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Responsive vs Spontaneous Sexual Desire: Understanding the Difference

Learn the difference between spontaneous and responsive desire, how each shows up in real life, and how to support a healthy, satisfying sex life.

Responsive vs Spontaneous Sexual Desire: Understanding the Difference
Blog  /  Dr. Heather Quaile

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Dr. Heather Quaile

Dr. Heather Quaile (she/her) is a double board-certified women’s and gender health
nurse practitioner and advanced forensic nurse specializing in human trafficking and
female sexual health. Dr. Quaile is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner,
AASECT sex counselor, and sexual assault nurse examiner providing sexual health
education, trauma-informed care, and information to patients of all ages. She is a Fellow
of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) and
Fellow of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is the chair of the ISSWSH
scientific committee and past Treasurer of the National Association of Nurse
Practitioners in Women’s Health. She is on the National Menopause Foundation
medical advisory committee as well as the Governor’s Task for human trafficking and
sex offenders. Her practice is The Sexual Health Optimization and Wellness Center.

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