Ep 5. Fix My Sexless Marriage

Iyanla, Fix My Life season 2 episode 5 titled "Fix My Sexless Marriage" follows the life coach, Iyanla Vanzant as she helps a couple struggling to connect intimately in their marriage. The husband and wife have been married for over 15 years and have not had sex in the past two years. The couple explains to Iyanla that they love each other but have grown apart and their lack of intimacy has caused a rift in their relationship.

Iyanla begins the episode with a heart-to-heart conversation with both husband and wife individually to understand their perspective and emotions towards their current situation. The wife admits that she feels neglected and unimportant in the marriage while the husband expresses his frustration with his wife's refusal to participate in any sexual activity.

Iyanla then brings both of them together for a joint session and begins to dig into the root cause of their intimacy issues. She breaks down their communication barriers and helps them to understand how their individual experiences growing up have shaped their perspectives on intimacy and sex.

Throughout the episode, Iyanla challenges the couple to explore their personal beliefs and values surrounding sex and intimacy, and provides them with tools to improve their communication and reignite their passion for each other.

The episode also features various exercises and activities designed to help the couple discover each other again, both emotionally and physically. One such exercise involves the couple writing down their deepest desires and fears about their sexuality and then sharing them with each other. This activity helps to break down the walls of tension and secrecy surrounding the couple's sexual frustrations.

As the episode progresses, the couple begins to open up more to each other and learn to put their ego aside for the sake of their relationship. By the end of the episode, they are able to express their love for each other and their newfound desire to work towards rebuilding their relationship.

Overall, "Fix My Sexless Marriage" is an emotionally charged episode that provides an insight into the complexities of intimate relationships in a long-term marriage. Iyanla Vanzant offers a compassionate and practical approach towards healing the emotional and physical wounds that have caused the couple's separation. The episode provides valuable lessons on the importance of communication, self-reflection, and perseverance in overcoming challenges in even the most difficult of relationships.