“Don’t be embarrassed, honey!” When was the last time you called your husband, “babe” or “baby”? When has he called you, “Sweetie” or “Honey”? Maybe you don’t use terms of endearment like that in your relationship, but I’m willing to bet you’ve had a nickname, at least for someone in your life. If you don’t […]
The initiation phase of each relationship demands the growth of intimacy. The bond of intimacy is integral for every relationship to reach the roots of its comfort and fall for each other passionately. Although many of us are able to find a successful way of building intimate relationships with our spouse, the remaining are lost […]
Sixty-two years after basically inventing modern pornography, Playboy’s acting too moral for oral. (I really wish “moral” rhymed with “porn.” This is what you get instead.) Playboy CEO Scott Flanders told CNN that yes, the availability of free porn online changes Playboy’s prominence in that landscape, but also: “Unfortunately, availability of porn in some cases has substituted for […]
The world of sex is filled with exploration. There’s so much you can do. Many techniques, tastes, and approaches are available. If you’re in a relationship, then you’re probably looking for new tips. It’s how you spice up a long-term relationship. And this is something we’ll help you with. Below are 3 tips for never-ending […]
When it comes to intimacy, it’s give a little, get a little. It’s like giving a present: No matter how good it is, it’s the thought and the effort that count. But in the bedroom, what’s the difference between going down on a girl and doing the actual deed? According to some guys, one is […]
Recently, I was having a Big Serious Relationship Talk with a woman I really respect. I know Dr. Debra Haffner in a professional-relationship-turned-friendship way for her work as executive director of the Religious Institute, which promotes a greater understanding of sexuality issues within religion. Debra is also an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister and, as such, she […]
Many people think that long-term relationships are doomed to boredom and lack of spontaneity. But this isn’t necessarily the case when you approach the whole intimacy deal with an open mind and when you are ready to experiment with new things. Naturally, the spark will fade a little after the relationship matures, and both partners […]
The loss of intimacy can be a big issue in a long-term relationship. After a few years together, the passion fades, and sex is relegated to the‘to-do’ list, usually well below ferrying around the kids, shopping, doing the chores, and catching some extra sleep. As any tired, frazzled parent knows, making time for intimacy doesn’t […]
An interesting theory proposed by psychologist Robert Sternberg just might explain why some relationships work while some don’t. It’s called the triangular theory of love, and it states that love encompasses three different components: intimacy, passion, and commitment. Sure, we throw these words around when talking about relationships, but Sternberg uses them in a more […]
