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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 17 MIN

When More Sex Isn't the Goal: Honoring Desire Differences

from Untangling Intimacy: Build Your Therapy Toolkit · host Institute for Relational Intimacy

In part one of a two-part episode, hosts Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith and Martha Kauppi explore common misunderstandings about sexual desire, asexuality, and a common, major therapy pitfall. From guiding clients on centering their own experiences to creating space for exploration, each host takes listeners through worthwhile interventions.  Part two will pick up right where this conversation leaves off, deepening the conversation around asexuality, how over-categorizing can be an inconvenience, and so much more.  Get Martha Kauppi's free guide for couples experiencing sexual challenges. Use code UNTANGLINGINTIMACY to unlock 10% off "Consensual Non-Monogamy Level 1: Clinical Skills and Interventions" and individual webinars. Free training in Martha Kauppi's first-session sex issues assessment. Join the ATSIP waitlist HERE and be the first to know when the course opens for signups. To work with Dr. K. Skye Henry Smith, submit here. To find out more about Martha Kauppi, and access more training materials, visit here. Have a question for Skye and Martha? We can't promise every submission will be answered, but we'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to: ⁠[email protected]. If you're interested in learning more about asexuality, please visit the following resources:  The Asexual Visibility & Education Network "What Is Asexuality: Myths and Truths About Being Asexual" Scarleteen's Asexuality Primer Jessica J. Hille's 2023 asexuality literary review Thanks for listening!

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