No matter how well you think you know your partner after all the time you’ve spent together, you don’t really understand their full story until you’ve met the important people in his or her life. Getting to know your partner’s family and friends introduces you to a host of childhood memories, family stories, and traditions Read More
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Sex anxiety: How can you overcome it?
According to sex therapist Claudia Six, it has different expressions among men and women, though in most instances, it is related to the fear that some aspect of their presence between the sheets may be disappointing for their partner. In women, sexual performance anxiety can show up as difficulty getting interested in sex, difficulty getting Read More
Surprising Reasons Your Partner Doesn’t Want Sex
Tension in the relationship Any kind of tension that builds up and smolders is the death of sex. You have to address the resentments, resolve the conflicts, apologize sincerely and learn to communicate more effectively. It’s having these difficult conversations that has the most potential to fuel your sex life. Read full story in Readers Read More
6 Conversation Starters to Instantly Rekindle Your Love
When you’ve been with your partner for a while, be it years or decades, you can start to fall into a routine where it feels like you’re more like roommates and less like lovers. Busy days, jam-packed schedules and work and social commitments might leave you little room to focus on your intimacy, which is Read More
When Rape Survivors Have Rape Fantasies
Clinical sexologist Dr. Claudia Six says first and foremost it’s important for rape survivors to know there is nothing shameful about having rape fantasies. “Rape is an act of violence. It’s not a sexual act. This is something that happened to you—you’re not responsible for what that person did.” “If you’re turned on by being Read More
New Year’s Resolutions You Should Make as a Couple
Resolve to schedule a monthly check-in. It may not be the sexiest resolution the world, but experts agree that setting aside time to stop what you’re doing and connect with your partner is an important ingredient in a long-lasting relationship. “Consider what your partner might be withholding or afraid to say out of fear of upsetting you—or what you Read More