Exercises

10- to 20-minute couple check-in

• How connected do we feel? (0-10 each)
• Any pressure, avoidance, or resentment building?
• Any changes in desire, erections/arousal, comfort, or pain?
• One thing I appreciated about you lately...
• One small request for next month...

Dignity-first scripts

• "I want to check in about our sexual health. I'm on your team."
• "I'm not keeping a tally. I want us to feel close and safe."
• "What has this been like for you? What do you wish I understood?"

One small next step

• Schedule a clinician visit if symptoms are persistent
• Try a low-pressure connection night (closeness without expectations)
• Fill out the Sexual Health Profile and share one key insight