Pretty much everyone I know who wants to have sex is interested in learning how to have great sex.

Having great sex is a combination of physical, emotional, and psychological factors, most of which

actually start outside of the bedroom. If you're interested in learning a few quick and dirty

tips,

then stay tuned for more.

Welcome back to savvy psychologist.

I'm your host, Dr. Monica Johnson.

Every week on this show, I'll help you face life's challenges with evidence-based approaches,

a sympathetic ear, and zero judgment.

Today I'm going to review a few fundamental strategies that you can use to improve your sex life.

The first one I want to mention is communication.

So to be clear, talking for hours with our love interest

isn't just for our junior high years.

It's also for our adult times as well.

I meet so many people and couples who think

they should have already figured out their sexuality or that

sex should happen naturally, like whatever that means. If you want to have good

sex, you actually have to talk about it.

Discussing desires, boundaries, and preferences openly with your partner is crucial.

Research shows that couples who communicate effectively

about sex report higher sexual satisfaction.

It's also important to have a non-judgmental feedback loop.

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