Emily talks with Brooke Bralove, LCSW-C, CST, a psychotherapist and certified sex therapist with over 20 years of experience. They look at what desire is, why it fades in long-term relationships, and practical ways to rebuild it. Topics include mismatched libidos, talking openly about sex, and exploring fantasy.

Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:20 What is desire?
2:53 What desire needs: presence, curiosity, safety
7:59 Pressure, obligation and expanding what sex means
11:42 Why desire decreases in long-term relationships
16:49 Mismatched libidos
22:51 Why we have sex, and arousal before desire
25:21 Talking about sex when you never have
28:02 Finding and understanding your fantasies
36:48 Sharing fantasies: the Yes/No/Maybe list
40:59 Final advice: owning your desire
43:04 What's orgasmic to Brooke
44:10 Where to find Brooke

Resources mentioned
Yes/No/Maybe list
Dipsea and Rosie (audio erotica apps)
Waking the Hand exercise by Betty Martin (search YouTube)



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Emily talks with Brooke Bralove, LCSW-C, CST, a psychotherapist and certified sex therapist with over 20 years of experience. They look at what desire is, why it fades in long-term relationships, and practical ways to rebuild it. Topics include mismatched libidos, talking openly about sex, and exploring fantasy.
Timestamps
<ul data-md-block="list" data-md-list="tight">
<li>0:00 Introduction</li>
<li>0:20 What is desire?</li>
<li>2:53 What desire needs: presence, curiosity, safety</li>
<li>7:59 Pressure, obligation and expanding what sex means</li>
<li>11:42 Why desire decreases in long-term relationships</li>
<li>16:49 Mismatched libidos</li>
<li>22:51 Why we have sex, and arousal before desire</li>
<li>25:21 Talking about sex when you never have</li>
<li>28:02 Finding and understanding your fantasies</li>
<li>36:48 Sharing fantasies: the Yes/No/Maybe list</li>
<li>40:59 Final advice: owning your desire</li>
<li>43:04 What's orgasmic to Brooke</li>
<li>44:10 Where to find Brooke</li>
</ul>
Resources mentioned
<ul data-md-block="list" data-md-list="tight">
<li><a href="https://www.sexualwellnesscentre.com/product-page/yes-no-maybe-list">Yes/No/Maybe list</a></li>
<li>Dipsea and Rosie (audio erotica apps)</li>
<li>Waking the Hand exercise by Betty Martin (search YouTube) 
Get the <a href="https://www.sexualwellnesscentre.com/product-page/ultimate-sexual-wellness-bundle">Ultimate Sexual Wellness Bundle</a> (all my resources/ebooks!!)
Want 10% off <a href="https://www.sexualwellnesscentre.com/category/all-products">store products</a>? Use code thatsorgasmic10
<a href="https://www.sexualwellnesscentre.com/podcast">Submit your anonymous question for the podcast</a>
Anonymous question link: <a href="https://www.sexualwellnesscentre.com/podcast">https://www.sexualwellnesscentre.com/podcast</a>
FOLLOW US on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatsorgasmic/">@thatsorgasmic</a> Send your comments, questions and stories to: <a href="mailto:emilyduncan@thatsorgasmic.com">emilyduncan@thatsorgasmic.com</a>
Interested in therapy? Book your free discovery call&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sexualwellnesscentre.com/booking">HERE</a> with Emily at <a href="https://www.sexualwellnesscentre.com/">The Sexual Wellness Centre</a>
</li>
</ul>
Connect with Brooke Bralove
<ul data-md-block="list" data-md-list="tight">
<li>Website: <a href="https://brookebralove.com/">brookebralove.com</a></li>
<li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brookebralovepsychotherapy/">@brookebralovepsychotherapy</a></li>
</ul>

A sex positive podcast that provides a shame free perspective on all things sex. Nothing is off bounds in this uncensored podcast, delving into all the juicy and taboo topics you can imagine. Most importantly this podcast aims to break down the stigmas surrounding sex and provide the tools to create a liberating sexual experience for everyone. Disclaimer: the educational information within this podcast does not take place of professional or medical advice. FOLLOW US on instagram @thatsorgasmic. Email your questions, stories and comments to: emilyduncan@thatsorgasmic.com

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