We tend to talk about sexual problems. We don't often focus on how clever we can be in turning our problems into sexual solutions. Explore new possibilities, make space for new, vibrant ways to connect and experience creative solutions that free you from whatever’s keeping you

Celebrating your first year of marriage? BRIDES shares anniversary gift ideas, including Where Should We Begin: A Game of Stories. For the full list, visit the link below. brides.com/best-paper-ann…

Helen Fisher was a force of nature—her work on the brain circuitry of love was both scientifically rigorous and poetically profound. When I was getting ready to publish my first book, Mating in Captivity, I faced resistance over the title. I knew it was the right name—that it

In the final episode of The Arc of Love series, we explore how two amicably divorced divorce lawyers have transformed their relationship into something uniquely functional. Their journey challenges traditional notions of divorce and family. Tune into 'Happily Divorced' on Where

West Coast, are you ready? In just a few weeks, I’m bringing my “office” to Los Angeles, Seattle, and San Francisco! I'm excited to return to the stage and for us to be together, live and in person, for a journey through the intricacies of love and desire. Every night is

"It may be time to update your definition of 'sex.' We have a tendency to think of sex as an action, says Esther Perel, a couples therapist and author who is launching a new online course about desire. But she reframes it for her clients and audiences: "Sex isn't something that

People often share with me what’s happening—or not happening—in their bedrooms. From married couples in a rut to young daters stepping away from intimacy, the absence of physical connection can be anxiety-inducing. In my course "Bringing Desire Back," I address the shame and

On this World Sexual Health Day, I'm sharing 5 ways comprehensive sex and relationship education makes a difference. You can read more about it in my previous newsletter. estherperel.com/blog/comprehen…

"Inside of your s*xual preferences lie your deepest emotional needs. No wonder s*x—and a lack of it—can be so hard to talk about." This month, I am launching my new Desire Bundle. I won’t pretend to have all the answers, but together, we’ll explore what’s possible. For more

"Relationships are imperfect and unpredictable. So is sex." latimes.com/lifestyle/stor…

A great start to the week with Esther Perel at #YouTubeTheater, discussing with a live audience the future of relationships, love & desire. ❤️ Photo credit: Steve Thrasher / Esther Perel

In this week’s Rorschach Test, celebrity psychotherapist and relationship expert Esther Perel joins us to discuss vanity, Freud, and hypnotherapy 🫂 interviewmagazine.com/culture/esther…

New Huberman Lab podcast out now: FINDING, BUILDING & REVIVING LOVE, DESIRE & RELATIONSHIPS w/Esther Perel •Embracing A New Identity in Relationship •Fidelity & Infidelity •Reviving Fractured Bonds •Love vs Desire •Curiosity, Resent, Novelty hubermanlab.com/episode/esther…

As Esther Perel explains is this excerpt from the Huberman Lab podcast (out now), the core tension of romantic bonds is the push-pull of evolving oneself in the context of the relationship while also holding onto core components of self. In the episode, she explains how:

I’m pleased to announce that my two new courses on desire are now available! In my courses, you’ll find bite-sized videos, self-reflective prompts, scripts, and playful exercises to help you: Remove emotional and erotic blocks. Break routines and build lasting rituals. Create

In this episode of Where Should We Begin?, I sit with a woman who is stuck in a familiar dating loop. She loves the process of meeting new people, enjoys going on dates, and is ready for a committed, long-term partnership. Yet, no matter how often she tries, the connection seems

The bittersweet reality is that love, while genuine, may not come to fruition due to factors beyond our control. Sometimes, the right person at the wrong time is, in fact, the wrong person. What are your thoughts on the "right person, wrong time" cliché?