The Science Behind Sexual Attraction

Sex With Emily

Health & Fitness, Sexuality

4.2 • 6.7K Ratings

🗓️ 24 May 2024

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Imagine: You've got that special someone who makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. The trust is there, the connection is solid. But sometimes the fire just fizzles out when it comes to sex. I get it. When the routine starts feeling a bit too...routine, it's time to switch things up and rediscover what really gets your engine revving (and sometimes, it’s not your partner!). On today’s throwback we're diving deep into the world of sexual attraction - what it is, how it's different from romantic love, and most importantly, how to use that knowledge to keep the spark alive in your relationship. Because at the end of the day, switching it up never hurt anybody. In this episode you’ll learn: Why sexual attraction can feel so distinctly different than long-term love What to do when you and your partner are both submissive When you should hang onto your friend with benefits – and when to let them go Show Notes: Join me for a Sexual Wellness Weekend in Canyon Ranch! Sex and Psychology SHOP WITH EMILY! (free shipping on orders over $99) This episode is brought to you by: Promescent (Visit the link for 15% off) The only sex book you’ll ever need: Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure Want more? Sex With Emily: Home Let’s get social: Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Let’s text: Sign Up Here Want me to slide into your inbox? Sign Up Here for sex tips on the regular. See the full show notes at sexwithemily.com.

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0:00.0	Did you know we tend to be attracted to people who look like us?
0:06.0	One study showed that heterosexual men and women rates the attractiveness of several faces
0:12.0	and one was a problem. rate the attractiveness of several faces.
0:13.1	And one was a picture of their own face
0:17.0	that had been digitally morphed into the other sex.
0:19.9	And participants found that this morphed face
0:22.2	to be more attractive than all the other faces.
0:25.0	You're listening to Sex With Emily.
0:28.8	I'm Dr Emily and I'm here to help you prioritize your pleasure and liberate the conversation around sex.
0:36.4	So you've got a partner you love, someone you feel super attracted to and totally safe in
0:40.9	their presence, but also a little bored?
0:45.4	What do you do when things feel too safe?
0:48.7	And how can you better understand your personal turn on switches
0:52.3	to make the romance more adventurous.
0:54.3	Today's show is all about exploring the breakdown between sex and romance. You can
0:59.2	totally want to have sex with someone and might not feel so romantic towards them or you might have
1:03.7	romance and feel lovey-dovey but not necessarily want to have sex with them.
1:07.2	So by the end of today's episode you'll better understand how and why you get
1:12.1	aroused so you can make any partnership more
1:14.8	erotic and know which ones you just might never make erotic and that's okay too.
1:19.2	Plus I take your questions. What to do when you're straight, but kind of want to hook up in a non-strait way.
1:27.1	What to do when you and your partner are both submissive and both crave dominance, how to bring back the spark, and when you should hang on to a friend
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