Possessing the vocabulary to better describe our feelings enables us to be aware of the nuances of what we feel. Do YOU have the proper vocab?
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Sex Doesn’t Always Have to Be Linear. Explore & Enjoy!
You Don’t Always Have to Aim for the Outfield! For a lot of people, sex is linear. There’s a beginning, a middle and an end. The end, for many, comes in the form of an orgasm. And orgasms are pretty awesome, so it’s understandable that most humans are goal-oriented when it comes to sex and …
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Suddenly, the World of Open Relationships is Much More… Open!
If you’re interested in exploring the world of non-monogamy, there is no shortage of TikTok accounts and media to turn to for inspiration…
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Sex in the Media: Explore or Ignore – Throwback Version
It may be time for another viewing of Bridesmaids! Admire it for paving the way for so much of the feminist content we have today.
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Attachment Theory in Love & Relationships
Attachment research shows us that our need for a secure bond with our partner (or a caregiver) is essential.
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One of The Most Effective Ways To Improve Your Relationship
There is research showing that marriages with good sex tend to be happier marriages. But of course, this begs the question: Is it the good relationship that produces better sex or is it better sex that results in a better relationship? As a sex therapist, I’d say that the answer is more complicated than you …
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In All This Sex Talk, Let’s Not Forget About Love
We don’t speak to our kids enough about sex, but you know what? We don’t speak to them enough about love either. And, if you would like those topics to be somewhat connected for your children, then you (the parents) really need to be talking to your kids about both! According to a report released today by Harvard …
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“Dear Stress, Let’s Break Up.”
When it comes to relationships, breaking up is hard to do! Even writing a Dear John letter to stress takes practice, determination, and maybe even some tears. There are many breathing exercises that can help with saying goodbye to stress. Here’s one I recently came across in Real Simple Magazine: When your negative voice gets …
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Americans are having Less Sex than they once did
A recent article in the Washington Post was striking – at least to me. People, across the board, in the U.S. are having less sex. “The decline in sexual activity was sharpest among people in their 50s, people with a college degree, people with school-age children, people in the South and those who do not …
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Riding through Life
Among the many myths that come along with marriage is the notion that once the search is over, the work over. That once you finally find that person, you can take a breath of relief, because the hard part is behind you. Some people experience some ‘beginner’s luck’ in the beginning of a relationship: …
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