Esther Perel

Ms. Perel's work has appeared in leading publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New Yorker, Vogue, Le Monde, Ha'aretz, Stern, La Republica, The Guardian, The Observer and The Sydney Morning Herald; she also writes a popular column for the magazine Oh La La, published by the Argentine newspaper La Nación.

Mothers Searching for Their Sexual Mojo

June, 2011 For many women in marriage, sex turns from an expression of intimacy, love, and desire to an obligation.  

Getting Out of the Sexless Rut

May, 2011 One sure way to stay stuck in a sexless relationship is to discuss ad nausea why sex is  

Good and Bad Conversations About Sex

May, 2011 One sure way to stay stuck in a sexless relationship is to discuss at nausea why sex is  

Watching porn: Fantasy or infidelity?

February, 2011 Liliana has accidentally discovered Dani’s porn on his computer, and she’s flipped. “How can you look at that,  

Everything’s okay – as long as I give him sex.

February, 2011 “Why does Felipe act nice only when he’s had sex? Why doesn’t he behave sweetly and helpfully so  

Sexual silences: Telling your partner what you like sexually, why is it so hard?

January, 2011 Women are constantly told that they need to tell their partner what feels good to them sexually, to  

Sex Is Not a Task on the “To Do” List

December, 2010 It’s been a long time since Isabelle is having sex with Leo because she enjoys it. These days,  

Are men really always ready for sex?

October, 2010 Women’s complaints about their partner often sound like this: “He just wants sex. It has nothing to do  

When is couple therapy the way to go

October, 2010 Monica is at wits end with the total lack of sexual interest from Mauricio. It’s been two years  

Stuck In The Past: Getting Out of the Black Hole of An Affair

September, 2010 “Every time I can’t get Marco on the phone, I’m reminded of how he wouldn’t answer when he