Why Couples Fight About Money… Then Stop Having Sex

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD sits down with Dr. Heather Howard to explore the powerful intersections of financial stress and sexual health within relationships. Together, they discuss how money dynamics can fuel desire, create power imbalances, and even contribute to "duty sex," while providing practical advice for improving communication, building trust, and redefining intimacy. Listeners will discover insightful strategies for navigating financial disagreements, supporting each other through life transitions, and finding pleasure at every stage of partnership. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00:00 Financial Stress & Relationship Tension00:01:05 Episode Introduction00:02:24 Power Imbalances & Desire00:04:34 Duty Sex & Feeling Trapped00:09:46 Money, Communication & Autonomy00:16:00 Money Mindsets & Upbringing00:25:03 Joint vs Separate Finances00:32:04 Perception of Financial Stress00:40:42 Sex, Aging & Adaptation00:50:39 Communication & Sexual Disconnect01:06:13 Pain, Sex & ErgoErotics01:15:16 Pelvic Pain & Final Insights Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices