What Science Says About the Beliefs That Shape Your Sex Life

If you’ve ever thought, “If we were really right for each other, our sex life would just work”… this episode is for you.In Episode 1 of In Bed with Science: a Sex Podcast, I break down a fascinating study on growth vs. destiny beliefs in relationships — and how the way we think about sex shapes everything from satisfaction to resilience.You’ll learn: → Why expecting sex to be effortless can damage connection → How believing sex takes effort is linked to greater support, responsiveness, and satisfaction — especially when things aren’t going smoothly → How to unpack your own beliefs using the free reflection exercise I’ve includedThe study covered in the episode is: Responsiveness in the Face of Sexual Challenges: The Role of Sexual Growth and Destiny Beliefs by Uppot et al, published in The Journal of Sex Research.📝 Grab your free exercise connected to this episode hereInterested 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