Pillow Talk Blog
Articles & Videos by Jodie Shea. Read to learn more about relationships, sex, and more!
Unpacking the Quiet Signs of Emotional Abuse
When we talk about problems in a relationship, we tend to think of it simply: one person causing the harm, one person being hurt by it. Clear-cut abuse in relationship definitely exists. But a lot of struggling couples are actually stuck in something more complicated,...
Why ADHD Can Make Sexual Satisfaction Harder to Reach, Even in a Good Relationship
Here's something that surprises a lot of couples: even in a relationship that feels solid and loving, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can quietly affect sexual satisfaction, and it's rarely a reflection of attraction or commitment. Research shows...
Compulsive Sexual Behavior Explained: Why He Can Flirt with Strangers But Struggles with Intimacy at Home
When a man says "I love my partner, but I can't stop", he's caught in one of the most painful paradoxes in human psychology. The split often shows up in a deeply painful way. He can flirt, engage, and maintain an erection with other women, but experiences physical...
The Closet Doesn’t Disappear in a Relationship: Understanding Discordant Outness
Pride Month encourages to live openly and celebrate who you are, but every person's relationship with the closet moves at its own pace. For many LGBTQ+ couples, discordant outness quietly becomes one of the most painful and least-talked-about sources of conflict in a...
The Mental Load and Burnout on Women (And Why It’s Not Just About Being Busy)
Every single day, women across the globe perform three-quarters of the world's unpaid work. That's 11 billion hours. This labor (personal care, housework, managing the household) is the bedrock of our families and economies. And yet? It remains largely invisible in...
Understanding Sexual Violence and How Communities Can Fight Back
Sexual assault is a widespread and deeply rooted problem. It affects millions of people across the United States every year. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), the scale of this crisis is enormous. One in five women in the U.S. has been...
How Autistic Adults Create Authentic Connections in Relationships
As we observe Autism Awareness Month, let's talk about something I see all the time in my practice: the absolute chaos that happens when Autistic individuals (or neurodivergent in general) are expected to follow neurotypical "relationship scripts." You know what I...
Menopause and Relationships: How to Navigate Intimacy During the Transition
Menopause is a natural biological milestone, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood phases of a woman's life. Defined as the point when you've gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, it marks the end of your reproductive years. In honor of Women's...
How One Partner’s Trauma Shapes the Couple
Trauma doesn't exist in isolation. It lives within the relationship system. When one partner carries a history of Cumulative Childhood Trauma (CCT) – experiences like neglect, abuse, or witnessing violence – the effects ripple far beyond their own internal world....
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