Emily shares a simple framework for staying connected long-term (including her idea of “sex vows”), then takes calls from listeners navigating a sudden post-marriage libido drop and the emotional whiplash of being single while everyone around you is getting engaged.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why desire often drops after commitment — and how to address it before resentment builds
• Practical ways to revive novelty and reconnect (including “sex vows” you can actually use)
• How to handle the pressure and loneliness when it feels like everyone else is getting married
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
3:26 - Current Trends in Sex and Relationships
5:25 - Essential Conversations Before Marriage
7:40 - Writing Your Sex Vows
9:49 - Planning Your Pleasure: Yes/No/Maybe List
12:39 - Recreating Honeymoon Sex Energy
16:00 - Q&A: When His Sex Drive Plummets After Marriage
22:30 - Q&A: Exploring Bisexuality in a Committed Relationship
25:24 - Q&A: Building a Sex Life You've Never Had
30:56 - Q&A: When Your Partner Doesn't Want Marriage
