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Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why Respect Matters More Than We Realize

Respect in relationships requires honoring your partner's boundaries and separate identity; without it, relationships deteriorate regardless of love present.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Husband Put My Hand Under the Table at Dinner. What I Felt Was Sickening.

Set clear boundaries and tell your partner you are uncomfortable with public sexual activity; explain specific reasons and refuse if he pressures you.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Husband's Reaction to Our Toddler's Tantrums Is Totally Untenable

A partner who breaks down during toddler tantrums needs professional mental-health evaluation and compassionate encouragement to seek therapy while sharing parenting duties.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Thought Once Women Hit a Certain Age, They Didn't Have to Worry About This in Bed. I Was Very Wrong.

But when our second child was born nine years ago, we weren't 100 percent sure we were done, so I got another IUD. We decided pretty quickly that two kids were enough, but we also decided there was no point in a vasectomy, because I already had a reliable form of birth control that would last until I was 47.
Relationships
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

The Mother-In-Law Survival Plan You Need Heading Into The Holidays

Anticipate mother-in-law behavior with your partner, set boundaries, and present a united front to reduce holiday conflict.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

My Boyfriend Is Hurt By What It Takes for Me to Orgasm. I Can't Help It!

Many people do not orgasm from penis-in-vagina sex; targeted clitoral or internal stimulation, varied angles, partner patience, and experimentation improve chances of orgasm.
Health
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

A Lot of the Women I'm Sleeping With Seem to Have the Same Problem ... Down There. They Have No Idea.

Men can transmit bacteria that cause bacterial vaginosis to female partners; BV transmission between women is uncertain, so kind, candid communication about symptoms is warranted.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

I have lost sensation in my penis - and long to orgasm with a partner

Prioritize sustained pleasure, prolonged foreplay, and honest partner communication over single-minded pursuit of orgasm while adapting to reduced penile sensation and condom use.
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