My wife and I recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of our first date. We have a solid marriage, but like everyone, we’ve struggled with the changes aging brings, including those affecting our love life. … [Read more...] about The Secrets Of Great Sex After 40
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How To Make Your Partner Feel Safe And Protected
When Bob went on a date, he wanted to show the woman he was vulnerable. He had heard that this is what women want from today’s men. He talked about his problems earning a living and his divorce. Then he couldn’t understand why she … [Read more...] about How To Make Your Partner Feel Safe And Protected
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Sex After Birth
Sex After Birth Q: I wanted to know about relationships after pregnancy. I'm having a hard time letting go of my anger towards my husband. He didn't help as I expected or needed. He was angry because I didn't breastfeed my … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Sex After Birth
Becoming Newly Sexually Active: Your Guide to Getting Out There—Or Back Out There
If you are ready to become sexually active for the first time ever, or the first time in a long time, you are probably at least a little nervous about it. This is completely normal and totally okay. If you’re ready to start doing … [Read more...] about Becoming Newly Sexually Active: Your Guide to Getting Out There—Or Back Out There
Forget Women From Venus And Men From Mars: The Real Sexual Gender Divide
Perhaps you’ve heard from an old idiom that women are from Venus and men are from Mars. In this formulation, women use sex to have relationships, while men use relationships to have sex. Women want partners, men want something … [Read more...] about Forget Women From Venus And Men From Mars: The Real Sexual Gender Divide
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Keeping It Casual
“Situationships” Q: Hi Dr. Laurie. I hope you can help because I find myself in a relationship rut—and I’m not even in a relationship. I’ve been seeing the same girl for more than a year, but we’ve kept things casual. We’re in … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Keeping It Casual
“I Like Him Because He Makes Me Laugh”
Tom and Olivia were sitting in a café on their first date. Olivia asked, “What’s important to you in a relationship?” “I’m pretty firm on what I believe is important in a relationship,” Tom replied. “But like Groucho Marx said, … [Read more...] about “I Like Him Because He Makes Me Laugh”
Lose That Attitude: 8 Ways To Change Your Thinking To Improve Your Sex Life
Having sex is an intimate physical act, but it is also an emotionally, spiritually, and mentally involved process. So it’s no surprise that the way we think and feel about sex finds it way to impacting what we do in the bedroom. … [Read more...] about Lose That Attitude: 8 Ways To Change Your Thinking To Improve Your Sex Life
Podcast: The Sleep Divorce
In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Laurie discusses the sleep divorce. You'll also hear answers to listener submitted questions, and get Dr. Laurie's take on "Sex in the News." … [Read more...] about Podcast: The Sleep Divorce
When Your Partner Won’t Get A Job
Edward wanted Mary to stay home when their children were little. He appreciated how hard she worked taking care of them. As the children got bigger, he wanted her to get a job and help bring in money, but she didn’t want to. It … [Read more...] about When Your Partner Won’t Get A Job
Sleep Divorce: A Surprising Path To A Happier Relationship
Let’s talk about something we all do and we all need desperately—sleep. Have you ever fought over the blankets? Does your partner toss and turn so much that it keeps you up? Does your partner snore and you find yourself pushing … [Read more...] about Sleep Divorce: A Surprising Path To A Happier Relationship
Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Fantasy Vs. Reality
Threesome: Reality vs. Fantasy Q: Dear Dr. Laurie. In the past couple of months, my boyfriend has become fixated on the idea of having a threesome. I’m actually really into the idea too, and we created a Feeld profile together … [Read more...] about Q&A With Dr. Laurie: Fantasy Vs. Reality