When you have a desire gap with your partner, it doesn’t mean you’re doomed to disconnection and strife.
Libido mismatch affects couples of all ages, orientations and backgrounds— yet most people suffer in silence, wondering if desire discrepancies signal deeper relationship problems, or something broken within themselves.
The truth? Sexual desire differences are completely normal.
Your libido mismatch has real causes: everyday stress, different arousal needs, life transitions, and relationship patterns that developed over time. Desire discrepancies don’t mean either of you is defective or that your relationship is failing.
Here’s what matters: once you understand what’s creating your desire gap, you can start addressing it as a team instead of as opponents.
✓ Why desire differences don’t predict relationship failure (even when the gap feels overwhelming)
✓ The #1 mistake that deepens libido mismatch and keeps couples stuck in resentment cycles
✓ 5 evidence-based steps to reduce desire gap stress and rebuild intimate connection
✓ Practical exercises for addressing desire discrepancies—whether you’re working alone or together
✓ How to identify your unique desire patterns so you can stop forcing what doesn’t work for your libido mismatch
This guide addresses the reality that sexual desire differences affect all humans. Estimates are that 80% of couples will experience this challenge at some point. Whoever you are, whatever age, gender, or orientation, the libido mismatch solutions in this guide apply to you.
“After years of frustration with our mismatched desire for sex, and even considering divorce, this guide helped us understand we just needed better tools for our desire differences. We’re finally working as a team.” — Sarah & Michael, together 28 years
“I thought my low desire meant I was failing as a man, and frankly, I was angry and avoiding it. I tried testosterone, which didn’t work at all. Getting this guide helped me understand that I’m normal and find a way forward.” — David, 42
“Traditional couples therapy didn’t address our libido issues effectively. This guide gave us more practical help than months of therapy.” — Lauren & Meg, married 3 years
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This isn’t about having identical libidos—it’s about navigating desire differences with new understanding, new skills, and care.
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Laura specializes in helping couples resolve libido mismatch and desire discrepancies through practical, shame-free approaches. Her desire gap coaching is based on real research and years of experience. The pain of sexual desire differences is solvable when couples have the right tools and perspective. Subscribe to her podcast The Desire Gap Podcast: Real Solutions for Couples with Mismatched Sex Drives for more free help. Find out more about Laura here.