**LINK IN BIO FOR FULL EPISODE** How do you have great sex over a lifetime, especially in the context of a long-term relationship? For many of us, it feels impossible. Passion that once came effortlessly fades into routine. Responsibilities pile up. One day you realize it’s been months (maybe longer) since you last touched each other. It’s no wonder that nearly half the population is questioning whether monogamy really works, and up to 75% of couples report sexual boredom in long-term relationships. That’s why we turned to Dr. Stephen Snyder. He’s a physician, psychiatrist, and sex therapist who has spent more than 35 years in practice, working with over 2,500 individuals and couples. He wrote the bestselling book Love Worth Making, a work many in the field consider essential reading. Across decades, he’s become regarded as a legend in the field of sex, and highly respected amongst his peers. And what he’s observed is surprising: desire in the bedroom often thrives on dynamics that seem to be at odds with what we want outside the bedroom. Initiation, pursuit, and gendered roles are powerful erotic forces, especially for women who even identify as feminists. The gap between what people think should turn them on, and what actually does, has become one of the biggest sources of sexual confusion in our time. In this episode, we explore: 1) Why passion feels effortless at the beginning but harder to sustain over time 2) The unspoken “rules” of great sex that Dr. Snyder has seen again and again 3) Why gendered dynamics are a hidden source of both frustration and longing 4) How initiation, pursuit, and desire shape erotic connection across decades Link in bio to watch. Or search for “Mighty Pursuit Podcast” on YouTube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts. #relationshipgoals #couplegoals #marriagegoals #marriageadvice - @mightypursuit