Honestly, Us: When your desires don't match (Online)

Honestly, Us: When Your Desires Don’t Match

Practical tools for navigating different levels of desire

Discover what sparks desire for each of you, and explore more of what you both enjoy.

You’ve built a life together. Between work, family and everything that keeps the week moving, a little time to get curious about each other can go a long way.

Perhaps you miss how easily desire used to show up. Perhaps one of you feels interested more often, or you’ve noticed that different things help you get in the mood.

This evening is an opportunity to understand those differences and discover practical ways to make room for intimacy in your everyday life.

Join Clinical Psychosexual Therapist and TEDx presenter Lauren Muratore for a live online session exploring what shapes desire and how to navigate it together.What you’ll explore

• How desire works: the different ways interest can arise and how it can change over time.

• What helps it show up: the role of everyday circumstances, experiences and personal preferences.

• How to talk about it: sharing what you enjoy, asking useful questions and listening with curiosity.

• Ways forward together: making space for intimacy that respects each person’s needs, pace and boundaries.

The focus is on understanding what works for each of you and finding possibilities you’re both interested in exploring.Who it’s for

• People in relationships who want to understand desire better, navigate differences or bring fresh curiosity to their intimate lives.

• Join with your partner or come on your own. All genders, sexualities and relationship styles are welcome.

What to expect

A 75-minute live Zoom webinar, with approximately 60 minutes of teaching followed by 15 minutes of audience Q&A.

Listen from home and submit questions if you’d like. You won’t be asked to turn on your camera, show your name or share personal experiences.

Wednesday 25 November 2026
8:30–9:45pm AEDT
Live online via Zoom Webinar

Meet Lauren Muratore

Lauren is an accredited Clinical Psychosexual Therapist, sexologist and TEDx speaker, and the Director of Integrated Sex + Relationship Therapy in Melbourne.With almost 20 years of experience in sexuality and relationships, she supports individuals and couples with desire, intimacy and communication. She is also a former National Chair of the Society of Australian Sexologists.

Lauren brings warmth, humour and practical insight to topics that can sometimes feel tricky to talk about. Her approach welcomes people of all genders, sexualities and relationship styles, with an emphasis on understanding yourself and creating an intimate life that reflects your values.

Find out more about Lauren

Make it a date. Book your place and discover what sparks desire for each of you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we both need to attend?
You’re welcome to join together or on your own. Either way, you’ll have ideas and conversation starters to explore afterwards.

Will I need to turn on my camera or speak?
No. Attendee cameras and microphones will remain off. You can simply settle in and listen.

Can I ask a question?
Yes. You can submit written questions through the webinar’s Q&A feature. Asking a question is completely optional, and you don’t need to share personal details.

Will the session be recorded?
The presentation will be recorded, showing only Lauren and her slides. Attendee faces, voices, names, chat and questions will not appear in the recording. The Q&A takes place after the presentation and will not be recorded.

Do I need any previous knowledge?
No. The session is designed to be accessible, whether you’re new to the topic or have explored it before.

Is this a therapy session?
This is an educational webinar offering general information and practical ideas. Personal questions can be submitted during Q&A, but Lauren won’t provide individual assessment or therapy during the session.

The “Honestly, Us” series by Love & Play is an invitation to stay curious, talk openly and discover new possibilities together.