Sex Isn't A Dessert with Dr. McNichols

Dr. Tracy speaks with human sexuality professor Dr. Nicole McNichols about desire, pleasure, and intimacy in long term relationships, especially during the parenting years. They explore why low desire is often linked to mental load, stress, exhaustion, and cultural scripts, not personal failure. Dr. Nicole explains the pleasure cycle, the difference between spontaneous desire and responsive desire, and why planned intimacy can still feel exciting and satisfying when the environment supports connection. They also discuss common myths about sex and female pleasure, the role of novelty and communication, and how resentment and uneven household labor can shut down desire. This episode is for couples and parents who feel disconnected, struggle with mismatched desire, or want a more compassionate and practical approach to sex in a long term partnership. Dr. Nicole also shares insights from her book You Could Be Having Better Sex: The Definitive Guide to a Happier, Healthier, and Hotter Sex Life. https://nicolethesexprofessor.com/ Subscribe to @drtracyd for more videos on relationships, managing your in-law dynamic, mental health, and psychology. Hey there! I’m Dr. Tracy, Clinical Psychologist and Relationship Expert. I take the concepts, tools, and exercises that I use with real couples everyday and show you how you can implement them in your life and in your relationships. Backed by evidence and real clinical experience. Here are some of my useful links: My upcoming book: You, Your Husband, and His Mother https://www.drtracyd.com/you-your-husband-and-his-mother My bestselling book: I Didn't Sign Up for This https://drtracyd.com/i-didn-t-sign-up-for-this#/ My Relationship Support Program | Be Connected https://drtracyd.com/be-connected 🎧 Podcast | https://www.drtracyd.com/podcast 📷 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drtracyd/ 💻 Website | https://www.drtracyd.com/ 🧵Threads | https://www.threads.net/@drtracyd 📒 Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/DrTracyD/