Love Lab
Love Lab
open the door to better sex and deeper connection
Life Gets Loud
MIND • BODY • HEART
Most couples love each other deeply. They laugh, raise kids, and run a household together as best friends. But somewhere along the way, the sexy part faded. Not because the love disappeared, but because life gets loud: work, kids, phones, and stress turn the relationship into something functional instead of passionate. You become partners in life, but roommates in bed.
You are not alone.
The Truth Most Couples Won’t Say Out Loud: 73% of couples don’t talk openly about sex because it feels awkward or turns into an argument. So, they avoid the conversation while wondering if they are the only ones struggling.
A Different Kind of Experiment
Traditional therapy often becomes endless talking about communication and needs, but couples rarely change their actual behavior. The Love Lab is a 4-month relationship experience where couples develop connection, pleasure, and honest conversations in order to unite their minds, bodies, and hearts. This is a guided experiment where you don’t just sit and talk.
Seven lucky couples will be selected as a cohort for each "Season" of Love Lab. The program kicks off with an incredible Couples Retreat, and sends each home with a new toolkit to ensure that the lessons learned stick. The following four months will be filled with structured therapy sessions, curated guidance, and moderated date nights to further solidify progress.
Less Is So Much More
NO MORE THAN SEVEN COUPLES ACCEPTED
One of the biggest reasons couples feel stuck is the shame of thinking they are the only ones struggling. In The Love Lab, you join six other committed couples. This group is small enough to feel safe and receive personal attention, but large enough to realize everyone is figuring this out too. When shame disappears, honesty grows and real change begins.
Is Love Lab Right For You?
This is FOR couples who:
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Love each other but feel disconnected.
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Are best friends, but miss the passion.
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Struggle to talk about sex.
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Want more fun, laughter, and intimacy.
This is NOT for couples who:
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Are looking for a quick fix.
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Want someone else to solve their problems.
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Aren't willing to prioritize the relationship.
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Are unwilling to participate fully.
Test the Hypothesis
In any scientific lab, a hypothesis is just an idea until you are willing to test it with real resources. You might believe that your relationship can move from the "friend zone" back to the "sexy zone," but without an intentional experiment, that remains a theory.
By investing in The Love Lab, you are putting your time, energy, and resources behind the most important hypothesis of your life: that your partnership can be passionate, playful, and deeply connected again. This isn't just a fee; it is the capital required to stop "hoping" for change and start creating it through actual behavior. Most couples wait for the "right time" to improve, but the data shows that relationships only thrive when they are prioritized.
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Investment $9,950 per couple
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Deposit $995 (10% required to complete application)
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Payment Plans Available to fit your financial needs
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Please Note Travel, lodging, and date night expenses are not included
It’s time to find out what happens when you stop giving your relationship the "leftovers" of your day and start treating it like the premium priority it deserves.
Frequently Asked Questions
4-Month Season Agenda
OCTOBER 2026 THRU JANUARY 2027
Application Window
Monday, June 1 at 12:00 AM thru Friday, July 31 at 11:59 PM
The application window will open on June 1, 2026 and close on July 31, 2026. Until then, please CLICK HERE to join the waiting list. When the application window opens, couples on the waiting list will be invited to apply first. A 10% deposit of $995 will be required at that time. Installment payments for the balance are available via Afterpay and Klarna.
Phase I: Ignite
COUPLES RETREAT AT CAMDEN ON THE LAKE RESORT
Friday, October 9 at 6:00 PM thru Sunday, October 11 at 12:00 PM
Kick off your journey with an immersive weekend at Camden on the Lake Resort. This opening experience is designed to build safety and connection within the group while introducing core concepts across Mind, Body, and Heart. Through guided experiential exercises, you and your partner will set a powerful tone for the entire four-month transformation.
Phase II: Integrate
MONTHLY SPARK SESSIONS
Wednesday, October 14 at 12:00 PM thru Monday, January 25, 2027
Move beyond just talking and into real-life action with monthly "Spark Sessions". These curated, in-person experiences, ranging from cinematic storytelling to playful movement, are designed to deepen communication, boost body confidence, and foster vulnerability. It’s about prioritizing your relationship consistently through fun, intentional connection.
October 2026
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Oct 14: Group Coaching: "The Hump Day Reset" (12:00 PM, Online)
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Week of Oct 19: 1:1 "Behind Closed Doors" Session (In-person)
November 2026 - Mind
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Nov 3: Date Night: "From Pixels to Passion" at Arkadin Cinema & Bar (6:00–9:00 PM)
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Nov 11: Group Coaching: "The Hump Day Reset" (12:00 PM, Online)
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Week of Nov 16: 1:1 "Behind Closed Doors" Session (In-person)
December 2026 - Body
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Dec 2: Date Night: "Tease and Please" at The Boom Boom Room (6:00–9:00 PM)
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Dec 9: Group Coaching: "The Hump Day Reset" (12:00 PM, Online)
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Week of Dec 14: 1:1 "Behind Closed Doors" Session (In-person)
January 2027 - Heart
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Jan 6: Date Night: "From Roommates to Soulmates" (6:00–9:00 PM, Location TBD)
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Jan 13: Group Coaching: "The Hump Day Reset" (12:00 PM, Online)
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Week of Jan 18/25: Final 1:1 Integration Session (In-person)
Phase III: Invigorate
AFTERGLOW CELEBRATION DINNER
Late January 2027
Lasting change is built through consistent practice and expert guidance. This final phase integrates your growth through monthly group resets, private coaching sessions, and a personalized long-term action plan. We conclude with "The Afterglow" celebration dinner to reflect on your transformation and reinforce your success as a couple.
Love Lab Application
The Love Lab is an immersive 4-month relationship experience designed for a maximum of seven couples who are ready to move from being "roommates in bed" back to being passionate lovers. This is your invitation to stop simply hoping things improve and instead choose to reconnect emotionally, sexually, and playfully. If you are ready to prioritize your partnership and "test the hypothesis" of what a more vibrant life together could look like, apply below for the October 2026 cohort.
Meet Your Guide
Licensed Marriage Therapist in the state of Missouri and
AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
Angela Skurtu is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Missouri and a nationally certified Sex Therapist through the American Association for Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). She holds a Master of Education in Counseling and Family Therapy from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Since 2008, she has been helping couples navigate intimacy, communication, and sexual health.
As an AAMFT and AASECT-approved supervisor, Angela is a recognized expert in the field of sexual and relationship health. Her work has been featured in The Huffington Post, Women’s Day Magazine, The Post-Dispatch, Good Therapy,and Psychology Today. In 2017, she received a media award from the Missouri Association for Marriage and Family Therapists for her contributions to blogging, podcasting, and media appearances. She also received the 2020 Best of Ballwin Award for marriage and family counseling.