Too Scared for Sex

Esther Perel, a psychotherapist, noticed many couples in loving relationships were not having good sex.
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Esther Perel is a psychotherapist. She noticed many couples in loving relationships were not having good sex. This was surprising because people thought a good relationship would make couples feel safe and want to have sex.
Why it matters
This story matters because it shows that a good relationship is not always enough to make couples feel comfortable having sex.
- Who is Esther Perel?
- Esther Perel is a psychotherapist.
- What did Esther Perel notice about couples?
- She noticed many couples in loving relationships were not having good sex.
- Why is this surprising?
- It's surprising because people thought a good relationship would make couples feel safe and want to have sex.
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The outlets frame the story as a personal observation by Esther Perel, highlighting the gap between a good relationship and a fulfilling sex life.
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Couples in loving relationships may not have good sex.
Sources1TypeAngleThe AtlanticFeatures Esther Perel's personal observation.