Shameless Sex #364 Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections - with Emily Nagoski, PhD
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Jan 16, 2024 
Emily Nagoski explores why sex in long-term relationships is so often misunderstood, from myths about spontaneous desire to navigating mismatched libidos. The conversation also digs into building equal, lasting sexual connections, shifting from stress to play, and making intimacy feel lighter and more fun.
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Misunderstood LTR Sex
- Sex in long-term relationships is misunderstood because it's historically new to view them as equal partnerships.
- Legally, it's recent that both partners' willingness and interest in sex matter equally.
Successful LTR Sex
- Couples with strong long-term sexual connections prioritize sex, even amidst busy lives.
- They actively unlearn societal myths about sex and prioritize their own truths and pleasure.
Ditch the Myths
- Don't believe that talking about sex signifies a problem; couples with great sex communicate openly.
- Ditch the "spark" narrative; prioritize pleasure and enjoyment over frequency or achieving orgasms.