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fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

How to ruin your life in 2 minutes or less

A viral Coldplay concert kiss cam incident revealed the couple’s identities and turned their lives upside-down, illustrating the perils of public and private surveillance.
Arts
fromPsychology Today
6 days 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
1 week 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.
Relationships
#sexual-health
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

It's the Time of Year When My Husband and I Always Have the Same Disgusting Sex Problem

Excessive sweating during sex can be addressed with towels and consulting a physician for potential health issues.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week 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
Photography
fromDocumentjournal
1 month ago

Marie Tomanova, for you, for us

Marie Tomanova's photography explores intimacy and vulnerability, inviting viewers into personal moments rather than relegating them to mere observation.
#marriage
fromwww.juxtapoz.com
1 week 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
Relationships
fromAllsinglesandmarried
1 week 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 week 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.
Relationships
#art-exhibition
fromJuxtapoz
3 weeks ago
Arts

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

fromJuxtapoz
3 weeks ago
Arts

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

Film
fromVulture
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
#sexual-exploration
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Relationships

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

New sexual experiences with Brian have led to a life-changing realization about intimacy and enjoyment.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Relationships

I'm Finally Ready to Enter My Promiscuity Era. But There's a Catch.

Identify your motivations for exploring new sexual experiences.
Consider the degree of intimacy you seek with partners.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I'm Finally Ready to Enter My Promiscuity Era. But There's a Catch.

Identify your motivations for exploring new sexual experiences.
Consider the degree of intimacy you seek with partners.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Are You the Parent, Partner, or Child in Your Relationship?

Couples may become fixed in roles like parent, partner, or child, hindering intimacy.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks 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.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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."
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks 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.
Relationships
#sexual-desire
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks 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.
#communication
fromAllsinglesandmarried
4 weeks ago
Relationships

8 Ways You Can Build a Healthy sexual Life as a Couple.

A healthy sexual life requires emotional connection, intentionality, communication, and mutual care to enhance intimacy in marriage.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
Relationships

My Wife Can't See the Upsetting Truth About Our Sex Life. It's Maddening.

Effective communication about sexual intimacy is crucial for a healthy relationship, especially when perceptions differ.
Differing perceptions on frequency can create frustration and conflict in relationships.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Wife Can't See the Upsetting Truth About Our Sex Life. It's Maddening.

Effective communication about sexual intimacy is crucial for a healthy relationship, especially when perceptions differ.
Differing perceptions on frequency can create frustration and conflict in relationships.
fromRoger Ebert
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks ago

Effective Communication in Romantic Relationships

Effective communication fosters intimacy and emotional connection in relationships.
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
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

5 Ways AI Can Make You a Better Lover

AI tools enhance intimacy and self-awareness, offering a new way to connect with partners.
Thoughtful use of AI in personal relationships is crucial to avoid biases and misinformation.
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.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Type of Date Activities Strengthen Romance?

The study by Girme et al. validates that daily shared activities enhance relationship satisfaction only if partners are engaged and responsive, highlighting strategizing couple time.
Relationships
fromAllsinglesandmarried
1 month ago

Understanding the Spiritual Husband and Wife Phenomenon in Marriage: Exploring How Spiritual Spouses Impact Emotional and Physical Intimacy in Romantic Relationships.

The phenomenon of spiritual husbands and wives has gained traction in various spiritual communities, impacting emotional and physical intimacy in romantic relationships.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ordinary Love by Marie Rutkoski review some of the best sex scenes I've read this year

Sex is notoriously difficult to write. Some authors avoid it entirely; even those who have been called great can come a cropper.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

"Going To The Gym With My Husband Completely Changed Our Sex Life"

Going to the gym together significantly improved the couple's intimate life.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

10 Research-Backed Habits of High Self-Esteem Couples

Don't wait to feel confident to act with self-respect in a relationship. Shifting behavior sparks change and builds self-esteem over time.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Can You Still Have Spontaneous Sex With ED? Experts Explain How

ED medications can be very helpful in supporting spontaneity, especially when used strategically. For example, tadalafil (Cialis) is often favored because it has a longer window of action - up to 36 hours.
Relationships
fromBustle
1 month ago

Zach & Kaity's Wedding Featured A Full-Circle 'Bachelor' Detail

Kaity reflected on their intimate wedding saying, 'The whole point of a wedding is just staying true to the love and connection of both of us.'
Relationships
#romantic-relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This is how we do it: We live in a tiny flat with our kids, so we have sex in the woods at night'

David is very funny and free-spirited. What I love most about him is his spontaneity. His brain is wired in a completely different way to mine.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Frequent Sex Predicts Satisfaction, but Only for Some

New research indicates that sexual frequency significantly predicts relationship satisfaction for most individuals, but there exists a notable minority for whom this correlation does not hold.
Relationships
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