Podcast episode · 10 February 2026

Everything I Wish I Knew About Sex When I Was In My 20s

Intimacy expert Susan Bratton breaks down what actually leads to better sex, deeper intimacy, and lasting connection - and why so many people are…

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Intimacy expert Susan Bratton breaks down what actually leads to better sex, deeper intimacy, and lasting connection - and why so many people are unknowingly settling for far less. Drawing on science-backed principles of desire, arousal, and communication, she explains where most couples go wrong and what truly drives attraction and satisfaction over time.

Susan also shares her personal journey, including years without orgasms, how radical honesty saved her sex life and why so many couples fall into “duty sex” without realising it. Along the way, she challenges myths about sex, aging, and performance, offering a more confident, connected approach rooted in learning, communication and curiosity.This is an eye-opening, provocative and educational conversation that will change how you think about sex - and what’s possible in your relationships.Susan Bratton, We Need To Talk

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