Sexual Arousal vs. Sexual Desire (with Dr. Doug Carpenter)
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What is the difference between sexual arousal and sexual desire, and why does it matter? In this episode, Dr. Doug Carpenter powerfully explains this concept and why it is absolutely essential for outgrowing porn.
This episode is taken from our new course on Healing From Sexual Abuse.
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