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S2 Ep117: I Lost My Sex Drive Because He Never Did THIS ft Cree Summer

Apr 30, 2025
Cree Summer, the legendary actor known for her roles in A Different World and Rugrats, reflects on her journey through love and rediscovery in her 50s. She shares how a lack of emotional shelter in her marriage affected her sex drive and the transformative impact of menopause on intimacy. Cree emphasizes the importance of finding a partner who provides safety and positivity. She also discusses the empowerment of women making the first move in love, her hopes for the future, and lessons on emotional security and self-worth.
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INSIGHT

Safety Fuels Desire

  • Feeling safe emotionally is tightly linked to sexual desire and satisfaction.
  • Safety means knowing life’s challenges will be handled calmly without panic or fear.
ANECDOTE

Nomadic Childhood and Safety

  • Cree Summer shares her childhood experiences living nomadically with her father, who radiated confidence and resilience despite uncertainty.
  • This background made her feel safe and shaped her need for emotional security in adult relationships.
INSIGHT

Emotional Safety Trumps Money

  • Emotional fear and insecurity in a partner can instantly kill attraction and sex drive.
  • Feeling unsafe emotionally is more damaging than financial instability in intimate relationships.
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