Performance Anxiety & Performative Sex

<p>We all experience performance anxiety in bed from time to time. We get in our heads, we worry we’re not hot / good / skilled enough, and sometimes we try to be people we’re not during sex. That’s why today’s episode is about identifying different types of performance anxiety, so that we can show up more confident and relaxed for sex. First I talk through O-blockers: common reasons your orgasm and overall pleasure hit a limit. Next I bring up popular “personas” people adopt in bed, like the cool girl/guy who’s down for whatever (even when you’re actually not) and the super dominant, in-charge lover (even when you’re actually more submissive). Finally, I give you strategies to increase your sexual confidence and take all of your sexual anxiety questions.</p><br><p>See the full show notes at <a href="https://bit.ly/45dC1mn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sexwithemily.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://shop.sexwithemily.com/blogs/shop-read/prostate-toys" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prostate Play: The Comprehensive Guide</a></li><li><a href="https://sexwithemily.com/5-libido-boosting-aphrodisiacs-to-try-in-and-out-of-the-bedroom/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5 Libido-Boosting Aphrodisiacs to Try In and Out of the Bedroom</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/3mxDLWs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">VIIA Hemp Co’s High Love Libido Gummies</a> (code EMILY for 15% sitewide + Free Gummies Sample)</li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/3rNSNcZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SHOP WITH EMILY!</a> (free shipping on orders over $69)</li><li>The only sex book you’ll ever need: <a href="https://bit.ly/44C2QQJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure</em></a></li><li>Want more? <a href="https://sexwithemily.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sex With Emily: Home</a></li><li>Let’s get social: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sexwithemily/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/sexwithemily" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sexwithemily" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sexwithemily" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a> </li><li>Let’s text: <a href="https://sexwithemily.com/text" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign Up Here</a></li><li>Want me to slide into your inbox? <a href="https://sexwithemily.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign Up Here</a> for sex tips on the regular.</li></ul><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Sex With Emily · Dr. Emily Morse