EP#140: Men’s Spiral into Sexual Detachment Avoidance with Jen and Scott

The Open Bedroom Podcast

Men's Sexual Detachment (00:00:01) Discussion on men losing interest in sex with their partners and the impact on relationships.

Introduction to the Podcast (00:00:55) Jennifer Calo introduces the podcast and her partner Scott, discussing their open relationship and the topic of men's sexual detachment.

Observations of Women's Experiences (00:02:26) Scott and Jennifer discuss the common experiences of women in relationships where their male partners lose interest in sex.

Reasons for Sexual Detachment (00:04:42) Exploration of the reasons behind men's spiral into sexual detachment and avoidance in relationships.

Impact on Relationship Dynamics (00:08:30) The impact of sexual detachment on relationship dynamics and the experiences of women in relationships.

Communication and Self-Reflection (00:24:54) The importance of communication and self-reflection in addressing issues of sexual detachment and avoidance in relationships.

Recognizing draining priorities (00:26:14) Discussing the importance of recognizing and prioritizing energy-draining activities in relationships.

Experiencing sexual detachment (00:28:24) Scott shares his firsthand experience of being in a relationship with sexual detachment due to life stress and lack of energy.

Addressing sexual detachment (00:31:00) Strategies for addressing sexual detachment, including not avoiding the issue and finding ways to reignite sexual desire.

Managing differing sex drives (00:37:04) Jennifer explores the dynamics of managing differing sex drives in a relationship and the potential exhaustion it may cause.

Feeling desired and sexual detachment (00:41:59) The impact of feeling exhausted by constant sexual desire and the resulting feelings of rejection and dejection.

Porn and sexual gratification (00:48:04) The potential negative impact of using porn as a source of sexual gratification instead of finding it within the relationship.

Porn and Fantasies (00:51:35) Discussion on using porn and fantasies to enhance sexual experiences and maintain connection with partner.

Creating a Spank Bank (00:54:57) Exploring the concept of a "spank bank" and ways to use memories and fantasies to reignite connection with a partner.

Maintaining Sexual Connection (00:57:34) The importance of intentional physical and sexual connection in long-term relationships and strategies for navigating sexual detachment.

Communication and Prioritization (00:59:08) Encouraging mindfulness, prioritization, and open communication to address sexual detachment and maintain a healthy relationship.

Upcoming Topics (01:00:12) Previewing future podcast topics on online coaching in the sex and relationships space, including open relationships, online dating, and conscious uncoupling.

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