The Desire Reset: Reigniting Intimacy, Connection, and Self-Worth in Long-Term Relationships with Xanet Pailet

What if low desire does not mean something is wrong with you, but actually means you have never been taught how desire really works? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Xanet Pailet, sex and intimacy educator, coach, entrepreneur, and author. For over 15 years, Xanet has helped women and couples heal intimacy challenges, rebuild emotional connection, and reignite desire in long-term relationships. She is the founder of Passionate Intimacy Retreats in Asheville, North Carolina. This conversation is warm, honest, and full of real, usable tools for anyone in a long-term relationship who feels like intimacy has quietly slipped to the bottom of the to-do list. In this episode: Why desire naturally fades after the honeymoon phase, and why that is normal How body image and self-worth directly impact our ability to feel desire A powerful reframe for reconnecting with your body after weight changes or major life transitions How emotional safety in a relationship creates the foundation for physical intimacy The feeling wheel exercise for practicing honest, vulnerable communication The biggest myth about desire that women need to let go of Spontaneous desire vs. responsive desire and why understanding the difference changes everything A simple, low-risk first step for starting the conversation with your partner Whether you are in a long-term relationship, feeling disconnected, or just want better tools for intimacy and communication, this episode is going to give you real, practical takeaways. Take the free Intimacy Equation Quiz: howtoimprovemylovelife.com Learn more: passionateintimacyretreats.comFollow Xanet: @xanetpop Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices