GREAT SEX: The 1 Thing Stopping You From Having It - Emily Morse

#333: Liberating the Conversation around Sex and Pleasure with Dr. Emily Morse
Today I welcome Dr. Emily Morse to the show, doctor of human sexuality and the host of the award-winning #1 sexuality podcast, “Sex With Emily,” which has been on air for nearly two decades. Dr. Emily Morse normalizes sex in way that rewires your brain to see sexuality through a liberating, new lens. She teaches us the importance of removing shame, addressing all the factors that affect our sexuality like our trauma and getting out of our heads during the act, and focusing on our sexual health. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Dr. Morse is a MasterClass instructor on sex and communication and was previously a radio host and executive producer on SiriusXM. She has been profiled in The New York Times, Forbes, and Men’s Health and has been featured by The Today Show, Conan, Entertainment Tonight, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Bustle, and elsewhere. Her mission is to liberate the conversation about sex and pleasure. Her candid conversations challenge cultural taboos, misinformation, and awkward sex talks to create a future where people can deeply connect and embrace pleasure-filled lives.

—Instagram:

/ sexwithemily
—Book: https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Sex-Boos...
—Website: https://sexwithemily.com

Themes: Sex, Sexuality, Authenticity, Relationships, Self-Love, Sexual Health, Communication, Pleasure, Shame, Imago Theory, Psychology

0:00:00 Intro
0:08:45 Starting the Journey to Smart Sex Education
0:13:00 The Importance of Self-Knowledge and Masturbation
0:16:31 Overcoming Shame and Making Peace with Your Body
0:23:46 The Three T's of Effective Communication in Relationships
0:31:24 Giving Feedback in the Bedroom: Communication is Key
0:35:42 Mindfulness and Embodiment in Great Sex
0:37:41 Connecting intimately but lacking desire in a relationship
0:40:33 Rebuilding sexual connection takes time and open communication
0:43:25 The brain as the biggest sex organ and its role in arousal
0:47:50 Mindful masturbation and the importance of your breath for arousal
0:53:31 The importance of self-care and self-love in sexuality
1:00:45 Normalizing Fantasies and Differentiating Between Healthy and Unhealthy Ones
1:06:08 The Need for Openness and Honesty in Dating Apps About Sexual Desires
1:09:13 The Vulnerability and Freedom of Sexual Expression

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