# 4 Hidden Reasons Sex Becomes Frustrating In Long-Term Relationships

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Podcast: [Sex For Couples with Heather Shannon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sex-for-couples-with-heather-shannon-5845078)
Published: 2026-01-19T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://heathershannon.co/podcast/
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Duration seconds: 2018

## Resource

In this episode, Heather Shannon delves into the hidden reasons why sex becomes frustrating in long-term relationships. She explores four types of stories and meanings that couples attach to their sex lives, which often lead to emotional suffering. Through examples and frameworks like existential kink and internal family systems, Heather provides insights into how these unconscious belief patterns affect relationships and offers ways to reframe and address them for healthier connections. Looking to get past sexual pressure or frustration and feel authentically close and excited again? Book a free consultation to see if coaching with Heather or a member of her team could be a good fit! Booking A Consultation With The Right Person This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

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