Pressing Desires

About Pressing Desires

MIND-BODY-SPIRIT-SEXUAL WELLNESS FOR WOMEN. Welcome to Pressing Desires, the podcast that's all about unleashing the power of your mind, body, spirit, and yes, even your sexual side! The sexual wellness podcast where science meets desire—and no question is too taboo to explore. 🌟 We are your hosts, Dr. Lisa Thomas-Emrus and Dr Emma-Marie Williams, both passionate about all things women's wellness, sex coaching, and clinical sexology. Oh, did we mention Lisa is also a doctor with expertise in Lifestyle Medicine and Emma a Principal Clinical Psychologist with a kink for curiosity and a whole toolbox of psychological skills? Yep, we're weaving in all our experience to share with you! Each episode, the duo unpacks expert interviews, tests products in The Pleasure Vault, and answers listener questions in Dear Desire Doctors—covering everything from low libido and body confidence to adventurous antidotes for relationship ruts. Smart, playful, and unapologetically honest, Pressing Desires is here to help you reconnect, reframe, and unlock more pleasure than you ever thought possible. Because sexual wellness isn’t a luxury—it’s a vital part of your health, your identity, and your joy for life. But hey, the fun doesn't stop when the episode ends! Share your thoughts, aha moments, and giggles with us at @pressingdesires on Instagram. It's like a virtual hangout where your wellness journey gets even more exciting! Remember to email us with your comments, questions and voice notes emandlisa@pressingdesires.com Get ready to laugh, learn, and love yourself a little more on Pressing Desires. Let's press play on pleasure! 🎧✨

Publisher

Liza Thomas-Emrus

Category

health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

22 Nov 2023

Latest episode

17 Sept 2024

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Sept 2024

   Episode 14 Addressing low libido and HSDD - When to see your GP and what to expect, with Dr Lisa

   "Navigating Low Libido & HSDD: When to Seek Help and What to Expect" Game Time: RED/AMBER/GREEN In this episode, we start by playing the RED/AMBER/GREEN game with dressing up in the bedroom! I want you to think about how you feel when it comes to role play or costumes during intimacy: * Red: "Nope, not for me." * Amber: "I might be open to exploring this, but I'd like to learn more." * Green: "Yes, I love this and regularly incorporate it into my sex life!" Dressing up and adding a bit of novelty can be a great way to stave off sexual boredom and introduce new excitement into a relationship. Novelty helps keep things fresh and stimulating, but it's important to note that it's not a cure for deeper sexual desire issues like Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD). So, while spicing things up with some role-play can be fun, stay tuned to learn more about HSDD and how it's treated. What We're Covering in Today's Episode: 1. What is HSDD? 2. We'll break down the difference between low libido and HSDD, focusing on how HSDD is defined by the distress it causes over a persistent period of time. 3. How is HSDD Assessed? 4. We'll dive into how GPs use the biopsychosocial model, which considers biological, psychological, and social factors when diagnosing HSDD. 5. When to See Your GP 6. Learn when it's time to make an appointment with your GP, especially if your low libido has been troubling you for more than six months. 7. What to Expect During Your GP Appointment 8. From blood tests to hormone levels, find out how your GP will assess your condition and the role testosterone therapy might play, according to the NICE and British Menopause Society guidelines. 9. Self-Help Tips 10. We'll explore ways you can empower yourself before your GP visit, including keeping a desire journal and tracking your symptoms. 11. Empower Yourself During Your Appointment 12. Learn how to advocate for yourself during your GP appointment, ask the right questions, and make sure your concerns are heard. Key Takeaways from the Episode: * Understanding HSDD: We cover the importance of differentiating between a temporary low libido and Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, which affects between 6% and 19% of women globally. * British Menopause Society Guidelines: For postmenopausal women, testosterone therapy can be an effective treatment for HSDD, but it needs to be carefully monitored. * Practical Steps for Self-Care: While seeing a GP is important, we discuss lifestyle changes like managing stress, improving communication with your partner, and introducing novelty into your relationship to help keep desire alive. * Feeling Empowered: We offer step-by-step advice on how to feel more in control of your health and sexual well-being before and during your GP appointment. If you think you may be struggling with HSDD or would like to explore how coaching could help you reclaim your sexual desire, I'm offering free 20-minute consultations. You can book yours today by visiting the following link, https://calendly.com/pressing-desires/freeconsult I'd also love for you to follow and engage with me on Instagram at @pressingdesires. Stay connected, ask questions, and join a community of women taking charge of their sexual well-being! And if you have any further questions, feel free to email me at info@pressing-desires.com

2. 

   16 Jul 2024

   Episode 13. Sex & mindfulness.

   Welcome to episode 13 and today I am chatting to Sex and Relationship Coach, Keeley Rankin. She believes all people want to experience mind-blowing, earth shattering, soul cleansing sex. She uses time-tested, practical and body-based methods that really work to help individuals and couples move through their physical and emotional intimacy struggles. The result is that sex becomes playful, fulfilling and invigorating. She helps people just like you to reach true erotic potential. Check out her website https://www.keeleyrankin.com/ (https://www.keeleyrankin.com/) to arrange coaching sessions or take her Sex Class. Follow her on Instagram @keeleyrankinintimacycoach too! We discuss sex and mindfulness, how to have better sex, how to rekindle desire and her work in helping couples navigate sex parties! As always stay in touch with me via email info@pressing-desires.com (mailto:info@pressing-desires.com) or DM via the social media channels Instagram, Facebook or Threads @pressingdesires Remember to let me know the results of your Red/Amber/Green light act from this show! Sex parties are the topic this week so are they a red, amber or green for you? You can see my website https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com/ (https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com/) or www.pressing-desires.co (http://www.pressing-desires.co/)m and sign up to my emails and get your free ebook there. Let me know your thoughts on this show, I’m always keen to hear your views. Love and light Dr Liza

3. 

   7 May 2024

   Episode 12 - Dealing with life's challenges, becoming empowered, with Dr Liza

   This is episode 12 and it’s just me this week (well me and my newborn that I’m baby wearing). I’m discussing how to overcome life’s challenges and becoming empowered and sharing some personal experience. It seems timely given I have a newborn and this time is always challenging even if everything goes well. It has certainly been challenging for me given I have been in hospital with the little one every week since he was born! Faith is very important for me and I pray daily so this is something I draw on to help me through difficult times. A scripture came through about humility and this has made me contemplate that part of humility is accepting our own limitations and asking for help. This is something I am going to practice more of now that I realise this is part of humble living. I hadn’t considered that before. Have you? I discuss an exercise called ‘struggles and strengths’ in this episode and hopefully this will help you validate how you feel and accept what you’ve been through but also realise your strength and character. Let me know how you get on as this has been one of the most transformative exercises I have ever done! I believe asking for help, sharing vulnerabilities is a great way to enhance intimacy. So ultimately this can contribute to sexual wellness too! As always stay in touch with me via email info@pressing-desires.com (mailto:info@pressing-desires.com) or DM via the social media channels Instagram, Facebook or Threads @pressingdesires Remember to let me know the results of your Red/Amber/Green light act from this show! Lubricants is the topic this week so are they a red, amber or green for you? You can see my website https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com/ (https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com/) or www.pressing-desires.com and sign up to my emails and get your free ebook there. Let me know your thoughts on this show, I’m always keen to hear your views. Love and light Dr Liza

4. 

   23 Apr 2024

   Episode 11 : Sexual wellness, using the right sex toys and lubricants, with Jo Divine

   This is episode 11 and features the incredible Sam from Jo Divine. She has exceptional knowledge in the field of sexual wellness, sex toys and lubricants. We all need to ensure we have skin safe products, ones that don’t cause vaginal irritations and infections such as thrush. Often the high street is not a great place to find vaginal friendly sex products! But Jo Divine is a place to shop for safe, effective products as well as evidence based information. Jo Divine, an online store, was founded by Sam and her husband, Paul, in 2007 and allows you to shop skin-safe products discreetly. I often recommend (to both sex coaching clients and my medical patients) the Sutil lubricants and the Yes lubricants as well as the IMMY for women new to sex toys or who are very apprehensive. Jo Divine have a very helpful health brochure to signpost NHS patients too. The Jo Divine website is www.jodivine.com (http://www.jodivine.com/) Follow on Instagram @Jo.Divine Follow Sam on Instagram @samtalkssex As always stay in touch with me via email info@pressing-desires.com (mailto:info@pressing-desires.com) or DM via the social media channels Instagram, Facebook or Threads @pressingdesires Remember to let me know the results of your Red/Amber/Green light act from this show! You can see my website https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com/ (https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com/) or www.pressing-desires.co (http://www.pressing-desires.co/)m and sign up to my emails and get your free ebook there. Let me know your thoughts on this show, I’m always keen to hear your views. Love and light Dr Liza

5. 

   9 Apr 2024

   Episode 10 : How to manage your weight with Emily De Luzy

   In this episode we talk to the fabulous and highly experienced women’s weight loss coach, Emily De Luzy. She’s been there and done that and wears the t-shirt so knows the reality of how tough weight management can be. She started out 80lbs overweight, battling PCOS, addicted to food and at war with her body image. After 10 years of battling her weight she managed a forever change maintaining a healthy weight and sustaining a healthier lifestyle. Her mission is to create a coaching experience giving personal care and attention in all area’s of holistic health so women can lose weight but most importantly become the healthier women they want to be long term. The FitQueen Coaching Experience is a hyper personalised, mentor led nutrition and exercise programme that will guide you to drop dress size, regain control over food and create healthy habits that seamlessly slot into your life. Through a holistic approach, you will re-establish harmony between your mind and your body. By focussing on both your physical & psychological needs, you'll achieve a transformation that you can sustain for life. Find more information about Emily and her coaching offering and free resources visit her website at https://fitqueen.co.uk/ (https://fitqueen.co.uk/) Follow her on instagram @emilydeluzy Emily also shares a lot of content on LinkedIn under her name Emily De Luzy As always stay in touch with me via email info@pressing-desires.com (mailto:info@pressing-desires.com) or DM via the social media channels Instagram, Facebook or Threads @pressingdesires Remember to let me know the results of your Red/Amber/Green light act from this show - this week it was cunnilingus! You can see my website https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com/ (https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com/) or www.pressing-desires.co (http://www.pressing-desires.co/)m and sign up to my emails and get your free ebook there. Let me know your thoughts on this show, I’m always keen to hear your views. Love and light Dr Liza

6. 

   26 Mar 2024

   Ep 9. Strength building for health, wellbeing and intimacy with Jen Johnson

   This episode is with Jen Johnson, the founder of Jen Johnson Lifestyle Fitness. She is a personal trainer and Occupational Therapist in training for the NHS. She has over a 1000 online hours and many many more face to face coaching hours under her belt. She has an empathetic, energetic and supportive training approach and aims to bring strength, fitness and confidence to busy women just like you! Its female fitness to fit your lifestyle. There is so much evidence to support the benefit of exercise and strength building for women’s health and improving libido so it’s well worth listening in to what Jen has to say. Check her website out www.jenjohnsonfitness.wordpress.com (http://www.jenjohnsonfitness.wordpress.com/) Follow her on instagram @jenjohnsonlifestylefitness As always stay in touch with me via email info@pressing-desires.com (mailto:info@pressing-desires.com) or DM via the social media channels Instagram, Facebook or Threads @pressingdesires Remember to let me know the results of your Red/Amber/Green light act from this show! You can see my website https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com/ (https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com/) and sign up to my emails and get your free ebook there. Let me know your thoughts on this show, I’m always keen to hear your views. Love and light Dr Liza

7. 

   12 Mar 2024

   Sound Healing and all its benefits, with Michelle Victoria McGrath

   Episode 8: This episode is with Michelle Victoria McGrath, a certified sound healer. She brings a synthesis of unique frequencies combined with her intuitive energy channeled into each session to create a Sonic Meditative Journey of complete rest. If you’ve never tried it they are beautiful experiences where you immerse your mind-body-energy into complete rest and deep relaxation using soothing tones and vibrations with gongs, singing bowls, chimes, drumming and tuning forks. The benefits are discussed in this episode but include Less stress Release muscle tension Sense of relaxation Pain relief Improved mood Increase focus and clarity Improved sleep Feeling more centred and spiritual wellbeing Her sound healing immersion sessions are weekly in Penarth in South Wales and you can book on via her instagram page @michellevictoriamcgrath.co As always stay in touch with me via email info@pressing-desires.com (mailto:info@pressing-desires.com) or DM via the social media channels Instagram, Facebook or Threads @pressingdesires You can see my website https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com/ (https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com/) and sign up to my emails and get your free ebook there. Let me know your thoughts on this show, I’m always keen to hear your views. Love and light Dr Liza

8. 

   27 Feb 2024

   Aromatherapy to improve your health, with Tyler Aromatherapy

   Welcome to this episode of the Pressing Desires Podcast where we talk to Ellie, the founder of Tyler Aromatherapy. We kick off the show with our Red light, Amber light, Green light game! This week’s sexual act to consider is Sensual Bondage, so that’s using any type of restraint such as handcuffs, silk ties, ropes etc, to restrain hands and feet. A real way to heighten all your senses, enhance intimacy and feel completely vulnerable. What colour is it for you? Let me know! Moving on to Tyler Aromatherapy, I have to say I am a real fan of Ellie’s products. I find them so helpful to reduce my stress levels and improve my health and wellbeing. I love the Rozy, Dozy and Cozy bath salts, the Stay Grounded and Women's balance candles and the Women's balance essential oil to add to my diffusers. Ellie talks to us about what aromatherapy is and how it benefits our health. Ellie found her path to Tyler Aromatherapy after going through burnout from working as a midwife in the NHS - the very career that sent her on a training course about aromatherapy! Follow her on Instagram @tyleraromatherapy Check out her website : https://tyleraromatherapy.co.uk/ (https://tyleraromatherapy.co.uk/) As always stay in touch with me via email info@pressing-desires.com (mailto:info@pressing-desires.com) or DM via the social media channels Instagram, Facebook or Threads @pressingdesires You can see my website https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com/ (https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com/) and sign up to my emails and get your free ebook there. Let me know your thoughts on this show, I’m always keen to hear your views. Love and light Dr Liza

9. 

   13 Feb 2024

   How to ask for what you want in bed and get it, with Susan Bratton

   We kick this episode off with a new game, red, amber or green light. I introduce a sexual experience and you can consider if its on your red, amber or green light list. Let me know your thoughts or experiences with today's act! This episode features the trusted intimacy advisor to millions and wellness expert Susan Bratton. As the co-founder of both Personal Life Media and The20, she’s an authority in bedroom techniques and communication skills as well as non-invasive treatments that improve vitality for both men and women. Susan stands firm in the conviction that passion is ageless. We discuss how you can have better sex by improving your communication skills and techniques in the bedroom. A self-proclaimed "Orgasmanaut..." Susan travels to the outer reaches of human orgasmic potential to bring back the map to the territory of pleasure and connection. Imagine that you are capable of way more sexual satisfaction! Susan has been featured in the New York Times and on CNBC and the TODAY Show. She makes frequent appearances on ABC, CBS, The CW, Fox and NBC. She really is an authority in the sex education space! You can find The Susan Bratton Show® at BetterLover.com (http://betterlover.com/), her personal shares on Instagram @susanbratton (http://instagram.com/susanbratton), and her lust-for-life supplements, FLOW and DESIRE at The20store.com (http://the20store.com/). web: SusanBratton.com (https://susanbratton.com/) fb: Susan (https://www.facebook.com/trustedhotsexadvisortomillions/) Bratton (https://www.facebook.com/trustedhotsexadvisortomillions/) insta: @susanbratton (https://www.instagram.com/susanbratton/) twitter: @susanbratton (https://twitter.com/susanbratton) Remember to get in touch with me via email info@pressing-desires.com or work with me via my website https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com/ or www.pressingdesires.com Follow me on instagram or threads on @pressingdesires and join the new private Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/pressingdesires/ If you are looking for my free meditations check these out on www.reviveprescribed.com and subscribe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/reviveprescribedmeditation Enjoy this spicy episode and remember your body is yours and you deserve to enjoy all the pleasurable sensations its capable of experiencing! Love and light, Dr Liza

10. 

    30 Jan 2024

    We are talking Hormonal Health with Kirsty

    This episode is all about our hormones, how we feel and how we can be empowered by our hormones. Understanding our hormones and being in harmony with them can help us reach our potential and enjoy our sexual side. Kirsty is a Functional Medicine Health Coach specialising in hormone and menstrual health. She works with individuals and employers to support women and those that menstruate to better understand their menstrual cycle and how to work with it so that they can have consistent energy, better mood, less brain fog, and the enthusiasm to live the life they have worked so hard to create. Catch up with Kirsty on the following links; LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-smith-6a181422a/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-smith-6a181422a/) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/natural_rays_hormone_health/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/natural_rays_hormone_health/?hl=en) Tik tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hormone_harmony (https://www.tiktok.com/@hormone_harmony) Remember if you want to hear more from me or work with me, check me out on https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com/ (https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com/) or www.pressing-desires.com (http://www.pressing-desires.com/) Instagram @pressingdesires Threads @pressingdesires Love and light to you, Dr Liza

11. 

    16 Jan 2024

    Pressing Desires - We are talking Shameless Sex with Amy and April.

    Amy was voted 2022’s Sexpert of the Year within the pleasure products industry. She is a sex and relationship coach trained in both the Somatica® and Hakomi Method, certified sex educator, lead educator for Uberlube, as well as co-owner of a mother-daughter owned online pleasure boutique called Pure Pleasure Shop. Amy has a passion for promoting shame-free, pleasure-focused sexuality education while emphasizing the deep emotional and energetic forces behind great sex and intimate connection, offering everything from private sessions to how-to workshops to erotic empowerment retreats. April has been educating people about sexual pleasure, health and wellness, and pleasure products at a global scale since 2008. She travels internationally as Vice President of Hot Octopuss, an innovative pleasure product company. April was voted Woman of the Year in the pleasure products industry in 2016, and has dedicated her life to the business of sex and pleasure. Together, Amy and April combined forces to create the Shameless Sex Podcast, inspiring radical self-love, sexual empowerment, and shame-free intimacy. Shameless Sex is unabashed real talk about sexuality with a playful twist. To learn more, or to pre-order their upcoming book Shameless Sex: Choose Your Own Pleasure Path to Unlock the Sex Life You’ve Been Waiting For, go to shamelesssex.com (http://shamelesssex.com/) Tune in to hear from these fantastic and inspiring leaders! As ever, email me on info@pressing-desires.com Follow me on social media @pressingdesires Find out more and work with me at https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com/ Remember you are worthy and designed for pleasure! Love and light, Dr Liza

12. 

    2 Jan 2024

    Sex Coaching with Lucy

    Lucy is a sexologist and intimacy coach who is passionate about helping smart, overthinking, highly driven women feel fabulous in their bodies, have epic sex, and feel liberated on all levels by releasing shame and embracing all the pleasure. She was nominated for Somatic Sexologist of The Year Award at the 2023 Sexual Freedom Awards, she is the host of The Naked and Unashamed Life Podcast, and is am regularly quoted in press for her sex-pertise. She makes talking about sex as easy as talking about what you’re cooking for dinner tonight, and exploring pleasure as natural as breathing. She wants you to have the sex, love, and relationship that you deeply desire, and will give you the tools to make it happen. Check out her website here: https://lucyrowett.com If you're looking for my website, my links are here: www.pressing-desires.com https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com As always, stay in touch and let me know your thoughts. I'm on all the usual social media channels @pressingdesires Love, light and pleasure to you all, Liza

13. 

    9 Dec 2023

    How to create more self love.

    Self love - often the least prioritised when it comes to focusing on your wellness. However, it is key for long term health and wellbeing. Amy is a self love coach. Find her on Instagram @amysselflovespace. She is a self love coach, particularly specialising in those with disabilities. As you may know self love in the context of disability is of personal interest to me since my daughter was born with hers. I spend a consistent amount of time ensuring that she builds her self love. I feel that is one of the most valuable tools I can give her! Self love is also a key priority in my coaching in the women's wellness and intimacy field. It is certainly essential when it comes to improving our intimacy and pleasure. Without self love you will never cultivate enough worthiness to be comfortable with the vulnerability of intimacy. Check this episode out and as always, get in touch with any questions or feedback on info@pressing-desires.com or head to https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com/

14. 

    22 Nov 2023

    Listen in as Dr Patti shares her wealth of experience on sex coaching.

    Dr. Patti Britton is a renowned Clinical Sexologist and Sexuality Educator. She brings a spirit of knowledge, playfulness and expertise through stellar credentials and experience as a globally respected leader in sexology. Not only is she a prolific author and academic, but she is also a sought-after speaker and trainer, who has created over 40 couples' sexual enhancement DVDs. Frequently featured in media outlets like Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, and Refinery29. Dr. Patti has been a popular guest on summits, TV shows, documentaries, live talk and news radio, as well as podcasts. Dr. Patti was the featured sex coach by Oprah! in 2022, voted AASECT Sex Educator of the Year in 2016, and is the pioneer known as the “Mother of Sex Coaching”. Further solidifying her influence in the field, Dr. Patti co-founded SexCoachU, the world's leading credentialing and training institute for sex coaching. Based in Southern California, she offers private sex coaching sessions both in-person and globally via Zoom. If you are interested in becoming a qualified Sex Coach and Clinical Sexologist then train where Liza trained, under the leadership of Dr Patti. Check out more information at https://sexcoachu.com/ Want to work with Dr Liza Thomas-Emrus? Check out more information at https://pressingdesires.mykajabi.com

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