

Pillow Talks
Vanessa & Xander Marin | QCODE
Meet Vanessa and Xander Marin, your new BFF couple friends! She’s a sex therapist with 20 years of experience and he’s a regular dude. Together they’re the shockingly open, slightly nerdy, and seriously funny couple you want to grab sushi with. They share the ups and downs in their relationship while giving you step-by-step techniques for improving yours. Subscribe for your weekly double date full of totally do-able sex tips, practical relationship advice, hilarious and honest stories of what really goes on behind closed bedroom doors, and so much more. It’s the sex education you WISH you’d had!
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Dec 28, 2023 • 57min
Episode 136: The Top 10 Pillow Talks Podcast Moments of 2023
A countdown of the top 10 moments from Pillow Talks in 2023, including hilarious encounters during a road trip and a change in the podcast setup. The hosts discuss the fine line between honesty and cruelty in relationships, share embarrassing sex stories, and play a relationship-themed game. They also talk about handling a penis during sexual activities and the challenge of fitting a wedding ring through a soft penis.

Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 2min
Episode 135: Am I The Asshole? The Holiday Edition
In this special holiday edition of the podcast, the hosts discuss gift exchange dilemmas with mothers-in-law, the etiquette of gift-giving, challenges with family expectations, and navigating holiday traditions and travel challenges. They also debate whether or not someone is the asshole for not offering a discount on a cake and share humorous conversations about recording the podcast in bed and in doggy style.

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Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 4min
Episode 134: Everything You’re Getting Wrong About Intercourse (And How To Get It Right)
The hosts of this podcast discuss common misconceptions and challenges surrounding intercourse, including frustration with positions, movement, and timing of orgasms. They emphasize the importance of communication, foreplay, and focusing on a woman's pleasure. They also explore different sexual positions and address the limitations of porn and movies. The chapter delves into the frustration of 'pillow princessing' and highlights the significance of aftercare. The hosts introduce 'Next Level Intercourse' guide and share tips for enhancing pleasure and closing the orgasm gap.

Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 17min
Episode 133: Dead Bedrooms Part 2: We Coach Another Couple Through Resuscitating Their Sex Life
“We’re just not having sex anymore...” If you’ve found yourself uttering (or even just thinking) this line, you’re not alone. So many couples will experience a loss of not just their sex life but intimacy altogether. When we released Dead Bedrooms Part One earlier this year, it instantly became one of our top episodes of all time. So we decided to bring it back for a Part Two with a brand new couple. In this episode, you get to take a peek into another couple’s bedroom as we help them navigate how to resuscitate their sex life. We’re giving our top pointers for reconnecting inside the bedroom and out, tips on how to move through the difficult conversations, and a few suggestions for resources that can help the process along. A dead bedroom can feel draining and never-ending but we promise you there is a light at the end of the tunnel if you’re willing to keep going! Links & Resources: Book: Sex Talks: The 5 Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life (https://sextalksbook.com/) Course: Art Of Initiation (https://shop.vmtherapy.com/the-art-of-initiation/) Course: Rediscovering Us (https://shop.vmtherapy.com/pilfs/) Website: Home Page (https://vmtherapy.com/) If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe for your weekly double date full of totally doable sex tips, practical relationship advice, hilarious and honest stories of what really goes on behind closed bedroom doors and so much more. It's the sex education you wish you had! Thanks Dipsea. Get a 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/pillow (https://DipseaStories.com/pillow). Go to Zocdoc.com/pillow (https://www.zocdoc.com/pillow) and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. Thanks Uncommon Goods! Get 15% off your next gift at uncommongoods.com/PILLOW (https://uncommongoods.com/PILLOW) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 2023 • 1h 18min
Episode 132: Why We Started Making Out Every Night
Discover the viral video that sparked their fame, including why they make out every night before bed. Explore the challenges of maintaining this ritual in a long-term relationship and how it enhances emotional intimacy. Learn about finding enjoyment in planned activities and sponsored services. Address the role of physical intimacy in conflict resolution and the importance of open communication. Debunk misconceptions about blue balls and discuss the dynamics between men and women when discussing sensitive topics.

Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 16min
Episode 131: How Honest Is Too Honest?
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the fine line between being honest and being cruel in relationships. They share personal experiences and opinions on the topic of honesty, including situations involving crushes and discussing sensitive subjects with empathy. The hosts also explore the potential harm of being too honest, giving and receiving feedback in relationships, and the importance of open communication regarding engagement rings. They delve into attraction and preferences in relationships, navigating hurtful comments, and tease exclusive discounts and benefits for listeners.

Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 18min
Episode 130: The Bristle Reaction, Icky Initiation, And Bad Assumptions: 5 Surprising Lessons From Your Feedback About Our Book
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the surprising feedback they've received from readers of their best-selling book, including the impact it has had on relationships, the unhealthy dynamics caused by lack of communication and non-sexual touch, the importance of emotional intimacy, and the significance of open communication in sexual relationships.

Nov 9, 2023 • 49min
Episode 129: Do You Have Silent Sex? Here’s Why That’s A Problem
Today we’re talking about something we’ve never heard talked about openly… silent sex. Did you know that more than 50% of people regularly have sex where at least one partner is completely silent? This might not initially seem like a huge deal, but there are actually a number of drawbacks to having totally quiet sex. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down for you why you’re having silent sex, the benefits of making some noise in the bedroom, and some simple steps to help you get more comfortable with it! You’ll also learn the surprising truth about which gender in a male/female relationship is the quiet one… Links & Resources: Guide: Dirty Talk 101 (https://shop.vmtherapy.com/dt-101/) Guide: Modern Man’s Guide (https://shop.vmtherapy.com/modern-mans-guide/) Go to GreenChef.com/60pillow (http://GreenChef.com/60pillow) and use code 60pillow to get 60% off plus free shipping. Thanks Cozy Earth. CozyEarth.com (http://CozyEarth.com) and get up to 35% off when you use the code PILLOWTALKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 4min
Episode 128: Sneaky Ways To Get Your Partner More Involved In Your Relationship
Do you wish your partner was more invested in your relationship? Do you find yourself wishing they would plan more date nights, spend less time on their phone and more time with you, or show you that they’re actively working on being a better partner? If so, you’re not alone. 70% of people are longing for a more involved partnership. We know — from personal experience — that getting your partner to be more active can feel challenging. Maybe you just don’t know how to start the conversation or how to phrase your request. Or maybe you asked, but your partner never followed through. Or maybe they even said “no”. Whatever the case may be, we’ll give you some sneaky yet effective ways to get your partner more invested in your relationship. Links & Resources: Challenge: The Connection Challenge (https://vmtherapy.com/connection/) If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe for your weekly double date full of totally doable sex tips, practical relationship advice, hilarious and honest stories of what really goes on behind closed bedroom doors and so much more. It's the sex education you wish you had! Go to Zocdoc.com/pillow (http://Zocdoc.com/pillow) and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 12min
Episode 127: Ask Us Anything: Spilling Our Business Secrets
This week we’re bringing back one of your favorite series - Ask Us Anything. This time we’re doing the sex therapy business secrets edition! Let’s be real… business can sometimes be boring. So we asked our community to send in their nosiest questions. The questions they didn’t think we’d have the nerve to answer. We're pushing out of our comfort zone and answering questions like, do we ever get turned on while working? Have we ever regretted talking about something publicly? And do we ever have imposter syndrome? Tune in to hear us spill all our secrets! Links & Resources: Book: Sex Talks (https://sextalksbook.com/) Guide: Next Level Intercourse (https://shop.vmtherapy.com/next-level-intercourse/) Subscribe to our email list at vmtherapy.com/subscribe (https://vmtherapy.com/subscribe) If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe for your weekly double date full of totally doable sex tips, practical relationship advice, hilarious and honest stories of what really goes on behind closed bedroom doors and so much more. It's the sex education you wish you had! Thanks Dipsea. Get a 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/pillow (http://DipseaStories.com/pillow). Thanks Babbel. Babbel.com/pillow (http://Babbel.com/pillow) for 55% off your subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices