In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD and sex and relationship coach Keeley Rankin discuss navigating sexless marriages, overcoming shame and communication barriers around intimacy, and the impact of modern technology—including porn and AI—on relationships. They offer practical advice for couples struggling with mismatched sexual desires, explore healthy ways to handle jealousy and insecurity, and emphasize the importance of ongoing, open conversations about pleasure and connection. Listeners will walk away with compassionate insights on fostering intimacy and adapting to changes in sexual dynamics over the course of a relationship.

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▶️Chapters:

00:00 Sexless marriage: first steps

02:21 Exploring solo sex/outsourcing

03:29 Stressors and low desire

05:12 Navigating shifting attraction

06:06 Ongoing sex conversations

07:09 Porn, sex toys, insecurity

10:00 Addressing porn jealousy

13:24 Balanced sexuality model

14:41 AI, fantasy, and intimacy

17:36 Loneliness, AI, and connection

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

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