off each other.And then one day you wake up and you’re like… wait… when did this turn into something I dread?In this episode, I’m breaking down why sex starts to feel like a chore in long-term relationships (especially for women), why men experience it completely differently, and how couples end up stuck in this weird cycle of pressure → guilt → resentment → obligation sex → even less desire.We get into:why sex doesn’t usually stop because love is gonewhy women need to be mentally turned on, not just physically availablewhy pressure is literally the biggest libido killer on the planetresentment + mental load (aka why it’s hard to want to sleep with someone you secretly feel annoyed at)why men take rejection way more personally than women realizewhy “just do it to keep the peace” is actually the WORST solutionhow to bring the spark back without making it weird, scheduled, or forcedand why desire is basically like a cat… chase it and it disappearsIf you’ve been feeling like something is wrong with you because you’re “never in the mood” you’re not broken. There’s usually a reason. And once you understand what’s actually going on, it becomes way easier to fix.If this episode hits home, send it to your friend who’s always like “I love him but I could honestly go 6 months without sex” 💀Let's Connect:Let's Upgrade Your ID: Let to the root of what’s running in the background — the belief, the fear, the childhood wiring, whatever it is — and we rewire it.  reserve a personal 1:1 coaching session with me hereInstagram: @Mish_Blum Drop into my DMs or check mFollow Michelle on Instagram @mish_BlumFollow Michelle on Instagram @Mish_Blum

NOW PLAYING

Sex Ed: From Roommates to R-Rated (how to get the spark back)

0:00 16:27

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Ask A Spaceman Archives - 365 Days of Astronomy Ask A Spaceman Archives - 365 Days of Astronomy Podcasting Astronomy Every Day of the Year Accidental Accountant Regan Williams Hi, I'm Regan! I'm a CPA of 30+ years helping "accidental accountants" navigate tax & accounting issues with confidence! Here, we find solutions to common challenges bookkeepers, accountants and CPAs face. Don't see an answer to your question? Then ask! I'm here to help people like you. CISO Perspectives (public) N2K Networks This season on CISO Perspectives, host Kim Jones explores some of the challenges of leading through uncertainty. We explore the complexity of the changing nature of regulation and working with the federal government, the evolution of privacy and fraud, and how emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing are changing cyber. When you don’t know what questions to ask, you’re afraid to ask, or don’t know who to ask, CISO Perspectives provides the foundation for learning in this brave new world. NEWMORROW SESSIONS - A PodCast Series on the Future of Hospitality Mario C. Bauer, Florian Schneider, Axel Weber & Dr. Tillman Bardt The Newmorrow PodCast is more than a podcast — it's a platform for open dialog on the future of our business, a platform for those building what doesn’t exist yet. Here, we share and embrace our passion for the hospitality industry, but we won’t romanticize the journey. We ask the tough questions, confront uncomfortable truths, and prepare for a future that resists easy answers. We believe that the tougher and wilder times become, the more openly, honestly and humanely people need to talk to each other and act together. We believe, openness, togetherness, and truthfulness should also be cornerstones of a professional community to develop our utopian idea of „open source“. This is a space where visionaries don’t just imagine the future — they wrestle with the paradoxes that shape it: success vs. happiness, data vs. instinct, stability vs. reinvention. Join leaders, entrepreneurs, and thinkers as they share not what made them — but what’s actively shaping them, now and next. So tune in

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Ask Mish!?

This episode is 16 minutes long.

When was this Ask Mish! episode published?

This episode was published on February 19, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Send us Fan MailHouseKeeping:Let's Upgrade Your ID: Let to the root of what’s running in the background — the belief, the fear, the childhood wiring, whatever it is — and we rewire it.  reserve a personal 1:1 coaching session with me hereFollow...

Can I download this Ask Mish! episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!