— sexual desire Debunking ‘Sexual Anorexia’: A Critical Look at Dr. Weiss’s Theory Dr. Doug Weiss frames low sexual desire as a deliberate act of withholding. The framing is wrong — and the consequences for how couples understand themselves are real. Marisol G. Westberg, Ph.D., LMFT Sex therapist & educator Dr. Doug Weiss defines sexual […]
— sexual trauma & intimacy How sexual trauma impacts intimacy and sexuality If sex feels distressing — before, during, or after — it doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It often means something happened to you. Understanding that distinction changes everything about how healing begins. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT COURSE FOR THERAPISTS Dr. Marisol Westberg, PhD, […]
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Sexual Desire Why life stresslowers libido Low sexual desire is often treated as an internal issue. But for most people, the bigger driver is external — and it’s systemic, relational, and entirely understandable. Marisol G. Westberg, Ph.D., LMFT Sex therapist & educator Low sexual desire is often misunderstood as an internal issue — something broken […]
— relationships & desire What is often overlooked in mismatched libidos When one partner wants sex and the other doesn’t, most advice focuses on the wrong thing. The real problem — and the real solution — is almost always hiding in plain sight. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT EXPLORE THE COURSE Dr. Marisol Westberg, PhD, LMFT AASECT Certified […]
— relationships & desire The leading cause of a sexless marriage It’s rarely about attraction. It’s rarely about love. Most of the time, when sex disappears from a relationship, the culprit is something much quieter — and much more fixable. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT — the real problem Here’s what I see again and again in my […]
— sexual desire 17 factors contributing to low libido and mismatched desire Low libido is rarely one thing. This visual reference covers the full range of factors — relational, psychological, biological, and social — that can contribute to reduced or mismatched sexual desire. Marisol G. Westberg, Ph.D., LMFT Sex therapist & educator 01 Pressure Pressure […]
— sexual desire Understanding when my wife has no desire for sex: causes and solutions Women’s sexuality can differ significantly from men’s. Certain issues tend to be more common depending on the gender with which one identifies — and understanding what is actually driving low desire is the first step toward addressing it. Marisol G. […]
— sexual desire 11 myths about sexual desire to stop believing Myths about sex lead to confusion, frustration, and conflict. By thinking critically and dispelling the most common ones, we can reduce the resentment that comes from holding beliefs that simply are not true. Marisol G. Westberg, Ph.D., LMFT Sex therapist & educator 01 Myth […]
— sexual desire Top 10 reasons your partner doesn’t desire you Lack of sexual desire rarely stems from a single cause. These are the most common patterns I see in therapy — and most of them have more to do with the relational dynamic than with the person who has lost desire. Marisol G. Westberg, […]