Sexual afterglow, described as a time of increased emotional connection, bonding, and relaxation after sexual activity,[6] can serve as an impetus for pillow talks, as partners who experience sexual persistence have reported feelings of greater connection with the partner,[7] which can then encourage open dialogue and intimate conversation; Couples who exhibited intimate behaviors (talking, kissing, and cuddling) after sexual activity were found to be more sexually and relationally satisfied. [8] Above all, he was astonished when he heard me speak of a standing mercenary army in the midst of peace and among a free people. Pillow conversations, of course, are often used in discussions of deeper personal connections and lovebirds learn from each other in new relationships. Our conversation ranged from the Panhandle to the Canada Line, while our horses regularly ran south. Pillow talk can be a metaphor in politics and economics for two parties that are exceptionally close or show special treatment, such as the disclosure of trade secrets. Pillow conversation is the relaxed and intimate conversation that often takes place between two sexual partners, sometimes after sexual activity, usually accompanied by hugs, caresses, kisses, and other physical intimacies. It is associated with honesty, sexual outburst and bonding,[1] and is different from dirty talk, which is usually part of foreplay. These sample phrases are automatically selected from various online information sources to reflect the current use of the word “pillow conversation.” The views expressed in the examples do not represent the views of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us your feedback. The content of pillow conversations may include the sex act itself, stories and confessions, expressions of affection and appreciation, often after 10:00 p.m.,[2] and playful humor. [3] One line of research on pillow speech revolved around the hormone oxytocin; This “binding hormone” is linked to other effects, such as decreasing stress, decreasing the perception of social threats, increasing attachment and increasing the ability to read emotional cues. [4] This hormone is known to increase sexual activity in the body between two people who have reached the point of orgasm. People involved in this act of coitus can benefit from this process by opening a sense of communication and trust.
A study by Amanda Denes (2012) shows that partners who reach orgasm are more likely to have conversations on the pillow than partners who do not have an orgasm. In addition, a meta-analysis of the relationship between couples` sexual communication and different dimensions of sexual function found that sexual communication was positively associated with all domains of sexual function (desire, arousal, erection, lubrication, orgasm, less pain) and general sexual function in both men and women. [5] Especially with regard to desire and orgasm, associations with sexual communication were stronger in women than in men. The meta-analysis shows that better sexual communication (i.e. pillow conversation) is associated with greater sexual function. Let`s talk about sex, baby. Let`s talk about you and me. Let`s talk about all the good and bad things that can be. Sound familiar? That`s because they`re the lyrics of a Salt `n` Peppa song.
Yet this prolific `90s duo pretty much nailed conversations to the pillow without even trying. But pillow conversations aren`t self-evident for everyone, so we asked the experts to break them down so we can get closer to the relationship of our dreams. “Pillow Talk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pillow%20talk. Retrieved 14 October 2022. Popular music has also seen discussions about the pillow. Former One Direction singer Zayn Malik released his first solo single “Pillow Talk” in 2016, which reached #1 on the Billboard charts. The music video featured his girlfriend Gigi Hadid. His chorus looked at both sides of the relationship, so to speak: “Pillow talk / My enemy, my ally / Prisoner / Then we are free, it`s a fine line.” Pillow conversations are romantic and intimate conversations in bed or in private between romantic partners. Grab your favorite pair of pajamas and join The Pretty Girls of ΛΟ as we talk about various topics that affect women`s health. We accept donations of shoes to donate to Sole for Souls. Skee yourself there #WomensHealthandAwareness #AKA1908 pic.twitter.com/1x9V7klnbv 💚💕 conversation on the pillow is also associated with extreme honesty, sex tends to reveal our true self.
EBITDA talks are notorious for killing pillow talks. Conversations about the pillow take place in bed. Sex happens in bed. It is natural to connect the dots. So if you want pillow conversations to lead to sex, start with a compliment to your partner, such as “I thought you looked sexy in that suit today” or “I love it when you kiss me like that,” Morris suggests. Then, try to take advantage of that compliment by mentioning certain sexual behaviors you like. Finally, move the conversation to the things you want to try and fantasize. Either way, “the pillow conversation is about letting go, allowing vulnerability, and being authentic with your partner,” Morris says. These are #relationshipgoals we can sleep. The German was beyond my dizziest ambition to speak, but an Italian rider or doorman immediately showed up.
“The pillow conversation isn`t always sexual, but it`s always emotional,” says Dr. Jane Fleishman, Ph.D., an AASECT-certified sex educator. Whether it`s in front of the beginner, post-coital or just the calm ruminations that occur when you cuddle, “pillow conversations are the intimate conversations that occur when you`re in bed with your partner,” says Kiana Reeves, somatic sex expert, doula and director of education for Foria.