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- Book review: The Erotic Mind - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeThe Erotic Mind: Unlock the Inner Sources of Sexual Passion and Fulfillment by Jack Morin In this intriguing, insightful mix of analysis, anecdote and advice, San Francisco psychotherapist Morin developed an ‘erotic equation’ by drawing on the discussions of 351 respondents, straight and gay. ...
Views: 2635(1 vote) - Book Review: Women Who Love Sex - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeWomen Who Love Sex: Ordinary Women Describe Their Paths to Pleasure, Intimacy, and Ecstasy, by Gina Ogden Once I started reading the book, I did not want to put it down. It is beautifully and succinctly written by a woman who has had to deal with her own inner ‘ghosts’ and discomforts with ...
Views: 2171 - What is Intimacy? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Joe BeamShe interrupted my talk to tell me that I should say the word differently to make its meaning clear. Instead of intimacy, I should say it into-me-see. She had a great point. The Dictionary defines intimacy as “a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with ...
Views: 3317(1 vote) - Relationship Expert by Beth Shepherd Psychic - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomRelationship Expert Beth Shepherd Psychic. More and more people are turning to a relationship expert for help with their love lives or lack of them. It may be about their family, neighbours or work colleagues but usually it is about romance, love, marriage and affairs. For the record most of ...
Views: 968(1 vote) - The Courage To Stay - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Sarah Anand AnmaLet’s face it. We live in a consumer culture. At first it started with the material world, and unfortunately, this habit of disposable goods has leaked into the realm of relationships. I see people leave their partners and here are some of the reasons. “I’m just not in love with him.” “We ...
Views: 1538 - Making Time to Connect - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Sarah Anand AnmaFunny as it seems, most of us want the OPTIMUM relationship but don’t know how to get or maintain it. I am not talking about a superficial movie-style standard. I am talking about deeply connected, solidly unified, and romantic. Perhaps we can’t be in that space all of the time. However, ...
Views: 1489 - Cementing the Bond with True Commitment - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Sarah Anand AnmaIn the West, we tend to see view our commitments with dread. Sometimes, we actually create loopholes in order to get out of them. I once heard someone say, “They are called Commitments, not conveniences.” What a way to reshift one’s flaky tendencies! We have so many choices in this time and ...
Views: 1630 - How to have a blissful romance? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Monique MorganRomance is Alive and Well. Romance did not die the 19th Century. Just because most romantic novels are written about the 19th century it does not mean that the 20th Century was romantically dead. In fact now in the 21st Century there are still many ways in which to woo your partner and enjoy ...
Views: 700 - Jealousy and Possession in Relationships - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Etienne CharlandA comment from a woman: "I'm all for having sex, no question about that. But I'm also about it happening for reasons that don't include 'not caring' or 'giving value' to someone else. Most of your information is a lot classier & better put together than this." It brings up the question. How ...
Views: 4082 - The Mind of Love - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Luminessa EnjaraI have found relationship to be a deeply spiritual process. It will reveal to you all of those unpleasant aspects of yourself that you would never face without one. It can be used to purify those aspects, to grow beyond them. It is a spiritual journey. This is where we get to learn about ...
Views: 2007(1 vote) - What a Life Coach and Marriage Counseling Process Can Do for Couple’s Emotional Compatibility - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamIt is important to learn how to respect your partner’s different emotional needs. Learning this skill during the process of Relationship Advice or Marriage Counseling can help your relationship with your partner grow stronger. More theoretical background on these processes are outlined in online ...
Views: 2330(1 vote) - Exploring the Art of Tantra – Taking Your Lovemaking to a Deeper Level - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Allura JoyFor centuries, various forms of Tantra have been practiced in many eastern cultures as a means to reach enlightenment. Tantra is an ancient yoga that is perhaps best known in the West for its celebratory inclusion of sexual energy as central to the practice. This powerful meditation can be ...
Views: 3463(1 vote) - Birth Control – A Not-So-Fun Fundamental of Physical Intimacy - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Allura JoyIt starts with her alluring and curious glance at him. Her expression is full of desire with a soft inviting smile. He feels a rush of impassioned energy throughout his body as he approaches her. She has his full attention as he fervently extends his arms toward her. They warmly embrace, as ...
Views: 1945(2 votes) - The Naked Truth ~ an Exhillarating Sense of Freedom - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Allura JoyMany people, especially women, have insecurity issues when it comes to being naked in front of their partner. They may hide certain body parts under towels, blankets and clothing rather than proudly strutting their stuff in the buff. Women are their own worst critic, as they tend to focus on ...
Views: 3545(2 votes) - ***How to Turn Fear of Dating into Fun Dates - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2011 from Bobbi PalmerWhen you think of dating – especially online dating – do you feel any fear? Do you get even a tiny twinge of terror? If your answer is "yes," you are not alone. In fact, I think you're among the majority. The women I'm coaching often tell me about situations they describe as "scary." Here ...
Views: 1940 - Rekindle Your Romance with Surprise - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsLast week my wife, Pam, told me she had a surprise for me on Thursday and Friday. I didn't think much about it and marked those two days off. Pam has a history of planning fun little overnight trips for us, so I assumed that must be the case. We got up as usual Thursday morning and went to ...
Views: 1351 - Flower Year Round, Unabashedly - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Jan DeniseFlower Year Round, Unabashedly by Jan Denise March 2011 The sun shines longer in the spring, telling the trees it’s safe to reveal the countless buds beneath their scales. And when green blankets the earth, we’re inspired to show our own colors; but we don’t have to wait for spring. ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - Bonding or Bondage?? How Does Your Relationship Stack Up? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Noelle NelsonWhen you were dating your now beloved spouse, the two of you did pretty much everything together, and so you figure that the best way to stay close is to continue to do everything together. You want your mate to share in what's important to you. He’s a mellow sort, loves you and wants to ...
Views: 1110 - Relationship Problem Advice - Don’t Let Your Family And Friends Handle Your Relationship Problems - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Johnny WayneTo whom do you ask for advice for relationship problems? Listed below are some options you can choose from. With today’s technology, the internet may hold valuable information you search for If you don’t seem to find what you are looking for, try finding someone to talk to. You can try looking ...
Views: 855 - Last Longer in Bed - 7 Steps - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from linda johnEvery man wants to last longer in bed, however only few can achieve it. Over 70% of men are suffering premature ejaculation which is also known as quick ejaculation, fast climax, rapid ejaculation etc. Most of men think that PE is not curable; actually it is curable by applying simple tips. ...
Views: 828 - Historical Transformational of Sexual Relations - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from hanna brulskaHistorically, sex outside of marriage in any shape or form has been unacceptable and even punishable by society for centuries. Sexual intercourse happening before marriage, giving birth to children born outside of marriage, or having extramarital relationships could result in serious legal ...
Views: 1966(2 votes) - The Past and Future of Marriage Institution - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from hanna brulskaBased on Wikipedia, Marriage is a social establishment in which interpersonal relationships, financial and personal obligations as well as intimate and sexual relationships are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture. If we look into history of creation a ...
Views: 2304 - The elephant in the bedroom: Talking about sex - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeFor most people, sex is a sensitive and difficult subject to talk about. I have come across a man who, after 15 years of marriage, admitted that he and his wife have never talked about sex. Don’t get me wrong. They do have sex. They just don’t talk about it. In other words, they never ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - Sex is Learned - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeSex is a learned act. That’s right: l-e-a-r-n-e-d. I remember contributing an article to an online portal a few months back. I had written the sentence: “For most people, sex is a learned act.” When the portal owner’s edits come back, she had written: “Don’t you mean, ‘For most people, sex is ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Sex Heroes - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeA few weeks ago, while watching ‘Robin Hood’ starring Russell Crowe, I found myself cringing at the predictability of the plot. I am usually not so squeamish about my buttons being so obviously pushed. However, I walked away from the experience with a few observations about the preparation of ...
Views: 3069(3 votes) - Better, betterer, betterest in sex - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeIs it possible to get better, ‘betterer’ and ‘betterest’ when it comes to sex? A certain Singapore minister was cited in the media as saying, “If you’re the best today, strive to be better. If you’re better today, strive to be ‘betterer’ and if you’re ‘betterer’ today, strive to be ...
Views: 1233(1 vote) - What's Wrong with Sex? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeRecently, I attended a men’s health forum on erectile difficulties. There were three male speakers scheduled, all of whom were medical doctors. Being a sexologist, I was always keen to learn more in the area of sexual dysfunction. I had pre-registered for the event and was queuing to sign in. ...
Views: 727(2 votes) - Sex and the King of Fruits - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeWhat is the relationship between sex and durians? Is there any at all? Since I am paid for my time, I like to use metaphors and analogies to make sure that I get my intended message across in the most effective way in the shortest amount of time. This has a lot to do with my first career in ...
Views: 1080 - The Importance of Listening to your Emotions - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeIf you accidentally touched a hot stove, the nerves in your skin would shoot a message of pain to your brain. The brain then sends a message back telling the muscles in your hand to pull away. Is that a bad thing? No, you would answer. What a ridiculous question, you might retort. Hear me ...
Views: 1113 - The Importance of Touch - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeTouch is the medium through which we first become acquainted with the world. It is the first means of communication between the newborn baby and the mother. Research has shown that many babies who are raised in an orphanage and are not handled and touched on a regular basis rarely live past the ...
Views: 935 - Expectations for the Perfect Mate - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Susan TicotinWhether we consciously think about it or not, when we look for that special someone to spend the rest of our lives with, we carry a mental list of must-haves around with us. These are characteristics that we believe our perspective mate MUST possess to satisfy our definition of the perfect ...
Views: 671 - The Most Efficient Penile Curvature Remedy Around - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Paul RodgersThe majority of adult men have got a moderate curvature or sideways "hang" to the male member. Yet about 400 adult men in every 100,000 are afflicted with the problem of seriously bent or curved erect penile, so serious that it makes sexual activities painful for each partner or totally ...
Views: 3489(1 vote) - Natural Modern Treatment for Peyronie's Disease - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Paul RodgersPeyronie’s is a build up of fibrous tissues around the tunica albuginea of your male organ that solidifies into a plague around the middle of your male member. And the consequence? A penis curvature of up to 30% which in turn in most documented circumstances makes intercourse painful if not ...
Views: 1962(2 votes) - Relationships for the 21st Century, Where do we go from Here? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Luminessa EnjaraThere are many ways that one can approach having a relationship. There are many systems that can teach you different aspects of healthy relating. But I have found that as a person matures the only relationship that will really support you in attracting the partner you have always wanted is the ...
Views: 1283 - Super Seduction Power, We Show You How. - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dan ThompsonI'm not a psychologist. I'm not a sexual therapist. I'm also not claiming to be a horribly unattractive guy that has The Magic Formula for seducing women within 15 seconds. I'm actually a Signal Processing Electrical Engineer with a passion for Persuasion Psychology (from a motivational ...
Views: 2271(1 vote) - Do You Know The 1,000 Questions For Couples? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Dan ThompsonBefore we continue, remember that you have my personal pledge. If you're not happy with "1000 Questions For Couples" for ANY REASON you can simply send an email and request a full refund with no hassles and no questions. For a limited time, I'm offering the complete collection of my best ...
Views: 1162(2 votes) - Funny Atlanta Dating Stories - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Lisa LyngosAnyone in the dating game knows a thing or two about good dates gone bad – spinach in the teeth, spilling wine on your date, running into an ex. And don’t we all love reminiscing about these awful, sometimes shocking, and, at times, completely mortifying moments! Here are some memorable stories ...
Views: 1311 - COUPLES COUNSELING - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Darlene LancerIt's very important that couples seek therapy early on, while there is still good will between them. Like with any wound, the longer it festers, the more difficult is the healing process. When couples enter therapy to "save" their marriage from divorce, often one spouse has already left ...
Views: 1559(3 votes) - On Deepening Intimacy - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Melanie McGheeI recently had a conversation about vulnerability that has stayed with me. On one hand, it’s clear that a willingness to be vulnerable, to share what’s true for you, deepens intimacy. On the other hand, being vulnerable in the wrong circumstances or at the wrong time can leave you feeling ...
Views: 1024 - “THEY DID THE BEST THEY COULD” - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Donna TorbicoYES, I WAS HURT BY MY FAMILY, but they were hurting too, poor things! This is a phrase I’ve heard over the years, & it always makes me mad. You may at first think this post is harsh or unfair, BUT please remember that everything our parents were - WE internalized into our Negative ...
Views: 3819(1 vote) - An Easy Path to Intimacy - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Stuart BlochOften people think intimacy is learning about their partners and teaching their partners what they want their partners to know about them. In actuality, the word "intimacy" says it all – IN TO ME SEE. Seeing intimacy as this simple phrase can be the key to unlocking the door to true openness ...
Views: 2440(2 votes) - ACRONYMS for all HEAL & GROW Articles - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Donna Torbicopgs. = http://www.acoarecovery.com – Then click on SITE MAP ACoAs = adult-children of alcoholics & other abusers A = Abandonment (A) = Adult As = Actions A/A = Abuse & Abandonment AC = Adapted Child AEC = Adult Ego State B = ...
Views: 1587(1 vote) - PARENTAL BLAME - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Donna TorbicoWe hear a lot in the ‘spiritual’ community about forgiveness- ie - not blaming. That applies to the present - if you’re an adult. And that’s a discussion for another blog. BUT this entry is about what happened TO US as children. A hallmark of alcoholic (& other emotionally unhealthy) ...
Views: 2534 - What is GUILT? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Donna TorbicoGuilt is not a primary emotion, like anger, joy, sadness... But it is one of the most intense & often-felt emotions by ACoAs. It is a familiar companion of negative self-talk & to actions we believe to be bad, but may not be. Guilt is connected to self-hate: since our default position is that ...
Views: 1499 - A Couple's Guide to Intimacy...When One of You is a Sexual Abuse Survivor - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Susie and Otto CollinsJeanette really wants to have a “normal” sex life with her husband Carl. The problem is her memories of being sexually abused as a child by a neighbor. It seems like whenever Carl touches her or talks to her in a sexually suggestive way, she freezes up. This has been a struggle for the two ...
Views: 2225 - 50 Ways to Keep Your Lover: Turn Up The Heat and Add Some Sizzle! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Elizabeth E George“How do I love thee, let me count the ways” may possibly be one of the most famous beginnings to a love poem. And, Elizabeth Barret Browning certainly captured everlasting heartfelt love on paper. But here let’s get more practical. Research has verified that keeping the flame alive in a marriage ...
Views: 1263 - The Power of Passion - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jayne MorrisWhether it is appreciating the beauty of the sun rising in the morning, admiring the innocence of a newborn child, acknowledging the joy of spending quality time with friends or the intimacy of making love to your partner – pleasure in it’s many forms is one of the most important things for us ...
Views: 1371 - The Power of Unconditional Love - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jayne MorrisLove is the energy of all creation and we came into the world positively filled with it. The essence of who we are is love, and us such we were all born with an innate ability to experience unconditional love within us and around us. As children however, many of us actually unlearned how to ...
Views: 1440(1 vote) - New Year’s resolution: I resolve to put more romance in my relationship - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyIt’s that time of year when everyone is thinking what they can do to make this next year the best it can be. People make resolutions in the hopes that they are going to successfully make a positive change in their lives. Some choose to lose weight, get into shape, own a home, and stop smoking or ...
Views: 1157(1 vote) - 10 Creative Valentine’s Gift Ideas - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Allura JoyThe Valentine’s Day gift you choose for your loved one and how you decide to spend the day says a lot about the quality of your relationship, so give something that has real meaning to you. Gifts from the heart don’t have to be expensive and will tend to have more significance when you put some ...
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