In this episode, I'm breaking down what your fantasies actually mean, why you don't need to act on all of them, and exactly how to bring one up with a partner without it feeling terrifying.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• What the most common fantasies reveal about your psychological needs — and why the ones that embarrass you the most are usually the most telling
• My step-by-step framework for communicating a fantasy to a partner (even if you've never done it before and have no idea where to start)
• What to do if you can't seem to fantasize at all — including why a history of trauma or a conservative upbringing can shut down your erotic imagination, and how to gently rebuild it
More Dr. Emily:
• Shop With Emily! Explore Emily’s favorite toys, pleasure accessories, bedroom essentials, and more — designed to support your pleasure and confidence. Free shipping on orders $99+ (some exclusions apply).5
• Interested in 1:1 Coaching with Emily? Go to sexwithemily.com/coaching to apply!
• Sex With Emily Guides: Explore pleasure, deepen connections, and enhance intimacy using these Sex With Emily downloadable guides.
• The only sex book you’ll ever need: Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure
• Want more? Visit the Sex With Emily Website
• Let’s get social: Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok | Threads | YouTube
• Let’s text: Sign up here
• Want me to slide into your email inbox? Sign Up Here for sex tips on the regular.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:47 - The Most Common Fantasies (Group Sex, BDSM, Voyeurism & More)
3:50 - Listener Fantasy List: What YOU Shared on Instagram
6:12 - How to Bring Up a Fantasy to Your Partner (The Who, What, Where, When, Why Method)
8:24 - Fantasy vs. Fetish: What's the Difference?
9:09 - Caller Update: Tracy's Throuple Story
15:44 - "Is It Wrong to Fantasize About Someone Else While in a Relationship?"
17:33 - How to Find a Couple for a Threesome
20:32 - Latex Fetish & Pegging: How to Get Your Partner on Board
24:12 - How to Make the First Move Without Falling into the Friend Zone
28:26 - Foot Fetishes 101: How to Blow His Mind
31:03 - When Trauma Blocks Your Fantasy Life
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
