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Pillow Talks

E244: How To Schedule Sex (our hot take)

Pillow Talks

Vanessa & Xander Marin

Sexuality, Health & Fitness

4.82.6K Ratings

🗓️ 22 January 2026

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

If the thought of scheduling sex makes you cringe a little… we get that a lot. You might be thinking.. “Ugh. That’s so unromantic.” or… “NOT hot.” or… “If we have to schedule it, something must be wrong with our relationship.” We’re here to today to give you our hot take on our favorite controversial relationship topic. And yes… we’re going to try to change your mind. In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest myths about scheduling sex, what scheduled intimacy really means (and doesn’t mean), and the practical ways to make it feel exciting instead of like something else on your to-do list. 💛 In this episode, you’ll hear: Why “spontaneous sex” is one of the biggest myths we buy into. How scheduling sex can actually reduce stress, pressure, and anxiety. What scheduling can do for couples with mismatched desire (especially responsive desire). Why having sex earlier in the evening can completely change your sex life. How to build anticipation without feeling awkward or forced. The “bare minimum” approach that makes sex dates feel doable (even on low-energy days). Why taking turns leading sex dates helps both partners feel cared for. The simple mindset shift that turns scheduling sex into something you look forward to. Spoiler: scheduling sex doesn’t replace spontaneity. For many couples, it actually creates more of it. 🔗 Links & Resources ✨ The Spark… because a little spark goes a long way We just launched a $9/month digital drop for couples who want to stay connected, curious, and very into each other — without overthinking it. Sweet dates. Spicy dates. Conversation starters. One new position each month. It’s kind of a no-brainer. 👉 Check out The Spark right here : vmtherapy.com/spark Stay connected 📸 Follow us on Instagram → instagram.com/vanessaandxander 💌 Get our weekly email — real talk, expert tips, and zero shame → https://vmtherapy.com/subscribe 🎧 Subscribe to Pillow Talks wherever you get your podcasts! ========================== THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR ========================== 👏Thanks Cure. Staying hydrated isn't just about water - you also need electrolytes. That's why we love Cure. It's clean and tastes great! Real ingredients. Real hydration. You can grab Cure on Amazon or find a store near you. ➡︎https://curehydration.com/PILLOW Use code PILLOWTALKS at checkout to get 10% discount. ➡︎https://vmtherapy.com/pillow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

It's a way of showing our partner how important they are to us, how important our connection is to us.

0:06.3

It's a way of showing ourselves how important it is that we're willing to make that effort, to carve out that time, to save energy, to prioritize each other.

0:24.9

Hello and welcome to the Pillow Talks podcast.

0:26.6

We're your host, Vanessa.

0:27.8

And Xander Marin.

0:30.8

I'm a sex therapist with over 20 years of experience.

0:32.4

And I'm just a regular dude.

0:38.0

We share the ups and downs in our relationship while giving you step-by-step techniques for improving yours.

0:42.7

Make sure you subscribe for your weekly double date full of totally doable sex tips,

0:48.4

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.

0:57.8

Today we're talking about one of my favorite controversial hot topics and I'm just going to go ahead and tell you I'm going to try

1:04.3

to change your mind about it. Great. Let's go. Not your mind. The listener's mind. I already

1:09.8

know what your opinion is. Let's go. Let's go with that.

1:11.1

Let's go with that.

1:12.1

We're talking about scheduling sex.

1:15.5

Bum, bum, bum, bum.

1:17.4

Most people hate the idea of scheduling sex.

1:20.3

The horror.

1:21.1

I think it sounds very cold and clinical.

1:25.4

It feels like an admission that your sex life is officially dead.

1:29.0

It's portrayed so negatively in so many movies and TV shows. Like, you know, the older

1:35.2

couple with like, you know, kids in high school or whatever and like, you know, they're like

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