Why mismatched libidos have become the most common problem in our sex lives – and how to solve it

Mismatch libidos

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Why mismatched libidos have become the most common problem in our sex lives – and how to solve it

By Alex Sims

5 months ago

8 min read

Mismatched desire is the most common issue couples are looking to solve when booking into sex therapy, and with one in four people in relationships reportedly unsatisfied with their sex lives, it’s a concern that’s not going away anytime soon. We spoke to sex therapists to understand why mismatched libidos have become such a concern – and how to resolve it. 


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