Making Each Other Wrong While being ‘right’ in an argument might make you feel better in the heated moment, it won’t actually matter in a few weeks, months, or years. That’s why relationship experts warn against convincing your S.O. that he or she is wrong in a fight. “Every communication has the power to bring Read More
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Roadblocks Holding You Back from the Best Sex of Your Life
Expecting your partner to read your mind If you want your partner to do something or stop doing something, the best way to see that this happens is to tell them. “Persisting in wanting your partner to read your mind is a set-up,” warns Claudia Six, Ph.D., clinical sexologist and relationship coach. “You have to Read More
Things You Should Never Do Before Sex
Take an antihistamine Allergy season is tough, and, for some, can feel like it’s year round. While you might be reliant on your allergy meds, experts recommend avoiding popping antihistamines of any kind before sex. “They dry everything out, including your lady parts,” says Claudia Six, PhD, clinical sexologist and relationship coach. You’ll want to Read More
Why It’s OK Not To Masturbate If You Don’t Want To
I contributed to this article last December, but since May is National Masturbation Month, I saved it for now: “When it comes to sex, there are no shoulds, beyond the basics: safe sex, consent, not doing harm,” clinical sexologist and relationship coach Claudia Six, PhD, author of Erotic Integrity: How To Be True To Yourself Read More
Is Sneezing Really Like Having A Mini Orgasm?
People are tempted to compare sneezing and orgasm because both are a brief release. I think the similarity ends there. The main difference is that, while many people think you have to do both with your eyes closed, you can orgasm with your eyes open (and I highly recommend it for increasing eroticism and intimacy) Read More
Things You Do and Don’t Need to Know About Your Partner While Dating
You Should Know: If he’s on good terms with his exes. This is certainly not a conversation you’re likely itching to bring up, but understanding the basics of what went down in his past relationships—especially how they ended—can teach you a lot about him. “If your partner is friends with his exes, it shows he’s skilled Read More