What do you really want—and how do you even begin to ask for it?
In this episode of laidOPEN, I’m joined by somatic sex therapist Susan Morgan Taylor, a healer and teacher who guides people through the often-overlooked terrain of embodied desire. With over 25 years in somatic healing, Susan brings a grounded, intuitive approach to what she calls the Pleasure Keys Process—a set of practices designed to help individuals and couples reconnect with their sensuality, emotional truth, and authentic connection.
We dive into how early wounding, stress, and disembodiment can short-circuit intimacy—and what it really takes to come back into alignment with your body and your partner. Susan shares how her background in massage therapy and intuitive healing shaped her path, and offers practical, heartfelt wisdom on navigating low libido, sacred sexuality, and the art of noticing, naming, and negotiating in relationships.
Whether you’re in a long-term partnership or simply curious about deepening your relationship to pleasure, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and reclaim the wisdom of your body.
Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction to LaidOPEN Podcast
00:07 Meet Susan Morgan Taylor: Somatic Sex Therapist
02:48 The Pleasure Keys Process
03:20 Intuitive Healing and Somatic Work
04:50 The Importance of Touch and Consent
05:39 Navigating Desire Mismatches in Relationships
09:24 The Wheel of Consent
11:19 The Pleasure Keys Framework
16:55 Understanding Low Libido in Women
23:44 Exploring Sacred Sexuality
32:11 Exploring Sensitivity and Numbness
33:03 The Role of Physical Sensation in Relaxation
33:41 Martial Arts and Body Work in Emotional Healing
34:54 Understanding Numbness and Its Origins
36:25 Pathway to Emotional and Physical Healing
38:45 Sacred Sexuality and Emotional Depth
43:34 The Paradox of Polarity and Union
49:56 Sexual Freedom and Self-Knowledge
52:49 Practical Steps for Emotional and Physical Awareness
55:43 Conclusion and Resources
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