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Doing It Together: Making Sense of Low Libido, Sex, and Intimacy in Marriage.

Janna Denton-Howes: Marriage Coach | Sex Educator | Low Libido Expert

Doing It Together is about empowering women and men to heal from cultural messages so that they can discover true pleasure and connection in their sexual relationship and marriage. This podcast addresses the common dynamic in a heterosexual relationship in which the wife doesn’t want and enjoy sex and the husband does.Too often, the focus is placed on labels like “low libido” and “low sex drive” without addressing the root issues including physical and emotional safety, shame, porn use,

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00:56:26

Answering Your Most Commonly Asked Questions - with...

Doing It Together: Making Sense of Low Libido, Sex,... ·

2024/07/16

In this special episode, Janna reunites with Justin and Sandra, a couple who have each appeared on the podcast separately before (Justin in Episode 82 and Sandra in Episode 74). Together, they tackle some of the most frequently asked questions from Janna’s community, such as:How do you cultivate emotional safety and connection in your relationship?How do you bring up and phrase issues that have hurt you?How do you navigate defensiveness?Is it realistic for men to be satisfied with a sex life that

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01:02:10

Why Having Kids Complicates Your Sex Life and What to...

Doing It Together: Making Sense of Low Libido, Sex,... ·

2024/07/09

Amanda, 35, has always enjoyed sex. She explored with confidence from an early age and used the term "great sex" to describe her intimate life with her husband. But everything changed when they had kids. As a mother of four, Amanda found that sex transformed from fun and fulfilling into a vicious cycle of guilt, pressure, rejection, and shame.With Janna's help, Amanda and her husband rediscovered a mutually enjoyable experience. Listen as Amanda shares the lessons she learned, transforming their

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00:49:08

Why Don't I Enjoy Sex with My Soul Mate? - with...

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2024/07/02

Celeste truly felt like she found her soul mate when she married her husband. She loved him deeply and could be her authentic self in their marriage...except during sex. She couldn’t understand how she could love someone so much yet dislike the sexual experience so intensely. She could never find the right words to express her feelings and would often cry after sex because she felt confused, frustrated, and broken.Raised in a culture that discouraged asking for help, it took her years to finally

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00:51:25

The Power of Asking “What Do I Need?” - with Heather...

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2024/06/25

At 51, Heather is finally discovering what truly brings her pleasure in sexual experiences by asking herself, “What do I need?” Although she was once a curious and precocious sexual being, her desire diminished during marriage when sex became an expectation and duty. The traditional formula of what sex should be didn't work for her and depleted her natural libido, but she couldn’t articulate why.It wasn't until she and her husband participated in the Doing It Together program that she realized she

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00:09:35

Reasons Why the Name of My Program is Changing | Ep. 100

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2024/06/18

It's our 100th episode! To celebrate, I'm announcing a big change: a name change. As I've evolved over the years and learned from the couples I've served, so has my program. After adding an entire men's coaching and education program to Wanting It More, I realized the name needed to reflect a broader perspective. I was no longer exclusively speaking to women with low libido; I was teaching couples to work together to achieve fulfilling sex lives in their marriages.So, as of today, the Wanting It

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01:03:03

Breaking Free from the "Good Girl" to "Good Wife"...

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2024/06/11

Crystal is a self-defined good girl. Since childhood, she was expected to, and praised for, doing as she was told and not rocking the boat. While this behavior was effective in her formative years, her passive nature had consequences on multiple levels in her 25-year marriage, including in the bedroom.Crystal shares her struggle with speaking up for herself or asking for help, and how her lack of assertiveness resulted in years of emotional and physical suffering. She sought help for her low sexual

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00:35:57

Understanding the Pitfalls of Transactional Intimacy...

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2024/06/04

Tyler and his wife struggled with intimacy throughout their 11 years of marriage. After meeting at 16 and waiting until marriage four years later, they both expected that the sexual experience would bring joy and fun to their lives, but it did not. His wife was plagued by pain, and after having two children, the exhaustion and stress of their lives dimmed all expressions of genuine connection and intimacy.Tyler thought that doing more around the house would help, but this only turned the experience

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00:57:52

I Lost My Libido On My Honeymoon - with Emma | Ep. 97

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2024/05/28

Emma vividly remembers losing her libido during her honeymoon. She and her husband had waited until marriage to have intercourse for the first time, and both were eagerly anticipating it. Initially, the experience was wonderful, but soon her desire vanished and never returned.For years, she tried everything she could think of to "fix" herself. She believed she was fundamentally broken or that something was wrong with her clitoris. She visited doctors and sex therapists, read countless books, and

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00:48:53

Where Did My Libido Go? Overcoming Medical Hurdles &...

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2024/05/21

At 56, Samantha felt like her libido was lost without a map. She had faced medical issues, including adenomyosis and a full hysterectomy, but she knew her diminished desire went deeper than just these physical challenges. Intimacy with her husband had once been enjoyable, but her desire had gradually faded away without explanation. The advice from doctors was bewildering and often repulsive, leaving her feeling more frustrated.Then, she stumbled upon Janna and her program on social media. It was a

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00:32:27

The Dual Lives of Men: Investigating the...

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2024/05/14

How and why do men separate the effects of their pornography use from their marriage? Andreas and Janna extensively discuss the rapid development of his addictive use of adult entertainment throughout his life, the reasons why he used it, his hundreds of failed attempts to quit, and what finally worked to become sober and save his marriage.Andreas also shares what he’s learned about emotional dysregulation, the importance of boundaries and personal connections in sobriety, the role of his faith, and

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00:57:26

Sex Therapist's Son Reveals Untold Truths On Female...

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2024/05/07

Colin grew up with two therapist parents, one of whom was a sex therapist. He learned a lot about emotions, sex, safety, consent, and talking openly from them. These things were really important to him and shaped his core values as he became a man. His wife also thought he was very caring, gentle, and understanding. But despite this, their sex life got worse over the 20 years they were married, and neither of them knew why.Colin talks with Janna about the big things he painfully realized that were

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00:50:57

Why Physical Attraction Doesn't Solve Women's Low...

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2024/04/30

Kelly loved her husband of 20 years, but she noticed a change in her feelings toward intimacy over time, and she couldn't understand why. After some of their friends surprised them with divorce news, her husband worried about their own relationship, even though Kelly felt secure.He thought the solution was for him to become more attractive, so he started working out, buying new clothes, and even got a tattoo. However, Kelly felt his efforts had the opposite effect, making her feel “like a fly

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00:43:28

Finding the Right Words After 71 Years - with Nancy |...

Doing It Together: Making Sense of Low Libido, Sex,... ·

2024/04/25

Nancy unfolds her 71-year journey, delving into three significant relationships and the tumultuous experiences within each. Enduring emotional abandonment, financial instability, and a constant sense of being invisible and invalidated, she shares the poignant struggle of feeling like a solitary voice crying out, yet unheard.However, amidst this turmoil, her narrative takes a turn when she encounters Janna. With her, Nancy discovers the language to articulate her life's journey and, notably, finds

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00:40:50

Why Do Women Endure Painful Sex? - with Natalie | Ep. 91

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2024/04/16

Why are women conditioned to endure pain? Natalie reveals the multitude of reasons she persisted through painful sexual experiences with her husband for 27 years of their marriage. It wasn’t until she discovered Wanting It More that she realized the detrimental extent of what she was subjecting her body and mind to in order to fulfill societal expectations of being a good wife and meeting her husband's needs.Due to inadequate sexual education and a lack of support, she remained unaware that

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00:43:02

Why Is It So Difficult For Men To Believe Women? -...

Doing It Together: Making Sense of Low Libido, Sex,... ·

2024/04/09

David’s wife spent years expressing her dissatisfaction with their sex life, repeatedly sharing her feelings, but David remained skeptical. Despite her efforts, he couldn't accept her perspective. Influenced by adult entertainment and misinformation, he believed he was doing everything right, yet she didn't respond as expected, leading him to conclude there was something wrong with her. Throughout their 22 years together, he doubted her words.Then he stumbled upon Janna’s podcast. Hearing women

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00:42:25

Overcoming Betrayal Trauma, Addiction, & Lack of...

Doing It Together: Making Sense of Low Libido, Sex,... ·

2024/04/02

Michele bravely opens up about her tumultuous journey through relationships as a woman in her late 50s. She recounts the harrowing experiences of enduring compulsive lying, cheating, porn and sex addiction, abuse, and a pervasive lack of consent. Amidst the darkness, she discovered a beacon of hope in Janna, whose guidance led Michele on a transformative path towards healing and empowerment.Michele sheds light on her arduous quest for safety and fulfillment in her current relationship. With Janna's

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00:51:22

The Effects of Church Stigma & Hysterectomy on Low...

Doing It Together: Making Sense of Low Libido, Sex,... ·

2024/03/26

We delve into Raina's journey of rediscovering her desire for sex within her marriage. Despite a healthy upbringing with decent sexual education, positive body image, and safe and secure sexual experiences, Raina found herself losing interest in intimacy with her husband after getting married.After starting a personal journey which she affectionately calls ‘Raina’s Religious Rebellion’ she began exploring how some of the concepts taught by her church around sex in marriage were harmful. This

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00:52:54

Lisa's Journey Through Low Libido and Lichen...

Doing It Together: Making Sense of Low Libido, Sex,... ·

2024/03/19

When Lisa took the Wanting It More program a couple of years ago, she never imagined the valuable lessons she learned to improve her low libido would also come in handy when confronting a medical issue.Lisa talks in detail about her struggles with body image anxiety and gynecological exams that accompanied her journey to the diagnosis of Lichen Sclerosus, a rare skin disease that causes itchy and painful patches on the vulva. She shares her insights on coping with the diagnosis, navigating the

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00:45:25

Reimagining the Meaning of Safety: A Law Enforcement...

Doing It Together: Making Sense of Low Libido, Sex,... ·

2024/03/12

Kyle’s career in law enforcement defined him as a safe person, dedicating his life to keeping his community and those who live in it safe from harm. Imagine his surprise when he learned the root cause behind his dwindling sex life was because his wife felt unsafe around him. It took him several weeks of coaching with Janna to really understand the meaning of the word unsafe in the context of Wanting It More - his wife felt unsafe to share her true feelings without negative consequences like guilt,

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00:41:11

Finding Balance in Faith, Sex, and Inner Guidance -...

Doing It Together: Making Sense of Low Libido, Sex,... ·

2024/03/05

We delve into Laura's journey as a 40-year-old mother of three, navigating the intersection of her strong Christian faith and her sexuality. Growing up with little education about sex, Laura found herself prioritizing her partner's desires in the bedroom while neglecting her own. Struggling to balance her intuition with the teachings of her faith community, she grappled with conflicting messages about love, forgiveness, and sexual morality.However, a turning point came when Janna encouraged her to

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