How Couples Can Overcome Desire Discrepancy with Sex Therapy

Desire discrepancy—when one partner wants sex more often than the other—is one of the most common challenges couples face. Left unaddressed, it can lead to frustration, distance, and hurt. The good news? With the right tools, couples can learn to navigate differences in desire, rebuild intimacy, and create a fulfilling sexual connection. In this post, we’ll explore what desire discrepancy is, why it happens, and how couples counseling and sex therapy can help partners reconnect both emotionally and physically.