14/08/2025
🫦Let’s talk about sxx🫦
Not the kind that lives in steamy movie scenes or gets lost under laundry piles and to-do lists—but the real, pulsing, human kind that brings couples together, ignites desire, and deepens emotional intimacy.
In long-term relationships, desire can be both thrilling and elusive. Sxx, at its best, is more than just a physical act—it’s a language of closeness, vulnerability, play, and creativity. According to renowned psychotherapist and sxxologist Esther Perel, “Eroticism thrives in the space between self and other.” In other words, it’s the dance of closeness and separateness that fuels desire—not just physical proximity, but emotional curiosity and longing.
When couples come into counselling, the subject of sxx can feel like the elephant in the room—or, sometimes, the room itself. It’s no secret that sxxual connection often mirrors the emotional landscape of a couple. When communication shuts down, when stress is high, when resentment builds—desire tends to slip quietly out the back door. Curious about how therapy can help? Have a read of this blog: https://www.mindingourminds.com.au/blog/desire-sex-and-the-magnetic-spark-of-connection-in-relationships
