In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, addresses various complexities when navigating libido mismatch. She offers easily implemented advice and practical strategies for nurturing emotional, sensual, and erotic intimacy in long-term relationships.

Dr. Alexandra emphasizes the importance of emotional intimacy and relaxation as prerequisites for a fulfilling sexual relationship and answers listener questions about mismatched sexual desires and the challenges of intimate time with adult children around. Learn how to resensitize your clitoris and discover ways to carve out safe, private spaces that allow your intimate connections to thrive, ensuring a vibrant marital bond despite inconveniences and constraints.

Also in this episode:

• Emotional intimacy acts as a cornerstone for rekindling sexual desire in long-term relationships.

• Establish deliberate, scheduled private time to address intimacy barriers related to children or other adult relatives living at home.

• Balancing individual sensual pleasure practices significantly improves overall relationship satisfaction.

• Effective communication about needs and vulnerabilities fosters deeper emotional and physical connection between partners.

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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, you’ll hear an interview of Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, MD and her husband Rodd, conducted by Aaron and Miranda on their podcast "Love After Lullabies" which focuses on intimacy tips for parents. They dive into the intricacies of maintaining intimacy, passion, and connection in marriage after children are born, providing guidance on how to navigate the challenges children can bring to a relationship.

Dr. Alexandra, Dr. Rodd, Miranda, and Aaron explore the impact of children on marital dynamics, specifically focusing on how to reignite passion and intimacy after the initial wave of adjusting to parenthood. They highlight a number of key strategies for any couple looking to reclaim their connection, from prioritizing meaningful touch and communication to adjusting family routines and fostering intimacy.

Also in this episode:

• Embrace honest; vulnerable conversations about your needs and desires will foster intimacy.

• Be creative and flexible in finding time for intimacy, even if it means unconventional times and settings.

• Transform routine activities with a mindful approach to enhance the sense of connection and your shared intimacy.

About Miranda and Aaron from “Love After Lullabies” podcast

Miranda + Aaron are hosts of the podcast, Love After Lullabies, a podcast showcasing the real stories of how relationships change after having children. Miranda is a couples therapist in the state of Oregon and specializes in helping new or expectant couples maintain their relationship after baby. Aaron works in the financial industry and adds a different perspective to the conversations. Together they have two beautiful daughters and spend their free time camping, gardening or playing board games. Be sure to follow them on Instagram for all the behind scenes: https://www.instagram.com/loveafterlullabies/

Miranda's practice: https://www.livinggroovecounseling.com

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Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here:
https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book

Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully:
www.alignedhotmarriage.com

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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Stockwell, MD, invites sleep specialist Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown to delve into the intricate connections between sleep and the quality of your marriage. The conversation centers on how quality sleep enhances relationships by directly impacting communication, emotional closeness, and the sexual vitality of couples. They discuss exhaustion as a common culprit behind strained communication and dwindling sexual intimacy. Dr. Funke emphasizes the profound difference quality sleep can make in our interactions, overall well-being, mental and physical health.

Also in this episode:

• The quality of sleep has a significant bearing on communication, intimacy, and sexual experiences within relationships.

• Sleep disturbances can be physiological and require medical attention, or behavioral, necessitating better time management and prioritization.

• Practicing healthy sleep habits, such as a consistent bedtime routine and minimizing screen time, improves sleep quality and by extension, relationship satisfaction.

About Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown

Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a distinguished triple board-certified sleep medicine physician and pediatric pulmonologist. She is the founder of RestfulSleepMD, where she helps high-achieving professionals and their children transform their relationship with sleep, moving from exhaustion to thriving in their families, careers, and relationships. Through her clinical practice at The Restful Sleep Place, along with coaching, speaking, and organizational consultation, Dr. Funke makes a significant impact on improving sleep health. A best-selling author, she has been featured on various media outlets, including ABC. Dr. Funke received her sleep medicine training at the University of Pennsylvania and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Learn More: https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/

Instagram: @restfulsleepmd

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Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here:
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Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here:
https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book

Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully:
www.alignedhotmarriage.com

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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, interviews her husband, Rodd Stockwell, MD, and Victor Mangona, MD. Together with Victor’s wife, Kate Mangona, MD, they have an honest and open discussion about how to support an ambitious wife. The men share the nuanced (and rarely articulated) experience of being married to a driven, ambitious, and growth-oriented woman–the challenges and the gratifications. Rodd and Victor share their thought processes, including initial skepticism and eventual support they’ve felt while navigating their wives' forays into personal growth and coaching. Ultimately it’s been something that has had a profound and welcome impact on each of them and their relationships. The husbands are wonderfully frank in describing how they perceived their partners' personal growth journeys, and the consequent adjustments inspired within their marriages. This episode abounds with valuable insights on how to cultivate deeper emotional, sensual, and erotic intimacy with your spouse.

Also in this episode:

• The transformational impact personal growth of one spouse can have on the other, and on the marriage as a whole.

• Importance of supporting each individual's passions and pursuits in service of a sustainable and fulfilling marriage.

• Listening with openness, without feeling any pressure to fix or change one's partner.

• Strategies for integrating new practices when returning home from retreats without it feeling like an added burden on your marriage.

About Kate Mangona, MD

Dr. Kate Mangona is a board-certified pediatric radiologist, certified life & marriage coach, girl & poodle mom, real estate investor and the host of the Love Lab MD podcast and coaching program. When she is not reading pediatric imaging studies or helping physician moms argue less and reignite the sparks in their relationships, she is most likely dancing and singing with her three little girls and hubby:)

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https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book

Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully:
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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage Podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD, is joined by her husband, Rodd Stockwell, MD, to discuss empty nesting and its impact on their marriage. They reflect on a pivotal moment when Rodd expressed concern about what their relationship would look like once their children left home and they had more time with one another. Dr Alexandra expresses how this concern functioned as a catalyst for her to wake up and work on her marriage, eventually leading to her professional evolution and ongoing dedication to coaching couples toward deeper intimacy and strategies to keep the spark alive in long-lasting marriages.

Also in this episode:

• Becoming empty nesters brings up concerns about the basis of a couple's connection, but this transition offers an opportunity for growth and rediscovery.

• Time set aside for a couple's intimacy, like overnight dates, is crucial for maintaining and enhancing a romantic connection–this is the time when the children's needs no longer dominate your attention.

• Authentic communication and a deliberate focus on each other's desires transform the marriage dynamic ahead of and during the empty nest phase.

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Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here:
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Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here:
https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book

Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully:
www.alignedhotmarriage.com

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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD talks about transforming everyday experiences into pleasurable moments. She explores the nuanced world of delight and pleasure within relationship, offering actionable insights for couples wanting to enhance emotional, sensual, and erotic intimacy. Dr. Alexandra makes distinctions in the best ways to pursue more pleasure when it comes to men versus women. She shares practical tips on how to incorporate sensual awareness into your daily life and how to enhance connection with your partner.

Also in this episode:

• Cultivate a lifestyle that prioritizes sensory pleasure in order to enhance erotic intimacy.

• Simple actions like complimenting a partner, or smiling, profoundly impact intimacy and the quality of your marriage.

• Open communication and specificity when giving feedback significantly improves understanding and satisfaction in your relationship.

Subscribe To The Intimate Marriage Podcast:

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Connect With Alexandra Stockwell, MD:

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Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here:
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Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here:
https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book

Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully:
www.alignedhotmarriage.com

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In this episode of the Intimate Marriage podcast, Alexandra Stockwell, MD explores the vital role of intimate connection, when navigating struggles couples commonly encounter in their sexual relationship, particularly after facing significant life challenges such as infertility and loss. Offering gentle, compassionate guidance, she describes effective methods to recreate emotional, sensual, and erotic intimacy.

Dr. Alexandra discusses the challenges faced by couples when they experience disconnection during erotic intimacy. It often leads to functional sex rather than pleasure-driven passion. She emphasizes the importance of reconnecting from a starting point of comfort and familiarity, slowly rekindling passion through tender, patient, calibrated moments together.

Also in this episode:

• Recognize the impact of life events, such as infertility treatments and personal loss, on a couple's sexual intimacy.

• Understand the significance of starting with small, comfortable steps to re-establish physical connection.

• Acknowledge that both partners have changed throughout the challenging life circumstances, in unique ways, and the importance of integrating new aspects into the relationship.

• Utilize basic, soothing methods like eye gazing, hand-holding, or embracing, to facilitate a gradual and sustainable return to intimacy.

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Get your copy of “Uncompromising Intimacy” by Dr. Alexandra Stockwell here:
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Download the first chapter of Dr Alexandra’s bestselling book, “Uncompromising Intimacy,” here:
https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/book

Cultivate your intimacy skills (without compromise) in Aligned & Hot Marriage, Dr. Alexandra’s proven method for smart couples ready to love more fully:
www.alignedhotmarriage.com

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This Podcast Is Produced, Engineered & Edited By: Simplified Impact