S4 Ep122 - How Taking Sex Off The Table Can Reignite Desire

It might sound counterintuitive, but sometimes the best thing you can do for your sex life… is to stop having sex.

If intimacy has started to feel heavy — full of pressure, expectation, or frustration — this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Jannine shares how taking penetration or nighttime sex off the table helped her and her husband rebuild connection, confidence, and real desire, and how this simple shift can help you do the same.

You’ll learn why removing sexual pressure can reignite desire naturally by helping your body feel safe again, plus how to talk to your partner about it in a way that invites connection rather than rejection.

Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, moving through a season of disconnection, or simply wanting to enjoy intimacy again, this conversation will help you release the guilt, rebuild safety, and rediscover authentic pleasure.

🌹 In this episode, you’ll explore:

• Why pressure and expectation can quietly kill desire

• The nervous system science behind why your body “braces” during intimacy

• How taking sex off the table helps you rewire safety and pleasure

• A simple guided reflection to help you notice your body’s real response to touch

• How to communicate this approach with your partner so it builds connection, not distance

• The surprising truth about what actually reignites desire in long-term love

💗 Resources Mentioned:

• Free 5-Day Sensual Embodiment Challenge – reconnect to your sensual self without forcing it
• 1:1 Coaching with Jannine – rebuild connection, safety, and desire in your relationship

If this episode helps you exhale, please share it with a friend or leave a quick rating or review — it helps Sacred Sex for Real Women reach more women who are ready for a turned-on life and deeply connected love.