Red Flags Are Not Green

Published: July 30, 2024, 10 a.m.

Trust: it\u2019s the glue of relationships, even the more casual ones. Can I trust that this person is safe? That they aren\u2019t going to hurt me? Can I trust myself, that I\u2019ll know how to navigate this situation? These are the questions we all ask ourselves, even if it\u2019s subconscious. Our bodies and brains regularly scan for danger, but when you\u2019re wearing rose-colored glasses, sometimes the red flags just look like flags.\nSo on today\u2019s show, I take your questions on trust and safety, because as we know, safety is the precursor to hot sex. So what happens when you\u2019re having mind-blowing sex with a partner, but catch them chatting with sex workers online? What happens when you\u2019ve been love-bombed, by someone who isn\u2019t what they seem? Or maybe you\u2019ve had past relationship trauma, and don\u2019t trust new partners to take it slow with you? We get into all of it. Finally: do you trust yourself to facilitate a hookup? Do you trust that you can help a partner heal from sex-negative messaging? These are the questions I\u2019m exploring today, and trust ME: by the end, you\u2019ll walk away with some great tools for sticky situations.\n\nIn this episode, you\u2019ll learn:\n\nBeing upfront and honest in a new relationship is very important\n\nLowering your expectations for a one night stand or a situation-ship\n\nWhen someone tells you who they are, believe them\n\n\nShow Notes:\n\n\nJoin the Waitlist for my SmartSX Membership\xa0Community:\xa0Access exclusive sex coaching, live expert sessions, and tools to enhance your pleasure and relationships with Dr. Emily Morse.\n\nTry our FREE Guides Today!\n\n\nSHOP WITH EMILY! (free shipping on orders over $99)\n\nThe only sex book you\u2019ll ever need: Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure\n\n\nWant more? Sex With Emily: Home\n\n\nLet\u2019s get social: Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok\xa0\n\nLet\u2019s text: Sign Up Here\n\n\nWant me to slide into your inbox? Sign Up Here for sex tips on the regular.\n\n\nSee the full show notes at sexwithemily.com.