5 Sex Myths That Are Ruining Your Love Life

Sex With Emily

Health & Fitness, Sexuality

4.2 • 6.7K Ratings

🗓️ 23 May 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Sex with Emily podcast, Dr. Emily debunks five pervasive sex myths that may be holding you back from experiencing your best intimate life. From the "body count" obsession to orgasm pressure, we explore why these common beliefs are not only wrong but potentially harmful to your sexual confidence and relationships. We dive deep into why the number of sexual partners doesn't determine your skill as a lover, the truth about natural lubrication and arousal, and how focusing solely on orgasms can actually prevent you from having them. Dr. Emily also addresses vibrator myths, explaining why sex toys enhance rather than replace intimacy, and breaks down outdated beliefs about anal play that keep people from exploring new dimensions of pleasure. Featuring listener questions from Francesca, Josh, Taylor, Melissa, and Nicole, this episode provides practical advice for navigating sexual insecurities, communication with partners, and expanding your intimate repertoire. Whether you're dealing with dryness, struggling to reach climax, or curious about introducing new elements to your sex life, this episode offers science-backed insights and compassionate guidance. Show Notes: 00:00:00 - The Body Count Myth 08:00:00 - Quality vs. Quantity in Sexual Experience 11:30:00 - The Lube Myth & Natural Lubrication 17:25:00 - Orgasm Pressure & Pleasure Focus 23:17:00 - Vibrator Addiction Myths 29:57:00 - Anal Play Misconceptions 33:02:00 - Listener Q&A: Building Sexual Confidence This episode emphasizes that great sex is about communication, presence, and understanding your own body—not conforming to arbitrary standards or myths that create unnecessary pressure and shame.

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1:00.8	slash Emily and use code S-W-E-20. Do you really need a high body count to be good
1:06.4	in bed? Is sex supposed to be spontaneous every time, or is that just movie magic?
1:13.3	And why are we still whispering about masturbation like it's taboo?
1:17.5	Well, in today's Thorpeg episode of Sex with Emily, we're tackling someone for the biggest
1:22.0	sex myths still floating around and tearing them down one by one.
1:26.8	Because the truth is, a lot of these outdated ideas are getting in the way of real connection,
1:32.1	real pleasure, and real confidence.
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