The End of Desire: How America's Fear of Uncertainty Has Crushed Our Eros Esther Perel, a renowned psychotherapist and author, has spent decades studying human desire and intimacy.
Her 2006 book, Mating in Captivity, explored the paradox that many couples face: as they try to cultivate closeness and emotional connection, their desire for each other wanes.
However, it's become clear that America is facing a deeper crisis – one that threatens not just our sex lives but our capacity for human connection.