Rewire Your Brain For Better Sex

Sex With Emily

Health & Fitness, Sexuality

4.3 • 6.8K Ratings

🗓️ 12 June 2026

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

What if you've been measuring your sex life all wrong? In this episode, I explore why sexual satisfaction is about so much more than orgasms, performance, or how often you have sex. Together, we'll discuss how mindfulness, self-awareness, emotional connection, and open communication can help you create deeper pleasure and more fulfilling intimacy. I'll also share ways to let go of shame, strengthen your connection with yourself and your partner, and redefine what satisfaction truly means. Whether you're single or partnered, this conversation will help you build a sex life that feels more authentic, connected, and pleasurable. 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 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 0:58 "Pleasure Begets Pleasure" 2:19 What Sexual Satisfaction Really Means 5:30 The Performance Myth 7:22 Cultural Messages and the Pleasure Gap 10:00 Mindfulness Improves Intimacy and Desire 13:06 How Shame Blocks Sexual Satisfaction 15:36 Supporting Your Partner’s Pleasure Journey 16:34 Avoiding Comparison in Relationships 18:27 Communication and Giving Feedback During Intimacy 20:02 Bucket Lists and Keeping Things Exciting 21:21 Redefining Intimacy Beyond Sex 28:03 What's the Goal? 31:40 Is Intellectual Conversation a Love Language? 33:25 Why Vulnerability Creates Deeper Connection 39:46 “Heard, Hugged, or Helped?” 45:52 Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	society believes that you should always want sex and that is a lot of pressure.
0:04.3	Here's how most people define sexual satisfaction. It's a little bit more simple, a little bit more
0:09.0	outcome driven, way more centered on orgasm, performance, and frequency. Mindfulness has been shown
0:16.5	to increase sexual desire, arousal, and even performance anxiety. The next time you're in the moment, you're having sex,
0:22.9	please try to slow down and savor every second.
0:27.6	You're gonna get bored, you're doing the same.
0:28.9	I mean, I get bored easily.
0:30.3	I get bored with my job, I get bored with doing the same things all the time.
0:34.0	But with sex or working out or things I do with friends or things I do for fun,
0:39.1	I need a little bit variety.
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1:07.7	The internet is coaching our kids. When boys hear that on repeat, it shapes how they see themselves.
1:13.6	We can't leave it to those voices.
1:15.6	We have to be louder.
1:16.6	Together with EEE, we need to coach them, guide them, back them.
1:20.6	Building our boys up every chance we get.
1:23.6	Be yourself. Back your mates.
1:24.6	Confidence comes from a win.
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