Low Libido Explained: Desire Mismatch, Hormones, and Better Sex with Dr. Diane Mueller

Low libido is often treated like a relationship failure, but Dr. Diane Mueller argues that it is a signal worth investigating. In this episode, the board-certified sexologist joins Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen for a candid conversation about why long-term couples frequently fall out of sync.

They discuss responsive desire, the surprising value of scheduling intimacy, and the effects of stress, hormones, pelvic pain, and chronic health issues. Dr. Mueller also explains how expanding the definition of sex can help couples remain connected while addressing deeper physical or emotional causes.

Listeners will leave with practical questions to ask, new ways to discuss desire mismatch, and resources for understanding their own libido.

TOPICS COVERED

The science of arousal and desire

Low libido in long-term relationships

Differences in how partners experience desire

Scheduling intimacy without eliminating spontaneity

Navigating mismatched sex drives

Physical and hormonal causes of low libido

Communicating about sex without shame

Rebuilding passion and connection