How do I tell my partner what I want in bed?

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How do I tell my partner what I want in bed?

Sexual Communication, Fantasies, and Cultivating Desire

Talking about sex with your partner can feel impossibly awkward, even when you're having it with them. 😳 In this episode, I chat with world-renowned sexologist Dr. Jessica O'Reilly for a wide-ranging conversation about desire, consent, and how to actually communicate what you want in bed. From fantasies to the G-spot debate to keeping passion alive across distance, this one gets into it.

Today's Questions

  • What is consent beyond yes/no, and how does consent lead to more pleasure?
  • How do you keep desire alive in a long-distance relationship? Can you bring back that initial spark?
  • How do passion and risk play a role in our relationships? Is passion necessary for a relationship to thrive?
  • How can you explore a fantasy when your partner isn't interested (e.g. threesomes)?
  • How do you open up your relationship when one partner isn't interested?
  • What is the line with power dynamic fantasies that cross into harm (e.g. race play)?
  • Can a vibrator de-sensitize your clitoris?
  • Is the G-Spot real?
  • Is everyone capable of squirting? 💦

Our Guest

Dr. Jessica O'Reilly aka Dr. Jess
Dr. Jessica O'Reilly, PhD
World-renowned sexologist, author, and speaker dedicated to helping people improve their relationships and sexual lives.

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