Glossary Term: low-drive spouse

Definition: A low-drive spouse refers to an individual within a marriage who exhibits a reduced frequency or intensity of sexual desire compared to their partner.

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Sex drive differences aren’t the problem

Sex drive differences aren't the problem

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Desire vs. willingness

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Fear is holding back your sex life

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Why we need to improve our sex life

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Scared of Initiating Sex

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I think a lot of spouses are scared of initiating sex and I think that fear exists on all sides: high drive, low drive, husband, wife, they may have different reasons for being scared, but I think many of us…