Is Something From My Childhood Ruining Our Sex Life? with Brooke Bralove
You love your spouse and nothing terrible ever happened to you, yet the moment things turn physical, something in you tightens up and pulls away, and you can’t explain why. Sex therapist Brooke Bralove explains how small childhood hurts, like being belittled or rejected, stay stored in your body as shame, why trying to look perfect quietly shuts sex down, and how couples can rebuild closeness even after betrayal. If you’re not sure what’s really behind your own shutdown, take Dr. Diane’s free quiz, Why Is My Desire Low?, at mylibidodoc.com/libido-quiz. This is the second half of my conversation with Brooke Bralove. Catch Part 1, “Privacy or Secrecy? What I’m Not Telling My Spouse,” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GjV5VKA-dY
Key Points
- Little t trauma can quietly shape desire, arousal, and body confidence for years, even when the original experience seemed minor at the time.
- Perfectionism in sex and body image keeps people stuck in shame and failure, while confidence and healthy striving are what actually support pleasure and connection.
- After betrayal, the hurt partner needs to set the pace for intimacy, and repair can sometimes deepen desire when trust is rebuilt with patience and honesty.
About the Guest:
*Brooke Bralove, LCSW-C
Expertise: Brooke Bralove, LCSW-C, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and expert in trauma, sexual health, and emotional healing. With over 20 years in private practice, she helps individuals and couples overcome anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges so they can feel more connected, confident, and fully themselves.?Brooke integrates neuroscience-based approaches, including Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), to create rapid and lasting change. She is a sought-after speaker known for her warmth, insight, and ability to translate complex emotional and neurological processes into practical, transformative tools.
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