Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

When the Turn On Becomes a Turn Off

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Feb 10, 2025
A couple opens up about their shifting sexual preferences after 15 years of marriage. Explore how trust, intimacy, and vulnerability fuel their fantasies. Disturbingly, one partner’s fetish has become a turn-off for the other. The discussion underscores the emotional needs tied to sexual desires and the importance of mutual understanding. Learn how to deepen emotional connections while navigating complex dynamics in long-term relationships, emphasizing curiosity and openness for a more fulfilling intimate life.
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ANECDOTE

Early Experiments

  • The wife experimented with her husband's fantasy by grinding on a man at a club and sending pictures.
  • Later, she sexted with his friend, but he stopped it, frustrating her.
INSIGHT

Unusual Candor

  • Esther Perel observes the couple's unusual sexual candor and lack of judgment.
  • They openly discuss the husband's fetish without accusations of pathology.
INSIGHT

Prioritizing Husband's Desire

  • The wife questions the importance of her own sexuality and pleasure.
  • She prioritizes her husband's sexual satisfaction, viewing it as her primary goal.
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