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Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast

600. Life is Too Short to Have Sex You Don’t Like, with Emily Nagoski

Feb 2, 2024
On the 600th episode, Emily Nagoski discusses her new book on lasting sexual connections and common factors among couples. Topics include intimacy, sex, and challenges like intimate partner violence and weight loss. The conversation highlights admiration, transitioning into intimacy, and exploring emotional spaces in relationships. It also touches on savoring pleasure, body image reevaluation, and upcoming memoir audiobooks.
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  • Prioritizing sex, having a strong friendship, and rejecting societal norms are key to sustaining lasting sexual connections.
  • Romance literature in novels explores diverse sexual identities but can still reinforce patriarchal expectations.

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Characteristics of Couples with Strong Sexual Connections

Couples who sustain a strong sexual connection over the long term prioritize sex, have a strong friendship, and reject societal opinions about their sexuality. The traditional narratives of desire and keeping the spark alive are challenged, emphasizing pleasure as the driving force of eroticism.

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