The Pleasure Process: Keys To Cultivating Embodied Desire with Susan Morgan Taylor

What do you really want—and how do you even begin to ask for it?

In this episode of laidOPEN, I’m joined by somatic sex therapist Susan Morgan Taylor, a healer and teacher who guides people through the often-overlooked terrain of embodied desire. With over 25 years in somatic healing, Susan brings a grounded, intuitive approach to what she calls the Pleasure Keys Process—a set of practices designed to help individuals and couples reconnect with their sensuality, emotional truth, and authentic connection.

We dive into how early wounding, stress, and disembodiment can short-circuit intimacy—and what it really takes to come back into alignment with your body and your partner. Susan shares how her background in massage therapy and intuitive healing shaped her path, and offers practical, heartfelt wisdom on navigating low libido, sacred sexuality, and the art of noticing, naming, and negotiating in relationships.

Whether you’re in a long-term partnership or simply curious about deepening your relationship to pleasure, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and reclaim the wisdom of your body.

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction to LaidOPEN Podcast

00:07 Meet Susan Morgan Taylor: Somatic Sex Therapist

02:48 The Pleasure Keys Process

03:20 Intuitive Healing and Somatic Work

04:50 The Importance of Touch and Consent

05:39 Navigating Desire Mismatches in Relationships

09:24 The Wheel of Consent

11:19 The Pleasure Keys Framework

16:55 Understanding Low Libido in Women

23:44 Exploring Sacred Sexuality

32:11 Exploring Sensitivity and Numbness

33:03 The Role of Physical Sensation in Relaxation

33:41 Martial Arts and Body Work in Emotional Healing

34:54 Understanding Numbness and Its Origins

36:25 Pathway to Emotional and Physical Healing

38:45 Sacred Sexuality and Emotional Depth

43:34 The Paradox of Polarity and Union

49:56 Sexual Freedom and Self-Knowledge

52:49 Practical Steps for Emotional and Physical Awareness

55:43 Conclusion and Resources