Struggling in a Sexless Relationship?
You Don’t Have to Cope with This Alone.
8-week confidential online group for men navigating frustration, distance, and uncertainty in their intimate relationship.
Facilitated by Irene Fehr, MA, CPCC, SEP & Ronnie Burke, MSW
NEXT GROUP starting September 8, 2026
✔ Confidential
✔ No pressure to share
✔ No therapy clichés
Simple. Straightforward. Supportive.
If This Sounds Familiar…
Does your female partner have little to no sexual desire?
Is it always up to you to initiate sex?
Do you crave to express love and desire for your partner through sex and your advances get rejected?
Do you feel misunderstood in your intentions?
Do you spiral with the questions:
Is this normal?
Do I accept this?
Do I push?
What am I missing?
Are you all alone in having to deal with this as your female partner struggles to speak about it, address it or work on the situation?
Does this affect your confidence and has you doubt yourself?
You’re not alone!
What Do Men Experience Emotionally in a Sexless Marriage?
Many men assume they are struggling because of the lack of sex. In reality, what often hurts most is the loss of connection, rejection, loneliness, grief, resentment, and the feeling of no longer being wanted by their partner.
These reactions are common among men coping with a sexless or near-sexless marriage. Learn more in How Men Struggle in a Sexless Marriage
If you are a man who’s struggling with coping with a sexless marriage, you do not have to carry this alone.
Join a safe, confidential, and empowering online men’s group.
Support other men and be supported.
Grow and learn together.
This Isn’t Group Therapy
No forced sharing.
No dissecting your childhood.
No figuring out trauma.
This is a structured and guided therapeutic space focused on:
Naming what’s actually happening
Breaking unhelpful patterns
Communicating more effectively
Regaining clarity and confidence
Leaning on each other to get through the tough times together
What Men Gain from the Group
✔ Perspective that stops the mental spinning
✔ Language for difficult conversations
✔ A clearer understanding of relationship dynamics
✔ Relief from silent frustration
✔ A steadier sense of confidence
"I stopped feeling crazy."
"For the first time, I understood what was actually happening."
"I changed how I approached conversations — and things shifted. She started to open up."
"I didn’t feel alone in this anymore."
“I felt like myself again.”
Common Questions
“Is this confidential?”
Yes. Privacy is foundational.
“Do I have to talk?”
No. You participate at your own pace.
“Is this therapy?”
No. This is practical, structured, and solution-focused in a therapeutic setting of a group.
“What if my situation is complicated?”
Most situations are. You will feel like you’re not alone.
“Any requirements to join?”
Commitment to a growth-mindset and learning and supporting each other.
Join Men’s Group & No Longer Carry This Alone
If intimacy struggles are affecting your relationship, your confidence, or your daily life — support can make a real difference in how you cope with and show up in your marriage.
Small group by design. Enrollment capped for confidentiality & depth.
Next 12-week group begins September 8, 2026
To join the group: Click “Join Men’s Group” button below to fill out the short application form. We, facilitators Irene and Ronnie, will reach out to schedule a short initial interview and details to register.
If you cannot join these upcoming dates, submit your interest and we will notify you of future dates.
Online Men’s Group for Men in a Sexless Marriage
FOR WHOM: Heterosexual men in a sexless or near-sexless marriage
DURATION: 12 weeks on Tuesday or Thursday mornings (day to be determined)
DATES: Starting September 8, 2026
TIME: Mornings. Exact time to be determined based on participant’s needs.
LENGTH: 90 minutes each session
LOCATION: Virtual via ZOOM Video
FORMAT: Structured, guided space to share and receive feedback from two skilled facilitators.
Safe, structured dialogue
Insights into relational patterns
Practical tools for rebuilding connection
GROUP SIZE: Minimum group size: 3 | Maximum size: 8
FACILITATORS: Irene Fehr, MA, CPCC, SEP & Ronnie Burke, MSW
FEE: US$950 for the entire 12-week commitment, to be paid upfront
* BONUS: WhatsApp group for participants, facilitated by Irene and Ronnie, with +4 additional weeks after the group finishes.
Facilitator Bios
The group is co-led by two experienced group facilitators:
Irene Fehr, MA, CPCC, SEP
Sexless Marriage Recovery & Intimacy Coach
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Founder of Connection Sex™
Author of forthcoming DESIRE UNDER PRESSURE
Irene is a Certified Coach and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) focused on sex and intimacy in a long-term relationship. Over the last decade, she has helped couples make love and sex work in long-term relationships and bring sex and passion into sexless ones. Determined to help couples experience more intimacy and connection through sex, Irene’s views have been featured all around the world in HuffPost, Cosmopolitan, Shape, Refinery29, ScaryMommy, EliteDaily and Bustle. She is no stranger to her clients' issues, having recovered from the all-too-common story of ‘happy marriage turned sexless’ when she lost her libido — all before turning 30.
Irene brings a wealth of experience supporting heterosexual couples where the man is typically the higher desire partner and the woman struggles with wanting sex, which often results in a sexless marriage. With the focus on the body and nervous system regulation, she helps couples regain emotional safety and calm to empower them to find solutions to difficult challenges together. She is the author of the forthcoming book, DESIRE UNDER PRESSURE: A Practical 12-Step Guide to Love, Sexual Desire & Intimacy for Busy Couples and Parents.
Recommended Reading from Irene’s Blog
Ronnie Burke, MSW
Social Worker
Sex therapist & Group Facilitator
Founder of “Let’s Talk About Sex” Sex Therapy Cards
Ronnie Burke, MSW is a Clinical Social Worker, Sex Therapist and supervisor, and an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) practitioner based in Israel.
He is also a Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor with the Israeli Society for Sex Therapy (ITAM). He is also a member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and the International Association of Psychosexual Therapy (IAPST). Through his clinical practice, teaching, research, and international presentations, Ronnie is committed to advancing evidence-based, emotionally focused approaches to sexual and relational wellbeing.
Originally from Zimbabwe, Ronnie earned his Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa, before immigrating to Israel. He later completed his Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and served as a Mental Health Officer in the Israel Defense Forces.
Over the past two decades, Ronnie has worked across a wide range of clinical and community settings. His experience includes outreach programs for youth at risk in underserved communities, therapeutic work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, management of supported employment services, and extensive clinical work with individuals, couples, and groups.
Today, Ronnie specializes in relationship and sexual health, helping individuals and couples navigate challenges related to intimacy, communication, desire discrepancies, sexual functioning, and emotional connection.
Alongside his clinical practice, Ronnie develops innovative therapeutic resources, including therapeutic cards that facilitate meaningful discussions about intimacy, relationships, sexuality, and identity. He is passionate about making therapy engaging, accessible, and inclusive for diverse populations.
Ronnie has extensive experience facilitating men's support groups, particularly for men experiencing emotional isolation and those in sexless relationships. His work creates safe and empowering spaces where men can develop emotional awareness, share their experiences without judgment, strengthen their relationships, and learn that vulnerability can be a source of resilience rather than weakness.
Recognizing that many men struggle to identify, express, and communicate their emotional needs and say something, Ronnie developed the VOICE Model—a practical, evidence-informed framework that helps men find and express their voice within their relationships. The model encourages men to embrace Vulnerability, take Ownership of their emotional experiences, Identify their needs, Communicate them clearly, and Engage in meaningful emotional connection with their partners.
His professional philosophy is grounded in the belief that every person deserves to experience connection, authenticity, and fulfillment. Ronnie strives to provide a compassionate, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients can discover their strengths, deepen their relationships, and create meaningful and lasting change in their lives.
FAQs
Get your questions answered below or set up an initial interview to see if this is the right fit for you.
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A: The group is for married men who are coping with a sexless / near sexless marriage where the woman has lost her interest in sex.
It is best for men who are interested in receiving support.
It is best for men who are interested in growing.
This is not the right group if you are looking to get tips and tricks on how to change the situation or your partner.
We ask that you commit to attending at least 6 out of 8 sessions to create a supporting and consistent environment for all involved.
We also ask that you commit to confidentiality to maintain the safe space for all members of the group to share.
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We invite you to meet with us individually before the session to get a sense of what to expect and get your questions answered. Fill out the application form and we will get back to you shortly.
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If for any reason, the facilitators cancel the group:
If the group has not started, you will receive a refund of 100% of the fee.
If sessions have already been held, you will receive a refund of the remaining portion of the fee, prorated for the number of sessions already used.
If for any reason, you would like to cancel your participation in the group:
If you cancel within two (2) weeks before the group starts, you will receive a 100% refund minus a $15 cancellation fee.
If you cancel less than two (2) weeks before the start of the first session and before the starting date, you will receive a 50% refund.
Once the group starts, you will no longer be eligible to receive a refund.
We also do not issue any refunds for any missed sessions during the 8-week period the group is running.
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Each group is comprised of a diverse group of men of all ages and walks of life. However, they all face similar struggles with lack of sexual intimacy in their romantic relationship. Common themes include anger, resentment, sense of rejection, grief, loss of confidence/self-esteem, and shame. You will not be alone.
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No. You are making a $750 commitment to attend all 8 weeks. In order to run a group, we need a commitment from each man. If you miss a session or decide to stop attending, you will not get a refund.
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There is no requirement for anyone to speak at each session. We want you to honor your your pace and availability to share. To get the most out of the support sessions and the bonding in the group, we encourage you to open up about your experience.
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A: Each member of the cohort, as well as its facilitators, will be agreeing to hold all information shared in the group as confidential.