What I Wish I Knew About Sex in My 20s
About this episode
Dr. Emily Morse reflects on the lessons she wishes she had learned about sex in her 20s.
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…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Emily Morse
Topics covered
- sex education
- relationships
- self-discovery
- sexuality
- confidence
- mental health
Keywords
- sex
- 20s
- relationships
- pleasure
- confidence
- anxiety
- validation
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