Sep 7, 2026 · 13 min · 7 segments
Ready to increase your desire and experience pleasure? Join the next round of Want it and Enjoy it In this episode of Reclaiming…
Ellen HollowayHost
Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, formerly Charting Toward Intimacy, covers mature topics.

I have a responsive desire and I have worked really hard to make sure that I was getting adequate sleep and that I'm eating well and that I'm managing stress and generally I enjoy sex.

So why am I still not wanting sex? Welcome to Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, the podcast for Catholic women that helps you improve your sex life, strengthen your marriage, and embrace God's design for love.

My name is Ellen Holloway, and today we're going to talk about responsive desire and really what responsive desire means and how you can work to cultivate it.
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Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, formerly Charting Toward Intimacy, covers mature topics.

I have a responsive desire and I have worked really hard to make sure that I was getting adequate sleep and that I'm eating well and that I'm managing stress and generally I enjoy sex.

So why am I still not wanting sex? Welcome to Reclaiming Catholic Intimacy, the podcast for Catholic women that helps you improve your sex life, strengthen your marriage, and embrace God's design for love.

My name is Ellen Holloway, and today we're going to talk about responsive desire and really what responsive desire means and how you can work to cultivate it.