We talk a lot about rebuilding emotional trust after infidelity. But what happens when it’s time to rebuild sexual trust—the kind that requires you to feel safe enough to be vulnerable again in your body?
In this episode of We Need To Talk with Dr. Darcy Sterling, Dr. Darcy sits down with renowned sex therapist Dr. Emily Jamea to explore what couples often don’t anticipate: how hard it can be to reclaim desire after betrayal.
Together, they unpack the disconnect between forgiveness and physical intimacy, why the body doesn’t always follow the heart, and what it really takes to get the sex back after trust has been broken.
You’ll Learn:
- Why intimacy often triggers fear, resentment, or shame post-betrayal.
- What makes physical reconnection harder than emotional forgiveness.
- How to rebuild sexual trust after infidelity.
AND… Dr. Emily and I both weigh in on how we’d respond to infidelity in our respective marriages.
This is a great conversation — I highly recommend listening.
Xxoo Darcy
REFERENCES
Anatomy of Desire: Five Secrets to Create Connection and Cultivate Passion
CREDITS
“We Need To Talk With Dr. Darcy Sterling” is a Sterling Standard Production. Editing and sound engineering by Bart Migal. Our theme music is by Trending Music. Special thanks to Amanda Cristiani, Robyn Jaenchen, and Ines Gout.
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