DeepSummary
The episode discusses the importance of keeping intimacy and passion alive in long-term relationships and marriages. Emily suggests writing personal 'sex vows' before getting married to prioritize sexual pleasure and growth throughout the relationship. She also offers tips for reigniting the 'honeymoon phase' spark, like recreating early dating memories and using intimacy tools like the 'Yes, No, Maybe' list.
Emily tackles listener questions about navigating bisexuality in a straight marriage, feeling jealous about not being married when attending friends' weddings, and reviving a sex life that was never truly fulfilling. She emphasizes open communication, exploring each other's desires, and considering therapy to build a more satisfying intimate connection.
The episode examines cultural shifts around relationships, with more people identifying as bisexual, interested in open relationships, and having deeper conversations early on. Emily encourages couples to have intentional discussions about their sexual values and boundaries to create a healthy, passionate partnership.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Communicate openly and intentionally about sexual values, desires, and boundaries with your partner to sustain intimacy.
- Be proactive about keeping the passion alive through 'sex vows', scheduled intimacy, and revisiting romantic courtship activities.
- Embrace a mindset of curiosity and growth around your evolving sexual needs and relationship dynamics.
- Don't settle for an unfulfilling sex life - explore tools like couples therapy and intimacy exercises to build connection.
- Bisexuality, jealousy over others' relationships, and mismatched sex drives are common issues requiring open discussion and compromise.
- Cultural shifts include more acceptance of bisexuality, open relationships, and having vulnerable conversations early in dating.
- Writing personal 'sex vows' can prioritize sexual growth and intentionality in a relationship from the start.
- Getting creative with new positions, toys, dates, and activities can rekindle intimacy and passion.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “You know, come to find out now, you know, because this is my job, and I've spent many, many years, almost two decades studying this. That, that was actually on me. I didn't know what it took to have great sex. I had never worked on myself. I barely masturbated. I barely knew how to communicate. I didn't even know what great sex was.“ by Emily Morse
- “You know, we're not only talking, we're going to be learning a special breath work technique that's going to help you feel more in your body. We're going to move, maybe we'll dance, and you'll be free to enjoy all the workout classes and activities.“ by Emily Morse
- “I expected our sex life to get even better once we married, but now we only have sex maybe once a week or week and a half if I persist. And when we do it, it's short lived and doesn't last long enough for me to really enjoy it.“ by Abigail
- “He thinks that weddings are self centered displays of vanity and wealth, and he finds the thought of a wedding embarrassing.“ by Erin
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Sex With Emily
Dr. Emily Morse
3/15/24