EPISODE · Jul 8, 2025 · 25 MIN
Should You Tell Your Partner About Your Sexual Fantasies?
from In Bed with Science: a Sex Podcast · host Leigh Norén | Sex Therapist and Relationship Expert
Sharing what turns you on with a partner can be scary. But it can also be hot, and emotionally rewarding. This episode dives into one of the most common but rarely spoken fears in long-term relationships: what will happen if I share what I fantasize about? We unpack a fascinating new study on why people do (and don’t) share their sexual fantasies with partners — and the surprising gap between what people fear will happen, and what actually does.We'll cover:Why fear of judgment often outweighs the actual riskThe five most common reasons people keep fantasies privateHow to explore whether sharing is right for you, using my free, step-by-step exerciseThe study covered in this episode is: A Content Analysis of Reasons for Disclosing Sexual Fantasies and Partner Responses by Kimberley et al., published in The Journal of Sex Research.📝 Grab your free fantasy reflection exercise hereInterested in my services? Check them out hereJoin my 1:1 online program Re:Desire here.Do you want to submit a listener question for the podcast? Here's the link
What this episode covers
Sharing what turns you on with a partner can be scary. But it can also be hot, and emotionally rewarding. This episode dives into one of the most common but rarely spoken fears in long-term relationships: what will happen if I share what I fantasize about? We unpack a fascinating new study on why people do (and don’t) share their sexual fantasies with partners — and the surprising gap between what people fear will happen, and what actually does.We'll cover:Why fear of judgment often outweighs the actual riskThe five most common reasons people keep fantasies privateHow to explore whether sharing is right for you, using my free, step-by-step exerciseThe study covered in this episode is: A Content Analysis of Reasons for Disclosing Sexual Fantasies and Partner Responses by Kimberley et al., published in The Journal of Sex Research.📝 Grab your free fantasy reflection exercise hereInterested in my services? Check them out hereJoin my 1:1 online program Re:Desire here.Do you want to submit a listener question for the podcast? Here's the link
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