"A previous post summarized the many myths about desire differences and the sex- therapy approach to resolving them-using either self-help or professional therapy. The sex-therapy program helps many couples-but not all. Recently, Canadian researchers reported an effective new approach, eight weeks of group therapy that produced significant benefits. It's based on reimagining lovemaking to facilitate sex worth wanting. What if Low Desire Is a Reasonable Response to Lackluster Sex?"
"Being present: The couples focused entirely on their lovemaking. As one said, "The room could be on fire, and I wouldn't notice." Feeling deeply connected: Independent of relationship duration, this involves feeling like two souls merged into one. Deep intimacy: This involves profound mutual cherishing-trust, respect, caring, and admiration. Empathetic communication: Verbally, this means real listening, sharing of secrets, and taking risks. Nonverbally, it involves loving touch."
An eight-week group therapy program focused on reimagining lovemaking produced significant benefits and resolved chronic desire differences by improving sexual quality. Low sexual desire can be a reasonable response to lackluster sexual experiences. Sex-therapy programs, whether self-help or professional, help many couples but leave some unresolved. Interviews with 64 longtime spouses who reported great sex identified core elements associated with superlative sexual encounters, including being present, feeling deeply connected, deep intimacy, empathetic communication, authenticity, surrender, and exploration. Embracing these elements aims to create sex that is more desirable and mutually satisfying.
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