Let's talk about the small habits quietly killing your connection…  because most relationships don't fall apart from one big betrayal, they drift apart from the little things we let slide every day. In this episode I'm breaking down the biggest mistakes I see couples make over and over, from protecting your partner from the truth to keeping appreciation stuck in your head instead of saying it out loud, and giving you a practical workaround for each one. I'm also answering your live questions on setting boundaries in short-term relationships and how to start the sex conversation with a new partner. Whether you've been together six months or 60 years, every one of these skills can be learned, and I promise there's at least one mistake on this list you didn't realize you were making!

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. 

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Chapters:

0:00 Welcome to Sex With Emily

2:33 The Biggest Relationship Mistakes Couples Make

4:09 Mistake #1: Protecting Your Partner from the Truth

7:46 Mistake #2: Trying to Win the Argument

10:02 Mistake #3: Assuming You Already Know Your Partner

13:00 Mistake #4: Correcting Before Connecting

15:52 Mistake #5: Judging a Relationship by Sex Frequency

18:03 Mistake #6: Letting Conflict Linger Too Long

21:25 Mistake #7: Keeping Appreciation to Yourself

26:03 Mistake #8: Ignoring the Power of Daily Habits

28:10 Mistake #9: Asking Questions That Go Nowhere

29:51 Healthy Boundaries in Casual Relationships

32:18 How to Talk About Sex With a New Partner

34:07 Final Thoughts & Tour Dates

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Throwback to another one of my favorite conversations! Have you ever wondered where the line actually is between loyalty and betrayal? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Scott Lyons to unpack the messy, subjective world of infidelity in 2025. We get into the questions couples almost never ask each other… is porn cheating, is a flirty DM cheating, is fantasizing about someone else cheating… and why avoiding these conversations is often what leads to bigger ruptures down the line. I also get vulnerable about my own history as a self-described "reformed cheater," and Scott and I both open up about being on the receiving end of infidelity ourselves. We break down the real stats on who cheats and why, talk through micro-cheating and emotional affairs in the age of social media, and walk through what genuine repair looks like when trust has been broken. If you want a real, no-shame framework for defining your own relationship boundaries, this one's 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. 

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Chapters:

0:00 Welcome to Sex with Emily

4:55 What is Cheating?

9:10 Why Every Couple Needs to Define Boundaries

12:45 How to Talk About Monogamy

14:31 Are Fantasies a Form of Cheating?

17:22 Listeners Story: When Fantasies Hurt a Relationship

19:42 Infidelity Stats

22:27 Dr. Emily Opens Up About Her Past Infidelity

25:38 Recovering After Being Cheated On

29:03 Monogamy, Open Relationships & Honest Conversations

36:26 Is Micro-Cheating Actually Cheating?

39:48 Can a Relationship Survive Infidelity

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In this episode, I'm busting the biggest myths that are quietly running your relationship and your intimate life… the idea that men want it all the time, that women don't think about it nearly as much, that low libido means something's broken, that toys replace your partner, that your partner should just know what you like without you ever saying it out loud, and more. I'm walking through each one and replacing it with what's actually true, plus practical tools you can use tonight: how scheduling can bring back anticipation instead of killing it, why communication is its own form of intimacy, and how menopause and libido shifts don't have to mean your best years are behind 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. 

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Chapters:

0:00 Welcome to Sex with Emily

2:55 Inside the First Live Tour Show

6:43 Myth #1: Men Always Want Sex

8:12 Myth #2: Women Don't Think About Sex

9:47 Myth #3: Low Libido Means Something's Wrong

11:22 Myth #4: Great Sex Should Be Effortless

13:40 Myth #5: Sex Toys Replace Your Partner

15:17 Myth #6: Couples Should Want Sex Equally

16:52 Myth #7: Scheduling Sex Means Trouble

19:43 Myth #8: Using Lube Means Something's Wrong

22:45 Yoga Exercises for Better Sex

25:30 Myth #9: Your Partner Should Know What You Like

26:51 Myth #10: Blue Balls Are a Medical Emergency

27:55 Myth #11: No Erection Means No Attraction

29:04 Height Differences During Doggy Style

30:49 Can Menopause Affect Libido?

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In this episode, somatic practitioner Dolly Josette (aka The Pleasure Muse) is teaching us something that changed my life… how to actually listen to what our bodies are trying to tell us. We walk through a body anchor meditation to help you find your most grounded position, then move into what Dolly calls the vulva hug and cock cradle, a practice that has nothing to do with arousal and everything to do with presence, safety, and building trust with your own body. If you've ever felt disconnected from your body, gone numb during sex, or struggled to know what you actually want, this episode is your foundation. Somatic work like this is how we learn to stop performing and start truly feeling, and it's a practice you can bring into your life daily, not just in the bedroom!

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. 

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Chapters:

0:00 Welcome to Sex with Emily

2:23 Meet Dolly Josette & What Is Somatic Work?

4:07 Embodiment & Sexual Connection

10:56 The Holy Trinity: Body, Mind & Soul

13:07 Body Anchor Meditation

26:22 The Vulva Hug & Cradle Practices

35:08 How This Practice Changes Intimacy

41:32 Overcoming Shame Around Your Body

45:13 How Somatic Work Changes Relationships

49:45 The Power of the Pause

51:17 Why Daily Embodiment Matter

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Throwback to one of my favorite conversations! That "spark" you're chasing? It might not be attraction… it might be a trauma response. I sat down with Dr. Scott Lyons to break down the difference between real, sustainable chemistry and what he calls the "trauma tingle,” that hyper-magnetic pull toward someone that actually has more to do with old wounds than genuine connection. We get into why the honeymoon-phase spark always fades (it's biochemistry, not a sign something's wrong), why "getting the spark back" might be the wrong goal entirely, and how to build the kind of attraction that actually deepens over time instead of burning out. If you've ever wondered whether you're in love or just chasing something familiar, this one's 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. 

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Chapters:

0:00 Welcome to Sex with Emily

3:29 Going On A Lot Of First Dates

7:30 Going On A Second Date?

10:48 Freedom vs. Commitment in Love

12:50 The Age Old Attraction Response

15:03 Discovering Your "Safety Language"

17:38 The Opposite of the "Ick"

22:50 Why Great Sex Changes Over Time

26:06 Are We Asking the Wrong Question?

29:25 Expanding Your Sexual Menu

31:27 Passion vs. Intimacy

34:10 How Couples Keep Desire Alive

39:34 Why Adventure Strengthens Relationships

43:39 The "Trauma Tingle" Explained

45:37 Healthy Attraction vs. Trauma Bonding

49:46 Intensity Isn't Intimacy

54:34 A Simple Way to Recognize Healthy Love

57:01 Why Stable Love Can Feel "Boring"

1:00:23 Final Thoughts on Building Lasting Passion

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Today, we're diving into pillar four of Sex IQ: self-knowledge. This is the pillar that ties everything together, because once you understand your body (embodiment), your health, and how to collaborate with a partner, the real magic happens when you actually know what turns you on. I'm breaking down core erotic desires using Jack Morin's erotic equation: the struggle we overcame plus the triumph on the other side often reveals exactly what turns us on most. We'll talk about the pleasure thieves that block self-knowledge (stress, trauma, and shame), why mindful self-pleasure is one of the fastest paths to understanding your own arousal, and how naming what you want to feel during sex changes everything about how you ask for it. If you've ever felt like you're just going through the motions in bed, this episode is your permission slip to get curious about yourself again.

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. 

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Chapters:

0:00 Welcome to Sex With Emily

2:51 The Fourth Pillar of Sex IQ: Self-Knowledge

3:36 Breathing Exercise

4:23 What Self-Knowledge Really Mean?

6:23 Why Self-Pleasure Is the Key to Self-Discovery

7:06 Your Core Desires

8:09 Common Struggles That Shape Your Turn-Ons

13:55 Examples of Core Desires

16:57 What Your Fantasies Reveal About You

18:03 The Pleasure Thieves

20:17 How to Put Self-Knowledge Into Practice

24:06 Weekly Self-Knowledge Action Steps

26:27 Q&A: Rebuilding Trust After a Broken Boundary

31:43 Final Thoughts

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In this episode, I'm going back to my 20s and telling you everything I wish someone had told me about sex back then. The reality is that almost nobody has a clue in their 20s, and we're all just figuring it out together. I talk about why I confused being validated with actually being desired, why I thought pleasure was someone else's job instead of my own responsibility, and how much shame was quietly running my entire sex life. I also get into why attraction alone was never enough to sustain a relationship, why stress and anxiety were wrecking my desire, and why confidence in the bedroom comes from taking action, not the other way around. If you're in your 20s trying to figure this all out, or you're older and realizing you're still carrying some of these same beliefs, 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. 

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: Best Sex Ever Tour Announcement

00:52 10 Things I Wish I Knew About Sex in My 20s

01:46 Setting the Scene: Emily's Sex Life in Her 20s

05:03 #1: Everyone Else Seemed to Know What They Were Doing

08:43 #2: I Thought Good Sex Should Happen Naturally

10:34 #3: I Thought Attraction Was Enough

11:53 #4: Pleasure Is Your Own Responsibility

14:38 #5: Confusing Validation With Desire

16:23 #6: Sex as Performance vs. Being Present

18:47 #7: How Stress and Anxiety Affect Desire

23:24 Do Generations Experience Sex Differently?

25:30 #8: Everyone's Erotic Blueprint Is Different

27:35 Boundaries, Attraction & What Changes With Age

33:13 #9: How Shame Was Driving My Decisions

39:03 #10: Confidence Comes From Taking Action

40:41 Final Thoughts

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In this episode, I'm covering the fifth pillar of Sexual Intelligence: self-acceptance. This is the pillar that ties everything else together, because no matter how embodied, healthy, collaborative, or self-aware you are, none of it lands if you can't accept yourself as you are right now. I'm talking about the "pleasure thieves" that steal our self-acceptance, like comparison, judgment, and perfectionism, and why so much of our sexual shame was programmed into us before we even knew what was happening. I walk through a mirror exercise you can try this week, share why orgasm isn't the measure of good sex (pleasure is), and answer more listener questions. If you've ever felt like you're not enough, not sexy enough, or not doing sex "right," this episode is your reminder that you already are worthy of pleasure, exactly as you are today.

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. 

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Chapters:

0:00 Welcome to Sex With Emily

3:31 Guided Breath Work to Become Present

4:17 What Self Acceptance Really Means

6:59 Why Sexual Confidence Is a Practice

8:11 Common Shame Narratives

9:49 Mirror Talk Exercise

11:54 The Three Pleasure Thieves

18:34 Weekly Self-Acceptance Challenges

25:06 Bringing the Five Sex IQ Pillars Together

26:26 Q&A: Why Do I Tense Up?

29:08 Q&A: How Can I Feel Comfortable With the Lights On?

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In this episode, I'm breaking down everything I learned about sex and relationships in my 30s… because this decade taught me lessons my 20s never could. I used to think if the chemistry faded, the relationship was over, but I discovered that real intimacy is something you build, not something you stumble into. I'm talking about why stress crushes desire more than attraction ever could, why responsive desire is normal (not broken), why boring sex doesn't mean a boring relationship, and why communication really is a lubrication. If you've ever wondered why talking about sex feels harder than having it, or worried that losing the honeymoon phase means you're with the wrong person, this episode is for you.

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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. 

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Chapters:

0:00 Welcome to Sex With Emily

3:34 Lesson #1: Chemistry Isn't Enough for Lasting Intimacy

4:28 Lesson #2:Why Communication Makes Sex Better

6:05 Lesson #3: Stress Can Kill Desire

7:56 Lesson #4: Boring Sex Doesn't Mean a Boring Relationship

9:25 Lesson #5: Your Desire Changes

11:57 Lesson #6: Your Body Isn't the Enemy

13:41 Lesson #7: Choose Pleasure Over Performance

14:30 Lesson #8: Life Can Crowd Out Intimacy

15:46 Lesson #9: Great Sex Is Something You Build

17:01 Audience Q&As

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Are you and your partner really collaborating in bed, or just going through the motions? In this episode, I'm diving deep into the third pillar of Sexual Intelligence: Collaboration. I break down why two people can be having sex without truly connecting, how sexual polarity creates that magnetic charge we all crave, and why desire mismatches don't have to drive a wedge between you and your partner. I also walk you through one of my favorite practices — the Sexual State of the Union — and share simple, actionable tools like the Yes!No!Maybe? list and 60-second eye contact to help you and your partner start co-creating the sex life you actually want. Whether you're partnered or flying solo, this episode will change the way you think about intimacy.

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. 

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Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to Sex With Emily

4:00 Breathwork to Build Presence

5:29 Why Sex Doesn't Always Mean Collaboration

08:09 Energetic Collaboration

10:36 Sexual Clarity

14:08 Examples of Collaboration

21:47 Emily AI

23:17 Why Talking About Sex Changes Everything

25:24 The Sexual State of the Union

29:55 Somatic Healing & Next Week's Workshop

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In this episode, I'm diving deep into the second pillar of Sexual Intelligence: Health. I’ll be breaking down exactly how your physical and mental wellbeing are directly shaping your desire, arousal, and pleasure. I'm walking you through everything from movement, hydration, and hormonal balance to pelvic floor health, stress, trauma, and the negative self-talk that quietly steals your pleasure. If you've ever wondered why you're just not in the mood, or why intimacy feels out of reach no matter what you try, this episode will connect the dots in a way that finally makes sense. Better sex doesn't just start in the bedroom, it starts with how you're taking care of yourself every single day.

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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. 

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Chapters:

0:00 Welcome to Sex With Emily

4:05 A Guided Breathing Exercise

7:23 Moving Your Body To Feed Your Desire

9:14 Hormones and Their Impact on Libido

10:52 Hydration and Nutrition

12:13 Why Pelvic Floor Health Matters

15:19 Medications That Can Affect Your Sex Drive

16:38 Mental Health and Sexual Pleasure

19:26 Stop Performing and Start Feeling

22:06 Breaking Negative Self Talk and Shame

28:06 Cultivating Self Esteem

32:37 Simple Ways to Calm Your Nervous System

36:40 Why Better Sleep Improves Your Libido

38:42 Embrace Daily Pleasure

41:06 Final Takeaways

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