Going long distance can be one of the most dreaded relationship challenges. Growing up, I was often told, “Long distance never works” and “you should just break up because they’ll cheat on you anyways.” Terrifying! These messages kept me from entering relationships that might involve long distances. However, I’m here to tell you that not […]
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Relationships can be a magnificent journey, weaving together moments of joy and growth. Yet, in this intricate dance, it’s essential to be aware of the potential stumbling blocks that can hinder our path to harmony. Enter Dr. John Gottman and his wife, Dr. Julie Gottman, renowned psychologists and researchers who dedicated their lives to unraveling
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Has sex with your partner become less spontaneous? Sometimes there’s this idea that when spontaneous sex stops, so do romance, passion, and eroticism. But that doesn’t have to be the case! While a lack of spontaneous sex can lead to a dip in that passion if left alone, spontaneity isn’t the only way to grow
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Adding sex toys to partnered sex can increase pleasure, build connection, and provide fun. You may have used toys on your own before but wonder how to introduce sex toys to a partner. It can seem intimidating to bring sex toys into the bedroom when having partnered sex, but it doesn’t have to be! Why
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All relationships require communication to survive. When communication is respected and open in a relationship, especially a romantic one, it builds safety and trust. Learning how to communicate with your partner can give you an even stronger foundation for your relationship moving forward. Knowing that you can trust each other to be open and honest
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Have you ever tried to initiate sex, but your partner wasn’t interested? It can be a strange feeling to deal with, especially if it’s a topic you feel you can’t talk about. There are a lot of ideas out there about what a “normal” sex life is, and it can be a source of shame
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Do you ever feel like you can’t get out of your head during sex? You’re not alone. Many people experience difficulty staying in the present moment during sexual encounters for a number of reasons, so much so that there’s a term for it: spectatoring. We’re all busy, complicated people, so there’s often a lot on
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If you’re looking to have better sex with your partner, have you considered the answer may just be talking about it? Enjoyable sex is where imagination, playfulness, and open communication meet. Beyond the basic necessity of communication in sex for things like consent and assessing everyone’s comfort level, openly communicating more in bed can make
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Do you feel comfortable talking about sex? Being a sexual person in the United States can be a rollercoaster. On the one hand, we have magazines like Cosmo and Men’s Health with headlines about sex at the end of every grocery store aisle (raise your hand if you learned a lot of interesting terminology at
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