Sex With Emily

How Porn Can Actually Improve Your Sex Life

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Sep 30, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Wednesday Martin, a cultural anthropologist and sex expert, explores the complex world of pornography with Dr. Emily Morse. They dive into how porn influences sexual behaviors and communication in relationships, examining listener concerns and discussing the historical context that fuels anxiety around it. They also reveal research showing no link between porn and sexual aggression, and emphasize the potential of porn as a tool for discovery. The conversation emphasizes the importance of consent, communication, and balancing erotic exploration with healthy boundaries.
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INSIGHT

Porn Is Historically Normalized

  • Porn has existed across human history and is not a new cultural disease.
  • Understanding its longevity reframes modern panic about porn's power and ubiquity.
ANECDOTE

Childhood Discovery Sparked Curiosity

  • Wednesday Martin discovered Penthouse in her father's basement and loved the erotic writing.
  • The writing ignited her curiosity and early sexual imagination.
ADVICE

Talk, Don't Shame About Porn

  • Talk openly about porn use and its effects instead of shaming or accusing.
  • Use conversation to separate attraction to porn from commitment to your partner.
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