The Swing Nation - A Sex Positive Swingers Podcast The Secrets to Getting Your Sex Drive Back: With My Libido Doc
Oct 16, 2025
Dr. Diane Mueller, a Naturopathic doctor and board-certified sexologist, shares her journey through sexual health and the world of non-monogamy. She discusses how chronic pain fueled her passion for understanding libido and desire. Delving into emotional dynamics, she reveals key factors affecting sexual fulfillment in both monogamous and polyamorous relationships. Dr. Mueller offers practical advice for reigniting intimacy, addressing low libido, and improving sexual communication, emphasizing that restoring desire is achievable and not an uncommon struggle.
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Bonding Hormones Shape Relationship Wiring
- Animal studies show vasopressin affects bonding and monogamy in prairie voles, hinting at biological influences on relationship style.
- Dr. Mueller uses this to suggest some humans may be biologically predisposed toward monogamy or non-monogamy.
Polyamory Revved Libido And Community
- Dr. Mueller enjoyed novelty, community, and libido boosts from polyamory and met many inspiring people.
- She credits poly for revving her sexual life even though she later chose monogamy.
Fix The Relationship Before Opening It
- Before opening a relationship, address underlying desire mismatch and relationship basics first.
- Treat consensual non-monogamy as an enhancement, not a fix for unmet needs.
