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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2025 · 4 MIN

77 | Faking It: The Hidden Cost of Pretending in Bed

from Desire Dialogues · host Sex Coach Lauren Nicole | LNG coaching

In this episode of Desire Dialogues, we’re getting real about a common but rarely unpacked experience: faking it during sex — and the quiet, lasting cost it has on our bodies, relationships, and sense of self.🧠 You’ll learn:💡 Why we fake arousal, orgasms, or interest🔍 What we lose when we perform instead of feel🛠️ What to say instead — and how to speak your truth in bed📋 A powerful resource to help you reconnect with real desireThis one’s a truth-teller. If you’ve ever felt pressure to “just get it over with,” this episode is your invitation back to pleasure integrity.🎁 Reach out for the Pleasure Integrity Checklist by sending me a message on Instagram — your free guide to more honest, embodied, and satisfying sex.✨ (https://linktr.ee/relationshipcoachlaurengoyette)

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