EPISODE · Jun 10, 2025 · 30 MIN
What Keeps Passion Alive in Long-Term Relationships?
from In Bed with Science: a Sex Podcast · host Leigh Norén | Sex Therapist and Relationship Expert
Is it normal for desire to fade in long-term relationships? Or can passion actually last?This episode breaks down a powerful study of over 38,000 people in long-term relationships to uncover what really keeps sex satisfying over time. Spoiler: it’s not just about frequency or trying something new — it’s about how couples connect.We explore the 7 key habits that set passionate couples apart — and the biggest mistake many people make.You’ll learn:Why emotional intimacy is just as important as physical pleasureHow sexual satisfaction changes over time — and why it doesn’t have to declineWhat couples who still feel passion years in are doing differentlyThe study covered in this episode is What Keeps Passion Alive? Sexual Satisfaction Is Associated With Sexual Communication, Mood Setting, Sexual Variety, Oral Sex, Orgasm, and Sex Frequency in a National U.S. Study, by Frederick et al., published in The Journal of Sex Research:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00224499.2015.1137854🎧 Listen in — and if it sparks something, share it with someone you care about.Interested in my services? Check them out hereJoin my 1:1 online program Re:Desire here.Do you want to submit a listener question for the podcast? Here's the link
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