On this Valentine’s Day I want to embody the gift of giving and of being a generous lover. In our world of screens, we don’t often spend intentional, whole-heartedly connected time with the people we love. We poke fun at memes … [Read more...] about The Goddess Bath Is The Ultimate Romantic Sex Hack For Valentine’s Day
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5 Things To Know Before You Talk To Your Partner About Swinging
So, you’re ready to become a swinger…but your partner doesn’t know it yet. You’re waiting to tell them so that you can get started in the lifestyle, but you have no idea how to approach this potentially explosive topic. … [Read more...] about 5 Things To Know Before You Talk To Your Partner About Swinging
When A Partner Asks You To Do Something You Don’t Want To Do
Here’s a scenario that I want you to think about for a minute. Let’s say you meet someone that really does it for you in every way. They’re kind, considerate, generous, warm, sensitive, funny, and intelligent. You become heavily … [Read more...] about When A Partner Asks You To Do Something You Don’t Want To Do
Are Men Who Masturbate Better Lovers?
You’ve probably heard many myths throughout your life about masturbation. Like this old one: if you do it too much you might become infertile or even go blind! Even though these myths might have been propagated for years, probably … [Read more...] about Are Men Who Masturbate Better Lovers?
What Does This Mean About Me?
All of us have a need for a sense that we are lovable, that we are connected, that we are valued, that we are safe, and that we have some sense of power to affect the world around us. These fundamental emotional needs are a core … [Read more...] about What Does This Mean About Me?
Fantasies During Sex: Welcome Them
A survey in the New York Times magazine asked: “As long as you're sexually faithful to your spouse, do you think it's okay to fantasize having sex with anyone else?" More respondents said it was not okay—48 percent not okay, 46 … [Read more...] about Fantasies During Sex: Welcome Them
The Benefits of Sex
Would you rather run 75 miles or have sex three times per week for a year? Research shows that both activities burn the same number of calories (7,500 to be exact). Sex, like exercise, is good for you. Many studies have … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Sex
The Confusion Over Sexual Consent
The discussion of sexual consent is clearly an important one to be having in these times where we hear, every day, of another accusation of sexual assault or harassment from a public figure. Public figure or not, this happens far … [Read more...] about The Confusion Over Sexual Consent
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Male “Enhancement”
Male Enhancers Q: I’m just curious for my own personal reason, does male enhancement really work and if so, which do you recommend? I just don’t feel so confident in the bedroom. … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Male “Enhancement”
Want To Prevent Colds? Have Sex Weekly
How many times have you heard—or said: “Don’t kiss me. I have a cold.” It makes sense. Close contact spreads colds, so avoiding physical intimacy with cold sufferers appears to be a sensible way to avoid humanity’s most common … [Read more...] about Want To Prevent Colds? Have Sex Weekly
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Knowing When You’re Ready
How To Get My Fiancé To Be More Intimate Q: I wanted to know how to make my fiancé be more intimate with me. She says that she wants to have sex, but she is scared about the fact that we aren't married yet and the possibility … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Knowing When You’re Ready
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Porn Watching
Masturbation and hair loss Q: Can watching porn and masturbating cause hair loss or any other psychological problems like stress, anxiety or depression. Is Porn completely safe to use, if it is how to go about it? A: It is … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Porn Watching