Episode 37: The Truth About Why We’re Child-Free
03 Feb 2022
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One of the most frequent questions we get is, “Do you have kids?” Followed closely by “why don...
Episode 36: Can We Come Back From This?
27 Jan 2022
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What do you do when your partner says something hurtful that you just can’t shake, even months or ...
Episode 35: Fine, I’ll Just Do It Myself: The Danger of Weaponized Incompetence
20 Jan 2022
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Has your partner ever done a task so poorly or asked you so many questions that you finally just sai...
Episode 34: I Want You To Want Me
13 Jan 2022
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We all want to feel desired, but so often in relationships we get into a place where it feels like o...
Episode 33: The Episode We Almost Didn’t Release
06 Jan 2022
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Full transparency: we didn’t know if we were going to release this episode. We’re talking about ...
Episode 32: 5 Ways To Make 2022 Your Most Intimate AND Nasty Year Ever
30 Dec 2021
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This episode is all about making 2022 the best year of your relationship yet! Get our five favorite ...
Episode 31: Should We Open Our Relationship?
23 Dec 2021
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Have you ever thought about opening up your relationship? Have WE ever thought about opening up our ...
Episode 30: Sex With Other People...Around
16 Dec 2021
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Having sex when there are guests around (or when you are a guest in someone's home) can be a major s...
Episode 29: Anxious? Avoidant? What Your Attachment Style Says About You (And Your Relationship)
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Attachment Style Theory looks at the ways we respond to other people based on the way we responded t...
Episode 28: So Your Partner Told You Their Fantasy... And You're Not Into It
02 Dec 2021
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Do you have a fantasy you've always wanted to explore? Maybe your partner does as well, but it doesn...
Episode 27: Your In-Law Holiday Survival Guide
24 Nov 2021
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In-laws are tricky. Holidays are tricky. Put them together and you've got some truly stressful situa...
Episode 26: Are You Good In Bed?
18 Nov 2021
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We turned to our Instagram audience @vanessamarintherapy to ask them "what makes someone good in bed...
Episode 25: Are You Too Needy?
11 Nov 2021
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When you hear the word 'needy', it's probably the last thing you would ever want to be described as;...
Episode 23: Butt Stuff!
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What makes anal play so great anyway and why are people so intimidated by it? Well, we're answering ...
Episode 22: How To Not Pass Sexual Shame On To Your Kids
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
In this episode, we're talking about how to cut through the shame, awkwardness and embarrassment tha...
Episode 21: Cowgirls And Doggies And [Redacted], Oh My! Your Guide To Trying New Sex Positions
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Trying new sex positions is a really fun way to spice up your sex life, but it can feel super intimi...
Episode 20: Should We Break Up?
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How do you know if or when to end a relationship? To see if we could help answer that question, we ...
Episode 19: How To Have Amazing Sex With A Brand New Partner
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Awkward, fun, nerve-wracking, and exciting: all words that our community used to describe first-time...
Episode 18: How To Get That New Relationship Energy Back
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We all want to feel wanted. That's why we're talking about something that can totally change your r...
Episode 17: How To Allow Yourself To Receive In The Bedroom
16 Sep 2021
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In order to enjoy sex, we have to receive. Whether it's time, attention, love, or energy, there are ...
Episode 16: No, Your Partner Didn't Make You Feel That Way - Your Feelings Are Your Responsibility
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Feelings. Is there anything that makes you feel more uncomfortable? It's hard enough to process your...
Episode 15: The Secret To Feeling More Pleasure In The Bedroom
02 Sep 2021
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Have you ever found yourself thinking, "Sex just feels so blah. I don't get what the fuss is all abo...
Episode 14: How To Navigate Different Political, Social, And Religious Beliefs In Dating And Relationships
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Politics, religion and social issues are already such divisive topics, so what happens when you disa...
Episode 13: How To Handle Rejection When Your Partner Says No To Sex
19 Aug 2021
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Anytime you ask for something you want, it’s a vulnerable experience. You're putting yourself out ...
Episode 12: How To Let Your Partner Love Your Body - Even If You Don't
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Body confidence is something that affects everyone, whether it's an occasional thing or a daily stru...
Episode 11: How Vanessa Turned Her Orgasm Struggles Into A Sex Therapy Business!
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
When you hear the words “Sex Therapist”, you probably think of someone who knows exactly what th...
Episode 10: Communication Breakdowns: We Coach Real Couples Through Their Worst Fights So You Can Get Better At Yours
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Good communication is really hard. We'll be the first to admit that in the heat of the moment it...
Episode 9: How Often Is Everyone REALLY Having Sex? And What's Healthy For Your Relationship?
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Everyone wants to know what the magic amount of sex is to keep their relationship healthy. So many o...
Episode 8: Has Purity Culture Harmed Your Sex Life? How To Overcome Religious Shame
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Did you grow up in Purity Culture? Purity Culture teaches that it's important to wait until mar...
Episode 7: What Makes a Great Kiss? And What to Do if You Don’t Like the Way Your Partner Kisses
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
When was the last time you had a truly amazing kiss? The sad reality is that most couples just don'...
Episode 6: This Is Why Your partner Won't Work On Your Relationship With You - And How To Finally Get Them To!
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Do you think that relationships should be effortless? Or that having to work on your relationship me...
Episode 5: How to “Let Go” During Sex
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What’s keeping you from letting go in the bedroom? People we polled said that body image, kid...
Episode 4: Mental Load: What It Is and How to Stop It from Destroying Your Relationship
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Do you secretly keep score of who does what in your relationship? Do you feel like your partn...
Episode 3: Should Sex Happen Naturally?
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Should sex happen naturally? This is one of the most common questions we get asked, and it can caus...
Episode 2: Can You Actually Solve Problems In Your Relationship?
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Has this phrase ever been uttered in your home: “We’ve talked about this a million times before”...
Episode 1: The Secret To Hot Sex? Talking About It!
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How comfortable are you talking about sex with your partner? If you’re like most people, your fac...
Welcome to the Pillow Talks Podcast with Vanessa + Xander
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Meet Vanessa and Xander Marin, your new BFF couple friends! She’s a sex therapist with 20 years of...