Most people experience some hit to their sex life at some point or another. Sometimes we are affected by external factors like work, money or family. Other times our sexual experiences may suffer because of our own internal struggles. This may be because stress, anxiety or low self-esteem. Is our weight really tied to the level of intimacy or amount […]
Tax Day is quickly approaching which means it is a great time to look how you can use your tax refund to benefit your relationship. Did you know that 78% of American workers live paycheck to paycheck and 44% of adults can’t cover an emergency costing as little as $400? These statistics illuminate just how easy financial stress can become […]
Many times I’ve heard parents of teenagers sharing frustrations about their kids “just being a teenager” or wishing for that phase of childhood to pass. This stage of life is a difficult transition for everyone in the family. If we’re honest, loving your teenager can be hard. Their hormones are raging, they experience mood swings and seemingly want nothing to […]
We all know what being in a funk feels like. Have you ever found yourself stuck in negative thoughts about yourself, your job, or the situation you are in? That’s the funk. Put simply, the funk is being frustrated with how life is treating us. In those moments we usually are looking at life in a pretty pessimistic way. Research […]
It is well known that in a committed relationship, sex is a wonderful way for partners to be both physically and emotionally connected. Research has found that healthy sex in a relationship increases the amount of affection felt by partners. This increased affection creates more intimacy and in turn can lead to more healthy sex! New research has found that […]
Now that winter is coming to an end and the first day of spring is here, it’s time to get to the spring cleaning. No, this isn’t a blog about chores and cleaning out the garage, but rather a great time of the year to do some spring cleaning in your relationship. The winter months can be cold and dreary. […]
Having sex after delivery of a new baby can be a challenge for many couples. Most doctors recommend waiting between 4-6 weeks for sex to avoid pain and complications. It seems that most couples follow doctor’s recommendations as only 43% of parents initiate sex before 6 weeks after giving birth, according to a research in postpartum couples. Welcoming a baby […]
In my experience, one of the most pressing issues for couples is sex and intimacy. More specifically, the conversation often revolves around the frequency, satisfaction and difference in libidos. According to a survey, 62% of women admitted to not being satisfied with their sex lives. Also, the survey showed that 18% of respondents do the bulk of the initiating and […]
What’s so special about make-up sex? “We felt deeply connected.” “It was so hot!” “I’ve never had a sexual experience that passionate!” “We made love for hours and woke up more in love than ever!” These are just a few things I have heard people say when they are describing make-up sex. People swear that make-up sex is the best […]
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