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In addition, a meta-analysis done on the relation between couples' sexual communication and the various dimensions of sexual function found that sexual communication was positively associated with all domains of sexual function (desire, arousal, erection, lubrication, orgasm, less pain) and overall sexual function for both men and women. In regards to desire and orgasm especially, associations with sexual communication were stronger for women than for men. The meta-analysis indicates that better sexual communication (i.e. pillow talk) is associated with greater sexual function. Sexual afterglow, which is described as a time of heightened emotional connection, bonding, and relaxation following sexual activity, may serve as the impetus for pillow talk, as partners experiencing sexual afterglow have reported feelings of greater partner connection , which then may promote open dialogue and intimate conversation; it has been established that couples who engage intimate behaviors (talking, kissing, and cuddling) following sexual activity report greater sexual and relationship satisfaction. In a study examining the effects of pillow talk on relationship satisfaction, men who were directed to double the amount of pillow talk (without any specific instruction regarding the content of the communication) reported greater increases in relationship satisfaction than men who were assigned to a control condition. Notably, the women in the study did not report any significant effect on their relationship satisfaction when given the same task of doubling their pillow talk.