# 301: What's the Difference Between "Having Sex" and "Making Love?" Part 2

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Podcast: [Get Your Marriage On! with Dan Purcell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/get-your-marriage-on-with-dan-purcell-3077489)
Published: 2026-04-17T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This is Part 2 of a special two-part series exploring the difference between having sex and making love. If you haven't listened to Episode 300 yet, go start there—it lays the foundation for everything we talk about in this episode. In this episode, we move from understanding the difference … to learning how to actually create more meaningful, connected intimacy in your marriage. You'll hear from: Dr. Alexandra Stockwell on shifting from transactional sex to deeply relational intimacy Trevor Hanson on attachment, safety, and why slowing down changes everything Aly Bullock on communication, nervous system regulation, and building connection outside the bedroom We talk about: Why sex doesn't always need to be deeply emotional to be good How to move out of "checkbox sex" into something more connected The role of safety, vulnerability, and communication Why what happens outside the bedroom matters most This episode is about learning how to bring more heart, presence, and connection into your relationship—one small moment at a time. More about our guests: Dr. Alexandra Stockwell is an intimate marriage expert and the host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast and the author of Uncompromising Intimacy . Trevor Hanson 's mission is to help people with an anxious attachment style become secure. You can find him on Instagram and his website . Aly Bullock is a licensed marriage and family therapist and communication coach and has reached millions with her widely-followed Instagram account. Resources and Events: We invite you to explore our Get Your Marriage On coaching program . Get ready for our men's and women's groups starting up again in May! Disclaimer: The opinions and values expressed by guests on the Get Your Marriage On! podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect t…

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