Why Couples Never Talk About Sex (And How to Start)

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In this Sex with Emily episode, Dr. Emily tackles why starting intimate conversations early matters more than waiting for the “right time”—and how your sex life begins long before you get to the bedroom.

A 51-year-old in Spain has been dating someone gorgeous for six weeks with incredible chemistry but zero penetrative sex—discover why having the “are we ready?” conversation over dinner (not after making out) prevents months of unnecessary confusion.

Someone married for years realizes they’re bisexual but fears coming out will end everything—learn the gradual approach that starts with general sex conversations, not dropping identity bombshells.

A long-term couple has never discussed desires or fantasies despite years together—find out why waiting until there’s a problem to talk about sex means you’ve already waited too long.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
1:17 – When to Have “The Sex Talk” in a New Relationship
3:26 – Building Sexual Anticipation vs. Rushing Into Sex
5:25 – How to Talk About Sex Before You’ve Had Sex
8:14 – Faking Orgasms: Why It Hurts Both Partners
11:31 – Reader Question: Navigating Painful Sex & Communication
16:42 – Creating Safety When Past Experiences Were Painful
20:38 – The Importance of Lube and Going Slow
24:16 – Reader Question: Coming Out as Bisexual in Marriage
28:36 – Starting Conversations About Desires & Fantasies
30:38 – Living Your Sexual Truth at Any Age
32:24 – Practical Steps for Difficult Conversations

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