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Why We're Not Having Sex—And What We Can Do About It

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In this episode of The goop Podcast, Licensed sex therapist Vanessa Marin and her husband Xander join Gwyneth to unpack one of the biggest struggles in relationships—why we’re not having as much sex as we want (or thought we would). From carrying too much mental load to not understanding how desire actually works, they break down the biggest roadblocks to intimacy, why sex can feel like another chore on the to-do list, and how small shifts in mindset, communication, and playfulness can bring connection back into the bedroom.

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