Curious about Sex Therapy? | Intimacy, Desire Gaps & Keeping Sex Alive

Send us Fan MailWhat really happens inside sex therapy sessions? In this episode of Slut in Training, we chat with Los Angeles sex therapist, Moushumi Ghose, to talk about intimacy, desire gaps, sexual confidence, and the conversations couples avoid but desperately need to have.From dry spells and mismatched libido to dirty talk, surrogate partner therapy, and reclaiming sexual power, we break down what people are actually struggling with behind closed doors — and how to communicate better in relationships and the bedroom.We also discuss why Los Angeles has become a hub for surrogate partner therapy, why many couples struggle to talk about sex openly, and practical tips for keeping intimacy alive in both new and long-term relationships.If you've ever wondered how couples navigate awkwardness, reignite desire, or talk about what they really want in bed — this episode goes there.You're welcome!Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to the show + Slutty Word of the Day: Rainbow Kiss03:39 – Becoming a sex therapist06:58 – Why most couples seek sex therapy: desire disparity & dry spells08:58 – The first question therapists ask: whose problem is it?09:31 – Identifying what couples actually want to change10:36 – Different types of practitioners: sex psychotherapists vs surrogate partners11:20 – Why Los Angeles is the hub for surrogate partner therapy13:41 – Surrogate partner therapy in Israel14:08 – Why sex workers often do the “front line” emotional labor14:27 – The most popular service in Nevada brothels: the girlfriend experience14:56 – Reclaiming the word “slut” and sexual empowerment15:49 – Overcoming awkwardness when sleeping with someone new18:25 – Keeping sex exciting in long-term relationships20:18 – Talking openly about attraction and fantasy23:43 – Getting aligned on what you want your future to look like25:44 – Creating a shared sexual vocabulary with your partner27:00 – A real couple’s dry spell: rebuilding intimacy step by step28:07 – Why dirty talk feels awkward (and how to get better at it)30:50 – Pushing past shame and stigma around sex32:45 – What a sex therapist would tell their younger self about relationshipsSlut in Training: Saving One Bedroom at a Time.Join us, learn, and listen about sexual health, couples, women, female issues, dating, viral skincare, and improving sexual confidence.+ Subscribe for bi-monthly episodes.+ Follow the show so you don't miss episodes on YouTube, Apple, and Spotify.Resources and mentions:Visit the Moushumi Ghose’s website and get connected!www.pleasurepsych.comwww.moushumighose.comInstagram: @moshumighosemftFacebook: Moushumi GhoseHosted by: Missy Greenberg, Jordan Carlson & Tania RossProduced by: Missy GreenbergEdited by: Charles E. BeckerFollow on:IG: @thenotfromheremediaMerch: www.notfromheremedia.comTikTok: @notfromheremedia  Support the show