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“We used to be so connected.”
“I love them, but sex feels like a chore.”
“We’re roommates, not lovers.”

When Sex Feels Dull or Routine

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You might miss the spark you once had, the excitement of reaching for each other, the playful glances, the softness of a hand on your back meaning more than a task to complete.

You’ve tried to bring it back—date nights, lingerie, vacations—but something still feels stuck, dull, or disconnected.

You’re not broken. Your relationship isn’t doomed.
Desire can return—and it often begins in unexpected ways.

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Sexual desire doesn’t disappear without reason. It’s often layered within stress, routine, unspoken resentments, mismatched desire, or the exhaustion of daily life. Sometimes it’s past shame or beliefs about sex quietly shaping your willingness to be present in intimacy. Other times, it’s the gradual disconnection from your own body and desires, or the loss of emotional safety with your partner.

Desire needs space to breathe, to be nurtured, to feel safe enough to emerge.

Why This Happens

How it Shows Up in Daily Life

You might notice:

Avoiding physical closeness or feeling resentful about it

Feeling disconnected from your body and pleasure

Craving connection but not knowing how to bridge the gap

Sex feeling like another task on your to-do list

Mismatched desire, with one partner wanting sex more often

Going through the motions during sex

What Becomes Possible

You don’t have to settle for disconnection.

Now Imagine...

Reconnecting with your body, pleasure, and desires

Exploring what turns you on without shame or pressure

Feeling seen, chosen, and connected

Creating intimacy that feels nourishing, not draining

Feeling moments of playfulness and curiosity with your partner again

How Peak Couples & Sex Therapy Can Support You

At Peak, we understand that a fulfilling sex life isn’t just about technique or frequency. It’s about your relationship with yourself, your partner, and your desires. Through therapy, we help you:

Navigate mismatched desire with curiosity and compassion

Reconnect with your body through somatic and mindfulness-based approaches

Explore pleasure and eroticism in a safe, supportive space

Address unspoken resentments and emotional disconnection

Understand the factors shaping your desire

We use approaches like:

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for emotional connection

Attachment-based therapy for secure, safe intimacy

Somatic and polyvagal-informed therapy to reconnect with your body

Internal Family Systems (IFS) for exploring internal conflicts around sex

Mindfulness-based practices for presence during intimacy

Narrative therapy to reframe your erotic story

We are an out-of-network provider and submit claims on your behalf after each session, and you're directly reimbursed by your insurance.

Desire is deeply personal and you deserve a sex life that feels passionate.

Whether you’re ready to explore therapy or need guidance on where to begin, Peak Couples and Sex Therapy is here to support your sexual health and relationship back to connection and desire.

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