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​​258: When Desire Fades, Come Together - Emily Nagoski & the Science of Longlasting Sexual Connection
Season 1 · Episode 258

​​258: When Desire Fades, Come Together - Emily Nagoski & the Science of Longlasting Sexual Connection

In this revealing conversation with Dr. Emily Nagoski, we challenge the cultural "desire imperative" that has us constantly chasing an elusive spark. Discover why pleasure—not spontaneous desire—is the true measure of sexual wellbeing, and how understanding your "emotional floor plan" can create pathways to connection.

Relationship Alive!

May 10, 20251h 20mExplicit

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Show Notes

What if everything you've been taught about keeping desire alive in long-term relationships is fundamentally wrong? In this revealing conversation with Dr. Emily Nagoski, we challenge the cultural "desire imperative" that has us constantly chasing an elusive spark. Discover why pleasure - not spontaneous desire - is the true measure of sexual wellbeing, and how understanding your "emotional floor plan" can create pathways to connection. Dr. Nagoski shares research-backed insights on how couples who maintain vibrant sexual connections focus on co-creating unique experiences rather than following cultural scripts. Whether you're experiencing mismatched desire patterns or simply want to deepen your intimate connection, this episode offers a revolutionary framework for sustainable pleasure that evolves alongside your relationship.

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