I’m joined by two therapists from my practice, Zac Fine and Marijke Roberts. This informal conversation marks the start of a new monthly series where we speak openly about marriage, intimacy, sexlessness, consent, and the growing tension many couples feel between men and women. 👉 Book online sessions with Zac or Marijke: https://laurahow.com/online-therapists/
We talk honestly about what happens when sex disappears from a long-term relationship, why this causes deep distress for many people, and how fear, withdrawal, resentment, and cultural messaging pulls couples apart.
👉 Book a session with Zac: https://laurahow.com/therapists-zac-fine/
👉 Book a session with Marijke: https://laurahow.com/therapists-marijke-roberts/
In this episode, we discuss:
✔️ Why long-term sexlessness is a serious relational issue
✔️ Consent, fear, and confusion around initiating sex in marriage
✔️ How power struggles and withdrawal develop over time
✔️ Why sex often means reassurance, grounding, and connection for men
✔️ Responsive desire, willingness, and curiosity in long-term intimacy
✔️ How couples can get stuck, and what helps them soften again
✔️ Why healing is possible, even when patterns run deep
We’ll be recording this podcast monthly, and we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Leave your questions in the comments for the next episode.
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Sexless marriages, intimacy loss, emotional withdrawal, consent, attachment, and rebuilding connection in long-term relationships.
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⌚️ Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
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