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Bare Marriage

Episode 152: What is Killing Women's Libido?

Jun 30, 2022
Topics discussed include enhancing women's libido in marriages, communication and sexual satisfaction, vaginismus, effects of negative sex messaging, navigating purity culture as an autistic person, men's porn addiction impact on relationships, and addressing toxicity and libido issues in relationships.
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Quick takeaways

  • Pornography in relationships can kill a woman's libido by leading to objectification and a lack of emotional connection.
  • Sexual dysfunction like vaginismus can significantly impact a woman's libido and should be addressed with proper treatment.

Deep dives

Understanding the Impact of Porn on Women's Libido

One of the main factors that can kill a woman's libido is the influence of pornography in a relationship. When men struggle with porn addiction, it often leads to a diminished sense of intimacy and emotional closeness during sex. Instead of experiencing a mutual, intimate connection, sex becomes a one-sided act of using the wife for personal gratification. This creates feelings of being objectified and dehumanized for the woman, leading to a loss of desire. The church's response of encouraging women to have more sex to prevent their husbands from turning to porn further perpetuates the problem, as it continues to prioritize the man's needs over the woman's emotional well-being. It is important for couples to address and combat porn addiction differently, focusing on fostering emotional connection, open communication, and mutual pleasure.

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