In this episode, Dr. Brandon and Dr. Morgentaler discuss how men and women experience intimacy differently, shaped by evolution, and how understanding these differences can help couples improve their relationships. 0:21 - Men and women express intimacy needs differently in therapy, leading to common relationship misunderstandings. 7:31 - Evolution has shaped distinct intimacy instincts in men and women. 12:49 - Women's "disgust response" can affect attraction as relationships progress. 19:59 - Evolutionary differences become more noticeable in long-term relationships. 22:41 - Limited eggs make women evolutionarily selective, unlike men's "spread seeds" approach. With Dr. Abraham Morgentaler and Dr. Marianne Brandon Listen to the podcast on all of your favorite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ec/podcast/the-sex-doctors/id1761813985?l=en-GB Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0apSFzquJXKoOGnmI6ndgT?si=e5a1e482c7ca46c7 Find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesexdoctors?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesexdoctors YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesexdoctorspod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesexdoctor LinkedIn (Dr. Abraham): https://www.linkedin.com/in/abraham-morgentaler-md-81628b6 LinkedIn (Dr. Marianne): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannebrandon-59224513 X (Dr. Abraham): https://x.com/DrMorgentaler X (Dr. Marianne): https://x.com/drbrandon #GenderCommunication #TherapyInsights

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