I Love You (Don't) Touch Me with Sex Therapist Vanessa Marin

Let’s talk about sex, baby! This week, Vanessa Marin, a licensed sex therapist with over 20 years of experience, is here to share tips on keeping things spicy in long-term relationships, even when life gets busy—and let’s be honest, sex can sometimes take a backseat. We’ll talk connection, communication, and yes—scheduling sex to keep the spark alive. Vanessa shares practical tools to help you reconnect and improve your sex life. Plus, we’re doing a fun rapid-fire round with her sex talk card deck! If you’re looking to spice things up or strengthen your intimate connection, this episode is for you! Get ready for real talk and actionable tips! In this episode: Normalizing the ebb and flow of intimacy in relationships How to get the spark back in your sex life Practical tips to improve intimacy with your partner Why non-sexual touch matters Understanding different arousal types Why you should schedule sex Rapid Fire Questions with Vanessa's The Sex Talks Card Deck Here is my favorite quote from this episode: "The connection that we feel to our partner or don't feel to our partner is going to heavily impact our desire to want to connect with them in a physical way.” - Vanessa Marin Exciting news! My Lifetime series Kim of Queens is now streaming on Disney Plus! Join me as I help these girls discover true beauty is more than skin-deep. Click this link to check it out now! Have you tried my exclusive ZERO sugar candy yet? Kimmie's Candies Sea Salt Caramels are the perfect gift that’s both indulgent and guilt-free. Rich, chocolatey caramel with a touch of sea salt—zero sugar, keto-friendly, and gluten-free. A delicious, guilt-free indulgence! Order now at kimgravelshow.com/candy. Supply is low so get yours before they sell out. Do you want to hear your voice on the show? Call me and leave me a voicemail at 404-913-6460 and let me know why you love who you are!   There is BONUS CONTENT in our free newsletter so make sure to subscribe at https://www.kimgravelshow.com Collecting Confidence, my best-selling book is now available in paperback with a brand new discussion guide! Click this link to buy it now. Join my Love Who You Are movement at https://lwya.com Connect with Me: YouTube Facebook Instagram TikTok                                          Website Connect with Vanessa Marin: Website Instagram YouTube TikTok Facebook Pillow Talks Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life The Sex Talks Card Deck New episodes of The Kim Gravel Show drop every Wednesday at 6pm EST. Support our show by supporting our Sponsors: Pique Pique is on a mission to create doctor-approved, cutting-edge solutions for your head-to-toe health and beauty transformation. Feel more hydrated, energized, and like your best self with Pique products—say goodbye to exhaustion, dull skin, and energy crashes. Get 20% off + a FREE starter kit at Piquelife.com/KIM. Your body and skin will thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices