Understanding the Impact of Chronic Stress on Sexual Relationships

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This chapter explores how chronic stress can affect sexual desire by activating the 'break' mechanism that controls sex. It also discusses the various motivations and needs individuals have when it comes to sex and how fulfilling these needs outside of a sexual relationship can influence their perception of sexual satisfaction.

Sex educator Emily Nagoski reveals how to sustain passionate intimacy over the long haul with research from her groundbreaking new book, Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections.

She explains why pleasure trumps desire, how stress impacts connection, and the importance of open communication about desires. Emily offers practical steps to invite more pleasure into relationships as bodies change, and rejects cultural grind in favor of ease. Her insights on nourishing intimacy through pleasure can enrich partnerships when we center what truly matters.

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