Talk Your Way to Better Sex

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Nov 19, 2024

Unlock the secrets to more fulfilling sex through the power of communication! Discover practical tips to express your intimate needs and tackle tough topics like giving feedback or exploring non-monogamy. Learn how to navigate unrequited feelings for a friend and embrace vulnerability about body image. This insightful discussion emphasizes that communication isn’t just lubrication—it’s liberating. Connect more deeply with partners while overcoming the awkwardness of crucial conversations.

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Communication Is Key

Communicate openly about your sexual needs and desires.
It's the key to unlocking better sex and intimacy.

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Framing Requests Positively

Frame sexual requests positively, focusing on desire rather than lack.
Reassure your partner that you value the relationship and want to grow together.

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The Compliment Sandwich

Use the "compliment sandwich" to deliver feedback gently.
Start with praise, address the issue, and end with reassurance.

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Here’s a secret. The #1 obstacle standing between you and the sex of your dreams probably comes down to exactly one thing: communication. It’s not a cliche - it’s a skill, and on today’s Ask Emily show, we’re talking our way to better sex. So let’s bravely face the awkwardness, with communication hacks for even the most nerve-wracking of convos.

Clamming up during sex talks? I’ve got a confidence-building solution for that. How about giving tough feedback, like asking for better handjobs, or addressing a funky smell? We get into it! Finally, we tackle tough topics like telling a friend you have feelings for them, whether or not to open a relationship, and if you should stay in a partnership if the sex is just OK. Communication is lubrication, but you know what? It’s also liberating, and by the end of this episode, you’ll be feeling a lot more free.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to confidently speak up about your needs in the bedroom
Why communication is the ultimate lubricant for better sex
The secret to navigating relationship dilemmas—whether it’s mismatched libidos, feelings for a friend, or trying non-monogamy for the first time.

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