# 12. Why Sex Toys Won't Fix Your Desire Problem and What To Do Instead.

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Podcast: [Intimacy for Working Moms | Desire, Relationships, Sexuality, Romance, Marriage](https://stenobird.com/podcast/intimacy-for-working-moms-desire-relationships-sexuality-romance-marriage-7685282)
Published: 2026-05-04T09:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 806

## Resource

Have you tried sex toys before but didn't find them too helpful? Do you feel pressure or anxiety when you even think about using toys? This episode explains why sex toys will not fix your desire problem, and why they can actually make it worse. I include a gauge on if you are ready for sex toys, and if not, recommend what to do instead. Next steps: 1. Sign up for my weekly newsletter including erotic poems at -> bit.ly/intimacyforworkingmomsemail 2. Join my free women-only facebook community at -> Intimacy for Working Moms 3. Follow me on Instagram -> @IntimacyforWorkingMoms

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