Pillow talk
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Pillow talk is the relaxed, intimate conversation that often occurs between two sexual partner
s after the act of coitus
, usually accompanied by cuddling, caresses, and other physical intimacy. It is associated with sexual afterglow and is distinguished from dirty talk
which usually forms part of foreplay
. Pillow talk, more broadly may also refer to conversations between parties that may be of a more casual and flirting nature, and are not necessarily engaged in a physical relationship.
The content of pillow talk typically includes the sexual act itself, expressions of affection and appreciation, and playful humor. A couple's pillow talk session is often used as a plot device
in works of fiction and drama, such as movies and television. It offers a convenient setting for a couple to discuss relevant plot events or reveal new information to each other.
Discussing a seven day sex ban imposed by women in Kenya
, Patricia Nyaundi of the Federation of Women Lawyers said that "Great decisions are made during pillow talk, so we are asking the two ladies at that intimate moment to ask their husbands: Darling can you do something for Kenya?"
Sexual partner
Sexual partners are people who engage in sexual activity together. The sexual partners can be of any gender or sexual orientation. The sexual partners may be in a committed relationship, either on an exclusive basis or not, or engage in the sexual activity on a casual basis...
s after the act of coitus
Human sexuality
Human sexuality is the awareness of gender differences, and the capacity to have erotic experiences and responses. Human sexuality can also be described as the way someone is sexually attracted to another person whether it is to opposite sexes , to the same sex , to either sexes , or not being...
, usually accompanied by cuddling, caresses, and other physical intimacy. It is associated with sexual afterglow and is distinguished from dirty talk
Dirty talk
Dirty talk is the practice of using graphic word imagery to heighten sexual pleasure before and during sexual intercourse. It is commonly a part of foreplay.Dirty talk can include vivid erotic descriptions, sexual humor, sexual commands and rude words...
which usually forms part of foreplay
Foreplay
In human sexual behavior, foreplay is a set of intimate psychological and physically intimate acts between two or more people meant to create desire for sexual activity and sexual arousal. Either or any of the sexual partners may initiate the foreplay, and they may not be the active partner during...
. Pillow talk, more broadly may also refer to conversations between parties that may be of a more casual and flirting nature, and are not necessarily engaged in a physical relationship.
The content of pillow talk typically includes the sexual act itself, expressions of affection and appreciation, and playful humor. A couple's pillow talk session is often used as a plot device
Plot device
A plot device is an object or character in a story whose sole purpose is to advance the plot of the story, or alternatively to overcome some difficulty in the plot....
in works of fiction and drama, such as movies and television. It offers a convenient setting for a couple to discuss relevant plot events or reveal new information to each other.
Discussing a seven day sex ban imposed by women in Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
, Patricia Nyaundi of the Federation of Women Lawyers said that "Great decisions are made during pillow talk, so we are asking the two ladies at that intimate moment to ask their husbands: Darling can you do something for Kenya?"