Sex After A Toxic Relationship Q: My last long-term relationship was with a person who could be very manipulative and narcissistic. They had really bad mood swings and I think a lot of the time I used sex, which was at one … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Sex After A Toxic Relationship
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You Can’t Buy Your Way Out Of Relationship Problems
When I coach men on relationships. I encourage them to be generous and buy gifts for the woman in their lives to make her feel special. An unfortunate situation I have seen too often is where a man thinks the way to help a … [Read more...] about You Can’t Buy Your Way Out Of Relationship Problems
Six Tips For Exploring Your Fantasies
Whether we admit them or not, we all have fantasies. Some are simple, like a mental image or sex act you have always wanted to try. Others may be more elaborate, like a role-playing scene you want to carry out or a particular … [Read more...] about Six Tips For Exploring Your Fantasies
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: How To Know If You’re Sexually Incompatible
How To Know If You’re Sexually Incompatible Q: I’ve been with my fiancée for a few years, and we’re both in our early 30s. We have sex regularly, but she never orgasms from it. Sometimes, she uses a vibrator on her clitoris … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: How To Know If You’re Sexually Incompatible
Safe Slutting: How To Initiate A Conversation About Sexual Health And Pleasure With A New Partner
For many people the idea of talking about sexual health and pleasure with a new partner might make them feel awkward and want to shy away from the conversation. When is the best time to even have the conversation. How do you even … [Read more...] about Safe Slutting: How To Initiate A Conversation About Sexual Health And Pleasure With A New Partner
Overcoming Shyness To Ask Someone For A Date
“I was so shy. I stared at my phone for hours and put off calling her. Finally, I called and asked her out,” Edward shared. “She turned me down. I was crushed. It would be months before I would try again to ask someone out on a … [Read more...] about Overcoming Shyness To Ask Someone For A Date
When A Partner Changes Their Mind
Hi Courtney, My boyfriend and I are going through a breakup. We dated for 3.5 years and one of his main reasons for breaking up is having to use condoms. He doesn’t have herpes, and I do. That’s some of the deepest heartache … [Read more...] about When A Partner Changes Their Mind
When Love Is Not Enough
You’ve all heard the familiar saying, “love conquers all.” Well, that may be true in the worlds of Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella, but in our world, the unfortunate reality is that love isn’t always going to be enough to get … [Read more...] about When Love Is Not Enough
How to Be Physically Intimate With Your Partner Without Having Sex
Being intimate with your partner is about so much more than having sex. Although having sex is an important part of physical intimacy in a romantic relationship, it is not where physical intimacy should stop or even start. It is … [Read more...] about How to Be Physically Intimate With Your Partner Without Having Sex
Are Break-Ups Contagious?
When Michael’s wife Sophia started spending a lot of time with her friend Eleanor who was going through a divorce, he thought his wife was being supportive to a friend who was going through a difficult time—it was a kind thing for … [Read more...] about Are Break-Ups Contagious?
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Love On The Brain
Dealing with Jealousy Q: I have a jealous streak and I’m worried that it’s going to ruin my relationship. I came across my boyfriend’s porn history on his computer while I was using it to print a paper, and it made me feel ill. … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Love On The Brain
When Your Partner Doesn’t Understand You Need Time To Yourself
Does your partner criticize your friends to prevent you from spending time with other people? Do you look forward to your partner being away so you can have some time to yourself or to see friends? Do you think it’s because … [Read more...] about When Your Partner Doesn’t Understand You Need Time To Yourself