E285: Ask a Sex Therapist: Sore Jaws, Awkward Eye Contact & Aging Down There

It's time for another round of Ask A Sex Therapist, where we answer your most personal, awkward, and downright fascinating questions about sex and relationships! In this episode, we're talking about: Blowjob jaw: Why your jaw gets sore during oral sex, plus an easy technique to make things more comfortable (and pleasurable!) That “I have to pee” feeling: What it can mean when you experience this sensation during sex Changes as you age: What's really happening to your clitoris as you get older Eye contact during sex: Why it feels so vulnerable, what our community had to say, and how to make it feel more natural Body odor: Is it normal to notice your own scent at certain points in your menstrual cycle? Emotional connection: Who's responsible for creating more closeness in a relationship? And one very unexpected question about height that has Xander wondering if there's a giantess fantasy involved! Whether you've wondered about these things yourself or you're just curious about what other people are asking, this episode is full of practical tips, surprising answers, and plenty of laughs. Ready to feel seriously confident with your hands and mouth? If you've ever wondered whether you're doing it right, or wished you had a few more tricks up your sleeve, we've got you! The Ultimate Foreplay Guides are our step-by-step guides to giving your partner incredible pleasure with your hands and mouth. Inside, you'll discover: Separate guides for vulvas and penises, with techniques tailored to your partner's anatomy Step-by-step instructions for fingering, oral sex, handjobs, and blowjobs Ways to combine your hands and mouth for even more pleasure, including the technique we mention in this episode! Check out The Ultimate Foreplay Guides: https://vmtherapy.com/foreplay Stay Connected Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/vanessaandxander Get our weekly emails: 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 Cozy Earth. Use code PILLOW for an exclusive 20% off on home and sleepwear. If you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here!➡︎https://cozyearth.com 👏Thanks StoryWorth. Give your loved ones a unique keepsake you'll all cherish for years. Right now, save up to $20 during Storyworth's Holiday sale. ➡︎https://storyworth.com/pillow 👏Thanks Quince. Give the gift of quality this holiday season. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and UK, too. When Quince asks where you heard about them, let them know it was from Pillow Talks! ➡︎https://quince.com/pillow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices