Is sex without feelings ever a good idea?

May 23, 2026 4 min

About this episode

With the rise of dating apps, it seems more common to have sex without being in love. Sex for sex's sake, promises to be mindless and commitment-free. In short: pleasure without the risk of pain, but this might not be the whole story. Experts suggest that this trend reflects a deeper change in society. The separation of sex from love and emotional attachment is part of a broader societal shift towards consumerism and individual pleasure. Why are people tempted by a quick fling? Is it even possible to detach your body from your feelings? So, by cutting ourselves off from feelings, do we deprive ourselves of some of the pleasure? Should we be wary of this kind of behavior? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can you revitalise your relationship with 3 expert sex tips?⁠ ⁠Why do we get the post-sex blues?⁠ ⁠Does sex help us to sleep better?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 9/10/24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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