Sex therapist Vanessa Marin is here to take the intimidation out of intimacy. With 20 years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist and millions of views online, Vanessa and her husband, Xander, have become a go-to couple for real, shame-free conversations about sex. In this episode, Vic opens up about her own sexy journey as they dive into how to communicate with your partner, reduce shame, and strengthen emotional and physical connection. From why a six-second kiss matters to what intentional initiation actually looks like, this episode is full of game-changing tools to make you feel more comfortable and confident in the bedroom.

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Website: vmtherapy.com

Read: Eight Dates by John Gottman, MD

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