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In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler talk about how affairs can make a couple’s sex life better, worse, or just different — and simple ways to heal and reconnect.
- 00:16 – Understanding the Impact of Affairs: They explain how cheating can change desire and closeness in different ways.
- 01:12 – Nuances in Post-Affair Sexuality: Sex may drop, rise, get more adventurous, or face issues — it depends on the couple.
- 02:49 – Addressing Sexual Dysfunction: They cover anxiety, erection problems, low desire, and using mindfulness or medicine to help.
- 05:00 – Rebuilding Intimacy and Trust: Start slow — talk, apologize, slow dance, gentle touch — and add steps over time.
- 08:38 – Therapeutic Approaches and Conclusion: Therapists help couples heal, try new ways to connect, and keep working together.
Resources
Timm, T. M. (2024). The effects of infidelity on the sexual relationship. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 39(4), 1372–1388. https://doi.org/10.1080/14681994.2023.2283504
Lehmiller, J. J. (2023, June 23). When partners cheat, who do they do it with? Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-myths-of-sex/202304/when-people-cheat-who-do-they-do-it-with
