In this episode, Dr. Brandon talks about how desire in long-term relationships often fades naturally and shares realistic, therapist-approved ways to reignite attraction, build sexual tension through openness and mindfulness, and better understand the roots of sexual behavior and dysfunction for both men and women.

00:37 Exploring Hormonal and Medical Solutions – Dr. Brandon breaks down how hormones like testosterone and estrogen, along with therapy, can help reignite desire for women in long-term relationships.

01:57 Effort and Awareness in Cultivating Desire – She explains that desire often requires intentional effort through self-awareness, daily sensual habits, and mindfulness rather than waiting for it to return naturally.

06:24 Generating Sexual Tension and Openness – Dr. Brandon shows how sexual polarity and female vulnerability—not weakness—create real tension and connection in relationships.

11:56 Understanding Compulsive Sexual Behavior – She clarifies why porn use and compulsive sexual patterns are complex, individualized issues that require both medical and psychological understanding.

19:32 Sexism in Male Sexual Dysfunction – Dr. Brandon uncovers how sexist double standards in diagnosing male sexual issues feed shame and anxiety, calling for more compassion and balance in therapy.

With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon

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