How to Stop Feeling Self-Conscious With a Partner ft. Jennifer Cohen

Sex With Emily

Health & Fitness, Sexuality

4.3 • 6.8K Ratings

🗓️ 5 June 2026

⏱️ 44 minutes

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What if the key to a better sex life has nothing to do with sex itself? In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Jennifer Cohen to explore the powerful connection between wellness, confidence, fitness, and sexual health. We talk about overcoming performance anxiety, why exercise can improve desire and arousal, the role honesty plays in intimacy, and whether chemistry can actually grow over time. Plus, we answer audience questions about attraction, confidence, relationships, and the habits that help you feel your best both in and out of the bedroom. This episode is sponsored by Biologica: Head to https://biologica.com/SEXWITHEMILY to get started and get up to 32% off your first subscription order today! Take their Quick Hormonal Life Stage Quiz to find the formula that’s right 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 WITH EMILY: 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 CONNECT WITH JENNIFER COHEN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjencohen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealjencohen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@habitsandhustle Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ 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: 00:00 Why Sexual Health Changes Everything 01:14 The Link Between Feeling Good & Having Better Sex 03:12 Are Sex And Intimacy Actually The Same Thing? 04:47 Why Performance Anxiety Happens In Bed 06:10 The Trick To Stop Overthinking During Sex 10:00 Why Working Out Makes Sex Better 12:03 How We Became Friends & Started Talking About Sex Nonstop 13:44 How To Tell Your Partner About Your Insecurities 16:08 How To Actually Approach Someone Without Being Weird 18:43 Masculine Energy, Feminine Energy & Dating Drama 24:42 Biohacking, Wellness & Feeling Hot Again 27:38 Vaginal Dryness, Hormones & Things Nobody Talks About 31:55 Aminos, Creatine & The Confidence Glow Up 34:00 Why Chemistry Matters more Than You Think Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	What I love after doing this work for so long is that it's true that your sexual health is your wellness.
0:04.8	I think one of the biggest gateway drugs, so to speak, to feeling confident, is taking care of your body physically because that also helps you mentally.
0:14.4	I think they say you're only as sick as your secrets and I think the things that we walk around that we have shamed about and that we're not talking about is actually making us sicker. Performance anxiety
0:24.4	for sex could look like, how do I look? I'm so worried that I'm naked with my partner right now.
0:29.2	They're judging my body. My whole platform and philosophy in life is about being bold and chasing
0:34.7	what you want and not just like taking what you get.
0:40.6	Okay, so if you've been listening to this show for a while, you know I'm not about random sex
0:44.4	toys or gimmicks. I'm about tools that actually support your pleasure, your communication,
0:48.5	and your connection. Well, that's exactly why we created the shop, Sex with Emily store.
0:53.2	Everything in there is curated by me and my team and these are products I trust. I recommend to clients and would 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 body safe and beginner friendly. We've organized it so you don't feel overwhelmed.
1:11.5	People love the dame pillow for supported sex, the magic wand waterproof. Oh my God,
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1:22.3	There's just so many things on there because pleasure shouldn't be confusing. It should feel
1:26.2	empowering. You can check it out at
1:27.9	shop.com and find something that supports where you are right now or just click the link in the show
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2:09.6	Hi, everybody. Welcome to Sex with Emily, but it's actually Sex with Emily and Jennifer. Okay, we are getting into sex and wellness. This is the real Jen Cone. She is the host
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