In this episode, Dr. Brandon & Dr Morgentaler talk about how affairs can make a couple’s sex life better, worse, or just different—and simple ways to heal and reconnect.

00:16 Understanding the Impact of Affairs: They explain how cheating can change desire and closeness in different ways.

01:12 Nuances in Post-Affair Sexuality: Sex may drop, rise, get more adventurous, or face issues—it depends on the couple.

02:49 Addressing Sexual Dysfunction: They cover anxiety, erection problems, low desire, and using mindfulness or medicine to help.

05:00 Rebuilding Intimacy and Trust: Start slow—talk, apologize, slow dance, gentle touch—and add steps over time.

08:38 Therapeutic Approaches and Conclusion: Therapists help couples heal, try new ways to connect, and keep working together.

Resources:
Timm, T. M. (2024). The effects of infidelity on the sexual relationship. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 39(4), 1372–1388. https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2023.2283504

Lehmiller, J. J. (2023, June 23). When partners cheat, who do they do it with? Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-myths-of-sex/202304/when-people-cheat-who-do-they-do-it-with

With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon

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