Sexual Desire Decoded: Why You Want Sex Differently — with Dr. Vencill & Dr. Fogel Mersy

Ever felt like you and your partner are on different pages when it comes to sex?

You’re not alone — and you’re not doing it wrong.

In this episode, Licensed Psychologists and AASECT-Certified Sex Therapists Dr. Jennifer Vencill and Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy help us rethink everything we’ve been told about sexual desire. Whether you're the one who wants more sex, less sex, or just better sex — this conversation is for you.

We explore:

– Why desire discrepancies are common (and normal)

– The difference between spontaneous and responsive desire

– How our brain's handbrakes and accelerators affect libido

– The 4 foundations of responsive desire

– The “Willingness Model” and practical ways to reconnect

– How pleasure and satisfaction shape desire

– The Wheel of Sexual Experience, intimacy dates, and more

This episode is filled with expert insight and practical tools to help you build more connection, confidence, and compassion in your intimate life.

Connect with our guests:

@laurenfogelmersy

@drjennifervencill

📘 Grab their book Desire: An Inclusive Guide to Navigating Libido Differences in Relationships  https://drlaurenfogel.com/book

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