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fromHarvard Gazette
18 hours ago

'Passengers' at crossroads of circus and theater - Harvard Gazette

The 7 Fingers blends circus and theater to create intimate, human-scale performances exploring everyday life through physical storytelling and collaborative creation.
#marriage
fromIndependent
1 month 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
1 month ago
Relationships

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

#divorce
#sexual-communication
Remodel
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 week ago

Njoy Shop / Nastia Mirzoyan

Njoy combines educational programming and a modern sex shop to promote intimate education focused on closeness and embodiment.
Music
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago

Blood Orange Returns with a Vivid New Album, Essex Honey | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Essex Honey is a 14-track, 45-minute Blood Orange album blending intimate, collaborative, genre-blurring songs into a contemplative, diary-like record.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Fast Friends: How to Create Genuine Intimacy Quickly

But it was in the principal's office that I met the school counselor who changed my life-because among her various interventions on my behalf, she invited me to join a weekly "rap group" made up of fellow students who met in her office, under her direction, to talk about our lives and study our own behavior. It was an invitation I jumped at because I knew a lifeline when I was being thrown one.
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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Hidden Rules Running Your Relationship

Unspoken relationship blueprints shape partners' expectations and, when mismatched and unaddressed, can cause recurring conflict, disconnection, and resentment.
#photography
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Love's Labour by Stephen Grosz review the truth about relationships

Psychoanalysis uncovers hidden motives and painful truths about love by excavating self-deception that shields people from intimacy.
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Laura Malone paints a connective language of 'embodiment' - 48 hills

This practice is about listening to the body as a source of wisdom and engaging it as a resource for resilience and responsibility. I needed a way to make money that would add energy to my art practice rather than depleting me. Working with others keeps my heart open and informs my artwork subconsciously,
Photography
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I've Spent a Year Supporting My Girlfriend's Approach to Sex. But I Can't Take It Anymore.

She is currently dealing with serious health issues related to endometriosis. This condition not only affects her physically but has also taken a toll on her emotional well-being. I've been as supportive as possible. I've attended doctor's appointments with her, am helping manage her medications, and have taken on additional responsibilities to lighten her load. I want to be there for her, and I care about her comfort and happiness.
Relationships
#relationships
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fromIndependent
1 month 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
1 month 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?

Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks 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.
E-Commerce
fromWIRED
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
Relationships
fromIndependent
4 weeks 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.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks 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 month 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."
Relationships
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fromPsychology Today
1 month 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
1 month 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
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fromAll Singles And Married
1 month 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.
fromItsnicethat
1 month 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
1 month 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
Film
fromSlate Magazine
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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 month 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
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month 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
LGBT
fromwww.juxtapoz.com
1 month 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.
Relationships
#art-exhibition
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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Relationships
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.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
fromPsychology Today
2 months 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
2 months ago
Relationships

What Happened to Our Lust?

Fluctuations in sexual desire and intimacy levels are interconnected and essential for relationship passion.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months 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.
Relationships
fromRoger Ebert
2 months 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.
fromPsychology Today
2 months 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.
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