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In this episode, Dr. Brandon talks about how desire in long-term relationships often fades naturally and shares realistic, therapist-approved ways to reignite attraction, build sexual tension through openness and mindfulness, and better understand the roots of sexual behavior and dysfunction for both men and women.
- 00:37 – Exploring Hormonal and Medical Solutions: Dr. Brandon breaks down how hormones like testosterone and estrogen, along with therapy, can help reignite desire for women in long-term relationships.
- 01:57 – Effort and Awareness in Cultivating Desire: She explains that desire often requires intentional effort through self-awareness, daily sensual habits, and mindfulness rather than waiting for it to return naturally.
- 06:24 – Generating Sexual Tension and Openness: Dr. Brandon shows how sexual polarity and female vulnerability — not weakness — create real tension and connection in relationships.
- 11:56 – Understanding Compulsive Sexual Behavior: She clarifies why porn use and compulsive sexual patterns are complex, individualized issues that require both medical and psychological understanding.
- 19:32 – Sexism in Male Sexual Dysfunction: Dr. Brandon uncovers how sexist double standards in diagnosing male sexual issues feed shame and anxiety, calling for more compassion and balance in therapy.
