{"podcast":{"title":"Sex With Emily","slug":"sex-with-emily-1056035","podcast_index_feed_id":1056035,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/CFP9686758960","website_url":"https://www.sexwithemily.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/39bf6c96-a9b0-11ee-b1ce-e7d53bc6d37e/image/3b08102dd16aa35ff1d3d9661bced62e.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Sex With Emily","episode_count":1602,"summary":"Dr. Emily Morse shares her expertise on sex, relationships and everything in between! Submit your questions to Emily at sexwithemily.com/ask-emily. For more sexy fun, visit sexwithemily.com and our online store shop.sexwithemily.com. Order her book today: SMART SEX: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T02:18:59.187729+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sex-with-emily-1056035"},"episode":{"title":"The Real Reason Sex Feels Like Pressure Instead of Pleasure","slug":"the-real-reason-sex-feels-like-pressure-instead-of-pleasure","published_at":"2026-05-05T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sex-with-emily-1056035/the-real-reason-sex-feels-like-pressure-instead-of-pleasure","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sex-with-emily-1056035","url":"https://s.gum.fm/s-655239bc611430d95e9a087f/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/CFP2754966982.mp3?updated=1777922288","audio_url":"https://s.gum.fm/s-655239bc611430d95e9a087f/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/CFP2754966982.mp3?updated=1777922288","summary":"In this episode live recording of Sex With Emily, I break down what’s really getting in the way of your pleasure, from the way most of us were taught about sex to why so many people feel disconnected, pressured, or stuck in their heads during intimacy. I explain how performance-based thinking replaces sensation, why desire changes over time, and what it actually takes to build trust with your body again. We also get into how to communicate what you want with a partner, how to bridge the gap between solo pleasure and partnered sex, and why slowing down is the key to feeling more present and connected. If you’ve ever felt like something is off in your sex life or struggled to relax and enjoy it, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening and how to create more confidence, clarity, and pleasure moving forward. Note: This was a live recording from November 2025. #SexWithEmily #EmilyMorse #LiveStream Check out Magic Wand at shop.sexwithemily.com/magicwand Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@SexWithEmilyOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT EMILY: Emily Morse is a Doctor of Human Sexuality, author and host of the #1 rated Sex with Emily podcast. Known as a renowned sexologist, Dr. Emily has helped millions of people around the world navigate their sex lives. Her candid and often funny conversations challenge cultural taboos, misinformation and awkward sex talks to create a future where people can deeply connect and embrace pleasure-filled lives. Because, life is too short for bad sex. CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexwithemily/ X: https://twitter.com/sexwithemily Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sexwithemily TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sexwithemily Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sexwithemily WANT MORE? Visit the…","meta_description":"In this episode live recording of Sex With Emily, I break down what’s really getting in the way of your pleasure, from the way most of us were taught abou…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3233,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/sex-with-emily-1056035/episodes/the-real-reason-sex-feels-like-pressure-instead-of-pleasure/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/sex-with-emily-1056035/the-real-reason-sex-feels-like-pressure-instead-of-pleasure.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}