Monday May 21st 2012

‘Sex and Intimacy’ Archives

Using Sex To Fix A Bad Relationship

Using Sex To Fix A Bad Relationship

It's been said sex sells but it's more like sex fixes everything: horniness, loneliness, frustration, sadness, a headache, work stress, boredom, emotional vulnerability, low self esteem, guilt, a fight (especially that one!) etc. Things that have nothing at all to do with sex, let alone making love. For many couples, sex is the "default [...]

How Do I Make My Boyfriend More Romantic?

How Do I Make My Boyfriend More Romantic?

Question: Interesting tips ] but I can't see me doing it with my boyfriend. Besides the fact that we see each other only on weekends, my boyfriend has no romantic bone in him. I don't know if I am doing things the wrong way or that he just doesn’t get it. I’ve tried subtle ways to teach him but it's like he has no clue! I love him so much and [...]

That Special Connection You Had With Your Ex

That Special Connection You Had With Your Ex

"We looked into each other's eyes and made a connection" "We had a special connection, it's like we knew each other" "I've never felt anything like this with anyone else" "He/she is like nobody I have ever met" These are some o the words many of my clients use to describe the relationship they had with their ex -- and I believe them [...]

Rape Fantasies, Violent Sex – Is She Asking For It?

Rape Fantasies, Violent Sex – Is She Asking For It?

Question: I really liked your answer to the sexually invisible Nice Guy. No, I do not carry my girlfriend's purse and I do not write her friends little cute cards, but I am definitely a Nice Guy. This may be the reason I'm in this sexual rut.  My girlfriend is a great person but we just have no sex life. She says all I think about is sex and that [...]

Cheating Men: Sex Addiction Or High Sex Drive?

Cheating Men: Sex Addiction Or High Sex Drive?

I mentioned to one of my girlfriends that I read it somewhere that Tiger Woods was going to rehab for sexual addiction, and she said, “Where? Are we allowed to visit? I want to believe that there are more of us so beyond bored with “Tiger predator, Tiger victim” 24/7 narrative. I am especially so up to here with self-righteous suits using [...]

Do African Women Have Orgasms?

Do African Women Have Orgasms?

When we study sexuality, our own cultural concepts and expression of sexuality influence who we study and what we find. Our cultural lenses also influence which forms of sexual attitudes, behaviours, communication and expressions are true, real and acceptable to us. For many people, other interpretations and expressions of sexuality that are not [...]

Is Acting Aloof Bad For My Relationship?

Is Acting Aloof Bad For My Relationship?

Question: I am the aloof type through and through. I know this about myself, but then I don’t see it as some sort of game. I truly just enjoy my ‘me’ time and have become quite a bit more introverted as I’ve aged. Some people cannot handle that and attempt to cling or get jealous of such things as my wanting to stay in and read a [...]

The Key To How Many Orgasms A Woman Has Had

The Key To How Many Orgasms A Woman Has Had

Have you heard this one? ... LOL. People actually get paid to do studies like this! According to a recent study, simply walking across the road could be enough to give away a woman's sexual prowess. Belgian scientists believe they've found the key to guessing how many orgasms a woman has had - and apparently it's all in her gait. The [...]

Recipe For A Crazy Hot Sex Life [Women Only]

Recipe For A Crazy Hot Sex Life [Women Only]

All relationships need nurturing in order to thrive. This nurturing extends to your sex life as well. Sadly, for most women (and men) this is the part of the relationship that they are least likely to pay much attention to and one most still feel embarrassed to admit they’re not doing too well in. A good majority are let down by the all often [...]

So… Who Is Thinking About Sex, Now?

So… Who Is Thinking About Sex, Now?

And all this time you thought there is something wrong with you. It turns out the "experts" don't even have this sex thing all figured out. A new study says our comfort with sexuality is the best predictor of how frequetnly we think about sex. "If you had to know one thing about a person to best predict how often they would be thinking [...]

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