The Wisdom of Saying YES to Intimacy in Your Relationship | Sex With Emily

Let's talk about what actually happens when desire disappears in a long term relationship… because most people assume their libido is just gone, or something is broken in their relationship, when the truth is usually something completely different. In this episode I'm breaking down how desire actually works, why spontaneous desire is mostly a myth for couples past the honeymoon phase, and the one simple 20 minute practice you can try this week to start feeling connected again without forcing anything. I'm also getting into the difference between duty sex and responsive desire, because those are not the same thing and confusing them is making a lot of people miserable. If you've ever thought something is wrong with you because you don't want sex the way you used to, this episode is for you. Spoiler: nothing is wrong with you. Your desire just works differently now. #SexWithEmily #EmilyMorse #Cheating #Wisdom #Desire Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@SexWithEmilyOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT EMILY: Emily Morse is a Doctor of Human Sexuality, author and host of the #1 rated Sex with Emily podcast. Known as a renowned sexologist, Dr. Emily has helped millions of people around the world navigate their sex lives. Her candid and often funny conversations challenge cultural taboos, misinformation and awkward sex talks to create a future where people can deeply connect and embrace pleasure-filled lives. Because, life is too short for bad sex. CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexwithemily/ X: https://twitter.com/sexwithemily Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sexwithemily TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sexwithemily Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sexwithemily WANT MORE? Visit the Website: https://sexwithemily.com/ which includes FREE guides. Free Downloadable Guides: https://sexwithemily.com/guides/ Text With Me: https://sexwithemily.com/text Receive Sex Tips On The Regular: https://sexwithemily.com/subscribe Interested in 1:1 Coaching with Emily? Go to http://sexwithemily.com/coaching to apply! ============================= Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:06 The Honeymoon Phase & Why It Naturally Fades 02:09 Desire Isn't Gone — It's Changed Shape 03:35 Who This Episode Is For (And Who It's Not For) 04:47 Duty Sex vs. Responsive Desire 06:07 Reading Your Body's Real "Yes" 06:49 How Couples Quietly Drift Into "Roommates" 07:46 What the Research Says About Sex & Satisfaction 10:32 Desire Isn't a Light Switch (The Date Night Example) 12:12 Why Responsive Desire Isn't "Lesser" Desire 12:53 What's Actually Blocking Your Desire 15:15 The 20-Minute No-Sex Connection Challenge 16:16 The Makeout Challenge & Closing Thoughts (TITLE) | Sex With Emily https://www.youtube.com/sexwithemily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices