Stop Waiting to Want It w/ Brooke Bralove | Szn. 4 Ep. 14
4/5/202654 min
Most people think desire should just show up. And when it doesn’t? They assume something’s wrong.
In this episode, Dr. Jenn Kennedy sits down with Sex Therapist Brooke Bralove to challenge one of the biggest myths about sex: that desire is supposed to be spontaneous.
Together, they unpack:
Who actually experiences spontaneous desire (hint: fewer people than you think)Why long-term sex often becomes predictable—and what to do about itThe role of novelty in keeping desire aliveThe patterns couples fall into that quietly shut things downWhat it really takes to get out of...
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First 90 secondsJen Kennedy· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Hi, it's Dr. Jen Kennedy. I'm a sexologist and couples therapist. The Pleasure Project is about sex and relationships. That includes desire, dysfunction, dissatisfaction, exploration, toys, and trends. Sometimes I'll enlist other experts, sometimes it'll just be me. We'll increase your insight and enhance your pleasure, so tune in. [upbeat music] Let's be honest, most people think they're supposed to just feel desire, and when they don't, they assume something's wrong. In this episode, I'm joined by sex therapist Brooke Braylove to break that myth wide open. We talk about spontaneous desire, who actually experiences it, which is fewer people than you'd think, who really shows up for sex therapy, and why long-term sex doesn't stay interesting without a little intentional disruption. We discuss novelty, long-term couples patterns, and what it actually takes to get out of a sexual rut. Plus, Brooke shares how accelerated resolution therapy can help shift the deeper stuff that keeps people stuck. If your sex life feels a little predictable or a little too quiet, this episode is for you. [upbeat music] So welcome back. My guest today is Brooke Braylove. She is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and AASECT certified sex therapist. She is also a master accelerated resolution therapy practitioner and a Daring Way trained facilitator.