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Holiday season is near, and the Sex With Emily 2023 Holiday Gift Guide is here! We’re all about giving and receiving here, particularly when it comes to the gift of pleasure. So how about gifting some pleasure into your loved ones’ lives (and your life!) this holiday season? Today, Producer Erica and I discuss our favorite, pleasure-filled gifts. Plus, we discuss: How do you know if someone is open to receiving a sex toy? And how do you gift one to them? Stay tuned. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: At what point in a relationship it's appropriate to gift someone a sex toy How to introduce sex toys to a new partner My top gift recommendations for your loved ones Hottest Gift Guide Ever: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide: My Top Picks for the Hottest Holidays Ever See the full show notes at sexwithemily.com. Show Notes: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide: My Top Picks for the Hottest Holidays Ever 2023 Shop With Emily Gift Guide The Giftables Collection by Plus One (30% off orders over $50, 30% off sitewide on Cyber Monday) The Rose by PlusOne VIIA Hemp Co’s High Love Libido Gummies (code EMILY for 15% sitewide + Free Gummies Sample) Magic Wand Micro Je Joue Couples Collection Playground Mood Maker Je Joue Mimi OSEA Essential Hydrating Oil Brooklinen Super-Plush Bath Towels Bearaby Weighted Blanket Contigo Stainless Steel Travel Mug Sex Toys for Penises by Arcwave LELO LOKI Wave (code EMILY10 for an extra 10% off existing sales) Omala Skin Balm Candle HigherDose Red Light Face Mask Morgasm CBD Arousal Gel Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Nov 202342min

‘Tis the season… for more sex! Today, Producer Erica and I dive into the reasons why people have more or less sex over the holidays, how to maintain intimacy when you’re staying with relatives, and my top discreet toy recs. We also get into relationship dynamics over the holidays: Should you break up before or after? Should you bring them home to meet the parents? Should you hang out with your holiday hookup? And so much more. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: Why sex drives peak and decline over holiday breaks The best places to have sex while home for the holidays Things to notice in a partner while traveling See the full show notes at sexwithemily.com. Show Notes: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide: My Top Picks for the Hottest Holidays Ever Je Joue Mimi, G-Spot Bullet Vibrator & More LELO Dot Clitoral Vibrator Womanizer Premium 2 Suction Toy SHOP WITH EMILY! (free shipping on orders over $69) The only sex book you’ll ever need: Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure Want more? Sex With Emily: Home Let’s get social: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok  Let’s text: Sign Up Here Want me to slide into your inbox? Sign Up Here for sex tips on the regular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Nov 202330min

The Hotline is ringing, and we’re answering! Producer Erica and I answer all your juicy questions, from discomfort around a partner’s sexual history to how to find a third for a threesome. We also discuss prioritizing solo sex during stressful times like divorce, as well as how to manage premature ejaculation when you’ve started foreplay outside the bedroom. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to send sexy texts with confidence, even if you’ve never sexted with your partner before Suggested steps before bringing someone else into the bedroom Navigating age differences in relationships See the full show notes at sexwithemily.com. Show Notes: 2023 Holiday Gift Guide: My Top Picks for the Hottest Holidays Ever Feeld.co/Emily for 30 Days of Free Majestic Membership Promescent.com/Emily for 15% off sitewide Podcast: Sex Party 101 SHOP WITH EMILY! (free shipping on orders over $69) The only sex book you’ll ever need: Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure Want more? Sex With Emily: Home Let’s get social: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok  Let’s text: Sign Up Here Want me to slide into your inbox? Sign Up Here for sex tips on the regular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Nov 202350min

One of the most important pillars of sexual intelligence is embodiment. Today’s guest knows a thing or two about connecting with your body for a better life and better sex. Bestselling author and wellness educator Lauren Roxburgh, also known as “the Body Whisperer,” teaches us how to listen to our bodies, simple exercises to reduce pain and heighten orgasms, how to work with changing hormones, and so much more. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: How to do a reverse kegel How posture and gait can affect our sexual performance All about fascia – the “WiFi” of our bodies! See the full show notes at sexwithemily.com. Show Notes: How to Orgasm During Missionary VIIA Hemp Co’s High Love Libido Gummies (code EMILY for 15% sitewide + Free Gummies Sample) Awaken the Power of Your Pelvic Floor - Join the Waitlist! Aligned Life Studio (code EMILY30 for 30% off your first subscription) More Lauren Roxburgh: Instagram | YouTube | Website SHOP WITH EMILY! (free shipping on orders over $69) The only sex book you’ll ever need: Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure Want more? Sex With Emily: Home Let’s get social: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok  Let’s text: Sign Up Here Want me to slide into your inbox? Sign Up Here for sex tips on the regular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Nov 202357min

Confidence is something we all struggle with at times, particularly in our sex lives and relationships. From feeling insecure about our bodies, to not thinking we’re “good enough” in bed, messages from society, past partners, and our own shame can affect how we show up in the bedroom. In this Best Of episode, I’m giving you my top tips for boosting your sexual confidence. I also answer your questions like: how do you help a partner boost their confidence? How can you hack your brain to feel confident while naked? How can you fully let go in bed, so that you can experience maximum pleasure? And so much more. In this episode, you’ll learn: Specific exercises for building body acceptance Sexual communication tips How to explore sexually, even if you feel less experienced See the full show notes at sexwithemily.com. Show Notes: Triple Stimulation Masturbation How to Orgasm During Missionary FirmTech (code Emily20 for 20% off) Feeld SHOP WITH EMILY! (free shipping on orders over $69) The only sex book you’ll ever need: Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure Want more? Sex With Emily: Home Let’s get social: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok  Let’s text: Sign Up Here Want me to slide into your inbox? Sign Up Here for sex tips on the regular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Nov 202337min

I get asked all the time: what makes great sex? Well, today’s guests would argue that the best sex is shameless sex. Amy Baldwin and April Lampert, the dynamic duo behind the Shameless Sex podcast, join me today in answering all your juicy questions. From learning to identify what you really want in bed to how to take hot vulva pics and deciding whether an open relationship is right for you, Amy and April share their top tips for becoming a better lover. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to feel more present and embodied during sex What “shameless sex” really means How to improve your sex life with old and new partners See the full show notes at sexwithemily.com. Show Notes: Triple Stimulation Masturbation Ages & Stages In Your Sex Life Bathmate (code EMILY10 for 10% off sitewide) Magic Wand We-Vibe Podcast: Orgasms, Squirting & The Year of Anal Licking Pre Order Shameless Sex: Choose Your Own Pleasure Path to Unlock the Sex Life You’ve Been Waiting For Shameless Sex Podcast: Spotify | Apple Podcasts Shameless Sex Socials: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website SHOP WITH EMILY! (free shipping on orders over $69) Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure Want more? Sex With Emily: Home | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok  Let’s text: Sign Up Here Sign Up Here for sex tips on the regular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Nov 20231h

Have you ever wondered if you’re the asshole in your sex life and relationships? Today, Producer Erica and I are letting you know if you’re approaching asshole territory - and not the good kind. One listener hooked up with someone else while they were on a break, and now her partner says she can’t be trusted. Who’s the asshole here? Another listener wants to spice it up in the bedroom, but her husband with a kinky past sees her as a “delicate little angel.” Sounds like a case of the classic Madonna-Whore complex. What about when your partner won’t perform oral sex? Are you the asshole for craving it? We get into all this and more. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: The importance of identifying your sexual fantasies How to work through ultimatums in relationships Why your sex life should evolve over time See the full show notes at sexwithemily.com. Send us your AITA questions for the chance to have yours featured on the show at sexwithemily.com/aita. Show Notes: Ages & Stages In Your Sex Life Soraya Beads from LELO (code SEXWITHEMILY for 25% off sitewide) Flavored Lubes Yes No Maybe List & Other Guides SHOP WITH EMILY! (free shipping on orders over $69) The only sex book you’ll ever need: Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure Want more? Sex With Emily: Home Let’s get social: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok  Let’s text: Sign Up Here Want me to slide into your inbox? Sign Up Here for sex tips on the regular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Nov 202339min

Does dating ever feel like a second job? You’re not alone. Today, Jordana Abraham and Jared Freid of the popular U Up? podcast share tips to hack your dating life so you can make genuine connections while enjoying the process. Known for reading between the lines and giving their listeners the straight-up advice they need (but may not always want to hear), Jordana and Jared help me answer all your questions, from what makes a great dating profile to how people’s definitions of “casual sex” can vary. They also help me answer your questions about hooking up with a friend, long-distance relationships, the “ick” and so much more. In this episode, you’ll learn: What to know before meeting up with a date in person How to create a profile that sparks genuine conversations How to combat dating app fatigue See the full show notes at sexwithemily.com. Show Notes: How to Handle Performance Anxiety 5 Ways to Pleasure a Vulva SHOP WITH EMILY! (free shipping on orders over $69) The only sex book you’ll ever need: Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure Want more? Sex With Emily: Home Let’s get social: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok  Let’s text: Sign Up Here Want me to slide into your inbox? Sign Up Here for sex tips on the regular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Okt 202343min