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The Shawn Ryan Show

#246 Vanessa Marin - Sex Doctor Explains Why Bad Sex Destroys Marriages and How to Prevent It

Oct 20, 2025 · 2h 19m

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Vanessa Marin is a licensed psychotherapist with 20 years of experience specializing in sex therapy, holding bachelor’s degrees in human sexuality and sociology from Brown University and a master’s in counseling psychology. Working alongside her husband Xander, she provides practical tools and courses to help couples strengthen their relationships and enhance intimacy through their platform Vanessa and Xander. A New York Times bestselling author of "Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life," Vanessa has been featured in outlets like The New York Times, O Magazine, and Harper’s Bazaar. She co-hosts the "Pillow Talks" podcast, offering advice on sex, relationships,…