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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Ask Allison: Our sex life is gone after years of raising children -should I just accept it's a part of being over 50 or can it change?

Intimacy can decline after many years of marriage, but couples can explore new ways to reconnect emotionally.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Ask Allison: Our sex life is gone after years of raising children -should I just accept it's a part of being over 50 or can it change?

fromSlate Magazine
13 hours ago

When I Took My Date's Pants Off, I Was in for a Shock. I'm Not Sure Where to Go From Here.

Navigating intimacy and pain management in partners with medical conditions requires communication and empathy.
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Make Your Bed Rock With the Best Mattress for Sex

Mattresses can enhance sexual experiences by providing comfort, bounce, and support.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

What Does Mutual Masturbation Mean? More Burnt-Out Parents Need To Try It

Mutual masturbation allows tired parents to connect intimately without additional sensory overload.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Dear Mary: My wife wants our role playing in the bedroom to go further - including sex toys - and I'm turned off

Role play enhances intimacy and excitement in long-term relationships.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

This is how we do it: Our first sexual experience was like everyone's: bad. We were so awkward'

Comfort and experience in a long-term relationship allow for a relaxed and open attitude towards sex.
fromHer Campus
1 week ago

6 Sex Positions For A Steamy WFH Lunch Break

"Working from home doesn't just mean joining meetings in your pajamas and pretending to be productive while online shopping - it also means that spontaneous sex is just a hallway away."
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fromInsideHook
1 week ago

A Sex Toy for Every Conceivable Sexual Situation, According to a Sexpert

We-Vibe Chorus is the best recommendation for a couples toy during intercourse.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Mirror and Withdrawal: What Ghosting After Honesty Means

Emotional honesty reveals partner limits, while withdrawal after truth-telling indicates emotional immaturity, highlighting the need for deeper connection.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

My wife has had more than 50 sexual partners so why won't she sleep with me?

To experience desire for another person, you must feel sexually confident in yourself. Sexual confidence includes having a positive body image and perceiving yourself as a person who could attract others.
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#communication
#marriage
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Ask Allison: Our sex life is gone after decades of raising children - I want to regain it but she isn't interested

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Relationships

Ask Allison: Our sex life is gone after decades of raising children - I want to regain it but she isn't interested

Relationships
fromAll Singles And Married
2 weeks ago

19 TRUTHS ABOUT BEING HORNY

Horniness is a natural part of life and not inherently sinful.
Marriage provides emotional and physical release for horniness.
Frequent arguments can diminish sexual desire between spouses.
Women may experience increased sexual desire, especially during ovulation.
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

The First Time I Had Sex After My Divorce I Cried. And You Might, Too.

After having sex with the same man for over 21 years and birthing three kids, I wasn't sure where to begin. He made it easy.
Relationships
fromItsnicethat
2 weeks ago

Home is what you make it: Yuhan Cheng's photo diary reinvents belonging

The fleeting yet visceral memories Yuhan shared with people they met and the places they came to root in are captured in the dusky, softly fading tones of Kodak Portra 400 and Ultramax.
Photography
fromAll Singles And Married
2 weeks ago

12 PRACTICAL WAYS TO MEET YOUR HUSBAND'S NEEDS

Marriage requires meeting emotional and practical needs, emphasizing that unmet needs lead to frustration and distance in relationships.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

How Four Sensual, Clay-Covered Hands Charted the Course of My Sexuality

The pottery wheel scene in Ghost is a nostalgic representation of intimacy that influenced early sexual awakenings.
#mental-health
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

How to ruin your life in 2 minutes or less

Public and private privacy has eroded due to casual surveillance and social media exposure.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Are You Watering Your Relationship or Flooding It?

True intimacy isn't about sharing everything, all the time. It requires intentional, reciprocal, and timely communication to nurture relationships effectively.
Relationships
#sexuality
#friendship
fromAllsinglesandmarried
3 weeks ago

How to Thrive When Your Libidos Don't Align: A Guide to Rekindling Intimacy in Your Marriage.

Mismatched libidos in marriage are common, leading to frustration and resentment, but these differences can deepen connections if handled with compassion and communication.
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#sexual-health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

Kaitlyn Bristowe, Colton Underwood to host dating show for virgins!

In this groundbreaking new dating experiment, the largest, hottest group of virgins ever assembled search for intimacy, love - and maybe their first - in a tropical paradise designed just for them.
Television
#photography
fromwww.juxtapoz.com
4 weeks ago

All I Do the Whole Day Through: A Look at the Works of Pace Taylor

Pace Taylor's work at Pelaires Cabinet explores themes of desire and intimacy through innovative pastel drawings and watercolors.
Relationships
fromAllsinglesandmarried
1 month ago

Social Media's Impact on Romantic Relationships: Navigating Orbiting, Phubbing, And Intimacy in the Digital Age

Social media profoundly influences romantic relationships, offering both connections and challenges.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Scheduled Sex? The Group Chat Has Thoughts

Scheduling sex created a sense of stability and excitement in our marriage, transforming mundane Mondays into 'the best part of the week' that we both eagerly anticipated.
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#art-exhibition
fromJuxtapoz
1 month ago
Arts

Juxtapoz Magazine - in/between: Morteza Khakshoor & Sofia Pashaei @ EDJI Gallery, Brussels

fromJuxtapoz
1 month ago
Arts

Juxtapoz Magazine - in/between: Morteza Khakshoor & Sofia Pashaei @ EDJI Gallery, Brussels

Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Valley Recap: Screams from a Marriage

Reality TV often presents mundane, painful conflicts that reflect real-life relationships and their breakdowns.
#celibacy
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I'm Making Some Changes "Down There." I Haven't Told My Wife.

I began doing restoration exercises about four months ago. I love it. My glans is already more sensitive and the skin expansion/growth is boosting my soft-size, which is a nice little confidence builder.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This is how we do it: I role-play as her rumpled gardener, who comes in and throws her on the bed'

Being with Brian has been an eye-opening experience a very good one. I've discovered sex can be enjoyable, which has been a wonderful realization.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Body Has Undergone a Major Transformation. My Husband Is Not Taking It Well.

Navigating changes in libido and intimacy during perimenopause can create stress in relationships, especially when one partner is more persistent than the other.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Are you having enough 'Tuesday sex'? The secret to long-lasting intimacy in a relationship

Ita O'Brien, an intimacy coordinator known for her work on 'Sex Education' and 'Normal People', emphasizes that on-screen portrayals of sex greatly influence our understanding and experiences of intimacy in relationships.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Wife Has Had a Few Mortifying "Accidents" in Bed. I Need to Set Some Hard Rules.

You have to weigh how much discomfort broaching the subject is likely to cause your wife against how much discomfort you experience worrying about surprise diarrhea during sex.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Relationships

I Caught My Husband in a Lie Right After We Had Sex. We May Never Recover.

Broken trust from infidelity complicates intimacy, creating emotional barriers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Billie Eilish review pop's sharpest commentator plays with fame's power dynamics

Billie Eilish's performance features a striking balance of theatricality and intimacy, showcasing both mega-watt staging and intricate emotional narratives throughout her live act.
London music
fromBustle
1 month ago

Sex, Love & Twice The Real Estate

Call it the Just Enough relationship. These are long-term, committed relationships - often marriages - constructed with just enough togetherness to make each partner feel loved, supported, and less alone, yet not too close that intimacy collapses into fusion.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Sex After 40 Might Surprise You-in the Best Way

One of the most powerful things that happens with age is that you become more comfortable in your skin. The self-consciousness that may have clouded your earlier experiences often gives way to clarity. You know what you like. You've had time to figure out how your body responds, what brings you joy, what bores you, and what's a hard no. That kind of knowledge is sexy and empowering.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Sexual Performance Anxiety: Going for the A+ Grade in Bed

"Learning to backtrack and refocus on having fun, while checking in with your partner, can alleviate performance pressure during intimate moments, enhancing connection."
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My husband and I stuck to traditional vows on our wedding day. 3 years later, I still regret that decision.

I always envisioned my wedding being an intimate affair, with my son walking me down the aisle, as I wanted it to reflect both our desires.
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#sexual-desire
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Relationships

Did You Used to Love Sex but Dread It Now?

Habituating to a partner's attractiveness is a common psychological phenomenon in intimate relationships.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
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What Happened to Our Lust?

Fluctuations in sexual desire and intimacy levels are interconnected and essential for relationship passion.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Does More Sex Equal Relationship Bliss?

Frequent sex is linked to greater relationship and life satisfaction but forcing it can lead to lower mood.
The benefits of sex plateau at about once a week.
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

The Lonely Landscapes of "Materialists" and "The Worst Person in the World" | Features | Roger Ebert

Sexual assault can be difficult to recognize and report, especially without a support system.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

It's One of the Most Popular Sex Positions of All Time. But It Leaves Me Dumbfounded.

Not enjoying missionary sex is common and does not make someone abnormal.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Boyfriend Has a New Request in the Bedroom. I Can't Bring Myself to Do It.

Respecting boundaries is essential in relationships; a hard no should be honored.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

6 Ways Social Media Undermines Sex

The sexual dissatisfaction we observe today is rooted in factors like incompatible partners, emotional barriers, misconceptions about sexuality, and now, social media's impact on intimacy.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

"My Husband & I Prefer Masturbation To Sex"

Couples therapy helped a couple rediscover intimacy after struggling with infertility and the stress of parenthood.
Women
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Summer Thunderstorms Are Threatening My Flourishing Sex Life

Suggesting professional help may assist in overcoming fear of thunderstorms.
Communicating the emotional impact of her anxiety might encourage her to seek help.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The sex sabbatical: could taking a break from intimacy improve your life?

According to the survey, 30% of Americans believe romance is dead. I'm not surprised - what's the point? Fortunately, 69% of those not in relationships said they were happy being single.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

5 Ways We Confuse Being in Love With Being Seen

When your emotional world has long felt invisible, even a brief moment of genuine recognition can feel extraordinary. We may interpret emotional safety as intimacy and validation as love.
Relationships
fromwww.allsinglesandmarried.com
1 month ago

15 Enchanting Habits Every Woman Should Embrace to Strengthen Her Marriage Bond

Building a thriving, love-filled marriage requires intentional effort, heartfelt gestures, and a sprinkle of creativity. Adopting meaningful habits can transform your relationship into a vibrant, joyful partnership.
Relationships
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Londoners invited to apply for new series of Channel 4's Virgin Island

Channel 4's 'Virgin Island' returns for a second season, helping adult virgins overcome intimacy fears in a luxurious retreat setting.
Parenting
fromAllsinglesandmarried
1 month ago

Navigating the Child-Bearing Stage of Marriage: Balancing Love, Parenting, and Intimacy

Child-rearing can challenge marital intimacy, but it can be managed with strategic effort to maintain romance and connection.
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