pillow talk
3 synonyms for pillow talk, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Quiet, intimate conversation between lovers in bed, especially after sex.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
bedroom talk
intimate conversation
sweet nothings
How to use pillow talk
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a bit of pillow talk
after-sex pillow talk
during pillow talk
Informal but not vulgar. Uncountable, so no plural and no article: 'some pillow talk', not 'a pillow talk'.
Etymology
A compound of pillow and talk, describing conversation held in bed.
Full origin of pillow talk →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between pillow talk and dirty talk?
Dirty talk is explicit sexual language used to arouse, typically during sex. Pillow talk is the softer, more open conversation couples have lying in bed, usually afterwards, and is about intimacy and confiding rather than arousal.
Why do people open up during pillow talk?
Physical closeness, darkness, low pressure and the relaxation that follows sex all lower people's guard, and hormones released after orgasm promote bonding. That combination makes it a setting where people say things they would keep to themselves elsewhere.
Is pillow talk always romantic?
Usually, but the phrase is also used to describe indiscretion, as when someone lets slip a business or state secret to a partner. In espionage and legal contexts pillow talk means information leaked in private intimacy.
