Are Phones Ruining Our Sex Lives?

Sex With Emily

Sexuality, Health & Fitness

4.3 • 6.8K Ratings

🗓️ 29 May 2026

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

In this live episode recorded on May 21, 2026, I’m diving into how technology is reshaping our sex lives, relationships, dating habits, and emotional connection. From dating apps to social media, doomscrolling, and phone addiction, I unpack why so many of us feel more disconnected, overstimulated, anxious, and lonely despite being more digitally connected than ever. I also answer listener questions about insecurity, menopause and orgasms, remote-control toys, and how couples can rebuild intimacy through presence, communication, eye contact, flirtation, and intentional connection. If you’ve ever felt emotionally distant, distracted in bed, addicted to your phone, or unsure how to reconnect with your partner, this episode is for you. ABOUT EMILY: Emily Morse is a Doctor of Human Sexuality, author and host of the #1 rated Sex with Emily podcast. Known as a renowned sexologist, Dr. Emily has helped millions of people around the world navigate their sex lives. Her candid and often funny conversations challenge cultural taboos, misinformation and awkward sex talks to create a future where people can deeply connect and embrace pleasure-filled lives. Because, life is too short for bad sex. CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexwithemily/ X: https://twitter.com/sexwithemily Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sexwithemily TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sexwithemily Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sexwithemily WANT MORE? Visit the Website: https://sexwithemily.com/ which includes FREE guides. Free Downloadable Guides: https://sexwithemily.com/guides/ Text With Me: https://sexwithemily.com/text Receive Sex Tips On The Regular: https://sexwithemily.com/subscribe Interested in 1:1 Coaching with Emily? Go to http://sexwithemily.com/coaching to apply! Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to Sex With Emily 1:09 How Technology Is Destroying Intimacy 2:33 The "Sex Recession" 5:24 The Death of Presence: Phones in Relationships 9:02 Dr. Emily's Tips 12:07 The Use of Dating Apps or Porn 15:44 Social Media, Performance Culture & Relationships 17:33 Listener Question: Do Women Prefer Bigger Penises? 26:02 The Positive Side of Technology & Sexual Wellness 26:59 Caller Kevin: Oral Sex After Menopause 37:52 Caller Mel: Using Remote-Control Vibrators Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I'm going to focus more on how I actually feel rather than how I look.
0:05.0	We created technology to help us connect, but now a lot of us feel less emotionally safe and less capable of real intimacy.
0:13.0	Pornography has been the devil when it comes to our relationships.
0:16.0	Generations who grew up with porn, that it really impacted our sexual relationships. How can I feel
0:23.0	sexy or connection when the dopamine from technology is hijacking my arousal? Okay, so if you've been
0:32.7	listening to this show for a while, you know I'm not about random sex toys or gimmicks. I'm about
0:36.6	tools that actually support your pleasure, your communication, and your connection. Well, that's exactly why we created the shop, Sex with Emily's store. Everything in there is curated by me and my team, and these are products I trust, I recommend to clients, and what tell my friends about. I do tell my friends about. It's what I talk about all the time. Whether you're exploring solo pleasure, looking to reconnect with a partner, or you really just want something
0:58.0	body safe and beginner friendly. We've organized it so you don't feel overwhelmed. People love
1:03.4	the dame pillow for supported sex. The Magic Wand Waterproof. Oh my God, it's so good. Cray Vesper,
1:09.2	massage candles, Joe flavored lube, We vibe touch, clitoral vibrators. There's just so many things on there because pleasure shouldn't be confusing. It should feel empowering. You can check it out at shop.sewithemly.com and find something that supports where you are right now or just click the link in the show notes. Also, keep an eye out for curated collections coming soon.
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1:36.0	Or maybe it's after a kick of applied nutrition critical weight protein for leg day.
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1:46.7	you've got to show me love? Find the brands that help you back your body
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1:54.6	metabolism, protein contributes to the growth and maintenance and muscle mass. Iron
1:57.3	contributes to reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Hi everybody. Thanks for joining.
2:02.4	We love seeing you.
2:04.4	This is the Sex with Emily podcast.
2:07.0	Welcome.
2:08.0	Welcome to the podcast that we record live on YouTube on Thursdays and then we release as a podcast next week.
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